Feb 21, 2026

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.

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Canine Clan (Laurel Burch and Jill Rigoli)

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

This is a Laurel Burch design, available from Danji.

Feb 17, 2026

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).

Feb 15, 2026

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.

Feb 13, 2026

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.

Feb 11, 2026

Halloween Barn (Doolittle Stitchery and Cynthia Thomas)

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

Feb 9, 2026

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...

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

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.  

Feb 7, 2026

Boo House (Plum Stitchery and Pam Lemire)

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

Feb 5, 2026

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.

Feb 3, 2026

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.

Feb 1, 2026

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.