Oct 17, 2026

Sunflowers (Patti Mann and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry Christopher Castillo shows off a student's finished "Sunflowers" by Patti Mann.  Terry wrote the guide for this beauty.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1699932552133174&set=a.512546717538436 

Oct 15, 2026

Colors of Praise Letters (Colors of Praise and Diane Stegherr-Blinn)

Cheryl just finished two letters in the Colors of Praise alphabet, using guides by Diane Stegherr-Blinn of I of the Needle.

You could ask Diane if she has other guides for other letters if you don't want to stitch A or C like Cheryl did through her Facebook page or I of the Needle.

Oct 13, 2026

French Sunflower (Painted Pony Designs and Fireside Stitchery)

Susanne's sunflower is very French--and very pretty!  This is a Painted Pony Design.  Susanne used a guide by Fireside Stitchery.

Oct 11, 2026

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Constance Coleman and Laura Taylor)

Linda's portrait of a spaniel is fabulous!  Design by Constance Coleman and guide from Laura Taylor.

Oct 9, 2026

Three Easy Ways to Embellish Your Canvas

Poppy Monk has three easy ways to embellish your all tent-stitched canvas:  use light coverage stitches, add a border, and use surface embroidery.  Learn more and see examples on their blog--
https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/needlepoint-revolution-unleash-your-inner-stitch-master-with-poppy-monk

Oct 8, 2026

Whimsical Stitch's Stitch Plan Tutorial for Ornaments

Mary Legallet of Whimsical Stitch has posted a short tutorial on creating a stitch plan--that's Mary's term for stitch guide--for ornaments on her Instagram page.



Oct 7, 2026

Christmas Tree (Needlepoint by Sharese)

Needlepoint by Sharese's "Christmas Tree" will be available in Feb. 2027 and there is a waiting list if you'd like to reserve yours.  It comes with a guide by Lynn Mason.