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 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

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.


Jan 31, 2026

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.

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