Fun with ANG and NJNA

The New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter of ANG ends September 2025 with lots of local and national ANG news, including a video all about the 2026 ANG National Seminar in Denver.  You can see the classes to be offered in this YouTube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di8wwUp8ZTk

There's also news of Debbie Rowley's website being hacked, a new silk/wool blend from Tilli Thomas called Bisous, another new Facebook group for needlepointers, a new needlepoint shop in NJ, a new large Mahjong mat with a garden theme from Kate Dickerson, at least four new monthly clubs, plus more!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2025/09/20/whats-happening-at-njna-9-20-25/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 21, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Mary Corbet Reviews the Rockler Magnifying LED Clamp On Light

Mary Corbet learned about a table clamped light/magnifier from Rockler, bought one, and reviews it here.

https://www.needlenthread.com/2025/07/trying-out-a-new-magnifier-light-combo.html

She links to the manufacturer's website so you can get more information and see more photos and a video. Note that the lens is said to be glass, not plastic.

https://www.rockler.com/magnifying-led-work-light

It's not wildly expensive but it's not cheap either, so think carefully about how/where you stitch so you know if it will clamp to your table, if the power cord is long enough for you, if the magnification is enough, if an 18 inch long neck will work for you, etc.  Remember, this is an LED light so when the bulbs go out, you'll have to replace the whole thing.  I couldn't find how many hours the LEDs are supposed to last on the website.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 25, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Remember the Tacky Bob?

Remember the Tacky Bob?  Now there is a similar product to hold your beads called the Tacky Bill.  It opens like a square compact to show sticky material inside.  Your beads will stick to the insides.  No escapes!

https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/tacky-bob-copy?inf_contact_key=e9e51a0c6bc2d18dceb9407dbb9ed774

https://hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/products/tacky-bill-bead-accessory

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 24, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Trumpet for the Holidays

The Sun City Stitcher is getting ready for Christmas with a new ornament, showcasing a trumpet.  

https://www.suncitystitcher.com/2025/07/lavender-sachet-and-christmas-ornament.html

She used Marion Scoular's corded edging technique to finish it.  I might have to track down Ms. Scoular's book Advice is for Listening To--Not Necessarily Taking to figure out how this is done.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 23, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Dog Cube (Kathy Schenkel)

The Sun City Stitcher stitched one of Kathy Schenkel's tiny cubes and finished it.

https://www.suncitystitcher.com/2025/07/summer-motifs-block.html

Kathy Schenkel has designed a lot of these, all small, and all adorable.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright July 22, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.