Summer Bouquet #6 (Jean Smith and Ridgewood Needlepoint)

I was quite excited to see that Ridgewood Needlepoint has a stitch guide for one of Jean Smith's florals, since stitch guides for these beauties are rare.  You can buy just the canvas from Ridgewood but if you buy the thread kit, the stitch guide is free.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/jean-smith/

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

This Cape Cod-themed nutcracker was beautifully stitched by Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3945330829095801&set=a.1444052322557010

The canvas itself is by Rachel Barri.  The guide will be available from Lynn's Etsy shop August 8, 2026.  It comes with the embellishment package.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4360635810/the-count-of-cape-cod-nutcracker-stitch?ga_search_query=cape%2Bcod&ref=shop_items_search_1&crt=1&logging_key=d2c9ccfe3c8c36b9baf1686acf70460d515c0021%3A4360635810

Lone Star Cracker (Rachel Barri and Catherine Kiel)

Lynn from Needlepoint by Sharese shows off the cowboy nutcracker from Rachel Barri that Catherine Kiel has stitched.

https://www.facebook.com/lynn.mason.289669/posts/pfbid026gJpkA8n7AkonmbJr94WXSjDeaRvybsHi92nVaAScthYMy43gti9tj6yAySYguLml

Catherine's stitch guide is available by emailing her at Catherine.kiel@gmail.com.

CT 39 (Triptych Right Side) - SharonG

This fascinating abstract is the right side of a triptych by SharonG, who also wrote the elaborate and detailed stitch guide.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/317441954250?itmmeta=01KXVY6CCA3153KDCKW7ZZ4MJR&hash=item49e903d1ca:g:OVkAAeSw14Bo9o02

The canvas can be ordered via Fleur de Paris, which owns the SharonG line.

Starry Night (Juell and Brenda Hart)

This lovelt Asian design has a magnificent Brenda Hart stitch guide.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/236927918586?itmmeta=01KXVXTFSX4A1MVMZEAN4BT0ZQ&hash=item372a0121fa:g:8IwAAeSw~M9qUAvT&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAAwGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBEE8NJpcQOIPCyWgJTAgiWJRvH%2BI063KvoF6pG2DMaIAUAlYSfAxHeOQey%2FFzkziCx%2BdMPp8W%2BF8yK4f24ttonitEGd0rSkMWdBIvWVjMcEzdKaHdlTjAGpZmQvE8bF4L%2Bx%2B1txMaTx4%2B8NJqLmk%2BUF3Fn%2Fy3qlZ5M4zbFLJKyXLRXA%2FdYYQ%2BULrdbyF7sQWsk6jAP7xDfB4pIroU3ZZK24dNF2l%2F82H1OtBDSo7IMCw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7D96f3uZw

Pink Pagoda (Blue Waters Needlepoint and Gretchen Viggiano)

Ridgewood Needlepoint shows off "Pink Pagoda" from Blue Waters Needlepoint. The shop has a stitch guide by Gretchen Viggiano for this lovely Asian design.

https://ridgewoodneedlepoint.com/blue-waters-needlepoint/

Floral Clutch (Arlene Steinberg)

Ruth Schmuff shows off Arlene Steinberg's latest, the "Floral Clutch," which comes with Arlene's stitch guide.  Note that this is a 13 count canvas, as are most of Arelene's newest designs.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/07/not-everything-has-to-end-up-on-a-wall/

Elephant (Love You More and Connie Camp)

Judith's "Elephant" turned out great.  This is a licensed design from Lanre Adefioye distributed by Love You More.  The stitch guide is from Nashville Needlework's Connie Glenn Camp.

https://www.nashvilleneedleworks.com/products/lym-elephant?_pos=15&_sid=91a008caa&_ss=r

Note Judith had problems with the all silk background getting fuzzy so she took out what she had done, put the stretcher bars on top of the canvas and stitched it "in the well" without issues.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10234525696790149&set=gm.27456276957356102&idorvanity=108537025890131

The Wine Rack (Scott Church and Terry Christopher Costello)

Terry of 2 the Point Needlepoint Studio has a guide for Scott Church's hilarious "Wine Rack."

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1646804290779334&set=a.512546714205103

Only Terry could make a moose elegant!

