Lean Left, Lean Right, Stand Straight (Diagonal Mosaic for the Win)

Coco Frank Studio shows off the versatile Diagonal Mosaic stitch.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/diagonal-mosaic-stitch?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Diagonal+Mosaic&utm_id=01K20ASN2GTXT673265A7V99FV&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

This stitch can slant to the right or left or just run in vertical columns, making it exceptionally useful.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 7, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Clever Christmas Stocking Idea

The Wool and the Floss just posted a very clever idea that a customer had--use a scissors fob to make a name tag for a Christmas stocking!

https://www.facebook.com/thewoolandthefloss/posts/pfbid08JFa3FeqBweKwh8eBdiPCBfJvhmyw31nCmwnkwt8ddJgTXkoPBhQsyJbj58xCYK7l

Scissor fobs are tiny, so this will be a quick stitch to add personalization to a stocking.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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

Gay Ann Rogers Sale October 16

Gay Ann Roger's big annual sale starts this week on Thursday, October 16.

https://www.gayannrogers.com/index.html

She's retiring her Seasons ladies, so this is your last chance to grab the chart.  A few of her Queen Elizabeth I kits will be available, but not many.  Her Tudor samplers and the Pride and Prejudice Needle Book will also be available, plus other items.

If you love Gay Ann's work, don't miss the sale.  It starts at 8 a.m. California time this coming Thursday.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 15, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Fair Exhibit Winners

Late summer and early fall is the time for the county and state fairs, with all their exhibits, including needlework.  I've collected all the photos folks have posted of their exhibited pieces.  Congratulations to all and thanks for showing off how lovely your needlepoint can be.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24664947696422599&set=gm.24117378121246019&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=764629299281917&set=gm.24116978151286016&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24850055354578498&set=gm.24299075856409577&idorvanity=108537025890131

Jenny's done some award winning Indiana-themed pieces for their state fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24125062617144236/

The judges couldn't find an errors in Mara's counted piece!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=766076312470549&set=gm.24131050886545409&idorvanity=108537025890131

This looks rather plain in the photo, but trust me--Jane Zimmerman pieces are stunning in person!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24156356060681558/

Willie got a second place ribbon for her four seasonal cat designs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/egastitchalong/permalink/2600014103684117/

Jeanne got two blue ribbons but only one was for needlepoint.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24298949706422192/

Susan got a blue ribbon for her Pippin collage.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1417948703064096&set=a.608045704054404

Susan managed two blue ribbons at the Oregon state fair.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24385726881077807/

Linn brought home TWO ribbons!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24459740157009812/

This pink and white beauty got a blue ribbon.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24561171466867184&set=a.1073057616105233

Rachel got two ribbons (and shows off other stitchers' work) on her Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPKIBVIkt5X/?img_index=1

Kelly's so proud of someone who got a blue ribbon for one of her designs!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231571068322110&set=a.1202311020230

Chronically Online Ndlpt won a blue ribbon for Mr. Frog.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPnDdeJjJxO/?img_index=1

Jennifer's mom won a blue ribbon AND a best of show at the Texas State Fair!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPg27bqjZ97/

Brenda's Valentine set took second place.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=28431364903181135&set=a.575553572522309

Finally, Brenda reminds us that no matter who won ribbons, each piece is gorgeous and introduces people to the art of needlepoint, so keep up that great stitching!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24578493648468299&set=a.1073057616105233

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright August 2, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Make Your Own Porcupine Laying Tool

Melita learned how to make a porcupine laying tool!

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/06/13/porcupine-quill-laying-tool/

I've never seen one of these in person and before this, never wondered how they were made.  Interesting!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 14, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.