A Heart Warming Tale from Denise DeRusha

Denise at Denise DeRusha Designs remembers how all 50 of her state postcard canvases were stitched by Rita's Needlepoint in NYC as a fund raiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1320338886550484&set=a.785200100064368

You can get a good look at your state's postcard design on Denise's website (where your favorite shop can order for you).  By the way, the states aren't listed in alphabetical order but by order number.

https://www.denisederusha.com/postcards-us-states-national-parks-cities-and-world-countries

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 20, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

All the Clubs at Bedecked and Beadazzled

I have a listing of available (mostly) monthly clubs available from the shops up in the tabs section just under the header page, organized by theme, but Bedecked and Beadazzled has updated their website with a listing of all the clubs they have available through the shop.   If you are looking for something fun, there's a lot to choose from.

https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2025/09/lets-talk-about-happy-mail/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=the-last-newslettertotal-posts-from-our-blog-1

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com 

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 17, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

More Breaking News: Marion Scoular Is Retiring

More news:  Marion Scoular is retiring!  She's going to divest herself of some of her books with the help of Lynette Maton (details in the link below) and many of her stitched works of art will be sold at a stash sale Feb. 28, 2026 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.  

https://egausa.org/marionscoular/

If you aren't familiar with Marion's embroidery, you can learn more by reading this EGA interview.

https://egausa.org/interview-marion-scoular-50-years-teaching-embroidery-ega/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 30, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Peter Ashe Has Died

Twisted Stitches Needlepoint just announced on Facebook that designer Peter Ashe has died.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1377508164166203&set=gm.25160023250314829&idorvanity=108537025890131

He did amazing Santas and landscapes and was especially well known for his Southwestern-themed pieces.   We are going to miss his incredible talent.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright November 30, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Michele Robert's Ribbon Heart

Melita shows off Michele Robert's ribbon heart design and tells you all about joining ANG.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/09/16/hearts-from-the-2000s-in-timeless-treasures-from-the-archives-in-the-september-october-2025-issue-of-needle-pointers-magazine/

Hint:  If you are under 35, you can get a half off membership.  The magazine will be digital only but it's a great deal.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright September 17, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.