NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY
Emily Call Stitching: Once it’s gone, it’s gone as she will no longer sell to shops, .pdf only.
Shipping, Tariffs and the Like: Lots of confusion still on what exactly is the state of receiving things from outside the U.S. and what additional charges, if any, are involved. For now, we carry on. If things get ickier and stickier, will share that with you. Thus far, nothing has disappeared. There are orders from Needlework Marketplace that haven’t arrived yet and am hearing that they’re stuck in Customs, but at least they’re stuck in Customs vs. still in their country of origin. 😀
EVENTS
PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA
Registrations continue to come in for the Pajama Party! Don’t miss out! Register today!
SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor v
Our 2nd meeting of this year-long SAL was just so much fun! Lots of progress from each of us. We are all at different stages and have chosen different paths in getting this done. This is the type of piece that is just so fun to stitch. Here’s a pic of some of the pieces –
We meet the 4th Sunday of each month, 5-8PM with the next session on Sept. 28. Subsequent Sundays are Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, June 28 (final).
If you join via Zoom, please watch for the call-in info. It is posted on Facebook several hours before the start time.
Change of venue for the Nov. 23rd gathering. We will meet at Appletree Fabrics Quilt Shop in Auburn, Home | Appletree Fabrics | 850 Southbridge St Auburn, MA 01501. This one session will be open to all even if you aren’t stitching this piece. Those that are, it’s a great opportunity to meet others involved in the SAL and share stitching stories of each state’s square. While their meeting space is much larger than Threaded Needle’s, registration is appreciated as folks from both shops will attend.
CLASSES
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: $33.25
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: Saturday, 9/6
Non-refundable Deposit due at registration: $27
Specialty Stitches
This small sampler, 3 x 5.5 on 36 ct. linen, works up fast and is kinda fun to stitch. There are 4 specialty stitches – satin, woven, double rice & ray stitches. In addition, there’s the added challenge of stitching cream on cream. Lots to challenge you in a small package.
Fabric: 32 or 36 ct. Platinum (your choice)
Threads: Cottage Garden, Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works
Chart: Letters From Mom: Kindness Speaks by Jeannette Douglas Designs
Letters from Mom: Kindness Speaks
Cost: $57.00
Date: Saturday, 10/11 9-10:30AM
Registration deadline: Saturday, 9/27
Non-refundable Deposit due at registration: $2.50
NOTE: Not suitable for stitching on Aida
DESIGNER DISCOVERY
Cherry Blossoms: Trunk show for this designer arrives in mid-September. You’ll def want to see this one.
New Designers –
Boomerang Stitches
Darlene D’eon Designs
Faithwurks
Kate Colleran Designs
Maiden Marsh Needlework
The Snowflower Diaries
Quaternion Creations
Stay Platinum Stitchery
Unseamly Stitches
TRUNK SHOWS
A Gardener’s Needle Trunk show for this designer leaves this upcoming weekend. Last opportunity to see the models in all their glory!
September – Cherry Blossoms (arrives mid-month)
Millennial Fabrics (Is here and goes live Sunday!)
October – Giulia Punti Antichi
November – Lapin Loops
Stay Platinum Stitchery
January, 2026 – Wildflower Stitching
March, 2026 – Frony Ritter Designs
July, 2026 – Flamingo Toes (needleminders)
September, 2026 – Lola Crow Cross Stitch
Possibles –
The Stitch Crypt – October, 2026
BOOK CLUB
September’s read is –
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:30-8:30PM
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 – October 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17
Our October book is –
November –
The Thursday Murder Club is now a movie on Netflix. An enjoyable watch for sure!
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Sept. 7, 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! 😀
Future Stitch Nites – 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: Oct. 1, 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. Future 2025 dates: Nov. 5, Dec. 3
WIP Club: Oct. 8, 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: Nov. 12, Dec. 10
Holiday Club: Sept. 24, 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: Oct. 22 (last one for 2025!)
New Project Club: Oct. 7, 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: 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. Small group. Wonderful friends.
MORE STUFF!
SUMMER TRADE SHOW
Great show! New product is arriving at a furious clip! Come visit and check out all the fabulous new designs. They’re in a collection on the stitching table for ease in browsing. As preorders come in, you’ll be notified or it will ship if that’s the arrangement. While a lot has come in, there are still orders that have not come in. And then there are those sitting in Customs while they figure things out.
2025 Needlework Marketplace ←– Here’s the collection of new charts if online browsing is easier for you.
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., Sept. 26 Closing at 4PM
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)
Effective Sept. 7 we are open once again on Sundays. Guess that means summer is over. 😀 Sunday hours are Noon – 4PM.
September 2025
