Special Delivery Santa (Debbie Mumm and Cynthia Thomas)

Cynthia Thomas shows off the patchwork Santa flying through the sky, designed by Debbie Mumm and distributed by Melissa Shirley Designs.  Cynthia's guide is available.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26092157593709188&set=gm.25370575399259612&idorvanity=108537025890131

Halloween Barn (Doolittle Stitchery and Cynthia Thomas)

This cute and spooky Halloween barn ornament is from Doolittle Stitchery with a guide by Cynthia Thomas.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/205856186113?itmmeta=01KCYWFXTC6EHJ9QJH27FMJPQM&hash=item2fedfc1f01:g:RCYAAeSwlPBpG-sy

Two New Coco Frank Stitch Guides (Matilda Square and Shells & Cherries)

Coco Frank has published two more free mini stitch guides on her website.  One is for Matilda Square...

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/fiber-recommendations-matilda-square?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Inslee+Thread+Recs&utm_id=01K8NNETKNPRS4BQKWE4W8P82X&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

...and the other is for Shells & Cherries.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/mini-stitch-guide-shells-cherries?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Inslee%20Thread%20Recs&utm_id=01K8NNETKNPRS4BQKWE4W8P82X&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

Note that Matilda Square's guide is just a listing of fibers.  It is meant to be done in all tent stitches because of the constant color changes. 

I don't know who wrote the guide for Shells & Cherries.  It may be Coco herself.  Shells & Cherries's guide is not very elaborate, so it is good for beginners or those just dipping a toe into needlepoint embellishment.  

Boo House (Plum Stitchery and Pam Lemire)

Pam Lemire has written an adorable stitch guide for Plum Stitchery's "Boo House."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1299269468906735&set=a.417816507052040

Peacock (Amanda Lawford and Tony Minieri)

Linda's Amanda Lawford peacock is back from the framer and it looks grand.  This design can be ordered from VGN if your favorite shop doesn't have it in stock.  The stitch guide is by Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25460982573562417&set=gm.25238961249087695&idorvanity=108537025890131

Australian Shepherd Coffee Company (Tango and Chocolate with The French Knot)

Deidra's tray looks wonderful!  This is a canvas from Tango and Chocolate, stitched using a guide by The French Knot in Fort Worth, TX.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2603943706651034&set=gm.25232140956436391&idorvanity=108537025890131

Free Merry Stitch Guide (Moo Moo Designs and Jinny McAuliffe)

KC Needlepoint is sponsoring a free stitch-along for Moo Moo Designs' "Merry" Christmas ornament.  You can order the canvas from the shop and then use the free guide by Jinny McAuliffe or perhaps you can use some of Jinny's ideas on another canvas.

https://www.kcneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/merry-stitch-along

Two Melissa Shirley Stockings (Guides by Cindy Saltzman)

Jan's Melissa Shirley stockings are back from the finisher and they are lovely.  The guides are both from Cindy Saltzman at Cindy's Needle Arts.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/25203483312635489/

The snowman stocking is Melissa's "Wild Wood Snowman" and the green house stocking is Melissa's "Wintergreen House Stocking."

Twelve Days of Needlepoint (Lauren Bloch and Judy Russell)

Margaret's "Twelve Days of Needlepoint" ornaments came from Lauren Bloch and were stitched using a guide provided by Judy Russell.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10214523270071813&set=gm.25214082761575544&idorvanity=108537025890131

Mr. Santa (Mile High Princess and Wool and Willow)

Chris at Wool and Willow did the stitch guide for Wendy's charming Mile High Princess Santa.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25180299371581239&set=gm.25215952924721861&idorvanity=108537025890131

Christmas Skull (Mary Lake-Thompson and Family Arts)

Jamie's "Christmas Skull" is the perfect Southwestern holiday piece.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10162490860899403&set=gm.25196624586654695&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a Mary Lake-Thompson design, distributed by Melissa Shirley Designs.  The stitch guide was written by Family Arts.

Stormy Weather from the Fascinations Series (Leigh Designs and Fireside Stitchery)

Fireside Stitchery shows off the work of one of their customers.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid03oXLupiHjug6XBtePFU95pQpRm3dfTyy8zwRA5tT98eiYAVancf3PjRF88CyocHPl&id=61551204995020

This is a Leigh design, available from Fleur de Paris, stitched using a guide by Fireside.

