Using the Oh How She Loves To Be Home Notepad for Needlepoint Planning

Quick answer

The Oh How She Loves To Be Home notepad makes a dedicated stitch journal for needlepoint planning, helping you track thread colors, stitch counts, and project notes without mixing them with daily lists.

How to set up your stitch journal

1. Create a project header: Write the project name, canvas size, and mesh count at the top of a fresh page. This keeps each project's notes separate and easy to find later. Use one page per project to avoid mixing notes.
2. Log thread colors and symbols: List each thread color with its brand, number, and the symbol or abbreviation you use on the canvas. Leave space to note dye lots if you buy extra skeins. Record dye lot numbers now to avoid color mismatches later.
3. Track stitch progress: After each stitching session, write the date, the section you worked on, and the number of stitches or rows completed. This helps estimate remaining time and spot slowdowns. A simple tally of rows or sections per session is enough—no need for detailed counting.
4. Note technique changes: If you switch to a different stitch pattern or tension, jot down what changed and why. This is especially useful for large projects worked over weeks or months. Future projects benefit from these notes, so be specific about what worked.

Product details

• Oh How She Loves To Be Home™ - Notepad (Wholesale): This 5x7 notepad features our signature Oh How She Loves to Be Home™ design in classic pink and red stripes. 6” x 8” 50 pages with easy tear-off sheets. The tear-off sheets let you remove completed project notes without damaging the rest of the pad, and the compact size slips into most needlepoint project bags.