Dec 31, 2025

Polar Bear Shaking Off Snow (Joy Juarez and Robin King)

Sue Ellen's polar bear round is finished and it is magnificent.

This is a Joy Juarez/Fleur de Paris design.  Sue Ellen used a stitch guide by Robin King.

Dec 29, 2025

Vibrant Beauty (Romantzart and Ruth Schmuff)

Theresa has this lovely floral from Romantzart framed and it turned out great.

Stitch guide from Ruth Schmuff at Bedecked and Beadazzled.

Dec 27, 2025

Red Check Heart (Penny MacLeod and Cynthia Pigg)

Linda's adorable heart is by Penny MacLeod.  It is from a series at Fancy Stitches in Texas celebrating their 45th anniversary.  The guide is from Cynthia Pigg.

The canvas is distributed by The Collection.


Dec 24, 2025

Santa Mugs (Alice Peterson and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Carolyn Hedge Baird shows off Alice Peterson's "Santa Mugs" design which was stitched using Carolyn's intricate stitch guide.  Every detail is amazing!

Dec 23, 2025

Blue and White Bowl of Fruit FF229 (Colors of Praise and Suzie Vallerie)

Lynn Anne got this Colors of Praise canvas as a present from her husband.  Isn't it lovely?  Stitch guide by Suzie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch.

Dec 21, 2025

Stitch Guides from Gingham Stitchery

While wandering the Internet, I discovered that the designer Gingham Stitchery has a section of their website listing stitch guides available for their canvases.  Included are many of their popular "Betty Loves Bubbles" ornaments and their "Garden Icons" series.

Dec 19, 2025

Peacock (Amanda Lawford and Tony Minieri)

Linda's finished stitching her peacock and it's lovely.

Guide by Tony Minieri and design by Amanda Lawford/Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery.

Dec 17, 2025

Lots of Halloween Guides for Shelly Tribbey

Cynthia Thomas is a fan of both Halloween and Shelly Tribbey, so she's written a good 40 guides for Shelly's spooky pieces.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24903763615940795/

If you are a fan of Shelly Tribbey and Halloween, contact Cynthia to see if she has a guide for that canvas you have your eye on.

Dec 15, 2025

Autumn Owls (Debbie Mumm and Barbara's Needlepoint)

Carolyn Hedge Baird shows off Angie S.'s owls and pumpkins piece from Debbie Mumm. 

I think the canvas (distributed by Melissa Shirley) might be discontinued but the guide Angie wrote is available from Barbara's Needlepoint.

Dec 13, 2025

Amy Bunger Stitch Guides on Sale

As part of Needle Works' Year End Sale, which runs through December 31st, 2025, Amy Bunger's stitch guides are on sale.  You have to use the sale code YEARENDSALE25 to get the discount, though.  You can see Amy's available guides at the link below, but these are just the latest.   To see everything, click on "Stitch Guides" just above the the top row of thumbnail photos. 

Dec 11, 2025

Stitch Guides from Stitching Fox

The Stitching Fox in Landrum, South Carolina has a section on their website listing their available stitch guides and books.  

You can probably narrow things down more by searching for "stitch guides" but it's always fun to just browse, right?

Dec 9, 2025

Zecca Lists Stitch Guides

Zecca has added a page to their website to list many of the stitch guides available for Karen Hennessey's artwork.  There are guides from Ruth Schmuff, Tony Minieri, Beverly Churchfield, Laura Taylor, even a few by Karen herself.  You will have to contact the stitch guide writer or their shop to get the guides however.

Dec 7, 2025

Poppy (Zecca and Tony Minieri)

Fran did a lovely job on Karen Hennessy's "Poppy."

The design is by Zecca and the stitch guide is by Tony Minieri.

Dec 5, 2025

Bubble Bath Hilda (Ashley Dillon Davis and Knit One Needlepoint Two)

Alex's witch in a bubble bath is hilarious!  This is a design by Ashley Dillon Davis, stitched using a guide from Knit One Needlepoint Two.  The bubble beads I think came from Hobby Lobby.

Dec 3, 2025

Dragonfly, Bamboo and Coins (JP Needlepoint and Tony Minieri)

Karen's two JP Needlepoint Asian-inspired designs are magnificently framed by Hanging Around Hoover.  Stitch guides by Tony Minieri.

Nov 30, 2025

Blue Footed Booby (Zecca and Osterville Needlepoint)

Osterville Needlepoint shows off their version of Zecca's tall Booby.  A stitch guide will be available soon.

Nov 29, 2025

Frog Weights (Gone Stitching)

Gone Stitching has brand new frog weights that come with stitch guides.

