Sunday, May 31, 2026

Michael's Stocks Needle Felting Supplies

Michael's, the big box crafts store, is starting to carry a wide range of needle felting supplies, from tools to roving to kits.  If you want to try needle felting on your needlepoint, it's a good place to order.  I would order online, though.  In my experience, the local Michael stores aren't likely to have as wide a variety of items as they have available online.  

Hobby Lobby also sells needle felting supplies if you have one of their stores in your area.  Etsy is also a good place to shop for supplies, especially good quality roving.  My advice if you are just trying this is to buy a simple block and a single needle with a handle (makes it easier to hold when you stab the roving hundreds of times) plus an assortment of wool roving colors in animal colors (unless you are creating the hair of a clown or something else very colorful).

Also see "Needle Felting on Needlepoint Canvas" in the tabs above for advice, tips and tutorials.

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© Copyright January 29, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Melita Talks Needle Pointers Magazine

Melita's latest blog posting is all about the front and back cover designs for the March/April 2026 issue of Needle Pointers magazine.

She also posted about background stitches from Ruth Ann Helpern and Susan Portra in the Timeless Treasures article from the January/February 2026 issue.  

Melita's next topic is the classic Bargello, which is also covered in the March/April 2026 issue of Needle Pointers.

If you belong to ANG, you'll get their bi-monthly magazine to read, either in the mail or online.  

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 24, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Two Stitches Walked Into a Bar....

Poppy Monk tackles the question of what to do when a straight stitch meets a diagonal stitch in this essay.  To sum up, generally you work the diagonal stitches first, then the straight stitches, but like everything else, there are exceptions to the rule.

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© Copyright March 22, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Vogue Discovers Needlepoint

Deborah at A Dragon's Tale has posted a link to Vogue's January 16 article about needlepoint.

It's a fun read.  If you want to explore West Village Knit and Needle's website, here's the link. (The dive bar canvases mentioned are on the home page at the bottom.)

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© Copyright February 14, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Melita Visits Shops and Lives to Tell the Tale

Melita Glavin's on the road again, stopping by various shops on the way.  Her first stop is The Needlepoint Clubhouse in Rock Hill, Missouri.  


Then Melisa moseyed on over to The Sign of the Arrow in Ladue, Missouri.  They donate their profits to charity and are known for their huge stock of belt canvases.  Melita should have gotten that Brenda Hart book (her books are the ones I use most) but not to worry--they do mail order!


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© Copyright March 20, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.