Lynn's Been Busy

Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese has been busy.   She has stitched and written a guide for her own new design "Snow Angels" from her Faith and Grace series.  Then she taught stitched JudyAnn's "Miss Piffany" and has a guide available for that fun Easter piece.
https://www.facebook.com/lynn.mason.289669/posts/pfbid0svYk5RQLHL6s9xsL6tCmz32DGGHj5Z4grynTDzsinWkzzcmSE4dqUh9T6fbMoXCl 

"Snow Angels" will be available at the end of August, 2026 but "Miss Piffany's" guide is available now through the Needlepoint by Sharese Etsy shop.  Note that the bow and glass eyes are included with the stitch guide for the Easter bunny's embellishment.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4493527055/miss-piffany-sugar-egg-stitch-guide-with?ref=shop_home_active_2&sca=1&logging_key=4a4d1e75345ae9733d91b1f1f55b59f099f3fa80%3A4493527055

Nutcracker Christmas Stocking (Liz Goodrick Dillon and Julia Snyder)

It's Christmas in July with the Tapestry Tent "Nutcracker" Christmas stocking!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/27331678369815962

Fredna did a lovely job, ably assisted by a Julia Snyder stitch guide.  The canvas is available from Victoria Whitson, who owns the Liz Goodrick Dillon line now.

Frankie (Barbara Basso and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth of Bedecked and Beadazzled shows off a student's version of the Barbara Basso canvas "Frankie."

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/07/frankie-has-arrived/

It's adorable and complex and the best dinosaur EVER.  And it is stitched using Ruth's stitch guide.  Kudos!

A Stitch in Time (Needlepoint by Sharese)

Chris' cute needlepointed version of the A Stitch in Time shop is by Needlepoint by Sharese, who also did the stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10233546159262429&set=gm.27293633083620491&idorvanity=108537025890131

Great way to immortalize the shop you patronize!

Hydrangea (Leigh Designs and Rosanne Fleming)

This classic Leigh Designs floral has a stitch guide by Rosanne Fleming.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286903444420?_skw=leigh+designs+needlepoint+mad+hatters&itmmeta=01KW4JWZCA8RYMS965X53XWG0T&hash=item42ccc723c4:g:cN0AAeSwPL5qAz~Y&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBUwYuEqUQ4nMnVMeu1G9Xb4n1ilOj%2FDyvjcEH9oZe%2FiMTQ6aqUjWDkZJikPHkfgtUYGPxfkmNECux%2FG6AL5pBv2k%2FLoj%2BitDcumX3OcsqrXSAmfn%2FQxZ07AgeEt9KIyDc0kFazONpEZRXKu4JyGTn1xLcV8gARraudn0pBqWYukx4lhjupxowaZ2CyvPLCczcu4MBLp0mxQrSyN8vKrnbhfRi%2FkqZFWf%2BhIA35fSk%2BOfzkO%2FNrkf8fqKA696FYiuXTUm69%2FTRiK1D6jc44Yl97%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6z285LhZw

Hagwarts Spooky Carriage (Rebecca Wood and Sherry Bray)

Patricia's spooky carriage and ghostly horse are adorable.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/27283630351287431 

This is one of the small pieces from Rebecca Wood's "Hagwarts" design, stitched using Sherry Bray's guide.

Funky Pumpkins #3 (Kate Dickerson and Lee Cox)

Kristal did a magnificent job stitching this fancy pumpkin using a guide by Lee Cox.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/27271526425831157/

Check out the heavily beaded pumpkin!

Seaside Houses (Melissa Shirley and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry Christopher Castillo shows off a student's "Seaside Houses" piece, a beautifully stitched design by Melissa Shirley, stitched using Terry's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1634094785383618&set=a.512546717538436

Raccoon Dracula (Danji and Nancy Yeldell)

Recently I stumbled across this wonderful finishing of Danji's Dracula Raccoon on Instagram, courtesy of Island House Needlepoint.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZvsH3FtwzK/

Pretty spectacular, isn't it?  I discovered that this canvas has a stitch guide by Nancy Yeldell although I can't tell if Island House's Dracula was stitched using it.  Looks like Dracula Raccoon is part of a Halloween series from Danji but I'm unable to find others in the series.  It might be new.

https://theneedleworks.com/shop/raccoon-dracula-w-sg-series/

Boating Stitching Girls (Gayla Elliott and Terry Christopher Castillo)