Nov 27, 2025

Two Doves (Mattye Hamilton and Ruth Schmuff)

If painterly canvases are your thing (or you just want to do something totally different), check out Mattye Hamilton's "Two Doves," which has a Ruth Schmuff stitch guide.

Nov 25, 2025

Tiki Cocktail (Lucky Lotus Needlepoint and Heather Young)

With the holidays rushing toward us like a runaway train, wouldn't it be nice to stitch something relaxing and summery like this Lucky Lotus tiki drink?  Stitch guide by Heather Young.

Stitch guide (digital download) by Heather Young.

Nov 23, 2025

Stitch Guides Available from The Needlepointer

The Needlepointer in Sacramento, California now has a page of stitch guides available for their canvases on their website.  If you are just browsing, look for the "Stitch Guide Available" round badge under a painted canvas picture.

Nov 21, 2025

Stitch Guides from Nash and Daughters Needlepoint

Nash and Daughters Needlepoint has pages of stitch guides for download for many small ornaments:  Alice Peterson, Barbara Elmore, Coco Frank, Laura Love Designs, Le Point Studio, Meredith Collection, NDLPT, Needlepoint to Go, Pippin, Wipstitch, and of course their own Nash and Daughters' designs.


Nov 19, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Free Snow Globe Stitch Guides from Coco Frank

Coco Frank Designs now has a free guide for their three small snow globe designs:  Christmas tree, reindeer, and snowman.

Nov 13, 2025

Life is Better at the Beach (Laura Love and Enriched Stitch)

Lynda proves "Life is Better at the Beach" with this fun sign from Laura Love, stitched using a guide by Enriched Stitch.

Nov 9, 2025

The Ride (David Galchutt and Ruth Schmuff)

If you like drama, movement and horses, David Galchutt's "The Ride" is right up your alley.

The canvas, kit and stitch guide (by Ruth) are available from Ruth Schmuff through her shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

Nov 7, 2025

Provence (Kate Dickerson and Terri Dudley)

Sheren's Provence hat is by Kate Dickerson, stitched using a guide by Terri Dudley at The Tinsmith's Wife.

Nov 5, 2025

Juno (Bjorn Winnblad and Tony Minieri)

Nancy's portrait of Juno (design from Bjorn Winnblad and guide by Tony Minieri) is coming along nicely.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24582905414693285/ 

Nov 3, 2025

Cream Bow (Abigail Cecile)

Linda's bow canvas from Abigail Cecile turned out great!  The guide was also by the designer Abigail Cecile.

Nov 1, 2025

Halloween Tree Skirt (Rebecca Wood and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Rebecca Wood's charming black cats and orange pumpkins tree skirt for Halloween was stitched by one of Terry Christopher Castillo's students.  

You can get the guide from Terry and your favorite shop can order the canvas from Rebecca. Happy Belated Halloween!

Oct 29, 2025

Wicked Winifred (Love You More and Lisa Kessler)

Anne is justly proud of her witch from Love You More, stitched using a guide from Lisa Kessler of BeStitched in Arizona.

Oct 21, 2025

Frankenstein (Blueberry Point and Diane Haynes)

Nancy's "Frankenstein" is a handsome dude, as monsters go.

The canvas is from Blueberry Point (which is doing some great Halloween canvases recently) and the stitch guide from Diana Haynes.

Oct 19, 2025

Christmas Skull (Mary Lake-Thompson and Family Arts Needlework Shop)

Jamie's Southwestern piece is by Mary Lake-Thompson/Melissa Shirley and was stitched using a guide from Family Arts.

I think it turned out great.

Oct 17, 2025

Monocle Sun (Melissa Shirley and Northwest Needlepoint)

Paula's solar portrait is finished.  This is a Melissa Shirley design that Paula stitched using a guide from Northwest Needlepoint.

Oct 15, 2025

Guiccified Nutcracker (Rachel Barri and Lynn Mason)

Lynn of Needlepoint by Sharese just finished a stitch guide for Rachel Barri's Gucci-themed nutcracker canvas.  Embellishments are included with the guide.  Lynn didn't stitch the snake but the guide has instructions on how to do so.

Oct 13, 2025

Lone Star Nutcracker (Rachel Barri Designs and Chris Tirey)

Casey had great fun stitching this Texas-themed nutcracker from Rachel Barri.  She used a guide by Chris Tirey of Nimblefinges.

Oct 11, 2025

Stroll (Ellen Skidmore and Tony Minieri)

Tony Minieri did the stitch guide for this Ellen Skidmore canvas which Cindy did a lovely stitching job on.

Oct 9, 2025

Black Panther (Colors of Praise and Ruth Schmuff)

Alice has finished her very beautiful "Black Panther" using Ruth Schmuff's stitch guide.

