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