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.
Nov 29, 2023
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
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2193232524390004&set=gm.6772639699479797&idorvanity=108537025890131
Nov 28, 2023
Bat Ornament (Charley Harper and Northwest Needlepoint)
Pat's charming little bat ornament from the Meredith Collection's Charley Harper series looks great.
The guide is by Cory Blackman at Northwest Needlepoint.
Nov 27, 2023
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.
Nov 26, 2023
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.
Nov 25, 2023
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.
Nov 24, 2023
Cool Carnivore (Charley Harper and Tony Minieri)
Joy's amazing tiger portrait is a Charley Harper design, stitched using a Tony Minieri guide.
Nov 23, 2023
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Tasty Snack (Zecca and Amy Bunger) UPDATED
Amy Bunger plans to write a stitch guide for Zecca's brand new "Tasty Snack."
Stay tuned!
UPDATE: Ruth Schmuff has written a guide for Tasty Snack as well. You can see a partly finished chameleon here.
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Girl and Boy Definition Pillows (Rachel Donley and Laura Taylor)
Susan's Rachel Donley pillows look fabulous. She used Laura Taylor's guides.
Nov 20, 2023
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
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.
Nov 19, 2023
3-D Candy Cane House (Susan Roberts and Gwendolyn Lander)
This darling little candy cane house caught the eye of Barbara's Needlepoint.
The design is from Susan Roberts and the stitch guide by Gwendolyn Lander.
Nov 18, 2023
Passages (Sundance and Terry Christopher Castillo)
One of Terry Christopher Castillo's students has stitched this Southwestern woman using Terry's guide.
Nov 17, 2023
Happy Stitching (Gayla Elliott and Labors of Love)
Kristen just got her "Happy Stitching" piece from Gayla Elliott/Alice Peterson back from the framer.
The guide is from Barbara at the Labors of Love shop.
Nov 16, 2023
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Canvas can be ordered from Alice Peterson and the guide from Elaine Aidonidis.
Nov 14, 2023
Ocean Birdhouse (Kelly Clark and Julia Snyder)
Krystal's ocean birdhouse from Kelly Clark is lovely. It was stitching using a Julia Snyder guide.
Canvas available from Colonial Needle.
Nov 13, 2023
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.
Nov 12, 2023
Asian Lanterns (Raymond Crawford and Rhea McCutchen Irish)
Rhea's interpretation of the Asian Lanterns Raymond Crawford designed is spot on.
Contact Rhea for the stitch guide. Your favorite shop can order the canvas from Raymond for you.
Nov 11, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2023
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.
Nov 9, 2023
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.
Nov 8, 2023
Valentine (Meredith Collection and Carolyn Hedge Baird)
Pamela just finished stitching this Ellen Skidmore design from The Meredith Collection.
She used Carolyn Hedge Baird's stitch guide.
Nov 7, 2023
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.
The second posting (click the right side arrow to read everything) is about Basic stitch guides.
Nov 5, 2023
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
https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/stitch-guide-city-rounds
Nov 3, 2023
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
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230392671496531&set=gm.6509607322449704&idorvanity=108537025890131
Nov 2, 2023
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.
There are eight angels in total and you can see the models plus the unstitched painted canvases on the Barbara's Needlepoint website.
Nov 1, 2023
Reindeer Bolster (Pippin and Mary Legallet)
Julie's five reindeer pillow is from Pippin.
Julie used a stitch concept from Mary Legallet of Whimsical Stitch.
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