Art Deco Lady in Rose Garden (The Meredith Collection and Dianne Colitz)

Christine's finished and framed her Art Deco Lady from The Meredith Collection.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3011475622321781&set=gm.6933298053413960&idorvanity=108537025890131

This was stitched using a guide from Dianne Colitz.

Stitching Girl with Horse (Gayla Elliott and Sandy Arthur)

Sandy Arthur has just released the class exclusive from Gayla Elliott--"Stitching Girl with Horse"--to the general public.

https://sandyarthur.blogspot.com/2023/12/cruising-along-coast-this-week-we-went.html

The canvas and guide from Sandy are available right now from Sandy herself.  Email her at the address in the article for details.

Horse (Gayla Elliott and Sally London)

Debbie's "Horse" is done!  The design is a Gayla Elliott from Alice Peterson and the stitch guide is by Sally London.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225042867603487&set=gm.6926436604100105&idorvanity=108537025890131

Loon and Lotuses (Melissa Prince and Tony Mineri)

This lovely bird design is a Melissa Prince, stitched by Beverly using a guide from Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227438771168250&set=gm.6907482695995496&idorvanity=108537025890131

Christmas Train (Raymond Crawford with Cindy McKown and Diana Bosworth)

Cindy S. shows off her Christmas Train, design by Raymond Crawford.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6867251926685240/

The guides for most of the train are from Cindy McKown, although the middle car (the one with the Christmas tree in the window) guide is from Diana Bosworth.

Carolers Set (Judy Dalvit of Design Gallery)

Sara's carolers set is by Judy Dalvit of Design Gallery.   Judy Dalvit did the guides as well.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3542946429256061&set=gm.6891279814282451&idorvanity=108537025890131

Kitchen Dome Santa (Mary Lake-Thompson and Nimblefingers)

Terri's "Kitchen Dome Santa" is a Mary Lake-Thompson piece from Melissa Shirley Designs. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7146098482115706&set=gm.6942497975827301&idorvanity=108537025890131

The stitch guide is from Nimblefingers.

https://www.nimblefingerstx.com/new-products-1?category=Stitch+Guides

Spooky Tree (Painted Pony Designs and Susan Burns)

Margaret's haunted tree is finished!  This is a Painted Pony canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10211187640043147&set=gm.6911045632305869&idorvanity=108537025890131

Christmas Parade (Susan Roberts and Terry Christopher Castillo)

The Christmas Parade from Ashley Dillon/Susan Roberts has a guide by Terry Christopher Castillo of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/susan-roberts-needlepoint-christmas-parade-srnadp201/5547637305331544?ref=group_mall&referral_code=group_product_tagged_post

A Day at the Beach (Mrs. Blandings and KC Needlepoint)

Pat R. is adding tiny shells to this darling Mrs. Blandings design.  Guide by KC Needlepoint.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7655953271088009&set=gm.6903943326349433&idorvanity=108537025890131

Tough Old Bird (Will Bullas with Connie Camp)

Iris' portrait of a Tough Chicken is a Will Bullas design from CBK, stitching using a Connie Camp guide.  Iris did give the rooster a cigar instead of a cigarette.

https://www.handembroideryshop.com/collections/hand-lock-christmas-collection-2023

Here is Iris' version, beautifully framed.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10223289966217246&set=gm.7367635939980167&idorvanity=108537025890131

Hanukkah (Associated Talents and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio shows off her Hanukkah piece from Associated Talents.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=866477212145383&set=a.512546717538436

The guide is available from Terry and the canvas from Bradley and Company which owns the AT line now.

Menorah (Raymond Crawford and Stephanie Dresher-Mandelbaum)

Just in time for Hanukkah, Stephanie Dresher-Mandelbaum shows off this Raymond Crawford menorah canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224918927785007&set=gm.6911146728962426&idorvanity=108537025890131

Nativity Set (Camilla Moss and Nimble Fingers)

Lee Ann's wonderful Nativity set is from Camilla Moss, stitched with guides by Chris at Nimble Fingers.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6861440237266409/

The shop can help you with the guide and order the canvases if you don't have a favorite shop to do that for you.

https://www.nimblefingerstx.com/

Fabulous Flamingo (Judi and Company with Tony Minieri)

Labors of Love shows off a customer's "Fabulous Flamingo" stitched using a guide by Tony Minieri.  This canvas is from Judy and Company.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=887728120025710&set=a.498797225585470

Straw Bag with Blue Scarf and Flowers (Kate Dickerson and Elaine Aidonidis)

Vivian's straw purse is finished!  This is a Kate Dickerson canvas, stitched using a guide by Elaine Aidonidis.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230800259415355&set=gm.6824540954289671&idorvanity=108537025890131

Merry Christmas (Love You More and Lisa Thorman Rusche)

Lisa shows off her "Merry Christmas" from Love You More. 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226999143536947&set=gm.6812132695530497&idorvanity=108537025890131

The guide is available from Lisa herself.

Ethnic Gallery - Lady 1 Jasmine (Julie Mar and Tony Minieri)

Jonie's "Jasmine" is fabulous!  Using 1 mm black jewelry cording for the black lines is genius.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3645988802296670&set=gm.6812625612147872&idorvanity=108537025890131

Join used a guide by Tony Minieri (with a few changes).  The design can be ordered from PLD Designs, which owns the Julie Mar line.

Here is Joni's Best in Show version.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3851120998450115&set=gm.8145993788811041&idorvanity=108537025890131

Free Guide for Twelve Days of Christmas Stocking (Coco Frank)

Coco Frank has stitched her Twelve Days of Christmas stocking and has posted a free "mini" guide for this on her website.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/mini-stitch-guide-12-days-stocking?syclid=cl91btetuops739gdffg&utm_campaign=emailmarketing_141815546034&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

The guide is bare bones but it lists the threads and stitches she used, which is helpful when you've run out of fresh ideas.

Old Shoes (Devon Nicholson and Laura Taylor)

Devon Nicholson's "Old Shoes" gets a fabulous treatment from Laura Taylor's guide and Pat's nice stitching.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6794838607300036&set=gm.6783196821757418&idorvanity=108537025890131

Koala Tree (Maggie and Patricia Sone)

Pat has finished this wonderful "Koala Tree" using Patricia Sone's guide.  Those ears!!!! 

This is a Maggie design.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6794833517300545&set=gm.6783191835091250&idorvanity=108537025890131

Evil Stepmother (Love You More and Cathy Gerachis)

Jeanne has finished her "Evil Stepmother" using a guide from Cathy Gerachis of Tuxedo Cat Stitches.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231946547030478&set=gm.6780160215394412&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a canvas from Love You More.

