NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY
New DMC colors – What a mess this is! Like you I keep seeing ads that look promising and legit. I’ve been watching DMC’s official website as well as my email for announcements from distributors. There’s been nothing. Which I find very odd. I asked one of my distributors about it. They wrote to DMC who said there are no new colors. I went to DMC’s site this morning (Homepage) and there isn’t anything about new colors. I also checked their official Facebook page (Facebook) for any announcements and there are none. Yet, just last night, there was another post on IG. Soooo… in the hopes of getting the official word, I have written to DMC. Once I get the official answer, will pass that along.
EVENTS
PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA
Registrations are currently at 60! Woot Woot! We are very excited to see everyone! Max attendance is 100. If you’re thinking about joining us, don’t wait too long! Would hate to have to add you to the Wait List!
Rooms are still available at the Hilton Garden Inn, but the special block of rooms is full. We aren’t able to get more.
We will create a Facebook page for this event once we get a little closer. Updates will be posted there as well as on the shop page and our website.
Question from a stitcher: Will you have assigned seating?
Answer: We did talk about this and decided that we would not be doing that. You will be able to save seats for each other, but we will not be coordinating that.
SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor
Our 4th gathering of this year-long SAL was just so much fun! Lots of progress from each of us. Collaborating with others helps make this challenging design a little easier. There are differences between the original version and the updated one so it’s helpful to have each other. Here’s the latest pic of some of the pieces –
We meet the 4th Sunday of each month, 5-8PM with the next session on Nov. 23. GOAL: 5 state quilt squares.
Subsequent Sundays are 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 sampler. 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 still required as folks from both shops will attend.
CLASS
Off the Common Antiques, Grafton, MA
4 Worcester St., Grafton (It’s literally just off the Common :D)
Thursday, 11/13, 6-7:30PM
We have been invited to teach a class at Off the Common Antiques in Grafton! Very excited about sharing our love of cross stitch with a new group of folks.
There are a few seats still available for anyone interested in joining us. It’s a short notice but figured if anyone had time available, you could join in.
We’ll be stitching this gingerbread sled ornament. It’s on 14 ct. Perforated Paper. Paper, chart, DMC thread, sled and needle are all provided in the class kit. Cost is $25. Registration deadline is 6PM tomorrow, 11/1, as I need time to order the class supplies and make sure they get here in time.
Interested? Just let me know. 🙂
DESIGNER DISCOVERY
Newest trunk show is up and truly a must-see! Giulia’s work is quite unique. Her use of hand-painted wooden accessories is so fun! Giulia Punti Antichi
TRUNK SHOWS
November – Stay Platinum Stitchery (arrived and will go up this week)
January, 2026 – Wildflower Stitching
March, 2026 – Frony Ritter Designs
April, 2026 – Darlene D’eon Designs
July, 2026 – Flamingo Toes (needleminders)
September, 2026 – Lola Crow Cross Stitch
October, 2026 – The Stitch Crypt
November, 2026 – Lapin Loops fabrics
BOOK CLUB
November’s read is –
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30PM
Registration is required to attend; however, reading along because of your love of books is encouraged! 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 remaining 2025 dates – Dec. 17
2026 Dates: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, May 20 (Not sure about April 15 as that’s Tax Day.)
We will be selecting our 2026 books at our November gathering. Have any suggestions? Please let me know as we’d love to read some of your favorites.
Stitcher question: Can I come to just one meeting if my schedule allows or do I have to come to all of them?
Answer: Come to one, two or all, it’s up to you! Registration is required, but other than that, would love to have you join in when you can.
The library of previously read books is at the shop and available for borrowing. There is a 2-week limit although I do confess, we don’t charge late fees. :D:D
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Nov. 2, 4:30-8PM. We are full but do have a Wait List. If you’re previously registered and your plans have changed, please let me know sooner rather than later so I can reach out to folks who are waiting to join in.
Wanna join going forward? Would LOVE for you to. It’s a great way to meet fellow stitchers, make new friends and surround yourself with goodness! You can register in advance. Just let me know to add you on which dates to make sure you have a seat at the table.
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. 🙂
Future Stitch Nites – Nov. 16, Dec. 7 (last one for 2025)
2026 Dates: Jan. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Mar. 29 (changed cuz of the Pajama Party), Apr. 19, May 3, May 17
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 packed into two hours! Join us for these small-group, focused stitch nights filled with new friends, stories, laughter and stitching.
Sampler Club: Nov. 5, 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: Dec. 3
2026 Dates: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Apr. 1, May 6 (No meet in March as we’ll be leaving for Nashville.)
WIP Club: Nov. 12, 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: Dec. 10
2026 Dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Apr. 8, May 13 (No March meet as we’ll be getting ready for the Nashville Reveal & the Pajama Party.)
Holiday Club: Oct. 22, 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: This is our last one for the year.
2026 Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 27
New Project Club: Nov. 4, 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: This is the final meeting for this club. It hasn’t been that popular so won’t continue this into 2026. Unless, you all request otherwise. 😀
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!
My sincere thanks to Rachel, Maria & Darlene who have shared some of their finished stitching pieces so that we can enjoy them here at the shop. They’re absolutely lovely!
Mini sleds
are back in stock! If you’re looking for them, we have them! Reserve however many you want! Stitch all you want, we’ll get more. (hahahahaha)
FOOD DRIVE
The Grafton Food Bank is in need of some items. We are offering our shop as a drop-off location if anyone would like to help them help our neighbors, your kindness is much appreciated.
There are multiple ways to help –
- Pull from your personal pantry. Keep our youngest neighbors in mind as many times they are preparing food without the assistance of an adult. Cans with pop-top lids are good.
- Buy from the Urgent Needs list provided by the Food Bank. It’s listed below.
- Donate gift cards. The Food Bank has arrangements with local grocers and their dollars stretch much further than our own. A generic Visa/MC/AmEx gift cards are so helpful.
The bin to drop off food is outside the shop during normal hours. We don’t leave it out when we’re closed, but if you’d like to leave food items, just place them on the Welcome bench to the left of the door. Please do NOT leave gift cards or cash. Bring that into the shop.
Question from a stitcher: How long will you be doing this?
Answer: For now, we haven’t set an end date. The need is so great and food insecurity is scary! If our efforts help, we want to help.
FUTURE CLOSINGS
Thu., Nov. 13 Closing at 5:30PM (Class at Off the Common Antiques)
Wed., Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Eve) Closing at 4PM
Thu., Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving)
Wed., Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) Closing at 4PM
Thu., Dec. 25 (Christmas)
Wed., Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) Closing at 4PM
Thu., Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)
Thu., Mar. 5 – Sun., Mar. 7 (Nashville Trade Show)
Fr., Mar. 13 (Pajama Party) Closing at 3PM so we can get set up at the Hilton
November 2025
