Author Archives: aliceamm

For days now I’ve read email after email from international designers … have seen their posts on social media … and am trying to absorb it all. It’s a lot to take in. With Needlework Marketplace around the corner there is a development that may (or may not we really don’t know) but may wellContinue reading “Changes Afoot”

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, 2026Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood ManorContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      August, 2025″

SAL to commemorate 250 years! Completion TimelineBottomline is this – if you stitch 5 states each month and one band every other month, you will complete this beauty by July 4, 2026. However, if you want to finish it by June so that you have time to frame it, then you’ll need to consolidate theContinue reading “SAL American Flag Quilt Sampler”

EVENTS I dare say that within the first week of our grand opening, folks were asking if we would be doing a stitching weekend. The answer was always YES! Just a matter of logistics. I’m so excited to say we’re ready! We have a retreat scheduled and cannot wait for you to join us! PAJAMAContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      July, 2025″

Back open Saturday, July 5

Join us as we commemorate America’s 250 years with a SAL honoring all 50 states. American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor beginning as soon as you receive your supplies. If you’re local & want to meet each month to stitch and share progress, we have dates set for that. Can’t make it to Grafton,Continue reading “YOU’RE INVITED”

DESIGNER DISCOVERY  BAD Stitch – a focus on nature-based, mythological, and Halloween designs TRUNK SHOWS Current Trunk Show – Tuckaway Pillows from Olde Colonial Designs Upcoming Trunk Shows –August – A Gardener’s Needle  (new designer’s 1st show anywhere!)September – Cherry Blossoms; Millennial Fabrics THREADS & PAGES (aka Book Club :D)We have a couple openings for anyoneContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      June, 2025″

Friday, 5/16 & Saturday, 5/17 Reopen Sunday, 5/18

INDUSTRY NEWS Caron has sold their business. My understanding is that the product line will continue. Haven’t heard who bought them or how the sale will impact availability. Their website no longer loads as I went there tonight to see if there might be new info. No idea if we will see an interruption inContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      May, 2025″