Donkey Fiesta (Gayla Elliott and Sherry Bray)

Sherry Bray is doing a stitch guide for the new Gayla Elliott/Alice Peterson design called "Donkey Fiesta."

https://familyartsneedlework.com/products/donkey-fiesta?_pos=1&_sid=b995ed496&_ss=r

The guide is exclusive to Family Arts in Phoenix, Arizona.  Contact the shop for details.

Things That Go Bump In The Night (Amanda Lawford and Janet Alter)

Emily's darling trick or treaters piece is from Amanda Lawford (distributed by Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery).  She used a guide by Janet Alter to choose stitches and threads.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231950246242874&set=gm.6768272033249897&idorvanity=108537025890131

Winter Tea (Mary Lake-Thompson and Patricia Sone)

Kathy finished her still life from Mary Lake-Thompson, using a guide from Patricia Sone.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2193232524390004&set=gm.6772639699479797&idorvanity=108537025890131

Bat Ornament (Charley Harper and Northwest Needlepoint)

Pat's charming little bat ornament from the Meredith Collection's Charley Harper series looks great.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6776741462443084&set=gm.6765179586892475&idorvanity=108537025890131

The guide is by Cory Blackman at Northwest Needlepoint.

Witch with Umbrella and Black Cat H206 (Shelly Tribbey and Amy Bunger)

Terry's fashionable witch is out for a stroll with her black cat familiar.  This is a Shelly Tribbey canvas, stitched using a guide by Amy Bunger.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2554343268077422&set=gm.6760388144038286&idorvanity=108537025890131

Spring Bunny (John Johansson and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Margaret Anne has just finished this amazing John Johansson rabbit portrait from Melissa Shirley.  She used Carolyn Hedge Baird's stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220915047425675&set=gm.6756801437730290&idorvanity=108537025890131

Free Guides for Coco Frank Designs

If you are a fan of the small pastel Coco Frank needlepoint canvases, make sure you check her website to see if there are free guides for your favorites.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog

Cool Carnivore (Charley Harper and Tony Minieri)

Joy's amazing tiger portrait is a Charley Harper design, stitched using a Tony Minieri guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6709368122433743&set=gm.6749412525135848&idorvanity=108537025890131

Pink Tulips (Liz Goodrick Dillon and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio shows off the stitched model of Tapestry Tent's pink tulips (available from Susan Roberts).  This was stitched using Terry's stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=834919885301116&set=a.512546717538436

Tasty Snack (Zecca and Amy Bunger) UPDATED

Amy Bunger plans to write a stitch guide for Zecca's brand new "Tasty Snack."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=797761118815612&set=a.577550157503377

Stay tuned!

UPDATE:  Ruth Schmuff has written a guide for Tasty Snack as well.  You can see a partly finished chameleon here.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/12/tasty-snack/

Also BeStitched is doing this as a cyber class, in case you want a more social way to stitch this.  Available on 13 or 18 count.

https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/chameleon-cravings-class

Girl and Boy Definition Pillows (Rachel Donley and Laura Taylor)

Susan's Rachel Donley pillows look fabulous.  She used Laura Taylor's guides.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6701570779920023/

Koi Designs (Shorebird Studio and Jill Rigoli)

Christine has just finished two koi designs by the late Katie Molineux of Shorebird Studio.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6690170207726747

The guides were written by Jill Rigoli.  The canvases may no longer be available but the Shorebird distributor, Chris Lewis Distributing, can tell your favorite shop whether they can be ordered again.

3-D Candy Cane House (Susan Roberts and Gwendolyn Lander)

This darling little candy cane house caught the eye of Barbara's Needlepoint.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=848457270619975&set=a.453077793491260

The design is from Susan Roberts and the stitch guide by Gwendolyn Lander.

Passages (Sundance and Terry Christopher Castillo)

One of Terry Christopher Castillo's students has stitched this Southwestern woman using Terry's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=819442663515505&set=a.512546717538436

Happy Stitching (Gayla Elliott and Labors of Love)

Kristen just got her "Happy Stitching" piece from Gayla Elliott/Alice Peterson back from the framer.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160197618579611&set=pcb.6564082863668816

The guide is from Barbara at the Labors of Love shop.

Floating Hearts (Eye Candy and Absolutely Needlepoint)

Eye Candy proudly shows off their "Floating Heart" design, stitched by Absolutely Needlepoint in Miami.  Contact Absolutely Needlepoint for the stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=810809924381984&set=a.129238102539173

Stitching Girl GEP274 (Gayla Elliott and Elaine Aidonidis)

Kristin changed Gayla Elliott's original Stitching Girl to have "wine" on a book instead of coffee.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160197618759611&set=pcb.6564082863668816

Canvas can be ordered from Alice Peterson and the guide from Elaine Aidonidis.

Ocean Birdhouse (Kelly Clark and Julia Snyder)

Krystal's ocean birdhouse from Kelly Clark is lovely.  It was stitching using a Julia Snyder guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6716549211734759&set=pcb.6597612720315830

Canvas available from Colonial Needle.

I'm Sorry, Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud? (Alice Peterson and Elaine Aidonidis)

Kristin's hilarious Alice Peterson sign was beautifully stitched using a guide from Elaine Aidonidis.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160197618634611&set=pcb.6564082863668816

Asian Lanterns (Raymond Crawford and Rhea McCutchen Irish)

Rhea's interpretation of the Asian Lanterns Raymond Crawford designed is spot on.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=709600004547156&set=a.497103619130130

Contact Rhea for the stitch guide.  Your favorite shop can order the canvas from Raymond for you.

Sea Otter (Pippin and June McKnight)

Old World Designs shows off the exclusive otter design from Pippin.  The guide (written by June McKnight) is also available from the shop.

https://www.facebook.com/OWD1216/posts/pfbid02HkJgct9m4n9DDsGKMEvptL6radJVcuDXE5sWPwBXr9hq5dEKsRFi6h91nn1GusCfl

Gowns and Crowns (Pippin and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Mary Ann's cute "Gowns and Crowns" is from Pippin Needlepoint Studio.  Terry Christopher Castillo of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio did Mary Ann's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=793587356101036&set=a.512546717538436

Pot of Colors (Penny MacLeod and Shay Pendray)

 Linda's floral still life was stitched using threads and stitches from Shay Pendray.  The canvas is a Penny MacLeod of The Collection Designs.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230796025394850&set=gm.6517139181696518&idorvanity=108537025890131

Valentine (Meredith Collection and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Pamela just finished stitching this Ellen Skidmore design from The Meredith Collection.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1687779678395297&set=gm.6645886635488438&idorvanity=108537025890131

She used Carolyn Hedge Baird's stitch guide.