The canvas is from Colors of Praise and might still be a shop exclusive at Ruth's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled. 

Oct 7, 2025

Christmas House (Susan Roberts and Krissy Johnson Designs)

Krissy Johnson has posted her finished 3-C Christmas House (design by Susan Roberts) on her Instagram page.  That beaded Christmas tree is fab!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOcVmO4DM7X/?img_index=1 

She's also posted her threads and stitches there to give you a free guide for stitching this cutie yourself.


Oct 5, 2025

The Adobe House (Pepperberry and Kelly Doyle)

Ken's Southwestern building is a Pepperberry design, beautifully stitched using a guide by Kelly Doyle.

Oct 3, 2025

Seagulls (CBK and Connie Glenn Camp)

Kelley's seagulls are hanging out at the beach.

This is a CBK canvas (probably from Scott Church), stitched using a guide from Connie Camp.

Oct 1, 2025

Country Fair (Rebecca Wood and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry shows off a student's "Country Fair," a fun design from Rebecca Wood, stitched using Terry's guide.  It just came back from the framer.

Sep 29, 2025

T-Rex with Santa Hat (Scott Church and Needlepoint.com)

Put Beth and dinosaurs and Christmas together and this is what you get--

The design is from Scott Church and the stitch guide by Needlepoint.com.

Sep 27, 2025

Owl Mask (Zecca and Tony Minieri)

Denise did a wonderful job on this mask from Zecca using Tony Minieri's stitch guide.

Sep 25, 2025

Spooky Round (Moo Moo and KC Needlepoint)

Still in a Halloween mood?  KC Needlepoint has posted a free stitch guide to Moo Moo Designs' little Spooky ornament on their blog.

You can buy the kit from KC Needlepoint or just use the ideas on your own latest piece, particularly if it has stripes.

Sparkle Star (Eye Candy)

This beauty is Eye Candy's "Sparkle Star."  It comes with Eye Candy's stitch guide.

Sep 23, 2025

Sugar Skull (Sandra Vargas and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth at Bedecked and Beadazzled shows off the new "Sugar Skull" from Sandra Vargas, complete with a Ruth Schmuff stitch guide.  Spooky!  And full of hearts....

Sep 21, 2025

Bird, Monkey and Flowers CL012 (Colors of Praise and Anne Marie Carr)

Linda's tropical landscape with bird and monkey is a Colors of Praise design, stitched using a guide by Anne Marie Carr.

Sep 19, 2025

Guides Available at The Wool and The Floss

The Wool and the Floss now lists all canvases that come with stitch guides on their website.  There are two sections:  one just for guides written by the shop and one for all the guides available.  Have fun browsing!

Sep 17, 2025

Patriotic Pineapple (Needlepoint by Sharese)

Lynn has finished the model for her "Patriotic Pineapple."  The painted canvas is available in her Etsy shop and comes with a free stitch guide.

Sep 13, 2025

Stitch Guides for Brenda Stofft Designs

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont is having a Brenda Stofft Designs truck show.  I can hear you call saying, "So what?"   The reason I've mention it is that their shop newsletter has lots of great photos of finished models--and the stitch guide writer who designed them!  You'll see work by Sandy Arthur, Connie Camp, Robin King, Tony Minieri, Needlepoint Now, and Laura Taylor.  Even if you aren't planning on stitching any of Brenda Stofft canvases, this is a fun way to see her designs and admire the talented folks who have stitched them.

Sep 11, 2025

Stitching Emily Garces: Tips from Ruth Schmuff

Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled has written a short essay full of tips on how to stitch painterly canvases from Emily Garces.  

Ms. Garces does painterly designs full of pastel animals that are beautiful but not straightforward to stitch.  You can see her designs on the Bedecked and Beadazzled website.


Sep 9, 2025

Patriotic Mini Lollipop with Bow (Kate Dickerson and Laura Taylor)

This patriotic treat was stitched by Cammie.  The design is from Kate Dickerson and the guide by Laura Taylor.

Sep 7, 2025

Chinoiserie and Cracker No. 5 Nutcrackers (Rachel Barri and Catherine Kiel)

Catherine Kiel has written stitch guides for two of the Rachel Barri nutcrackers:  Chinoiserie" or "Cracker No.5"  She has both a male and female version in each guide, too, which is unique.

You can email Catherine at catherine.kiel@gmail.com to order either or both.  

Sep 5, 2025

Basket of Chicks Easter Star (Cindy and Beth with Helen Owens)

Barbara's Needlepoint shows off one of their Cindy and Beth designs, stitched by a customer using a full coverage guide by Helen Owens.

