GLOBAL NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY

From designer Kathy Barrick – 

As most of you have probably heard, my daughter, Liz, of Hello From Liz Mathews, recently acquired my sister’s business Carriage House Samplings.  Most of you probably also know that I was the original owner of Carriage House Samplings.  My sister Marty, has retired and will now be spending her days doing her first love, oil painting.  I’m so happy for her!  And, I’m very happy that Liz will now have my original artwork and my sister’s as well!

When Liz decided to take on Carriage House, she asked me if there were any of my old designs I’d like.  I knew instantly what I wanted!  My stockings!!

So, my old stocking designs, and Marty’s one stocking design are now mine!  I’m so excited!  I’ve spent days and days working on them; editing them a bit, and creating sampler versions of the designs.  I’ve had two of them re-stitched and Marty provided me with the original stitched pieces she had.  Interestingly, my Mom stitched the Virtuous Woman Stocking for Marty on Aida.  This was a surprise to me and the timing could not have been better since my Mom passed away in late December.

I’ll be releasing four of these designs at Market. They are:  Sampler Stocking, Noah’s Stocking, Virtuous Woman Stocking and Skating Santa Stocking.  I’ve tweaked the stockings a bit and created sampler versions of each.  The photos aren’t quite ready yet, but will be soon and I’ll share them with you then.  There are four more stocking designs that I’ll be releasing at Needlework Marketplace in August.  I hope to have at least one more stocking designed by then too.

Satsuma Street lovers – Due to the changes in the perforated paper product, her wonderful ornament kits will not be available in Nashville or until further notice. We do have few in stock, but once they’re gone, we have to wait for the revamp. 

Perforated PVC is in! I confess, as a perforated paper lover, I was skeptical, but this is a really good product! I spoke with Frony Ritter of Frony Ritter Designs who does a ton of design work on perforated paper and she said she’s quite happy with it. The finished product is practically indistinguishable! All very exciting news indeed. Now maybe we can get black in cuz I’ve had an order in since before the shop opened and still don’t have it. Lol

NASHVILLE – 2026 Nashville Needlework Market 

We leave Thursday. Can you believe it? Holy moly! If you haven’t had a chance to browse the above site, now is good! Let me know if there’s something in particular you want and I’ll do my best to get it. I’m already receiving word of sell outs on some items. Such beauties await! Will be posting from Nashville this year because there are designs that we haven’t received advance notice on. Will get them up as quickly as possible for you to order so that I can try to bring home the right quantities. Life is good! 

NEW DESIGNERS
Paddock Lane 

Ronnie Rowe Designs 

EVENTS

PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA

Registration deadline for those still thinking about it is February 5. Final payments are also due then. Don’t delay and miss out! Come join the fun!

SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor

“Courtesy of the snow, we didn’t meet up in January.” That was my comment in the previous newsletter. Sadly, we didn’t meet in February for the same reason! Let’s hope March is kinder! 😀 Next gathering is Mar. 22.

Gentle Art Wrought Iron is back in stock for those wanting to add to their stash for this piece. Let me know how many you want. 🙂

Future Dates: Apr. 26, June 28 (final). 

TRUNK SHOWS 

March, 2026 – Frony Ritter Designs
                        Violets & Sunshine (New designer! We’re the first show!)

                        Under the Sea Fabrics

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

SUNDAY STITCH NITES
UPDATE: As I sit here stressing about tomorrow night, I realize that I just have to make the decision so that you all can make alternate plans. 

If you haven’t heard, I have pneumonia, again. It’s really kicking me to the curb right now. Fever is gone, but I’m slow to bounce back. In addition, WE HAVE NO PARKING. The snow is monopolizing so many spaces which leaves us with barely 10 spots. Not near enough to accommodate everyone. So, that being said. And this pains me as I long to sit with you all and relax. Laugh. Enjoy your company. But, NO STITCH NITE on March 1. 

Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Mar. 29, 4:30-8PM. Slight schedule change because of the Pajama Party so check your calendar. If you’re previously registered and your plans have changed, please let me know sooner rather than later. Let’s hope the snow doesn’t cause additional cancellations!

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 Future Dates – Mar. 29, 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 (one week later cuz of Labor Day), Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 (final for 2026)

If there is a need to cancel, it will be posted online via Facebook and the website (threadedneedle.org).

CLUBS, CLUBS and CLUBS
Confession time: As much fun as these are, I love them, it is true that they really aren’t attended well. During the winter, it’s just too cold & icky out to venture out from under the blankets. 😀 And when the weather is nice, there’s just so much going on. More oft than not, it’s a party of one with me, myself and I or only one other person comes. When that happens we have a great time. Truly. I love smaller group sessions and getting to know you all. 

However, it might be better to try to find a better time that works for folks. We’ve tried Wednesdays for a while now, let me know if there is a better time that you’d like to try. 

The Sampler Club remains active, but we will shut down the others for now. 