Louise's Needlepoint's Guides

Louise's Needlepoint is starting an Instagram series on the various types of stitch guides they offer. The first posting lists their definition of a stitch guide.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwPpG7buZo1/

The second posting (click the right side arrow to read everything) is about Basic stitch guides.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwZ8S6Ix3AP/?img_index=1

Free Stitch Guides for Coco Frank Designs Travel Rounds

Coco Frank Designs has travel rounds for Barcelona, Boston, Chicago, Ireland, Charleston, D.C., Florence, London, New York City and Paris, with free mini guides available for each.  Just go to the Coco Franck website to download the guide you are interested in.
https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/stitch-guide-city-rounds 

Dalmation Coffee Company (Tango and Chocolate with Laura Taylor)

This charming dog portrait is from Tango and Chocolate.  SueAnne stitched it using a guide by Laura Taylor.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230392671496531&set=gm.6509607322449704&idorvanity=108537025890131 

Ann's Angels (Ann Hansen and David Schaff)

Barbara's Needlepoint points out that their angel series from their in-house designer Ann Hansen, has guides by their own David Schaff.

https://www.barbarasneedlepoint.com/blogs/your-next-ornament-series/your-next-ornament-series-anns-angels

There are eight angels in total and you can see the models plus the unstitched painted canvases on the Barbara's Needlepoint website.

https://www.barbarasneedlepoint.com/collections/angel-series

Reindeer Bolster (Pippin and Mary Legallet)

Julie's five reindeer pillow is from Pippin.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=848305917052823&set=a.542840714266013

Julie used a stitch concept from Mary Legallet of Whimsical Stitch.

A Halloween Tour at Stitch by Stitch

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY has posted an e-newsletter full of finished Halloween pieces for our holiday fun.  They list the designer and if there is a stitch guide available, they tell us, which makes ordering easier.  

https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/web-view?a=SwCMrn&c=01H9XGTJRHYSSZSJCSGZK1PHG3&k=818df9a7ff3a4241af938c526d309c5c&m=01HE0AYR4JTDAZRCG551N669CF&r=33xHz4Ny

Happy Halloween!

Neighborhood Boo-BQ (Rebecca Wood and Amy Bunger)

Amy Bunger has finished stitching the hilarious Rebecca Wood "Neighborhood Boo-BQ."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6519155488161554/

The guide is available from Amy but since she retired as a shop owner, she no longer will get the canvas and threads for you.  However your favorite shop will order these.

Chicago Halloween (Lynn Denninger and Emily's Stitchery)

Mary had great fun stitching Lynn Denninger's "Chicago Halloween."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7128229317201869&set=gm.6749324485144652&idorvanity=108537025890131

The guide is from Emily's Stitchery.

Two Lynn Mason Guides for Autumn

Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese shows off two autumn designs she has guides for--

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6677666498977118/

The first is Ewe and Eye's "Warm Winter Greetings" snowmen and the second is Danji's "Cornucopia."

Do Something Wild (Charley Harper and Robin King)

Robin King now has a guide for both the 13 count and the 18 count versions of Charley Harper's "Do Something Wild" owl.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231310075991416&set=a.1438660922781

Halloween Bench (Melissa Shirley and Amy Bunger)

Amy Bunger has just announced she'll be doing a stitch guide for the newest in Melissa Shirley's bench series--"Halloween Bench."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=788393263085731&set=a.577550164170043

The canvas is coming out October 2023 so the guide will take some time.

Angel Tree Topper (Patricia Sone)

Caroline's double-sided angel tree topper from Patricia Sone was stitched using a guide from Patricia.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6744880228922411/

Walking in the Rain (Zecca and Mary Legallet)

Zecca's whimsical animals with umbrellas was stitched by Kirsten using a guide from Mary Legallet.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6451197834957320

Here is Helen's version, also worked using Mary's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6472436986166738/

Elegant Elephant (Raymond Crawford and Cindy Howland)

Kathy's elephant is well under way.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6450614515015652/

This is a Raymond Crawford design, stitched using a guide by Cindy Howland.  Kits may still be available at Chandail Needlework which did this as a class.

https://www.chandailneedlepoint.com/

Bats Fifth Avenue Boo-tique (Needlepoint by Sharese and Ginny Stapleton)

Lynn from Needlepoint by Sharese shows off her Halloween dress shop which now has a stitch guide from Ginny Stapleton.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6513290742081362/

The canvas and guide are available from the Needlepoint by Sharese Etsy shop.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlepointBySharese?fbclid=IwAR3aNuXGmZslycU1KoeVOJ7tS3NLhGILghzfrxCRgzSfiwND4o1zaHGdzmU

Halloween Stitching Girl (Gayla Elliott and Linda Corirossi)

Pat is working on her Halloween Stitching Girl from Gayla Elliott (Alice Peterson).  The guide is from Linda Corirossi.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6447644505312653/

Ho Ho Ho (Alice Peterson and Suzie Vallerie)

Barbara has finished her Christmas Ho Ho Ho from Alice Peterson.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6483822205028216/

She used Suzie Vallerie's guide for this piece.

Aruba Cabana (Colors of Praise and Laura Taylor)

Donna has finished stitching this lovely topical piece using a guide by Laura Taylor.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6447415495335554/

Santa Gnomes (Zia and Laura Taylor)

Janine has stitched two of Zia's Santa Gnomes, using guides from Laura Taylor.  Aren't they darling?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6445701605506943/

Skull and Crow (PLD Designs and What's the Point? Needlepoint)

What's the Point shows off this wonderful Halloween piece from PLD Designs.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=750105520456025&set=a.124923352974248

Contact the shop to get the guide which I think is being written by Karen Chrissinger.

https://whatsthepoint.biz/

Update:  Here is Wendy's framed version, also done with Karen's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/posts/another-finished-piece-pld-designs-skull-and-crow-canvas-stitch-guide-by-karen-c/8682365661840515/

Halloween Cake (Raymond Crawford and Connie Glenn Camp)

For those who begged Raymond Crawford to sell his Halloween cake canvases again, with the assistance of customers who stitched it, he's recreated the design.  It will have two layers, not three, however.  Available December 2023.  There is a guide but that will only be available from Nashville Needleworks.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6542977945779308/

Bunny (John Johanssen and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Margaret Anne's white rabbit from John Johanssen for Melissa Shirley is finished.  Margaret Anne used a guide from Carolyn Hedge Baird.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220429283241874&set=gm.6438573462886424&idorvanity=108537025890131

Iris Apfel (Kate Dickerson and Tony Minieri)

Alice's portrait of Iris Apfel looks great.  This is a Kate Dickerson canvas, stitched using a guide by Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230005072858626&set=gm.6619645528112549&idorvanity=108537025890131

Feather Still Life-Pitcher (Renaissance Designs and Meredith Willett)

Karen's still life is finished.  This is a Renaissance Designs canvas stitched using a guide by Meredith Willett.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6767416716641874&set=gm.6438457152898055&idorvanity=108537025890131

Lake Bench (Melissa Shirley and Laura Taylor)

"Lake Bench" from Melissa Shirley Designs was lovingly stitched by Marilyn using a guide by Laura Taylor.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6425233614220409/

Goldfinch on a Teacup (Zecca and Laura Taylor)

Pat has finished the very lovely bird on a teacup design from Zecca.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6639989252784973&set=gm.6630898833653885&idorvanity=108537025890131

She used a guide from Laura Taylor in stitching this beauty.