Pepperberry Stitch Guides by Laurie Walden

Pepperberry has just updated their website to show ten new stitch guides for Halloween canvases by the talented Laurie Walden.  Your favorite shop can order the guide and canvas from Pepperberry for you.  The guides include:

Halloween Basket 

https://pepperberry-designs.com/bas04-g/

Masked Jack-o-Lantern

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl01-g/

Arched Black Cat

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl02-g/

Fancy Black Cat

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl03-g/

Owl

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl04-g/

Haunted House

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl05-g/

Green Eyed Mummy

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl06-g/

Bunny Witch

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl07-g/

Boo Ghost

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl08-g/

Moon Witch

https://pepperberry-designs.com/hwl09-g/

 

A Trio of Trees (Needlepoint by Sharese)

ANG members can find the Lynn Mason stitch guide for "A Trio of Trees" in the November/December, 2025 issue of Needle Pointers.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/25167442076239613/

The canvas is available from Needlepoint by Sharese on Etsy, which is Lynn's shop.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4382653489/a-trio-of-trees-winter-tree-design?ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1&sts=1&logging_key=43dd6fd50167325d8c7b1b00ff5b5c6fbba9394a%3A4382653489

Sunflower and Poppies (Raymond Crawford and A Stitch in Time Needlework)

Raymond Crawford shows off two photos of his Sunflower design, one unstitched and the other done using a guide by A Stitch in Time.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02NrBJizvNXn5j7Dhgcw64TNedmap98wbeJ178pFJQ7DXvQkLewirMUsQLBdugJJdJl&id=100064914873043

Raymond's Poppies also has a guide by A Stitch in Time.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0d4prd36wkzbQjfdocSag6qDznW1ryZYZFjuQfNDTXYfAtJdvPxWEeSCCrcNQNdBAl&id=100064914873043

Prince of Palm Beach Nutcracker (Rachel Barri and Catherine Kiel)

Lynn shows off her friend Catherine Kiel's version of the Prince of Palm Beach from Rachel Barri.

https://www.facebook.com/lynn.mason.289669/posts/pfbid02Fgk4Y3uh1aK27oeHWBWcYNb97zUhNdJcyLFTmToZkWbDuaExG8pDXT8W1xYcHJMil

The guide is available from Catherine if you email her at catherineKiel@gmail.com.

Cherry Blossom H0703 (Raymond Crawford)

Raymond Crawford shows off his "Cherry Blossom" design and reminds us there is a free stitch guide for this. 

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02EKZn17j5wgj5PJ5TvHCkF8t3tmSBUGix4W1WuhbyG24diaaQchhppw2Ms1RG2Z4cl&id=100064914873043

Looks like the guide comes with the canvas when your favorite shop orders it for you.

https://raymondcrawforddesigns.com/product-details/ho703-cherry-blossom/

Cracker No. 5 (Rachel Barri and SequinLaLaStitches)

Rachel Barri's "Cracker No. 5" has a stitch guide available that can also be purchased on her website.

https://rachelbarridesigns.com/products/no-5-cracker?_pos=1&_sid=b1e7c8938&_ss=r

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRK-gl9knru/

Girl with Tree and Stairs Stocking CS388 (Strictly Christmas and Tony Minieri)

Dana's stocking is done and it is full of special details.  Stocking designed by Strictly Christmas. Guide from Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10228997792584773&set=gm.25076784915305330&idorvanity=108537025890131

Guitar (Robbyn's Nest and Linda Corirossi)

Pam's been very busy!  Her "Guitar" piece is from Robbyn's Nest, stitched using a Linda Corirossi guide.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/25061340460183109/

Mini Cupcake Nutcracker (Susan Roberts and Suzie Vallerie)

Fran's small cupcake nutcracker is a fun design by Susan Roberts, stitched using a guide from Suzie Vallerie of Enriched Stitch.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2682002412142923&set=gm.25061148166869005&idorvanity=108537025890131

Funky Pumpkins #3 (Kate Dickerson and Lee Cox)

Kristal's fancy pumpkin is done.  The design is by Kate Dickerson and the stitch guide from Lee Cox.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25229217250041341&set=gm.25054915374158951&idorvanity=108537025890131

Eggling Ghost (Claire Frazer)

Lana's adorable egg shaped ghost is a design from Claire Frazer, who also wrote the stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232410445945489&set=gm.25042450235405465&idorvanity=108537025890131

It's possible Claire's Eggling series is available to order by your favorite shop from The Collection.