NJNA in May

The New Jersey Needle Artists chapter of ANG has posted their early May 2025 newsletter.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/05/03/whats-happening-at-njna-5-3-25/

Because this is a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, there is a lot of ANG news.  There are also new and classic products profiled (with lots of pictures),  and some interesting superstitions about stitching and also tips for stitchers.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 4, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Melita Meets The Stitching Fox

Melita has been on the move!  She recently visited Lundrum, South Carolina, hope of The Stitching Fox, and posted photos of the shop and the lovely apartment (available for rent when not used by visiting teachers) upstairs.  

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/03/04/stitching-fox-in-landrum-sc/

If you don't plan to visit SC soon, don't worry--Stitching Fox's website is always available for a visit.

https://www.stitchingfox.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Jan's Taking Nights in White Satin Class (Jennifer Riefenberg)

Jan recently took a pilot class from Jennifer Riefenberg called "Nights in White Satin."  This will be taught at the ANG Seminar this August so Jan participated in the pilot class to help the teacher iron out any bugs in the instructions or major questions stitchers might have before the class actually happens.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/nights-in-white-satin/

This is a really pretty counted project!

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/03/13/nights-in-white-satin-2/

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/making-progress-3/

The three layer partial Rhodes area is done!

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/nights-in-white-satin-3/

It's finished and lovely.

https://stitchlady.wordpress.com/2025/04/20/nights-in-white-satin-finished/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 5, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Custom Dog Portraits

A Dragons Tale Direct on Etsy is now offering miniature custom dog portraits.  These are roughly 2 inches square on 18 count canvas.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1237192746/small-custom-pet-portrait-needlepoint?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=needlepoint+dog&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&sts=1&content_source=48699c5fcd4d8926d12814ea4f6c2e51ed045cb9%253A1237192746&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=48699c5fcd4d8926d12814ea4f6c2e51ed045cb9%3A1237192746

If you aren't familiar with Deborah's work, explore her website (below) as well as her Etsy shop (above).

https://adragonstaleneedlepoint.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright March 9, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New and Not New

MM Designs has a website!  You may not be familiar with March Mattingly's work but those double sided bunnies that are attached at the ears were wildly popular (for good reason) at one time.  I'm glad they are available from MM Designs again.

https://www.mmdesignsneedlepoint.com/works

Charts from Threedles aren't new, either, but Kurdy Biggs has updated her website so you can now order directly.  Hurrah! (Don't miss the videos.  They are very helpful when you are working Jean Hilton-type stitches.)

https://threedles.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 1, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.