Lady with Coffee 20099 (Patti Mann and Laura Taylor)

Cheryl has a good start on this charming lady drinking her coffee.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6427994383944332/

Guide from Laura Taylor and canvas by Rose Hill Designs.

Bunny Dreams (Zecca and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry Christopher Castillo shows off the Zecca rabbit dreaming of carrots that a student stitched using Terry's guide.  Contact Terry to get the stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=816813270445111&set=a.512546717538436

Reindeer Round (Raymond Crawford and Heidi Henrichs) UPDATED

Raymond Crawford shows off Heidi's stitching of his new "Reindeer Round."  Chaparral will have the guide for this plus a kit by late October.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02XiJMUfS9CfukcjvdQkvwphkbdZf61ct7vp2PQR6kybSNMfyHzDYpBnxizNJ3fgW3l&id=100064914873043 

UPDATE:  Needlepoint Cottage has a guide for this, too.  Contact the shop to get their guide.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C36GnElLwl2/

https://www.needlepointcottage.com/

Dreaming of Tuscany (PLD Designs)

Carol's "Dreaming of Tuscany."  Canvas from PLD Designs, stitch guide by Laura Taylor.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230489438400959&set=gm.6600151950061907&idorvanity=108537025890131 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335476725532?itmmeta=01J2P8K8ZE8Q0Y5WTDC2HD4515&hash=item4e1bf8971c:g:NUMAAOSwWw9mi~Zn&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0NqGnxVegM6Xoj9WdlAViYsxajuv%2F0ZzlBNzBbW%2B17gKf89MBLeHyDDgpgPogNZ5pioyXYYvZBBK3WlLLVndTT3%2Fgusxoe7Y1tdPVFMTNE3vv7dpHPUtYkwnoK4iNZ23Ac1IUDFql6bQtwClwDH%2F7jwW4KJ9xvmCDnlmsZ4EQ%2Fduqm4N9fw%2FHxfc%2BGGJBApOoTVAwOBmw70b%2BArydMFGUZvz5v5mXIOAypT7aJzf0jUSVUTKfLyxhMpoquIFp6kE2qEeRxz1goQAulL2oSPHIxo%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-iPzciVZA

Challah Cover (Sew Much Fun)

Dora's beautiful challah cover is a Sew Much Fun design, stitched using the guide that Sew Much Fun includes with the canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6410508979026206/

Companion (Leslie Barron and Amy Bunger)

Gretchen has finished her portrait of a woman and bird from Maggie (artist is Leslie Barron), stitched using an Amy Bunger guide.

https://www.needlenook.com/product/maggie-co-fiesta/

The dimension on this is nearly perfect, which isn't easy.

New England Elf (Pepperberry and Page van Amson)

This charming New England Christmas figure is from Pepperberry and is an exclusive to Wellesley Needlepoint for now.  Guide by Page van Amson, lovely stitching by Caroline.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6387698174640620/

https://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/exclusive-designs/newenglandelf/

Damn You Needlepoint! I Have Stuff To Do (Gayla Elliott and Labors of Love)

Kristen's humorous sign is from Gayla Elliott.  The guide is from Barbara at the Labors of Love store.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160197618484611&set=pcb.6564082863668816

Spooksville (Rebecca Wood and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Harriet's been stitching this Halloween town by Rebecca Wood for a while now.  It is fabulous!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232069714505335&set=gm.6387184048025366&idorvanity=108537025890131

Guide by Terry Christopher Castillo.

Guides from Connie Camp at Nashville Needleworks

Nashville Needleworks posted photos of guides from their own Connie Glenn Camp on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleNeedleworks/posts/pfbid02f2H9dXhHWKhspUxvfTBhJSe8WfhfbKSZ8dfGzXnJciNX1HJVPNgsJkz8Eg7MkPBMl

The guides shows are PLD's "French Market," Amanda Clark/Brenda Stofft's "The Red Sun," Kate Dickerson's "Flapper Girl," Alice Peterson's "Fashion Books," Susan Robert's "First Swim,"  Meredith Collection's "Donkey," Rebecca Wood's "Bad Landing Stocking," Blue Ridge Stitchery's "Magnolia Triple Bloom," Love You More's spooky "Glendon Place," and Melissa Shirley's "Snowy Day Lady."   Contact the shop to pick up one or more of Connie's guides.

 

Rabbit (Jane Tattersfield and Mary Legallet)

Suzy's "Rabbit" is a Janet Tattersfield design, stitched using a guide by Mary Legallet.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229536809820665&set=gm.6386491008094670&idorvanity=108537025890131

The Nile (Zecca and Tony Minieri)

Perri's Zecca design is nearly done.  This gorgeous piece was stitched using a guide from Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6583243311752771/

More pictures of the finished piece--

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6671695172907584/

Thanksgiving Set (Sandra Gilmore and Needle House)

Victoria has finished the Sandra Gilmore Thanksgiving set and it is magnificent!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6368728339870937/

Canvases distributed by Fleur de Paris and the guides were all from Needle House in Houston.  A few people have done guides for pairs of the set but only Needle House has a guide for all five.

Trio of Trees (Needlepoint by Sharese)

"Trio of Trees" is a lovely wintery design, new from Needlepoint by Sharese.  Lynn Mason, the designer behind the line, has also done a stitch guide for this piece which is really an introduction to using different stitches.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6364200480323723 

Vintage Feed Sack Ornaments (Curious Cowgirl and Patricia Sone)

The ornaments that copy vintage feed sack fabrics from The Curious Cowgirl now have stitch guides from Patricia Sone.  These may be exclusive to The Wool and The Floss currently.  The shop has the matching vintage fabrics currently but when they are gone, there won't be any more.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwsM-NNLjbn/?img_index=1

Floral Carts (Eye Candy and Stitch by Stitch Larchmont)

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont shows off four Eye Candy Flower Market floral carts, stitched using guides from Madalena.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuew0_guV00/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6402754483134989/

UPDATE:  Stitch by Stitch Larchmont (which sells these guides) has made them into a four sided box.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2023/08/stitch-guides-for-flower-market.html

Downtown Shops #11893 (Patti Mann and Connie Camp)

Elin's finished the charming storefronts from Patti Mann that make up design 11893.  It doesn't have a name but I like to think of it as the shops of a small town.  The stitch guide is from Connie Camp of Nashville Needleworks, by the way.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6361009570642814/

Ruth Does Strictly Christmas Dogs

Ruth Schmuff created guides for two Strictly Christmas dog designs for several of her shop Zoom classes.  Both are fabulous!  The top piece is "Easy Breezy" which is a portrait of a dog riding in the car.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/07/easy-breezy-2/

The second design is "Is It Time Yet?" which celebrates dogs wanting to know if it is time for the highlight of their day--the walk!

