Reindeer Round (Raymond Crawford and Heidi Henrichs) UPDATED

Raymond Crawford shows off Heidi's stitching of his new "Reindeer Round."  Chaparral will have the guide for this plus a kit by late October.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02XiJMUfS9CfukcjvdQkvwphkbdZf61ct7vp2PQR6kybSNMfyHzDYpBnxizNJ3fgW3l&id=100064914873043 

UPDATE:  Needlepoint Cottage has a guide for this, too.  Contact the shop to get their guide.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C36GnElLwl2/

https://www.needlepointcottage.com/

Happy Stitching/Christmas Morning (Gayla Elliott and Chaparral)

The stitching geniuses at Chaparral provided the guide for Kaki's small Christmas stitching girl from Gayla Elliott.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/5092018260875291/ 

Here is Kaki's stitching made up into a fabulous pillow.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230021869711026&set=gm.5273429582734157

The canvas is available from Alice Peterson.  Call the shop in Houston for help getting the guide.

https://ndlpt.com

Otomi Twelve Days of Christmas (Plum Stitchery plus Carolyn Hedge Baird and Sally Ann Starke)

Plum Stitchery's Twelve Days of Christmas set now has a stitch guide booklet by Carolyn Hedge Baird and Sally Ann Starke of Chaparral.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10221217659455082&set=a.1574898296402

Welcome Pineapple (Machelle Somerville and Chaparral)

David's hospitality pineapple from Machelle Somerville was stitched using a guide from Chaparral.  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3502134183197048/

NOLA Alligator (Alex Beard and Terry)

Terry at Chaparral did the stitch guide for Jody's sparkling alligator.  Canvas by Alex Beard.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214263141717927&set=gm.2197541653656314&type=3&eid=ARBY1jim7Uap_CEPFXmN46WM61_T58lFccL8MopgFzbTCeIa1P5MU1AWdjgLSXx_pCLfVab8-4xrtSFT

Talk to Chaparral for the guide.
http://ndlpt.com

Kelly Clark Nativity Set

Pamela shows off her completed Nativity set from Kelly Clark on Facebook. Use the right side arrow for closeups.  Talk to Chaparral about getting their guide.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212875715478961&set=pcb.1593886334021852&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Amy Bunger did a Home Study for the set a few years back but her version can still be ordered.
https://www.amysgoldenstrand.com/store/p1168/Nativity_Home_Study.html

Texas Postcard (Denise DeRusha and John Waddell)

Emily just posted a photo of her finished "Texas Postcard"--a wonderful travel design from Denise DeRusha, stitched using an equally wonderful stitch guide from John Waddell.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206896926561971&set=gm.1093439454066545&type=3&theater

I suspect that Chaparral can get the guide and canvas for you.  Give them a call.
http://www.ndlpt.com

Santa's Workshop (Sue Ella at Chaparral)

Chaparral just posted photos from the Santa's Workshop series Sue Ella wrote stitch guides for.  They are considering making this a series but whether they do or not, you can pick up the guides and canvases by calling the shop.  Use the right side arrow to see all eight pieces.
https://www.facebook.com/chaparral.needlework/photos/pcb.1192262160826315/1192235354162329/?type=3&theater

http://www.ndlpt.com

Spring Table (Melissa Shirley and Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Carolyn Hedge Baird has just finished the model for Chaparral's retreat this spring.
https://www.facebook.com/nestndlpt/photos/a.366613130049979.87853.141607859217175/1135230249854926/?type=3&theater

This is Melissa Shirley's Spring Table.  This design and the guide will be available after the retreat in April 2016.  Your favorite shop can order both from Melissa Shirley Designs or you can talk to Chaparral.
http://www.ndlpt.com

Two Versions of the Lake Madonna (John Johannsen, Karen Lea and Tony Minieri)

John Johannsen's "Lake Madonna" has two stitch guides available, one from Tony Minieri, seen here on Facebook--
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1153365038006994&set=gm.989530817790743&type=3&theater

...and one from Karen Lea, also on Facebook.  The canvas is available from Melissa Shirley while Tony's guide can be purchased via his website.  Talk to Chaparral about picking up Karen's version if that is the one that starts your fingers tingling.
https://www.facebook.com/nestndlpt/photos/pcb.815726328471988/815725558472065/?type=3&theater

The Fall Squashes (Melissa Shirley and Karen of Lousie's Needlepoint) UPDATED

Karen Chrissinger at Lousie's Needlepoint is finalized a stitch guide for this lovely still life of squashes or gourds by Melissa Shirley.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1161741740508415&set=gm.923508287726330&type=1&theater

Contact the shop to find out when Karen's guide will be ready.
http://www.louisesneedlework.com

UPDATE:  Carolyn Hedge Baird has also done a stitch guide for this beauty.  (Blogger won't let me make this link live.  Please copy/paste it in a new window.)
https://www.facebook.com/107558659287177/photos/a.471227749586931.100490.107558659287177/1129946227048410/?type=3&theater

To pick up Carolyn's guide, see the Contact tab for her information.