Let me know what appeals to you. I want you to feel that this is your shop. That your input has value. Because it does. Let me know what you think!  

Sampler Club: Apr. 1 (no foolin’!), 6:30-8:30PM 

Every 1st Wednesday of the month, except March because of Nashville & the Pajama Party, is a time to gather and work on whatever sampler you have going or starting. 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: May 6, June 2, July 1, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 (final for 2026)

Space is limited for each night, so registration is a must. Sampler Club night is truly so much fun! Great conversation. Small group. Wonderful friends.

MORE STUFF!
This has come up recently at the shop so thought I’d share this information again. Several years ago, DMC discontinued some of the colors in the higher 3800 range. If you’re using an older chart, like this customer today, there are replacements. Here they are –

3880 replaced with 223
3881 replaced with 164
3882 replaced with 839
3883 replaced with 722
3884 replaced with 535
3885 replaced with 312
3886 replaced with 3685
3887 replaced with 208
3888 replaced with 3740
3889 replaced with 445
3890 replaced with 3766
3891 replaced with 995
3892 replaced with 740
3893 replaced with 543
3894 replaced with 907
3895 replaced with 646

Here are few random DMC flosses that have been discontinued and their replacements –

504 replaced with 3813
731 replaced with 732
776 replaced with 3326
781 replaced with 782
971 replaced with 740
806 replaced with 3760
868 replaced with 801
3773 replaced with 407

Threads that we carry –
Caron Waterlilies
Classic Colorworks
Dinky Dyes Silk (custom order)
DMC Floss
DMC Pearl Cotton #5, 8, 12
Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Gentle Art Simply Shaker
Needlepoint Inc. Silk
Weeks Dye Works

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)
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)

      March 2026

GLOBAL NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY

Received this notice from Hello from Liz Mathews which I believe she has since posted on social media. I don’t anticipate delays on receiving these fabulous charts, but just letting everyone know of the change. Not sure if we’ll see more new from Marty Barrick although I suspect not. 

EVENTS

PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA

Registration deadline for those still thinking about it is February 5. Final payments are also due then. Don’t delay and miss out! Come join the fun!

SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor

Courtesy of the snow, we didn’t meet up in January. Next gathering is Feb. 22.

Future Dates: Mar. 22, Apr.  26, June 28 (final). 

TRUNK SHOWS 

March, 2026 – Frony Ritter Designs
                        Violets & Sunshine 
Under the Sea Fabrics
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 Nashville prep and then the Pajama Party, Book Club is taking a break cuz there just isn’t reading time. 😀 Next gathering May 20 cuz April 15 could be a busy day for some. 😀 Will post upcoming books in the next newsletter.

SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Dang snow! Cost us a time to be together in mid-January! Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Feb. 1, 4:30-8PM. If you’re previously registered and your plans have changed, please let me know sooner rather than later. Let’s hope the snow doesn’t cause another cancellation!

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 – 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 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: Feb. 4, 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: Apr. 1, May 6 (No meet in March as we’ll be leaving for Nashville.)

WIP Club: Feb. 11, 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: Apr. 8, May 13 (No March meet as we’ll be getting ready for the Nashville Reveal & the Pajama Party.)

Holiday Club: Feb. 25, 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: 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!

Caron Waterlilies
We are adding this gorgeous hand-dyed silk line to the offerings here at Threaded Needle. This silk is 12-ply, 6-yard skein of soft gorgeousness. 

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)
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)

   

 February 2026

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

Personally, have found copyright violations on TEMU. The latest was a chart of Teresa Kogut’s that was pulled from Hello America and being sold as a single chart. It was with the help of a couple customers that we were able to find this and report it to the Kogut’s.

I don’t have experience with SHEIN.

Here’s the latest video about this — Officials push for investigations into Shein and Temu | Watch

I know TEMU’s prices are really low, just wanted to bring this to your attention.

GLOBAL NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY

Perforated Paper – This has been an ongoing challenge to get in on a consistent basis since we opened almost two years ago. Example, In February, 2024, I placed an order for black perforated paper. To date, it still has not EVER come in!

Received an email from Wichelt, the sole distributor of said perforated paper which explains a lot. There is a change coming to this product. The best way to explain is to use their words –

No idea when we will begin to see this new product, but am hoping I love it, and that you all love it, as much as the current product. Stay tuned for more.

EVENTS

PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA

THREE MONTHS until our first annual Pajama Party! Holy moly I cannot believe it. Time is flying by and this Pajama Party will be a dream. (See what I did there? :D:D:D:D)

Rooms are still available at the Hilton Garden Inn, but the special block with the lower pricing is full. We aren’t able to get more.  

We will create a Facebook page for this event starting in January. Updates will be posted there as well as on the shop page and our website. 

We have opened up a Saturday only option for those interested in that. Hopefully you can join us for just the day! Info on that can be found here – Pajama Party: Saturday Only (non-refundable)

Question from a stitcher: I’m planning my table gifts & wondered how many per table?

