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

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

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25394559510130803&set=gm.24396765609973934&idorvanity=108537025890131

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

Owl Mask (Zecca and Tony Minieri)

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24395282386788923/

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.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/spooky-season-is-here-stitch-along-with-us

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

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/products/spooky-round-kit

Sparkle Star (Eye Candy)

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

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1373928761399911&set=a.470853358374127

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....

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/09/let-spooky-season-begin/

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.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10228675798215938&set=gm.24369065839410578&idorvanity=108537025890131

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!

https://woolfloss.com/collections/stitch-guides

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.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056716963/patriotic-pineapple-includes-free-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_1&sts=1&logging_key=d2cee34db48383d089744d903042dc381dfc6332%3A1056716963

The Count of Cape Cod Nutcracker (Rachel Barri and Lynn Mason)

Isn't he a charmer?!  Canvas from Rachel Barri and guide from Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4360635810/rachael-barri-count-of-cape-cod?ref=shop_home_active_15&sts=1&logging_key=b9fba74ab250ada030469051a01594353b6811e2%3A4360635810

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4360635810/rachael-barri-count-of-cape-cod?ref=shop_home_active_15&sts=1&logging_key=b9fba74ab250ada030469051a01594353b6811e2%3A4360635810

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.

https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/web-view?a=SwCMrn&c=01H9XGTJRHYSSZSJCSGZK1PHG3&k=818df9a7ff3a4241af938c526d309c5c&m=01K3RAYAYTX1471DDC97K72W6D&r=01K3TSNENPZDCMS2R6KPH4GQWE

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.  

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/08/emily-garces-how-to/

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.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/needlepoint/emily-garces-from-ruth-schmuff/

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.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1409839817566094&set=a.542840714266013

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.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24238642395786257/

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

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.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1381378963994467&set=a.453077793491260

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.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/24222200530763777/

Fall Birds (Love You More and Stitch by Stitch Larchmont)

Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY has announced their stitch guide is ready for Love You More's "Fall Birds."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1384263010367058&set=a.517437497049618

This is available as a kit from the shop.  I don't know if they will sell the threads and guide alone if you already own the canvas but you can ask.

https://stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/products/stitch-by-stitch-bundle-love-you-more-18-mesh-canvas-stitch-guide-and-thread-kit?fbclid=IwY2xjawMIGCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyQWlJWXNSb3MxSmU2bVduAR5FD-9q65iwWAq5UpJ7-Z8BfrTMpt4bf3reqA48TmdVWomgYHVIaR9EvBjnzA_aem_x94UaPTF1ijPMZhPRGngrA