Both are adorable.  Canvases and guides are available from Ruth at Bedecked and Beadazzled.

 

Fox and Santa (Kelly Clark)

This wonderful Santa with a fox, birdhouse and birds is a Kelly Clark design which Anne stitched using a guide from Amy Bunger.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225082896432430&set=gm.6356517764425328&idorvanity=108537025890131

Fridita (Annie O'Brien Gonzales and Ruth Schmuff)

This Annie O'Brien Gonzales portrait of Frida Kahlo is a canvas distributed by Melissa Shirley.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/07/happy-birthday-frida-2/

UPDATE:  Here's Carol's version, stitched using Ruth's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25315822401341920&set=gm.6987881441288954&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2024/01/fridita/

Guides for Fire and Iris Canvases

The new designer Fire and Iris has a nice stitch guide section on their website.  Some of their guides are free; some come with the purchase of the design.  You'll get a password so you can access the free guide once you buy the canvas for the latter selection.

https://fireandirisdesigns.com/pages/stitch-guides

Note that the guides available without purchase are very basic.  They tell you which stitch and thread to use where, but there are no stitch diagrams provided.

A Quick Glimpse of Denise Park's Work

Stitched Up Needleworks has posted a glimpse of the stitch guides Denise Park's written on NP Nation.  She's very versatile, producing guides for Tapestry Tent, Melissa Shirley, Brenda Stofft, Alice Peterson and many more!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6350516918358746/

 

Agnes the Witch (Melissa Shirley and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Nicole's Agnes Witch from Melissa Shirley is finished.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231386489875560&set=pcb.6347755051968266

This cutie was stitched using a guide by Carolyn Hedge Baird.

American Flag (Patricia Sone)

Katrina's American flag is underway and it looks great.  This is a canvas (with stitch guide) by Patricia Sone.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6344279272315844/

Spring Floral (Kelly Clark)

Perri's "Spring Floral" is framed now.  This is a Kelly Clark canvas (distributed by Colonial Needle) that Perri stitched using Kelly's stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227119984440341&set=pcb.6354515287958909

Patriotic Train (Raymond Crawford and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Marget's train is perfect for the 4th of July!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6339582412785530/

Design from Raymond Crawford.  Stitch guide by Terry Christopher Castillo.

Texas Wreath (Raymond Crawford and Pam at Needle Works)

Raymond Crawford adds to his wreath collection with this Texas-themed wreath, including the world's cutest armadillo. This is a shop exclusive at Needle Works in Austin who are working on a stitch guide for it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=666631212177369&set=a.497103619130130 

UPDATE:   The guide from Pam's Stitching is finished!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cui9eArrDHK/

Northern and Southern California Wreaths (Raymond Crawford and Alison Hodgkiss)

Raymond Crawford's Southern California Wreath is brand new.  It has a guide by Alison Hodgkiss of A Stitch in Time and is a shop exclusive design for now as Alison will have a class on it starting in November.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=663607239146433&set=a.497103622463463

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225595429380257&set=gm.7083787751698322&idorvanity=108537025890131

Raymond also has a Northern California Wreath, an exclusive at Old World Designs.  The guide for this one is also from Alison Hodgkiss.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=664254082415082&set=a.497103622463463

Spring Beauties (Melissa Shirley and Laura Taylor)

Sharon's floral still life is magnificent!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6332916786785426/

Canvas from Melissa Shirley and guide by Laura Taylor.

Painted Pony Stitch Guides

Painted Pony Designs has a brand new website.  

https://www.paintedponyndlptdesigns.com/

And there's a section listing available stitch guides (currently not quite finished as the website is brand new).  A few guides are free, some can be ordered from Painted Pony, and others you'll have to contact the stitch guide writer to purchase.  Luckily Painted Pony has arranged this in groups to make it easier to find what you need.

https://www.paintedponyndlptdesigns.com/copy-of-two-bananas-1

Swan (Painted Pony)

Ellen just finished her Painted Pony "Swan," using a guide from Pam Miller of The Edwardian Needle.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6327902657286839/

Amy Bunger also stitched this in a Home Study with Needle Works in Austin, Texas.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid05194mLkVeY9WL5p5Snpswmk8bjcymFWp65hzbKK4C3zkNbZTnGSuYtxv3RF8ZfhXl&id=189965167681135

It's a spectacular design, no matter whose guide you follow.

Easter Basket (Kate Dickerson)

Kate Dickerson has finished the stitch guide for her Easter Basket.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=741744047954393&set=a.452051090257025

Your favorite shop can order the design and the guide from Kate.

Cabin by the Lake (Mary Charles and Sherry Bray)

Kaki's finished her lake cabin canvas from Mary Charles.  Guide by Sherry Bray.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6316269765116795/

Cross (Raymond Crawford and Julia Snyder)

Julia Snyder did a wonderful job with Raymond Crawford's cross.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid04iRm9goGjNkohfjgpwKWDRh7RLpzqM1oV4fmubhDSjCyvNW3fLeiYggZkowJqxZNl&id=100064914873043

The canvas may be an exclusive for the Needle Bug in Atlanta.  The guide is available from Julia herself.

Hibiscus in Bloom (Judi and Company with Laura Taylor)

Laura Taylor is ready to ship her stitch guide for the Judi and Company "Hibiscus in Bloom."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227734740706307&set=a.1135385477123

Cypress and Geese (Cooper Oaks and Laura Taylor)

Julie's old lady walking with her geese is wonderful.  This is a Lowell Herrero design, adapted to needlepoint by Cooper Oaks.  Julie used a guide by Laura Taylor.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6275165522560553/

Here it is framed.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6442324749177962/

Red and Gold Pears (Alice Peterson and Jesse Brousard)

Jan shows off her lovely red and gold pears pillow from Alice Peterson.  This was stitched using a stitch guide from Jesse Brousard.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1872919076270209&set=gm.1236997789710710&type=3&theater

Tropical Fish (Maggie and Ruth Schmuff)

Sheri's kaleidoscope-like "Tropical Fish" is a Maggie design, stitched using a guide from Ruth Schmuff.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6270843742992731/

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/tropical-fish/

Deco Detective (Eleanor Grosch and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled shows off a customer's finished "Deco Detective."

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/06/deco-detective/

This Art Deco woman with her smoking gun is a must for fans of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries series.  The guide is by Ruth herself.  If you aren't familiar with Phryne Fisher, here are excerpts from the first series.  