The boating "Stitching Girl" was stitched by Chris C. using a guide by Terry Christopher Castillo.  This is from Gayla Elliott's "Stitching Girl" series.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1622264743233289&set=a.512546717538436

Alphabet Sampler (Alice Peterson and Cynthia Thomas)

Cynthia Thomas shows off a student's "Alphabet Sampler," which is an Alice Peterson design stitched using Cynthia's stitch guide.  So cute!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=27862358590022404&set=a.509405429077756

Spell Caster's (Needlepoint by Sharese and Ginny Stapleton)

Carrie's fun Halloween piece shows three witches at a bar.  Wonder what brew they order?  LOL

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=36070613142583581&set=gm.27037600162557119&idorvanity=108537025890131

The design is from Needlepoint by Sharese and the guide is by Ginny Stapleton.  Both are available from Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/248353320/halloween-spell-casters-the-happiest?ref=shop_home_feat_3&sts=1&logging_key=9632546919710912aff206e0e8960e2534ca1c16%3A248353320

https://www.etsy.com/listing/794334182/spellcasters-the-happiest-hour-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1&crt=1&sts=1&logging_key=01ed5a77d5de4bbf384a23602cbcdc1ff1fc621e%3A794334182

Stitch Guides without Photos of Finished Piece

Often stitch guides don't have photos of the finished example.  Ruth Schmuff answers the question of how a stitch guide can be written without the author having stitched the piece.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/05/what-do-i-see/

Basically, with experience you have a good idea of what will work and what won't.  And Ruth's had a LOT of experience!  She's also right, once you start seeing stitches and texture, there is no returning from that.

Mountain Summer (Pippa Designs)

Pippa Designs has announced the digital download stitch guide for their "Mountain Summer" piece is ready for purchase.

https://pippafraumeni.com/products/mountain-summer-stitch-guide?se_activity_id=160032293052&syclid=d8hbc1isatbc73b5f760&utm_campaign=Mountain+Summer+Stitch+Guide_160032293052&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

You can see the entire canvas on their website.  It's part of their popular Seasonal series ("Euro Summer," "New England Summer," "Palm Beach Winter."  Note that "New England Summer" has a stitch guide available, too.

https://pippafraumeni.com/products/mountain-summer-pillow

Too Fluffy to Hide (Heather Gauthier and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff's latest stitch guide is for Heather Gauthier's "Too Fluffy to Hide," a parrot portrait with flowers and vases-and a fun party hat!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/06/too-fluffy-to-hide/

The Guard Nutcracker (Damarj and Susan Portra)

Joanne's nutcracker is a classic from Damarj, stitched using Susan Portra's stitch guide.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163541208607968&set=pcb.26948102841506852

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1564867507/nutcracker-needlepoint-the-guard-damarj?show_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

Arctic Animals (Rebecca Wood and Fancy Stitches)

Shannon's stocking cuff is Rebecca Wood's "Arctic Animals," stitched using a guide from Fancy Stitches, which also designed a coordinating name tag to match.  Great work, everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10241810914148182&set=gm.26935412749442528&idorvanity=108537025890131

Purple Bird (Zecca and Laura Taylor)

This cheerful bird is a Zecca design, happily stitched by Linda using a Laura Taylor guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235443203555427&set=gm.26932567039727099&idorvanity=108537025890131

Happy Halloween Witch (Painted Pony and Sandy Sluneka)

Stephanie's witch is finished AND fabulous!  This is a Mary Engelbreit design, available from Painted Pony.  Stephanie used Sandy Slunecka's stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10239632336681824&set=gm.26935627946087675&idorvanity=108537025890131

Guides from Stitch Style

Jinny B. McAuliffe's Stitch Style website now lists not only her designs, but her stitch guides for many designers' canvases.

https://www.stitch-style.com/collections/stitch-guides

Partridge and Pears Round (Coco Frank)

Coco Frank's "Partridge and Pears" round now has a free mini stitch guide.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/mini-stitch-guide-partridge-in-a-pear-tree

Four Seasonal Welcome Doors (Meredith Collection and Suzie Vallerie)

Leigh Ann has finished her four seasonal Welcome doors, using Suzie Vallerie's stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=36727966830123615&set=gm.26891758483807955&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a canvas designed by the Meredith Collection and it is a charmer.