Sep 3, 2025

Dogs Are Cool (Thomas Wood and Dianne Colitz)

Audra's finished her dogs piece and it's adorable.  Canvas by Thomas Wood/Ewe and Eye.  Guide by Diane Colitz.

Aug 31, 2025

Sunflower, Lavender, and Bee Round (Kate Dickerson and Terri Dudley)

Sheren's hat is beautifully finished with Kate Dickerson's canvas, stitched using a guide by Terri Dudley of the Tinsmith's Wife.

Aug 29, 2025

Moose with Wreath (Maggie and Paula Fehleisen)

Donna's little Christmas wreath moose is finished.  This is a Maggie canvas she stitched using a guide from Paula Fehleisen.

Aug 25, 2025

Hummingbird (Mindy and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry Christopher Castillo of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio shows off a student's finished and framed "Hummingbird."

This beauty is a Mindy design, stitched using Terry's guide.

Aug 21, 2025

Just in Time for Halloween at Saturnalia Stitching

Just in time for Halloween at Saturnalia Stitching, Abby has two new stitch guides available.  The first is for Saturnalia's "Grimoires and Goodies" book shop...

...and the second stitch guide is for their "Boos and Brews" shop inside a cauldron.

These are digital downloads and you only have 24 hours after purchase to download each.  Keep the order number in case you can't get to the download for some reason and they'll help with the vanishing link.


Aug 17, 2025

Cupcake Man Nutcracker (Susan Roberts and Suzie Vallerie)

Nancy's "Cupcake Man" nutcracker is finished and he sparkles!

This is a Susan Roberts design, stitched using a guide by Susie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch.

Aug 15, 2025

Wild Array of Flowers (Danji and Lisa Kessler)

Diane's framed wild flower still life is beautiful.

This is a Danji design, stitched using a guide from Lisa Kessler of BeStitched.

Aug 13, 2025

Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Nutcracker (Kelly Clark and Ruth Schmuff)

Leigh Ann has finished her Kelly Clark nutcracker and he's delicious!  She used Ruth Schmuff's stitch guide.

The canvas is available from Colonial Needle* and the guide from Ruth's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

*However, this design was a shop exclusive at one time.  I'm not sure if it still is, but you can get the canvas, guide and thread kit from Bedecked and Beadazzled if your shop can't order it from Colonial.

Aug 11, 2025

Black Panther (Colors of Praise and Ruth Schmuff)

Casey's "Black Panther" is finished and it is great.

This is a Colors of Praise design, stitched using a stitch guide by Ruth Schmuff.

Aug 9, 2025

Brown Bunny (Strictly Christmas and Ruth Schmuff)

Strictly Christmas isn't just Christmas-themed designs any more, as Kristal proves with her version of "Brown Bunny."  Stitched using Ruth Schmuff's stitch guide.

UPDATE:  Here is Gail's version, also stitched using Ruth's guide.

Aug 7, 2025

Thumbelina's Gift (Sandra Gilmore and Sherry Bray)

Iris's cat at Christmas piece from Once in a Blue Moon is adorable!  The design is available from Fleur de Paris.  The guide is from Sherry Bray.

Aug 5, 2025

Quilt Shop (Ruth Schmuff and Robin King)

Margaret's "Quilt Shop" is adorable!  This is a Ruth Schmuff design, stitched using a guide by Robin King.


Aug 3, 2025

Just That Easy! (Moore Stitching)

The latest little person Moore Stitching has posted a free video stitch guide for is her version of Ina Garten.

There's a better look of the finished Ina on the Moore Stitching website.

Aug 1, 2025

Martha (Moore Stitching)

Moore Stitching has posted another free video stitch guide for her "Martha" canvas.

You can get a closer look at the finished canvas on the Moore Stitching website.

Jul 31, 2025

Anna Wintour (Moore Stitching)

Moore Stitching has done another free video stitch guide for her Anna Wintour canvas.

You can get a better look at the finished Anna on the Moore Stitching website.

Jul 29, 2025

French Master (Moore Stitching)

Moore Stitch is back with another free video stitch guide, listing the stitches and threads Laura used to stitch Julia Child.

You can get a better view of the finished canvas on the Moore Stitching website.

Jul 27, 2025

Princess Kate State Dinner (Moore Stitching)

Moore Stitching has posted another video stitch guide for their "Princess Kate State Dinner" canvas.

You can see the printed canvas on the Moore Stitching website.

Jul 25, 2025

Scarlett O'Hara (Moore Stitching)

Moore Stitching did a quick video listing the threads and stitches she used on her Scarlett O'Hara canvas.