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

Girl with Hat and Horse (Ellen Skidmore and Mary Legallet)

Sue Ellen's "Girl with Hat and Horse" was customized to reflect her daughter's favorite ride.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10228456990321014&set=gm.6259912220752550&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6403593279717776/

The canvas is distributed by The Meredith Collection.  The guide is by Mary Legallet and is available from Bedecked and Beadazzled.  Note that you can buy just the guide or get the canvas, too.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/girl-hat-horse/

All About Terry Christopher Castillo's Guides

If you visit Terry Christopher Castillo's website to browse her available stitch guides, you'll read this--

"Stitch Guides come with a color copy, diagrams for stitches as well as thread brand/color and usage. My guides are very compartmentalized so you can go to any section on the canvas and find the coordinating instructions.

All stitch guides will be mailed via USPS.

In addition to the Stitch Guide I'm offering threads and canvases (subject to availability). Please indicate your interest on your order and I will be in touch."

Here's the link.

https://www.2needlepoint.com/

Santa Claus Nutcracker (Susan Roberts and Chris Tirey)

Casey's nutcracker Santa is all done!  This is a Susan Roberts design, beautifully stitched using a guide from Chris Tirey at Nimble Fingers.  Don't you love the plaid stocking and the little tree in similar colors?

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227303039219042&set=gm.6255028467907592&idorvanity=108537025890131

Big Scary Witch (Brenda Stofft and Amy Bunger)

Jan's "Big Scary Witch" is also charming!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6251367584940347/

This is a Brenda Stofft design, stitched using a guide by the incomparable Amy Bunger.

The Couple - Coffee and a Donut (Gone Stitching)

This charming Gone Stitching design comes with a guide also from Gone Stitching.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?id=96621

It's a fun one as you can see from this larger view.

https://stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/optioncart/image.php?image=/images/2019/96621.jpg&id=96621&item=The%20Couple%20-%20Coffee%20and%20a%20Doughnut&price=81.00&itemtype=printed%20canvas&cat=GSK3&ret=https://www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com/feature.php?page=1&id=96621

Daisies (Purple Palm and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff shows off "Daisies," stitched by one of her students using Ruth's guide. 

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/06/daisies-2/

The canvas is from Purple Palm.

Fawns and Cardinals (Melissa Prince and Laura Taylor)

Kristal has finished her cardinals and deer design from Melissa Prince.  Looks great, especially those scarves.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6352290801493937&set=gm.6238911066185999&idorvanity=108537025890131

She used a guide by Laura Taylor.

Constant Companion (David Galchutt and Ruth Schmuff) UPDATED

The geisha and her dragon have been beautifully stitched using a guide by Ruth Schmuff.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/constant-companion/

The canvas is a David Galchutt design, distributed through Ruth's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

UPDATE:  Here the geisha and her beaded dragon are finished.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/10/constant-companion-finished/

Silent Night (Eye Candy and Fancy Stitches)

Eye Candy's "Silent Night" series have stitch guides available from Fancy Stitches in Texas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6587594437952683&set=gm.6284627954947643&idorvanity=108537025890131

The Wine Rack (Scott Church and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry at 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio shows off a student's "Wine Rack," a Scott Church design from CBK.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6208877929189313/

The guide is available from Terry.

Watercolours Poppies (Marcy Covington and Tony Minieri)

Richard has finished his wonderful Marcy floral using a guide by Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231081455760281&set=gm.6204337799643326&idorvanity=108537025890131

Marcy Covington's designs are distributed by Julia's Needleworks.

Afternoon Tea Time (Valerie Weberpal and Cynthia Thomas)

Maggie shows off Valerie Weberpal's "Afternoon Tea Time," beautifully stitched by Cynthia Thomas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5714309218668919&set=a.334774776622417

The canvas is distributed by Maggie Company Designs and the guide available from Cynthia.

Regal Santa (Ann Hanson and Barbara's Needlepoint)

A customer at Barbara's Needlepoint has finished the Ann Hanson "Regal Santa," stitched using David at the shop's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=747904497341920&set=a.453077793491260

Aqua Bird (Eye Candy and Cynthia Pigg)

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy shows off her "Aqua Bird," which was beautifully stitched by Cynthia Pigg.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=726137865974680&set=a.561428539112281

I think the guide is available from Fancy Stitches.  The bird canvas is an exclusive to the shop for now, so you'll have to order that from them.

https://fancystitches.com/

Enchanted Santa (Tapestry Tent and Robin King)

It truly is Christmas in July with Diane's version of the "Enchanted Santa" stocking from Tapestry Tent.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229207968531170&set=gm.6191473334263106&idorvanity=108537025890131

The canvas is available from Susan Roberts and the guide from Robin King.

UPDATE:  Here is Diane's version, made up by Marlene's in California.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6274380309305741/

Positano Sunflowers (Love You More and Sherry Bray)

Sherry Bray shows off her finished version of Love You More's "Positano Sunflowers."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6187522774658162/

The guide is now available from Sherry.

Red Winter House (Melissa Shirley and Emily's Stitchery)

Joanne has finished her red winter house using a stitch guide from Emily's Stitchery.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6218867614857011/

The canvas is a Melissa Shirley and is one of a series of three winter houses, each a different color.  The red house is the only one with a guide that I'm aware of.

https://melissashirleydesigns.com/galsearch/index.cgi?index=1611628130_18288&col=&cat=

Teacup Birds (Emily Garces and Mary Legallet)

Ruth Schmuff shows off the three Teacup Birds by Emily Garces, each with a stitch guide by Mary Legallet.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/teacup-birds/?fbclid=IwAR39bIAioTmjvPOVohx9ItjKcEqYjDaaLPHt21jI9qcc2RyeJfxXziqOauQ&cn-reloaded=1

Canvases and guides are available through Ruth's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

Girl with Admirer (Maggie and Cynthia Thomas)

Cynthia Thomas shows off the stitched version of her guide for Maggie's "Girl with Admirer."

https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.thomas.7355/posts/pfbid0U1zLgSVijd42YrSW7RNxwyL6HMcQeVZPgzhkF58YhjTVEXVju4hfwtdL3mpbWWiHl

Vintage Green Apples (Melissa Shirley and Wendy Harwood)

Joni's "Vintage Green Apples" are done, stitched using a guide by the late Wendy Harwood.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3530127340549484&set=gm.6168207849922988&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a Melissa Shirley design.  The guide can be ordered from Wendy's old shop, Aristeia.

Laundry Stitching Girl (Gayla Elliott and Needlepoint Too)

Leigh Ann's laundry room Stitching Girl is a fun design, stitched using a guide from Needlepoint Too (second link below).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6167244313352675/

https://www.needlepointtoo.com/shop/Needlepoint-Stitch-Guides/p/STITCHING-GIRL-LAUNDRY-by-Gayla-Elliot-STITCH-GUIDE-GEP307sg-x60941651.htm

The design is a Gayla Elliott, which your favorite shop can order from Alice Peterson.