Pink Blossoms on Red Kimono (Lee Designs and Tony Minieri)

This gorgeous red and pink kimono is from Lee Designs.  I think it is the large version. (Many of the Lee kimonos came in small, medium and large sizes.)  Debbied used a stitch guide from Tony Minieri.  Beautiful!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/26857978733852597/

Rocking Horse (Coco Frank)

Coco Frank has just post their free "mini guide" to their rocking horse canvas on their website.

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/mini-stitch-guide-rocking-horse?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Mother%27s+Day+Stitch+Guides&utm_id=01KR1C6DMWJSWJ0N3SSBHQ5C6Z&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

If you aren't familiar with corduroy stitch, here's instructions, including a video.

https://www.unwind.studio/blogs/needlepoint-stitches/corduroy-stitch

SIlk Ribbon Stitch Guides (River Silks)

River Silks' website has something called Kits to Go, which allows you to buy a canvas and the ribbons needed to dress it up.

https://riversilks.com/kitstogo.html

Their website also has stitch guides for each of the kits, which is a lovely touch.

https://riversilks.com/stitch_guides.html

Shopping for Mrs. Claus (Rebecca Wood and Robin King)

Elizabeth has her finished stocking back from the finisher and it looks fabulous.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/26604435419206931/

This is a Rebecca Wood design. Elizabeth used Robin King's guide except she changed one item to refer to her favorite shop, Nimble Needle.

Easter Egg Series: The Rabbit (Susan Roberts and Lale Verhurst)

Kristal also stitched "The Rabbit" from Susan Robert's Easter egg series.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=26701818182781233&set=pcb.26510135991970208

Lale Verhurst wrote the stitch guide.

Winter Welcome (Mary Charles and Sherry Bray)

Kristal has finished and framed Mary Charles' "Winter Welcome."

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=26701817782781273&set=pcb.26510135991970208

Kristal used a guide from Sherry Bray.  This design is available from Painted Pony Designs.

Miss Piffany Sugar Egg (JudyAnn and Lynn Mason)

Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese has finished stitching JudyAnn's "Miss Piffany Sugar Egg."  Her guide and the embellishments she used are now available in her Etsy shop.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4493527055/miss-piffany-sugar-egg-stitch-guide-with?fbclid=IwY2xjawRYXxFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTxGv5Wyo6jCaYhf5Mm72jDpSLtdoMiJGZcWW0FLm5ynyhjt3O_5SgWj8OkQ_aem_b7_W3bAC_wBiaGeKeLQhXQ

Three Fish (Zecca and Tony Minieri)

Anne's "Three Fish" from Zecca is finished.  This was stitched using a guide by Tony Minieri.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=27504346982499249&set=gm.26477394178577723&idorvanity=108537025890131 

There is another Zecca piece called "Three More Fish" with a guide by Julia Snyder.  

Toy Store Advent Calendar (Kirk and Bradley)

Needlepoint.com is now offering their Toy Store Advent Calendar as a canvas only, or as a kit, or just can just purchase the guide.  Use the drop down menu to choose.  Stitch guide writer unknown.

https://needlepoint.com/products/toy-store-advent-calendar-kit?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=2026_04_18%20Toy%20Store&utm_klaviyo_id=01EY909FHC6PR7KJ94JR0X7ZVR&_kx=spGqMUEEs3Pe26tF9Jkghd_FvizqCNqZrcu-EtTsuNa-X-jY5kdJAFI_-tT2BvST.TxAVmM

Playful Still Life (Arlene Steinberg)

Arlene Steinberg's happy still life of a vase and flowers is now available from Bedecked and Beadazzled. Arlene hersel wrote the stitch guide, and don't you just love that background stitch??!!  Way to go, Arlene!

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/04/one-for-when-you-want-to-play/

Year of Champagne Ornament Series (Kirkland Design Studio)

Kirkland Design's new Year of Champagne ornament series is coming out this month and the stitch guides for the series are ready.

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

The ornaments and guides are distributed by Gingham Stitchery.  Sorry, I don't know who wrote the guides.