You can get a good look at Scarlett stitched and/or buy the canvas from Moore Stitching via their website.  Note that this is a printed canvas.  I've stitched one of her pieces and found the printing to be very good.

Jul 23, 2025

Women with Dogs (Maggie and Cynthia Thomas)

Gretchen has finished two portraits of women and their dogs from Maggie, using guides by Cynthia Thomas.

I think the artist has ended their license with Maggie Needlepoint but you may be able to find the canvases still.

Jul 21, 2025

Early Susan Portra Stitch Guides

I didn't realize that Susan Portra and Tony Minieri were the first to do stitch guides for painted canvases until Amy Bunger told me.  I've done a little hunting and found two of Susan's guides on eBay.  This is "Old Saint Nick" from Cheryl Schaeffer, dated 1992.

I also found Susan's guide for "Christopher Columbus," by Damarj.  The date on this guide is also 1992.

This is Damarj's "The Stitcher."  Unfortunately, the date is cut off.  Note how Susan changed the stitching from linen in a hoop to a needlepoint canvas with a geometric pattern.

If you are a history buff, you'll enjoy looking at these. 

Jul 19, 2025

Four Ghosts (The Collection Designs and The Wool and The Floss)

The Wool and the Floss has posted photos of four cute ghosts from The Collection Designs.  The shop has guides for all four:  "Ghost Hat," "Ghost with Glasses," "Ghost Holding Pumpkin," and "Ghost Flowers and Pumpkin."

Jul 17, 2025

Lighting the Candles (Liz Goodrick-Dillon and Tony Minieri)

Elizabeth's stocking is finished--and it's a beauty!

This is "Lighting the Candles," from Tapestry Tent (Liz Goodrick-Dillon), available from Victoria Whitson.  The guide is from Tony Minieri.

Jul 15, 2025

Halloween Pumpkin (Kristine Kingston and Stitch by Stitch)

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY shows off Kristine Kingston's dimensional Halloween pumpkin. The shop has a guide for this cutie, too.

Jul 13, 2025

Christian D Nutcracker (Rachel Barri and Lynn Maxon)

Lynn of Needlepoint by Sharese has a new stitch guide for the "Christian D" nutcracker from Rachel Barri Designs.  You can buy a copy through the Needlepoint by Sharese Etsy shop.  (It comes with an embellishment package, too.)

Jul 11, 2025

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs (CBK and Pocket Full of Stitches)

This colorful insect pillow is a CBK design, and it comes with a guide from the talented folks at Pocket Full of Stitches.

Jul 5, 2025

Sweet Pea Sampler (Kelly Clark)

If you are interested in learning stump work, you might want to pick up Kelly Clark's Sweet Pea Sampler which comes with a guide by Kelly herself to ease you into dimensional stitching.

Jul 1, 2025

La Jolla Garden (Sundance and Laura Taylor)

 I didn't realize that Sundance's "La Jolla Garden" had a Laura Taylor stitch guide until I spotted it on one of the stash reseller sites.

Jun 30, 2025

Watermelon June Candle (Beth Hunt and Amy Bunger)

Noni did a lovely job choosing threads for this Beth Hunt candle canvas.  I think there was a candle for each month with an Amy Bunger guide available.  The guide is quite old so Noni picked out all new threads instead of using ones from the guide that are no longer available.

Jun 29, 2025

Petals and Portrait (Colors of Praise and Lisa Kessler)

Jeanne has finished her Colors of Praise portrait using a guide from Lisa Kessler of BeStitched.

Jun 27, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

WIP (Blue Ridge Stitchery and Liz Wakefield)

Cheryl's little WIP canvas features dogwood blossoms (I think).  This cutie is from Blue Ridge Stitchery with a guide by Liz Wakefield.

Jun 23, 2025

Stitching Gnomes (Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery and Suzie Vallerie)

Leigh Ann had great fun creating this pastel stitching gnomes pillow.  

The design is by Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery.  Suzie Vallerie herself wrote the stitch guide.

Jun 21, 2025

Sailing by the Sea (Cooper Oaks and Suzanne Attenborough)

Hollis made her beach-y canvas into a serving tray.  Design by Cooper Oaks, guide by Suzanne Attenborough.

Jun 19, 2025

Steampunk Cat (Brenda Stofft and Sandy Arthur)

Pamela's Steampunk Cat with its companion owl and bat is finished.

This is a design by Brenda Stofft, stitched using a guide from Sandy Arthur.  By the way, the frame is a custom design from Deux Bijoux Bijoux.

Jun 17, 2025

Just Jellies (Kate Rhees and Laurie Owen)

Lisa's cute "Just Jellies" is done!  This charmer is from CBK and was stitched using a guide from Enriched Stitch's Kate Rhees.