Sylvie the Toad (Vicky Sawyer and Pam Airfaras) UPDATED

Pam's toad from Vicky Sawyer is done!  This beauty was stitched using a guide by Pam Farmer Arfaras.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159468343091717&set=gm.6165671136843326&idorvanity=108537025890131

UPDATE:  Here's Joanne's version.  She added a border.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1363537894336837&set=gm.7241461705930925&idorvanity=108537025890131

March and April Snowmen (Pepperberry and Timmy Schultz)

Anne Marie's finished her St. Paddy's Day snowman.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159468343091717&set=gm.6165671136843326&idorvanity=108537025890131

She's also done the April rainy snowman.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6271956396214799/

This is a Pepperberry canvas, stitched using a guide by Timmy Shultz at Needlepoint by the Bay.

What Would Suzie Do?

Suzie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch has started a new feature on the shop's Instagram account called What Would Suzie Do?   Suzie shows off three or more canvases, outlines the main stitches she recommends in the stitch guides she's writing for them, and shows the threads she is going to recommend. Sometimes she even shows off pillow fabric and trim ideas. It's a great way to preview a stitch guide to see what stitches and threads are going to be used so you have a general idea if that is something you would want to stitch.  The What Would Suzie Do? postings appear each Wednesday and they are Instagram only.

https://www.instagram.com/enrichedstitch/

You can browse all the kits that Suzie's assembled on the Enriched Stitch WWSD page.  You can order just the canvas and guide or also pick up the thread and embellishments, too.

https://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/collections/featured-on-instagram

Stitch Guide Books

It suddenly dawned on me I've not talked about books that are stitch guides for a collection of canvases.  This trend started several years ago when Brenda Hart, Carolyn Hedge Baird and Linda published books about a series of canvases from various designers.  The books are generally spiral bound and not only useful for that set of canvases, but have ideas for similar canvases from other designers.  Several folks have done multiple stitch guides for a designer series but if these are released as standalone documents, I have not included them here.

Carolyn Hedge Baird
Wacky Halaloween Houses and Characters, Circus Dogs, plus Rainbow of Stitches for Noah's Ark and Animals, Vintage Thanksgiving Children, Fourth of July Children, and Valentine Victorians, all from Melissa Shirley.

Debbie Bowers and Dennis Masellis
This talented duo created guides for six of Melissa Shirley's Valentine Lollipops.

Beverly Churchfield
Beverly has done a lovely job with Melissa Shirley's Four Golden Pears and her Four Golden Candy Canes as well as Fancy Green Candy Canes.

Linda Corirossi
Melissa Shirley Houses is a hard-to-find book that has wonderful house stitches for a series of small seasonal houses by Melissa.

Paula Fehleison
Paula has an elegant guide book for Melisa Shirley's Acorns.

Brenda Hart
A Banner Year covers twelve seasonal banners from Rebecca Wood.  I find the background stitches particularly useful, but there are ideas for houses, American flags, water and much more in this jewel.

It's in The Bag covers small purse canvases from The Red Thread.  Again, this is a great source for background stitch ideas.

Wendy Harwood
Four Autumn Pears and also Green Pears cover many of the smaller pear shaped ornaments Melissa Shirley has done for Christmas and fall displays.  Wendy also worked on Fancy Pink Candy Canes and the Witch and Goblins Halloween series.

Gina Liuzzi
Melissa Shirley's Patterned Halloween Lollipops and Fancy Halloween Lollipops

Holly McGinness and Janet Perry
This duo has created guides for the Peppermint Stick Birds series, Christmas Sweets, and Box of Chocolates, and Luggage Tags all featuring Melissa Shirley canvases.

dede Odgen
That's Not Needlepoint and That's Not Needlepoint 2 are books with ideas how to stitch a variety of dede's line of canvases.  The first book is all about ocean-themed canvases while the second book covers a wide range of designs.  Both books alternate between a few ideas for a piece with a full guide (often using dede's line of threads) for a few of the canvas covered in the book.

Cynthia Thomas
Cynthia is particularly prolific in turning out guides for multiple series by Melissa Shirley.  She has done Fancy Candy Canes, Fancy Bird Ornaments, Five Bracelets, Patterned Lolipops, Fancy Lollipops, Christmas Treasures, Christmas Crackers, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Halloween Town, Candy Cane, Twelve Days of Christmas Angels.  Cynthia worked with Palma Seljan on the Valentine and the Easter Crackers.  

Laurie Walden
Also a prolific Melissa Shirley stitch guide writer, Laurie has worked on Melissa's Sweet Hearts, Pink Ribbon Candy, Christmas Crackers, Christmas Ribbon Candy

Meredith Willet
Meredith turned Melissa Shirley's small Beautiful Beetles canvases into small jewels.

If you know of other guide books (or pamphlets) covered multiple canvases in a series, do let me know in the Comments section below.  Thanks!

Giant Tulips (dede and Sherry Bray)

Jamie's tulips look great!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159774751934403&set=gm.6160400290703744&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a dede Odgen canvas, available from Fleur de Paris.  Jamie stitch it using a guide from Sherry Bray.

Patriotic Piggy (Annie Lane and Terry Christopher Castillo)

In honor of the Fourth of July, Terry Christopher Castillo posted that she has a guide for this patriotic porker from Annie Lane.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/annie-lane-patriotic-piggy-aljb046/8682361565123315?ref=newsfeed&referral_code=product_tagged_post

Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross (Labors of Love and Amy Bunger)

Amy Bunger just announced she's finished guides for the patriotic pair from Labors of Love.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0w59N41dQF3mb18tATwMm8iPEyChM9PayEhiR4REucYbt264z3bmfSXxeGTp6gQQRl&id=100057451930024

Your favorite shop can order Uncle Sam and/or Betsy for you from Labors of Love.  Contact Amy for her guides.

Patriotic Wreath (Melissa Prince and Patricia Sone)

Currently an exclusive to Needle Works in Austin, Texas, this wonderful patriotic wreath by Melissa Prince has a stitch guide from Patricia Sone.  

https://www.facebook.com/TheNeedleWorksTX/posts/pfbid0zK54dARhGpTS8XzQeeWFfvyL6AGZwVAanbsRhPYrUh98tYdkaW3XjRPuE2THWKu2l

Contact Needle Works to pick up the canvas and guide (and threads, too).

https://theneedleworks.com/clubs/

Christmas House (Alice Peterson and Laura Taylor)

SueAnne's version of the Alice Peterson "Christmas House" is finished and it's wonderful.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229630629325953&set=gm.6157052887705151&idorvanity=108537025890131

SueAnne used a guide by Laura Taylor to work it.