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

Houston Skyline (Painted Pony and Needlepoint by Pam)

Nimble Fingers in Houston is offering the Houston skyline as a kit with stitch guide or as a class.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1393579626142385&set=a.417816490385375

The design is by Painted Pony and the guide from Needlepoint by Pam.

Wedding Day Angel (Painted Pony and Terri Dudley)

This charming wedding angel was stitched by Sheren using a guide created by Terri Dudley of the Tinsmith's Wife.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122250774494144580&set=gm.26276964071954069&idorvanity=108537025890131

Three Pumpkins (Needlepoint by Sharese)

Margaret has finished her autumn pumpkins using the stitch guide from Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese, which is also the designer of the canvas.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10215138619135155&set=gm.26239859118997898&idorvanity=108537025890131

It turned out great!  Lynn's canvases and designs are available on Etsy under the Needlepoint by Sharese name.

Why Use a Stitch Guide? (Atlantic Blue)

Atlantic Blue posted an interesting article on their blog back in February explaining what a stitch guide is and showcasing some of their favorite stitch guides for their own designs.

https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/blogs/blogs/our-newest-needlepoint-designs-with-stitch-guides

It's a good explanation of what basic stitch guides are like.  If you are a fan of Atlantic Blue's designers, here are all their currently available guides.

https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/search?options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bfields%5D=title%2Cvendor%2Cproduct_type%2Cvariants.title&q=stitch+guides

Catnip Party (Lulu My Pink Turtle and Ruth Schmuff)

One of Ruth Schmuff's students has finished stitching "Catnip Party" using Ruth's guide.   It's adorable!  The canvas is from Lulu My Pink Turtle.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/03/more-is-more-3/

The Rose (Carole Lake)

Carole Lake's design "The Rose" and the companion "The Rose Motif Sampler" stitch guide (also by Carole) are both available on eBay this week.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/336470994213?itmmeta=01KMTQM9T660X7FE7099JR5H28&hash=item4e573bed25:g:ZBkAAeSw8AZprwU0&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xA8DJsT0IDpVgG5kyNgc50VM1nUFPBN%2BY4ywwxw20mdVpHAYhAqSvm7iDI0d1GzYindvmaqx3Zqqy7Wf9HKNiYG7l%2BQZQvRmLrjeYewV%2Ba3qjBdTSzsOORkmSUH3ptCfGMaMetrvBEO768638YLsJqOZU2kZyGzfXPZomTslUyxXJhhE%2F7TpTJKwh%2BfspGU%2BdLzZN42cIAqBop7K20zxzSG31VaFZfT0kSI8K9u%2FcaL53UcdPvcdWPe7BpZGNBAXf0%2F7pWDsYgOgQTZAFH3jmng%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6qd0demZw

Children of the World (Ashley Dillion-Davis and Laura Taylor) UPDATED

Brenda's "Children of the World" is stitched and it looks wonderful.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26449451064673941&set=gm.26188756427441501&idorvanity=108537025890131

She used a Laura Taylor stitch guide to work up this cute Ashley Dillion-Davis design from her parade series.  The canvas can be ordered from Victoria Whitson if your favorite shop doesns't have it in stock.

UPDATE:  Here is Julie's version, also using Laura Taylor's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10238207651882443&set=gm.26849083001408837&idorvanity=108537025890131

Splendid Bunny (Love You More and Lisa Kessler)

Jeanne's rabbit on gingham from Love You More is finished.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10242182893772749&set=gm.26095506016766543&idorvanity=108537025890131

She used a guide by Lisa Kessler at BeStitched.

PE115 (Colors of Praise and Anne Marie Carr)

Linda has finished her portrait of a lady and her dogs and it looks great.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10231133910827217&set=gm.26092867433697068&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a canvas from Colors of Praise.  Linda used a guide from Anne Marie Carr.

Googly Eyes (Sandra Gilmore and Cynthia Thomas)

Gretchen's hilarious pumpkins portrait from the clever mind of Sandra Gilmore (Once in a Blue Moon) is finished.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6522190778026301&set=gm.26086672360983242&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6616851915226853&set=gm.27091464207170714&idorvanity=108537025890131

Gretchen used a guide by Cynthia Thomas.  The canvas can be ordered by your favorite shop from Fleur de Paris.