Answer: 8 per table as they are large, round tables.

Have a meeting in January with the Hilton so will have more information then. Will also take pictures of the meeting room for your viewing pleasure. 

Coming: Mugs, Needle Minders (these will have the PP logo on them).

SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor

We met at Appletree Fabrics for our monthly gathering. So much fun to see all the quilters and different crafting going on. I sat with each person to learn their craft and man am I intrigued. So much incredible work coming out of both shops. I had such a blast that I totally forgot to take pictures. I regret that so much. Hopefully we can do this again next year as it was so much fun! Thank you to Ginny at Appletree for having us. Was kinda nice to spread out. 😀

We meet the 4th Sunday of each month, 5-8PM with the next session on Dec. 28. GOAL: Another 5 state quilt squares + another band.

Subsequent Sundays are Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr.  26, June 28 (final). 

DESIGNER DISCOVERY 

New Designers –
Cross Stitching Art 
Violets & Sunshine 

TRUNK SHOWS 
December – Giulia Punti Antichi
January, 2026 – Wildflower Stitching 
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
For December, am reading –

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 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 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 December gathering. Have any suggestions? Please let me know as we’d love to read some of your favorites. 

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, Dec. 7, 4:30-8PM. There’s room at the table if you are looking for a fabulous night of friendship and stitching. 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. Last Stitch Nite for 2025. Can you believe it?

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 – 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: 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!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our food drive to benefit the Grafton Food Bank. Below is a picture of what we took to them. 

FUTURE CLOSINGS
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

      December 2025

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 –

1. 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. 
2. Buy from the Urgent Needs list provided by the Food Bank. It’s listed below.
3. 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

NEEDLEWORK COMMUNITY

Cherry Hill Stitchery has ended her design career and is moving on to new adventures. Just ordered quite a bit at Needlework Marketplace, but once that’s gone, we cannot reorder. This includes her wonderful needleminders. Change can be a bitter pill sometimes. We are fortunate to have had her beautiful designs for the time that we did.

EVENTS

Pajama Party HOTEL UPDATE: We are down to the final rooms in the discounted block. Because there’s a gymnastics meet the same weekend, we aren’t able to get more rooms at the discounted rate. I did add in a few more, but that’s it. Don’t delay too long! 

Registrations continue to come in for the Pajama Party! 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 3rd 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 the latest pic of some of the pieces –

We meet the 4th Sunday of each month, 5-8PM with the next session on Oct. 26. Subsequent Sundays are 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 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 appreciated as folks from both shops will attend.

DESIGNER DISCOVERY 

Giulia Punti Antichi – Her trunk show arrives very soon!

New Designers –
Love Poppet
Siren Stitchworks 

TRUNK SHOWS 
November – Stay Platinum Stitchery
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
October’s read is –

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 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 – Nov. 19, Dec. 17

Our November book is –

SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Oct. 5, 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. 🙂  

Future Stitch Nites – 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: 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

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 (Note: Final meeting for this club. It hasn’t been that popular so won’t continue this into 2026. Unless, you all request otherwise. :D)

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
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)
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 in the Hilton

      October 2025

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

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

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. 

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. 

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 –

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

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 well impact our ability to get some of the designs from international designers. And if we can get them, prices could change. And then there’s the question about availability for reorders.

I don’t really know how the “de minimis trade loophole” end that goes into effect on August 29, 2025 will impact our little corner of the world. But I would be remiss if I didn’t put this on your radar.

Things are in a holding pattern as we maneuver through this. I don’t have any answers. Definitely lots of questions. Many designers are working with the show organizers to try to get their product into the U.S. before the 29th. The show organizers have taken on a huge job of organizing all this product and then shipping to the shops across the U.S. It’s an added step that will undoubtedly add delays to the receipt of our orders BUT a positive step in figuring out how the landscape in our industry is changing.

DISCLAIMER: Prices are subject to change based on what may be coming. The prices posted are as of right now. It is unclear what will change or if it will change. Designers and other creatives are as unsure as shop owners are.

All of this being said, I apologize for the uncertainty. I’ve debated on what to say and how to say it because there just is so much fogginess on what will happen or if it will happen and how it will look or change how we do business. I truly just do not know. But, I would be remiss if I didn’t put this out there. In the spirit of transparency, am sharing what I know which isn’t much. As we learn more about how this presidential executive order will impact our industry, I will share that with you. It is my hope that our corner of the world, (read leave our needlework supplies out of politics), will get by with minimal change. But I don’t know.

Know that I don’t post this lightly. I’ve debated with myself for days now. Not an alarmist. Just trying to give you a heads up. Here’s to hoping that this post is all for naught and there’s no change. That we will continue to have access to the fabulous designs, fabrics, accessories from those outside the U.S. That’s my hope. I hope this post can just be deleted at some point because August 29th came and went and nothing changed. Wouldn’t that be great?! Am crossing more than my stitches these days.

Will post more as I learn more.