Woodland Christmas Tree (Associated Talents and Tony Minieri)

Iris has finished stitching her Christmas tree and the wild animals admiring it.  This is a discontinued design from Associated Talents.  The stitch guide was by Tony Minieri.https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6313912775352494

Enchanted Santa Stocking (Tapestry Tent and Julia Snyder) UPDATED

Paula has finished her Tapestry Tent stocking, stitched using a Julia Snyder stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6096686783741762/

The canvas is available from Susan Roberts.

UPDATE:  Here is the finished stocking.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6519155488161554/

The Wolf (Timothy Chapman and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff shows off Timothy Chapman's design, "The Wolf," which is being stitched using her guide.  If totem animals are your thing, this is for you!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/05/the-wolf/

Marshmallows for Two (Ewe and Eye and Laura Taylor)

Brenda's bears toasting marshmallows over their campfire is a charmer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6133796416697465/

Canvas by Ewe and Eye; guide by Laura Taylor.

Dachshund Through the Snow (Raymond Crawford and Chris Tiery)

Jan's Christmas dog is from Raymond Crawford.  It was lovingly stitched using a guide by Chris Tiery.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6111702448906862/

Woodland Santa Stand Up (Amanda Lawford and Dianne Colitz)

Christine's Santa with forest animals is ready!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2838777689591576&set=gm.6108685585875215&idorvanity=108537025890131

She used a guide from Dianne Colitz on this Amanda Lawford Santa, which can be ordered from Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery.  The guide's available from Dianne.

Santa's Gingerbread House Stocking (Tapestry Tent and Betsy Blackburn-Goslin)

Lynn has finished her Tapestry Tent stocking of Santa decorating a gingerbread house.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6109918355751938/

The design is available from Susan Roberts.  Betsy Blackburn-Goslin of Fireside Stitchery did the guide.

UPDATE:  Here is Lynn's stocking back from the finisher.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6609999125743856/

Botonical Poinsetta Pillow (Laura Love and Laura Taylor)

Brenda's poinsetta pillow from Laura Love Designs is finished.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6273155492730129&set=gm.6106447346099039&idorvanity=108537025890131

It turned out great.  Brenda used a guide by Laura Taylor.

Music Collage (Lani Needlepoint and Tony Minieri)

Sylvia shows off her "Music Collage" on Needlepoint Nation--and it's great!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6106260456117728/

She used a Tony Minieri guide on this Lani design.  Note that the right corner and side have been changed from the original design.  Tony lists this guide on his website so I assume that he has instructions in it for the original painting but you might want to ask before you purchase his guide. 

Your favorite shop can order the canvas from Lani or you can visit her website to buy directly.

http://www.lanisneedlepoint.com/product-p/1015.htm

Herald Angel Stocking (Birds of a Feather and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Carolyn Hedge Baird shows off a student's finished Christmas stocking.

https://www.facebook.com/nestndlpt/posts/pfbid02hWMVxfVMvGKSFMqgCCWvCeaXLoBjttAAe2WUUPv6xzGE2P6PawKzxkSbSzCwe9abl

This the the "Herald Angel" stocking from Birds of a Feather, stitched by Lisa using Carolyn's stitch guide.  Your favorite shop can order the canvas and get the guide from Carolyn.

Welcome Sign (Once in a Blue Moon and Tony Minieri)

Lucy's "Welcome Sign" is finished.  This design is by Lucy Mosbacher for Once in a Blue Moon (probably now distributed by Fleur de Paris).  The stitch guide was written by Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6079143915496049/

Christmas Tree Lady (Melissa Shirley and Amy Bunger)

Melissa Shirley's "Christmas Tree Lady" looks wonderful stitched using Amy Bunger's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230345957496740&set=gm.6060634047347036&idorvanity=108537025890131

UPDATE:  Here's Leigh's version, done with Amy's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=946716004126307&set=a.708268907971019

Preen Peacock (Eleanor Grosch and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff shows off Eleanor Grosch's "Preen Peacock," stitched using Ruth's guide.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2023/04/peacocks/

Ruth's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled, is the distributor for Eleanor Grosch's artwork, so contact Ruth to get the canvas and guide.  Or just the guide to learn how to make those fabulous beaded crystal "eyes"!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/preen-peacock/

Red Chair (Annie Lane and Amy Bunger)

Cindy's "Red Chair" is finished and framed.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159780384838759&set=gm.6066496090094165&idorvanity=108537025890131

The design is from Annie Lane and the guide by Amy Bunger. Hang Ups in Austin, Texas did the framing.  Nice work from everyone!

Christmas Cactus Mini Sock (Kathy Schenkel and Terri Dudley)

Jane B's charming Christmas cactus stocking is from Kathy Schenkel.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6079087958834978/

Terri Dudley of the Tinsmith's Wife did the guide for Jane.

Walk Across the Sea 1 (Pegge Hopper and Gussie Schubert)

Suzan has finished her Pegge Hopper canvas, stitched using a guide by Gussie Schubert of Needlepoint Etc.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6067357546674686/

This canvas is distributed by Maggie.

Queen Elizabeth Stamp (Stitch Style)

Both the green QEII stamp...

https://whatsthepoint.biz/shop/ols/products/queen-elizabeth-green-stamp-w-sg

...and the blue version have stitch guides.  I think the guides are by Jinny Barney McAulife, the owner of Stitch Style, but I'm not certain.  There is also a pink version but I don't know if there is a guide for it.

https://whatsthepoint.biz/shop/ols/products/queen-elizabeth-blue-stamp-w-sg

Six Gnomes (Janice Gaynor and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry's just finished guides for all six of Janice Gaynor's Gnomes.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=667216772079556&set=a.509023507898884

Visit her Facebook page at 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio to browse the six little cuties and order.  The canvases are available for order by your favorite shop from Fleur de Paris.

White Bench (Melissa Shirley and Laura Taylor)

Kristal shows off her finished "White Bench," a design in Melissa Shirley's bench series, that Kristal stitched using a Laura Taylor guide.  It is the perfect summer/wedding design.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6052083238202117/

Snow Day Lady (Melissa Shirley and Amy Bunger) UPDATED

Amy Bunger plans to do a stitch guide for the very new "Snowy Day Lady" once she receives her canvas in the summer of 2023.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Uh42MRA5mRsCXqknbtYsAxDwgQDrBuKj8m2ed9RgbXJUJDrxARL3v4seCKyaxNm2l&id=100057451930024

UPDATE:  Jeanne has this halfway finished.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/6364664000277371/

UPDATE #2:  Lisa Kessler also has a guide for this cutie.

https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/snowy-day-lady-stitch-guide?inf_contact_key=46e15b74471127a11f0ed4ab3af800e4

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230298257387710&set=pcb.6686449574765477

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3294007707573343&set=gm.7390758647667896&idorvanity=108537025890131