Jun 15, 2025

Row Boats (Meredith Collection and Tony Minieri)

Pam's rowboats canvas is finished.  This was stitched using a Tony Minieri design.  Pam says this is from a Catherine Breen painting and that the canvas is available from The Meredith Collection.

Jun 11, 2025

Scottie with Thistles (Rishfeld Designs and Amy Bunger)

Lisa stitched this Scottie dog among Scotch thistles using an Amy Bunger guide.

Richfield Designs is out of business so this is only useful if you happen to have this in your stash or find it at a stash sale.

Jun 7, 2025

Snow the Reindeer (Painted Pony Designs and Pauls Rae Schmidt)

Donna's monochromatic reindeer is really lovely.  This is a Painted Pony design, stitched using Paula Rae's stitch guide.

Jun 5, 2025

Two New Stitch Guides from Stitch by Stitch

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY has two new stitch guides from Mary Ellen Winnicki.  The first is for Alice Peterson's "Sunray Mountain" and the second for Kristine Kingston's 3-D "Halloween Pumpkin."

Contact the shop to pick up one or both of the guides.
 

Jun 3, 2025

Betty Loves Bubbles Series (Gingham Stitchery)

Needle in a Haystack says that the Betty Loves Bubbles series of ornaments from Gingham Stitchery all come with stitch guides which you access through a QR code!

Jun 1, 2025

World Traveler Santa (Amanda Lawford and Barbara's Needlepoint)

Barbara's Needlepoint shows off a customer's "World Traveler Santa."

This is a design by Amanda Lawford and can be ordered from Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery, which owns the Amanda Lawford line.  Barbara's Needlepoint can provide you with the guide.

Spring (Maggie and Laura Taylor)

Linda's "Spring" landscape from Maggie is finished.  This was stitched using a guide by Laura Taylor.

May 31, 2025

Fabulous Fanny Flamingo (Kelly Clark)

Kelly Clark has a new pink flamingo design that she's doing a stitch guide for.  She'll be teaching it at Bedecked and Beadazzled this summer and you'll be able to buy the canvas and guide then.

Herondipity (Charley Harper and Ruth Schmuff)

Joelle's heron by Charley Harper is stitched, using a guide from Ruth Schmuff.

The design is available from the Meredith Collection, which distributes Charley Harper canvases. 

May 29, 2025

Two Christmas Trees (Patricia Sone and WipStitch)

Linda's two little trees are done!

These are from Patricia Sone, and stitched using guides by WipStitch.

May 27, 2025

Snow Couple (Raymond Crawford and Connie Camp)

Pamela's snowman couple are finished and framed.

This is a Raymond Crawford design, stitching using a guide from Nashville Needlework's Connie Camp.

May 21, 2025

Noah's Ark and Nativity Stocking (Liz/Tapestry Tent and Amy Bunger)

Lisa's beautiful Tapestry Tent stocking is finished, stitched using a guide from Amy Bunger.

Bunny Slippers (Kate Dickerson and Laura Taylor)

Perri's "Bunny Slippers" is adorable.  This is a Kate Dickerson canvas, stitched using a guide from Laura Taylor.

May 17, 2025

Nouveau (Kimberly Design)

Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled shows off a finished version of Kimberly's "Nouveau."

Dianne stitched it using a guide by Kimberly herself which comes with the canvas.  Ruth will kit it for you, too, if you ask.


May 13, 2025

Uncle Sam (Damarj and Susan Portra)

Brenda has finished her Uncle Sam.  That jacket would make Liberace jealous!  The guide is from Susan Portra and the design is by Damarj.

May 11, 2025

Bird Cage Heart (Eye Candy)

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy has done a stitch guide for her "Bird Cage Heart" design.  It's available when you buy the canvas.

May 9, 2025

Skeleton Hand (Plum Stitchery and Mary Legallet)

If you like adorable and spooky like Carol does, you'll want to stitch the skeleton hand from Plum Stitchery.

Carol used Mary Legallet's stitch concept.

May 3, 2025

Raccsnack (Charley Harper and Fireside Stitchery)

The charming raccoon thief piece that Holly stitched is a Charley Harper design, available from Meredith Collection, with a guide by Marina at Fireside Stitchery.

May 1, 2025

PE 245 Woman Looking Over Her Glasses (Colors of Praise and Anne Marie Carr)

Linda's lady looking over her glasses at us is finished.  This is a Colors of Praise canvas, stitching using a guide from Anne Marie Carr.


