EVENTS
Registrations are coming in for the Pajama Party and every time one does I get so excited! Truly hope each of you will join us although that’s logistically not possible. 😀 Don’t miss out! Register today!
PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA
SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor
Our first meeting of this year-long SAL was just so much fun! Each piece looks so different depending on which fabric and count was used. But they are ALL just lovely. This piece is just stunning.
We meet the 4th Sunday of each month, 5-8PM with the next session on Aug. 24. Subsequent Sundays are Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, June 28 (final). We had a Zoom call set up for those that wanted to call in. That info will be posted on the 24th for the next meeting. If you’re joining us at the shop for the session on the 24th, please make sure I have your name so I make sure we’re set up with space for all.
Welcome (Back) to Cross Stitch
Want to learn to stitch or looking to get back into it, this is a great class and piece to do either!
Fabric: 14 ct. Aida (precut bookmark)
Threads: DMC
Chart: Stack of Cups by The Art of Stitch
Stack of Cups by The Art of Stitch
Cost: $33.30
Date: Saturday, 9/20 9:00-10:30AM
Registration deadline: Sat., 9/6
Non-refundable Deposit due at registration: $17
Two by Two
I’m pretty sure that when Noah was done collecting the animals, he went to his cabin, took out his stitching and counted 2 over 2. :D:D This is a great class to learn the techniques involved in stitching on linen or evenweave.
Fabric: 25 ct. Sunbeam Lugana
Threads: Classic Colorworks, DMC, Weeks Dye Works
Chart: Dutch Tulips by The Blue Flower
Dutch Tulips by The Blue Flower
Cost: $55.25
Date: Tuesday, 9/23 6:30-8PM
Registration deadline: Sat., 9/6
Non-refundable Deposit due at registration: $27
DESIGNER DISCOVERY
New Designers –
Boomerang Stitches
Shaded Stitchery
TRUNK SHOWS
A Gardener’s Needle (new designer’s 1st show anywhere!) has arrived and it does not disappoint! Her work is divine. You truly will love it all!
September – Cherry Blossoms
March – Frony Ritter Designs
THREADS & PAGES (aka Book Club :D)
We have a couple openings for anyone who has been thinking about joining us but couldn’t previously for one thing or another (Life happens :D) We would love it. August’s read is –
Registration is required. If you can’t make it and have registered, please let me know so I can reach out to anyone on the Wait List. Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month with the following upcoming dates –
Sept. 17, October 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17
Our September book is –
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, August 3, 4:30-8PM. Wanna join? Would LOVE for you to. It’s a great way to meet fellow stitchers, make new friends and surround yourself with goodness!
No fee, but registration is required so we ensure there are seats for all. We set up differently depending on how many are coming. There’s room at the table. Let me know if we’re setting a place for you. 🙂
We LOVE show & tell! Plenty of oooohs & ahhhhhs for all! 😀
Upcoming Stitch Nites –
Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2,
Nov. 16, Dec. 7 (last one for 2025)
If you’ve previously registered and are unable to attend, please let me know as those on the Wait List would love to attend! If there is a need to cancel, it will be posted online via Instagram, Facebook and the website (threadedneedle.org).
CLUBS, CLUBS and CLUBS
So much fun! Join us for these focused stitch nights filled with new friends, stories, laughter and stitching.
Sampler Club: August 6, 6:30-8:30PM
Every 1st Wednesday of the month is a time to gather and work on whatever sampler you have going or start a new one. Only sampler stitching on this day. 😀 Registration required, but no fee. 🙂 As always, let me know if your plans change so I can reach out to those waiting.
This session we are so fortunate to have Rebecca from My Sister’s Samplers join us at the shop. If you’d like to meet her, registration is required so we make sure we have enough room for all. She and her sister are so talented and just love their work. Come meet her and stitch a sampler for a couple hours! Samplers can be new style, reproduction or any sampler.
Future 2025 dates: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
WIP Club: August 13, 6:30-8:30PM
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month is a time to do some focused stitching on any WIP in your basket. Registration required, but no fee. 🙂 Future 2025 dates: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10
Holiday Club: August 27, 6:30-8:30PM
Every 4th Wednesday of the month we meet to work on holiday stitching. Any holiday, real or made up, just has to be a holiday project. 😀 Registration required, no fee. Future 2025 dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 22
New Project Club: August 5, 6:30-8:30PM, every 1st Tuesday of the month is a club just for new starts. Your first stitch must be made that night otherwise it would be a WIP. 😀 Can’t wait to hear the stories about why you chose that particular piece to start. Registration required, no fee. Future dates: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2
Space is limited for each Club night, so registration is a must. These club nights are truly so much fun! Great conversation. Wonderful friends. LOVE seeing what everyone is working on.
MORE STUFF!
SUMMER TRADE SHOW
This show … just a few weeks away and emails are coming in from participating designers fast and furious! Am posting all the new stuff as quickly as my fingers can fly. Preorders are encouraged so that you get what you want as they arrive.
2025 Needlework Marketplace ←– Here’s the collection of new charts that will be released this weekend of the show. There’s around 100 charts there now with more to come. Check often so you don’t miss any.
Amy Bruecken Designs – After 30 years of designing, Amy is retiring. We will continue to carry her designs until we can’t get them anymore. If you have favorites or ones that you’ve been meaning to add to your stash, sooner rather than later might be a good idea.
FUTURE CLOSINGS
Fri., Oct. 31 (Halloween) Closing at 4PM
Wed., Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Eve) Closing at 4PM
Thu., Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving)
Wed., Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) Closing at 4PM
Thu., Dec. 25 (Christmas)
Thu., Jan 1 (New Year’s Day)
REMINDER: Summer Hours are in effect through Labor Day. We will reopen again on Sundays effective Sept. 7. This doesn’t impact Stitch Nites. They are still happening!
August 2025
