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!
PAJAMA PARTY (Pajama Party)
March 13-15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA
Registration is now open!
The above link contains all the info about this event. The basics are –
Event fee = $230 ($115 non-refundable deposit) – includes Fri. pizza party, Sat/Sun breakfast, Sat lunch, water/coffee station
Rooms = $189/night (there is a block of rooms)
Nashville Reveal, On-site shop, Pillow Exchange (registration required), door prizes & surprises, Show & Tell table
Registrations have already started rolling in! It’s very exciting! The above link is shareable so spread the word, but don’t wait too long to register! Some will end up on the Wait List. Don’t let it be you!
SAL: American Flag Quilt Sampler by Rosewood Manor
A lovely group of stitchers are undertaking this sampler over the next 12 months with a goal of a completion date to celebrate our nation’s 250th! That’s July, 2026. We will meet once a month just to stitch together! We have folks joining us that aren’t local so am working on a Zoom option. Im so not a techie, but I’m working on it. 😀 If you’d like to join in, just let me know and we’ll get you set up.
More information is here – YOU’RE INVITED
Have reached out to the Events folks at Polar Park to see if we could get a Pitch & Stitch event at a WooSox game. Might be something for 2026, but will keep you posted.
DESIGNER DISCOVERY
Calico Confectionery
You will find seasonal and nostalgic designs that contain elements of the designer’s favorite childhood (and adult) memories.
New Designers –
Mille Fleur
The Sampler House
TRUNK SHOWS
Current Trunk Show –
Tuckaway Pillows from Olde Colonial Designs – This one is leaving shortly so if you’d like to pick up a few pillows to speedy finishing, do stop in sooner rather than later.
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 anyone who has been thinking about joining us but couldn’t previously for one thing or another (Life happens :D) We would love it. July’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 –
Aug. 20, Sept. 17, October 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17
Have created a library of sorts for those who might like to read previous selections. They can be “checked out” at no charge for a 2-week period.
Our August book is –
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
New: Don’t forget to bring anything you’ve finished, started, etc. We LOVE show & tell! Plenty of oooohs & ahhhhhs for all! 😀
Next Stitch Nite is Sunday, July 13, 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. 🙂
Upcoming Stitch Nites –
July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, 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: August 6, 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: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
WIP Club: July 9, 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: Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10
Book Club: Already talked about above, but Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Holiday Club: July 23, 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: Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22
New Project Club: August 5, 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: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, 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. Wonderful friends. LOVE seeing what everyone is working on.
MORE STUFF!
SUMMER TRADE SHOW
Our summer trade show will soon be upon us! Like Nashville, designers will begin sending emails announcing their new designs in early August. As they come in, I’ll post them for your viewing pleasure. 😀 Preorders are very welcome and encouraged.
Unlike Nashville, this is a virtual show which means I won’t be bringing it all home all at once. Designs will ship which means there isn’t a “reveal” like Nashville because my orders will come in over a 30+ day period. Some designers ship right away with product ready to go while others wait until they have orders from shops before doing their printing. Preordering is a great way to ensure you get what you want when things begin to arrive. It’s another wicked exciting time and if this year will be anything like last year, the designers will not disappoint!
As with Nashville, there will be a collection available where all the new designs will be together. Should make it easier to browse. 🙂
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)
Thu., Jan 1 (New Year’s Day)
REMINDER: Summer Hours are in effect through Labor Day. We will reopen again on Sundays effective Sept. 7. This doesn’t impact Stitch Nites. They are still happening!
Anyone have the time and wanna do an ornament exchange for the holidays?
ONE MORE THING
Santa says, “It’s July. And Christmas in July is a thing as we all know. Soooo… let’s play along! All in-stock Christmas charts, Thanksgiving charts AND Halloween charts are 20% off for the remainder of July. Fa la la :D”
July 2025
July 2025
June 18 6:30-8:30PM
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 in availability like we currently have with Kreinik metallics, but it wouldn’t surprise me if that happens. Time will tell.
Alessandra is based in France with a fabulous collection of designs. If you haven’t seen her work, take a look here – 
May 21 6:30-8:30PM
This should be fun! The Thursday Murder Club is going to the movies! It premieres on Thursday, August 28. We may just hafta have a Movie Watch for this one! Pierce Brosnan is in it. I’m sold. 😀 
Next session Wednesday, April 16, 6:30-8:30PM. Registration (no fee) required. While we’ve already decided on May’s book, we do need to make June’s choice so please bring some suggestions.
May 21 6:30-8:30PM