Irish March (Ashley Dillon-Davis and Terry Christopher Castillo)

One of Terry's students just got her "Irish March" back from finishing.  Don't you just love the clothes and the leprechaun's beard?!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1535335191926245&set=a.512546717538436

The canvas is available from Victoria Whitson, the distributor for Ashley Dillon-Davis' designs.  The guide is from Terry at  2 the Point Studio.

Chickadee Wreath (Melissa Prince and Fireside Stitchery)

Katherine's chickadee and bells wreath looks great!  She stitched it using a guide from Fireside Stitchery.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=34107924818823246&set=gm.25920656947584785&idorvanity=108537025890131

Christmas Polka Dot Package (Alice Peterson and Connie Glen Camp)

Audra has finished this cute Christmas present design from Alice Peterson using Connie Camp's stitch guide.  Isn't it darling?

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10233812717485899&set=gm.25912894868360993&idorvanity=108537025890131

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

Ruth of Bedecked and Beadazzled just posted photos of the finished black and white "Panda, Penguin and Zebra" design by Eleanor Grosch stitched by two students and framed very differently.  The guide is from Ruth, of course.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/02/framed-and-fabulous/

You can order the canvas and guide and the thread kit if you wish from her shop.  

The Letter N (Colors of Praise and Chris Tirey)

Debbie stitched the initial N from Colors of Praise, using a guide by Chris Tirey of Nimble Fingers.  Isn't it pretty?!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26279696301663144&set=gm.25846716458312168&idorvanity=108537025890131 

A Peony for Your Thoughts (Pippin Studio and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry Christopher Castillo shows off a student's finished Pippin pillow, beautifully stitched using one of Terry's guides.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1516244907168607&set=a.512546717538436

A Listing of Available Patricia Sone Stitch Guides

Patricia Sone writes a lot of stitch guides for her designs on 18 count.  Usually they are free with the canvas.  You can learn a bit about how her guides look here-

https://www.instagram.com/p/DU1DPUIFdWa/

Patricia also writes guides for other designers' work.  Currently there are nearly 300 guides available for other designers.  You can see the list here on her website.  If you are interested, use the contact form on her website to request a guide or inquire about its price or email her at sonehome@swbell.net 

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

Birdie Garden (Arlene Steinberg)

Arlene Steinberg has just posted a free stitch guide for download for her popular "Birdie Garden."

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/product/birdie-garden/

The canvas and guide are only available through Bedecked and Beadazzled, Arlene's distributor.  The cover of the guide has a photo of the finished design, which is very nice.  You can see what it will look like if you follow Arlene's footsteps exactly.  But you don't have to.  Arlene wants you to have fun with this cutie.  By the way, her Sky Stitch is amazing and useful on many backgrounds.  Check it out.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BirdieGardenguide.pdf

Knock Knock (Sandra Gilmore and Robin King)

B.J.'s white rabbit from Once in a Blue Moon is finished and it is adorable.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26861366446785241&set=gm.25815996414717506&idorvanity=108537025890131

The guide is by Robin King.  This canvas can be ordered from Fleur de Paris.

Ruth's Gone to the Dogs (Hui & Me and Sangita)

Ruth Schmuff shows off two finished dog pieces from two of her designers at her shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2026/02/they-called-it-puppy-love/

Both "Blue Dog" and "Golden Retriever" come with Ruth's stitch guides.  

Harlequin Pumpkin (Heidi and Tony Minieri)

Maggie's beautiful pumpkin was stitched using a guide by Tony Minieri.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26319277777664031&set=gm.25760385890278559&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a design from Heidi.

Love Letter in Blue (Coco Frank Designs)

Coco Frank's "Love Letter in Blue" now has a free stitch guide on the Coco Frank website.  It's very basic, just a list of recommended threads and recommended stitches, but every little bit helps!

https://cocofrankstudio.com/blogs/blog/mini-stitch-guide-love-letter-in-blue?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Mini+Stitch+Guide+%2B+Silks&utm_id=01KGMNXYYEXT9S82BEYK30S6Z4&_kx=fpwRhZR6oWBP-QRpljb7pZMDJB9SEzHyKJegAKdmP8-TPQzDcjAtm1ktAvh5CV4x.XYMb7E

Snail on The Urn (Zecca and Terry Christopher Castillo)