Carolyn's Easter Basket (Melissa Shirley Designs)

Carolyn Hedge Baird is nearly finished stitching the Easter Basket from Melissa Shirley Designs.  She says the guide will be available in about two weeks.   Use the Stitch Guide Writer contact tab to reach Carolyn to pick this up for yourself, or get your shop to order it from Melissa when they pick up the canvas for you.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204995120021735&set=gm.1652737758278037&type=1&theater

The Jack-a-lope Wannabe (with Apologies to Vicki Sawyer)

Carolyn Hedge Baird has finished stitching Vicki Sawyer's "Jack-a-Lope" (which she has christened the Jack-a-lope Wannabe) and posted a photo on Facebook.  She's going to get the guide written next so it will be available from her shortly.  The canvas is distributed by Melissa Shirley.
https://www.facebook.com/nestndlpt/photos/a.141837499194211.26316.141607859217175/960444497333503/?type=1&theater

Berry Peeps

If you've ever visited the tractor supply store in March, you've heard the baby chicks and ducklings peeping to each other as they await purchase and a trip to their new chicken coop.  No one captures the charm of baby chickens the way Vicki Sawyer does.  Check out the photo of Sally Ann Skarke's version of her "Berry Peeps."
https://www.facebook.com/370199729251/photos/a.10150103192084252.304722.370199729251/10153188950354252/?type=1

The guide will be available from Sally Ann at her store, Chaparral Needlepoint, or your local shop can order it from Melissa Shirley Designs when they order the canvas for you.  Happy Easter!
http://www.ndlpt.com

Aga Frog (Tony Minieri)

Miriam just showed off her finished AGA frog canvas, stitched using a Tony Minieri guide and finished by Chaparral Needlepoint using some of Carolyn Hedge Baird's fancy ribbons that the shop stocks.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152995842217200&set=gm.809362875807539&type=1&theater

Until you see the bare canvas you can't fully appreciate Miriam's stitching.
http://www.bristlythistle.com/jnaga422g.html

Another Vicki Sawyer Guide (Carolyn Hedge Baird)

Carolyn Hedge Baird has created another model and stitch guide for one of Vicki Sawyer's canvases, this time for the Prickly Pear Owl.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203482847855876&set=gm.765936476816846&type=1

Carolyn has also worked up a guide for the Baby Mockingbirds canvas and...
http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com/2014/10/baby-mockingbirds-vicki-sawyer.html

...for the Festive Owls.  Vicki's designs are turned into needlepoint canvases by Melissa Shirley Designs.
http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com/2014/10/festival-owls-stitch-guide.html

Here is Joanne's Festive Owls.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160841405492968&set=gm.8103229373087483&idorvanity=108537025890131

Baby Mockingbirds (Vicki Sawyer) UPDATED

Carolyn Hedge Baird has just finished stitching Vicki Sawyer's Baby Mockingbirds.  This design is distributed by Melissa Shirley who posted a photograph on her Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/370199729251/photos/pcb.10152834796744252/10152834794829252/?type=1&theater

https://www.facebook.com/nestndlpt/photos/a.366613130049979.87853.141607859217175/1117916774919607/?type=3&theater

Your local shop will be able to order the guide and canvas from Melissa Shirley design or you can ask  Chaparral where Carolyn works for help obtaining the canvas and guide which will be available shortly.
http://www.ndlpt.com

A guide for Baby Mockingbirds is also available from Virginia Barney.  Email her at stitchstyleblog@gmail.com or through her Stitch Style blog.
http://stitchstyleblog.com/2015/02/finished-party-in-the-coop/

http://stitchstyleblog.com/2015/02/baby-mockingbird-stitch-guide/

UPDATE:  Enriched Stitch will teach their version of Baby Mockingbirds at the shop May 30th.  I think a guide will be available with the thread kit after the class, but check with the shop to be certain.
http://astheneedleturns.com/baby-mockingbirds-class-2/

Wanda Witch (Renaissance Designs)

Carolyn Hedge Baird has done a wonderful stitch guide for Renaissance Designs' Wanda Witch with her little cat.  You can see three photos of the almost finished canvas here.  Use the side arrows to navigate.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=833640773325781&set=pcb.749477645129396&type=1&theater

You can pick up the guide via Carolyn's shop, The Chaparral.  They'll even get the canvas for you if you like.
http://www.ndlpt.com

Festival Owls Stitch Guide

Carolyn Hedge Baird just posted on Facebook that she's nearly finished stitching the Vicki Sawyer/Melissa Shirley canvas called "Festive Owls."  You can get a good idea of what the finished piece will look like here.  I think it's magnificent!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203250884456936&set=gm.745653792178448&type=1&theater

Here is Joanne's version, just finished. She used Carolyn's guide, too.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160841405492968&set=gm.8103229373087483&idorvanity=108537025890131

If you are interested, use Facebook's messaging system to let Carolyn know or contact her through Chaparral Needlepoint in Houston, Texas.
http://www.ndlpt.com

Virginia at Enriched Stitch has also done a stitch guide for the Festive Owls.  You can contact her at the shop or emailing her at stitchstyleblog@gmail.com or through her Stitch Style blog.

http://stitchstyleblog.com/2015/02/finished-party-in-the-coop/

Laurie Walden UPDATED

Melissa Shirley has added a profile of Laurie and the guides she has written for MSD canvases to her website.
http://melissashirleydesigns.com/galcol/index.cgi?index=1311778482_8805&col=158

UPDATE:  Laurie has a website now!  If you click on the Stitch Guides section you can choose between the designers Laurie's done guides for.   Click on the designer name to see models of the finished designs.  They are a varied lot, but Laurie's done a great job on each and every one.  Since this article was written in 2014, Laurie's website is the best place for current information on guides available.
http://stitchlaw.com

Laurie's Rabbit Family from Labors of Love has been especially popular.  Laurie teaches these pieces as classes but I think you can get the guide from her if you aren't going to be in the area where she is teaches.
http://www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.com/stitched-rabbits.html

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=985960161503048&set=gm.1085793944831096&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1514892371862164&set=gm.1252463678164121&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1699535790064487&set=gm.1390400864370401&type=3&theater