Apr 17, 2026

Why Use a Stitch Guide? (Atlantic Blue)

Atlantic Blue posted an interesting article on their blog back in February explaining what a stitch guide is and showcasing some of their favorite stitch guides for their own designs.

It's a good explanation of what basic stitch guides are like.  If you are a fan of Atlantic Blue's designers, here are all their currently available guides.

Apr 15, 2026

Catnip Party (Lulu My Pink Turtle and Ruth Schmuff)

One of Ruth Schmuff's students has finished stitching "Catnip Party" using Ruth's guide.   It's adorable!  The canvas is from Lulu My Pink Turtle.



Apr 11, 2026

Children of the World (Ashley Dillion-Davis and Laura Taylor)

Brenda's "Children of the World" is stitched and it looks wonderful.

She used a Laura Taylor stitch guide to work up this cute Ashley Dillion-Davis design from her parade series.  The canvas can be ordered from Victoria Whitson if your favorite shop doesns't have it in stock.

Apr 9, 2026

Splendid Bunny (Love You More and Lisa Kessler)

Jeanne's rabbit on gingham from Love You More is finished.

She used a guide by Lisa Kessler at BeStitched.

Apr 7, 2026

PE115 (Colors of Praise and Anne Marie Carr)

Linda has finished her portrait of a lady and her dogs and it looks great.

This is a canvas from Colors of Praise.  Linda used a guide from Anne Marie Carr.

Apr 5, 2026

Googly Eyes (Sandra Gilmore and Cynthia Thomas)

Gretchen's hilarious pumpkins portrait from the clever mind of Sandra Gilmore (Once in a Blue Moon) is finished.

Gretchen used a guide by Cynthia Thomas.  The canvas can be ordered by your favorite shop from Fleur de Paris.