2 the Point Needlepoint Studio shows off a student's "Snail on Urn," stitched using Terry Christopher Castillo's guide.   Your favorite shop can order the canvas from Zecca.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1497741275685637&set=a.512546717538436

Free Guides for Kirk and Bradley Travel Rounds

Needlepoint.com is offering free digital stitch guides with the purchase of many of their Kirk & Bradley travel rounds.  Not every design has a guide so check the details carefully before you buy.  Once you purchase the travel round, you'll get an email with instructions on how and where to download your free guide.

https://needlepoint.com/collections/kirk-bradleys-travel-rounds?size=96

Tall Tail (Charley Harper and Jill Rigoli)

Renee has finished this stunning roadruner portrait by Charley Harper using Jill Rigoli's stitch guide.  

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10242663058931876&set=pcb.25550566941260456

Charley Harper designs are available from the Meredith Collection.

Faith and Grace Stitch Guides for "Leaf Peep'n" and "Smell the Roses"

Lynn Mason of Needlepoint by Sharese just announced stitch guides are now available for two of her adorable Faith and Grace cat canvases.

https://www.facebook.com/lynn.mason.289669/posts/pfbid028C7uUYKRkPphgEUkA9inF2yJHUSx1y6TTYweYfG6VbCaQr7dDADGp7hYWyixAoMal

Gingham Star (Nicole Tamarin and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Terry shows off Marget's star and cotton bolls pillow, stitched using Terry's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1487230740070024&set=a.512546717538436

The canvas is by Nicole Tamarin/Painted Pony Designs.

Night Birds (Chris Roberts-Antieau and the Art Needlepoint Company)

 The Art Needlepoint Company sells a stitch guide with their "Night Birds" design from Chris Roberts-Antieau.  You can also buy the threads if you wish.  Note that "Night Birds" comes in two sizes.

https://www.artneedlepoint.com/?s=night+birds+small&post_type=product

Market Day (Lowell Herrero and Laura Taylor)

Lila's used Laura Taylor's stitch guide for this Cooper Oaks reproduction of one of Lowell Herrero's paintings.  It looks great!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/25512950361688781/

Christmas Village Church (Le Point with Hanging by a Thread)

Amanda has finished stitching the Christmas Village Church from Le Point, using a guide from Hanging by a Thread.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/25460711660245985/ 

Free Guide for Three Trees with Pink Bows (A Poore Girl Paints)

A Poore Girl Paints offers a free guide for this new pink Christmas design.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSknYDkgIq0/

Victorian Valentine Sharing Hearts (Melissa Shirley and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

This sweet Valentine was stitched by bea-utifulneedlepoint using a guide from Carolyn Hedge Baird.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTD0H0jgZpM/?img_index=1

I seem to remember Carolyn did a monthly series of all this Victorian children set for one of the shops.  They may still be available from Carolyn.

Canine Clan (Laurel Burch and Jill Rigoli)

Vikki's "Canine Clan" has been stitched using Jill Rigoli's stitch guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10236138771243850&set=gm.25431428763174275&idorvanity=108537025890131

This is a Laurel Burch design, available from Danji.

Santa's Ark and Nativity Stocking (Liz Goodrick-Dillon and Amy Bunger)

This intricate Liz stocking (available from Victoria Whitson) was stitched by Lisa using mostly Amy Bunger's stitch guide (available from Needle Works in Texas).

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4138029503174729&set=a.1445683939075979

Chef Santa (Susan Roberts and Melissa MacLeod)

Lynda's Santa is a Susan Roberts design, stitched using a guide by Melissa MacLeod of The Wool and The Floss.  Please note this is a two sided design but also sold front only.  I don't know if Melissa's guide covers both sides or not.  If you want to stitch both, check with the shop before buying their guide.  They can advise you if the guide covers front and back or if not, if you can use the front guide to help choose the back side stitches and threads.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10232039482311556&set=gm.25393975826919569&idorvanity=108537025890131

Valentine Hearts (Melissa Shirley and Suzie Vallerie)

Linda is stitching one of the Valentine Hearts series from Melissa Shirley, using Suzie Vallerie's guide.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1407807870751544&set=gm.25460825486901269&idorvanity=108537025890131

https://bestitchedneedlepointshop.com/products/valentine-heart-kits?variant=45409538375850

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.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26036428259301148&set=a.438874609483198

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.