Apr 23, 2025

Birds! (Helen Heins Peterson and Ruth Schmuff)

One of Ruth Schmuff's students stitched the amazing "Birds!" from Helen Heins Peterson, who is one of the Bedecked and Beadazzled designers.  I particularly like all the details, from the hearts in the background to the fun touches on each of the eight (?) birds, the fish and the sun.  

This is a large piece, stitched using Ruth's stitch guide.  Her shop can provide the materials kit, too.  

Apr 1, 2025

Poppies Revisited (PLD Designs and Laura Taylor)

Perri's bouquet of poppies is stitched.  This beauty is from PLD, stitched using a Laura Taylor guide.

Mar 29, 2025

Easter March (Ashley Dillion-Davis and Michele Herron)

Karen's Easter March from Ashley Dillion-Davis (now owned by Victoria Whitson) is finished.  This cute design was stitched using a guide from Michele Herron of Bristly Thistle in Florida.

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 25, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Teal Flower Tiles (Zecca and Ruth Schmuff)

One of Ruth Schmuff's students stitched Zecca's "Teal Flower Tile" in a class at Ruth's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

Isn't it lovely?  You can get the guide from Ruth and the canvas, too, in case your favorite shop doesn't have it in stock.

Mar 13, 2025

Zebra, Panda and Penguin (Eleanor Grosch and Ruth Schmuff)

Paige's black and white portrait of a zebra, panda and a penguin proves black and white isn't boring!

This is an Eleanor Grosch design, available from Ruth Schmuff's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.  Ruth did the stitch guide for it.  I believe the guide comes with the canvas but you can check with the shop to be certain.

Mar 11, 2025

Thistle (Zecca and Robin King)

Karen has finished her Zecca "Thistle" and turned it into a standup.  This beauty was stitched using Robin King's guide which comes with the canvas.

Mar 7, 2025

XOXO (Lauren Bloch and Suzie Vallerie)

Lynn's XOXO sign is adorable!  This is a Lauren Bloch design, stitched using Suzie Vallerie's guide.

Mar 3, 2025

Free Guide From Ridgewood Stitchery

Ridgewood Stitchery has started showcasing a canvas from their stock with a free short stitch guide to get your creativity going.  The first canvas is Kate Dickerson's "Santa Boots with Candy Canes."

It's not an elaborate guide but it is enough to get you started. I hope they continue to profile canvases this way.  It's a lovely service for stitchers.

Mar 1, 2025

I Love Cats (Colors1 and Cynthia Thomas)

This hilarious pieces from Mary Tussey of Colors1 has a stitch guide by Cynthia Thomas.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1157874279673852&set=a.402939951833959 

Feb 27, 2025

Submarine with Diver Mini Sock (Kathy Schenkel and Tinsmith's Wife)

Sheren's adorable mini sock features a submarine and diver.  The canvas and felt diver are from Kathy Schenkel and the guide is from Tinsmith's Wife.

Feb 25, 2025

Funky Forest Bolster (Associated Talents and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Dianne's "Funky Forest" is finished!

This is a canvas from Assocated Talents which can be ordered from Needlepoint.com which owns the line now.  The stitch guide is by Terry Christopher Castillo.

Feb 23, 2025

Flip Flops (Jane Nichols and Rebecca Hinkle)

Kathy's beach house piece with all those cute flip flops is stitched, framed and hung.

This is a Jane Nichols canvas, stitched using a guide by Rebecca Hinkle.

Feb 21, 2025

Abstract Boston (Karla Gerard and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Kathleen's captured Boston perfectly with this Karla Gerard/Maggie design.

Stitch guide by Terry Christopher Castillo.

Feb 19, 2025

Feet (Red Thread and Tony Minieri)

This amazing Asian design is from Red Thread, stitched using a Tony Minieri stitch guide.

Feb 17, 2025

Folk Heart #H-19 (Mindy and Meghan)

Melita Galvin shows off the Mindy heart that Meghan from her Main Line Stitchers Chapter of ANG stitched.  Meghan did a stitch guide (which I think is in the latest Needle Pointers) and Melita helped with stitch diagrams.

Feb 15, 2025

Revolt (David Galchutt and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff shows off two versions of David Galchutt's "Revolt," stitched by two people who took the class about this she offered in her shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

It's totally different from most painted canvases.  Who knew stitching robots could be so much fun!

Feb 13, 2025

Market Tote Bag (Kate Dickerson and Elaine Aidonidis)

Heirloom Design Studio has a few of the Kate Dickerson Market Tote Bag kits (with guides by Elaine Aidonidis) available in their store.

Feb 11, 2025

Girl in Pink Dress (The Collection Designs and Elaine Aidonidis)

Jennifer's "Girl in Pink Dress" is a lovely piece of ribbon work.  Design by The Collection and stitch guide from Elaine Aidonidis.

