GLOBAL NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY
Modern Folk Embroidery – Unfortunately, we will no longer be able to carry this fabulous designer. Per my email with Jacob, the state of “things” including the weakening U.S. dollar has forced him to make a business decision to end his relationship with his current U.S. distributor. He’s in the Netherlands and until he figures out if or how he can ship direct, how that will impact pricing and other associated logistics OR finds another stateside distributor, we will not be able to get his designs here in the U.S. When our current inventory runs out, that’s it for now. So sad. 🙁
EVENTS
PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA
It’s January and this fabulous event is only 2.5 months away. Holy moly!
There are still seats available for the full weekend or just Saturday. Don’t delay and they are going quickly now!
Also, if you’ve paid the deposit, it’s time to submit the balance.
Coming very soon –
A Facebook page dedicated to the retreat. It will be private so watch for your invitation.
Mugs, tshirts (if I can get the ones I want), needleminders
SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor
We met again the last Sunday in December. I totally forgot to take pictures of everyone’s work, so here’s only mine –
Subsequent Sundays are Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, June 28 (final).
TRUNK SHOWS
December – Giulia Punti Antichi (This one leaves us in a week.)
March, 2026 – Frony Ritter Designs
Violets & Sunshine
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
Because of busy schedules, we ended up not meeting in December.
For January, here’s our Read. We’ll select the upcoming months on Wed., Jan. 21, when we meet. Future nights: Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Jan. 4, 4:30-8PM. We have full plates for this night so there is 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. 🙂
2026 Stitch Nites – Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Mar. 29 (changed cuz of the Pajama Party), Apr. 19, May 3, May 17, June 7, June 21, July 12 (one week later cuz of Fourth of July), July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Sept. 13 (on week later cuz of Labor Day), Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 (final for the year)
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: Jan. 7, 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. 2026 Dates: Feb. 4, Apr. 1, May 6 (No meet in March as we’ll be leaving for Nashville.)
WIP Club: Dec. 10, 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. 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: Jan. 28, 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. 2026 Dates: Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 27
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!
FUTURE CLOSINGS
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
Sun., Apr. 5 (Easter)
Sun., May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Sat., July 4 (Fourth of July)
Sun., Sept. 6 (Labor Day)
Wed., Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving Eve)
Thu., Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving)
Thu., Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
Fri., Dec. 25 (Christmas)
Thu., Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Fri., Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)
January 2026