Feb 9, 2025

Birds and Blooms (Eye Candy and Enriched Stitch)

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy shows off the version of her "Birds and Blooms" stitched at Enriched Stitch, which has a stitch guide available.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFprh0jxDBM/ 

Feb 7, 2025

Arctic Santa (Amanda Lawford and The French Knot)

Mae's "Arctic Santa" is finished and he's magnificent.

The design is from Amanda Lawford/Vallerie Needlepoint Gallery and the guide from The French Knot in Texas.

UPDATE:  Here's Mae's Santa made into a standup.  Lovely!

Feb 5, 2025

Chili Trio (Love You More and Twisted Stitches)

Anne's three chili peppers design is from Love You More.  She used a guide from Twisted Stitches in Albuquerque.

Feb 3, 2025

Monsieur C. Cracker (Rachel Barri and Connie Glen Camp) UPDATED

Becky's "Monsieur C. Cracker" Nutcracker was stitched using a guide from Connie Camp of Nashville Needleworks.

The design is one of Rachel Barri Designs' nutcrackers.  There are guides for others.  Use the search function to find more.

UPDATE:  Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese also has a guide for this nutcracker and she plans more of the set.

Feb 1, 2025

Twelve Days of Christmas (Annie Lane and Cindy Mathews of Wellesley Needlepoint)

Barbara's finished the charming Twelve Days of Christmas set from Annie Lane.

The stitch guides are by Cindy Mathews of Wellesley Needlepoint who distribute some of the late Annie Lane's designs.

Jan 31, 2025

White Christmas Stitch Guide for Bob & Phil (Evergreen Needlepoint and Amy Lavine)

Evergreen Needlepoint just announced a stitch guide by Amy Lavine for their "Bob and Phil" ornament from White Christmas starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye.

Evergreen also has the guide Amy wrote for their matching "Sisters, Sisters" ornament.

Jan 29, 2025

Southwestern Pots (Alice Peterson and Tony Minieri)

Carol's Southwestern pottery piece is finished.  This is a wonderful Alice Peterson design, stitched using a Tony Minieri stitch guide.

Jan 27, 2025

Fall (Julie Mar and Julie Thompson

Cheryl's tiny mountain scape by Julie Mar (now PLD Needlepoint Designs) was stitched using a guide by Julie Thompson.

Jan 25, 2025

Noel (Raymond Crawford and Julia Snyder)

Cheryl's "Noel" by Raymond Crawford is almost finished except for a ribbon scarf on the snowman.

She stitched it using a guide by Julia Snyder.

UPDATE:  Lori Lee has a stitch guide for the large version.

Jan 23, 2025

Spring Beauties (Melissa Shirley and Laura Taylor)

Nancy's Melissa Shirley still life is finished and is beautiful.  She stitched it at a retreat led by Laura Taylor.  Contact Laura for the guide and your favorite shop for the canvas.

Jan 22, 2025

Needlepoint Store (Le Point and Hillary Fisk)

Laura's finished her Le Point needlepoint shop with some cute ribbon work, stitched using a Hillary Fisk guide.

Jan 17, 2025

Pears (Love You More and Connie Camp)

Karen's "Pears" is finished.  This magnificent design is from Love You More, with a guide by Connie Camp of Nashville Needleworks.

Jan 15, 2025

Submarine (Kathy Schenkel and Terri Dudley)

Sharon's submarine mini sock is adorable!  This is a Kathy Schenkel design, stitched using a guide by Terri Dudley of The Tinsmith's Wife.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122187234362144580&set=gm.8986085998135145&idorvanity=108537025890131 

Jan 13, 2025

Ladies with Flower Skirts (The Collection Designs and Tamara Abdee)

Tamara of T Stitches has finished the guides for several of The Collection Designs ladies with floral skirts.


Contact Tamara to see exactly which of the ladies she's finished.  The designs are by Ellen Crimi-Trent of The Collection.


Jan 11, 2025

Five Snowmen (Renaissance Designs and Sherry Bray)

Patricia's five snowmen are adorable and adorably finished.  The canvas is by Renaissance Designs and the guide by Sherry Bray.

Jan 3, 2025

Sunbrella (Meredith Collection and Tony Minieri)

Pat's "Sunbrella" is finished and it is magnificent!

This is a design from The Meredith Collection, stitched using a Tony Minieri stitch guide.

Jan 1, 2025

Woodland Owl (Mary Charles and Lynn Mason)

Lynn Mason has finished stitching Mary Charles' "Woodland Owl," and will have a stitch guide soon.

The canvas is distributed by Painted Pony.