Back open Saturday, July 5
CLOSED July 4
YOU’RE INVITED
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, but want to stitch along, that’s awesome too.
If you need the chart, please order by Thursday, June 12 so that we can get the supplies in & out to you as quickly as possible. Be sure to indicate which fabric you want to stitch on and if the threads are needed. Thus far, most are stitching on various counts of Vintage Country Mocha.
First stitch nite is Sunday, July 27, 5-8PM.
Every state is represented with their respective state quilt pattern. They are listed in the order they became a state. A few filler options are included as well as an alphabet for personalizing.
If you already have this kitted up and have been waiting for the opportunity to start it, why not now?! While it’s a big piece, it’s truly so much fun to stitch each state’s square.
Want to join in? Reply via email to Threaded Needle at alice@threadedneedle.org or call the shop at 508-859-6951.
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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 anyone who has been thinking about joining us but couldn’t previously for one thing or another (Life happens :D) We would love it. June’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 –
June 18, July 16, 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 July 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! 😀
To honor my dad’s request to come see him in North Carolina, have had to change Stitch Nite from June 1 to June 8. Everyone preregistered has been contacted. Due to prior commitments for several, we now have chairs available for the 8th. Let me know if you want to be added in!
Upcoming Stitch Nites –
June 8, June 22, July 13, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 (for those not attending the Stitch New England event), Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Dec. 21
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: June 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. Future dates: July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
WIP Club: June 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. 🙂 Future dates: July 9, 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: June 25, 6:30-8:30PM
Every 4th Wednesday of the month we will meet to work on holiday stitching. Any holiday, real or made up, just has to be a holiday project. 😀 Registration required, no fee. Future dates: July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22
New Project Club: June 3, 6:30-8:30PM, we will meet to stitch whatever Beginning in June, 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: July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2
Space is limited for each Club night, so registration is a must. A Wait List will be created where needed. So much fun!
Lots going on. Registration required but FREE to attend. Just register, come and have fun. Hang out. Stitch. Chat. Friendship is the best when stitching is involved!
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FUTURE CLOSINGS
Fri., July 4 (Independence Day)
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!
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CLOSED for Wedding
Friday, 5/16 & Saturday, 5/17
Reopen Sunday, 5/18
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NEW DESIGNERS
DoizeDemos
The Art of Stitch
DESIGNER DISCOVERY
Looking to try something new? Stitch a different style than your usual? Give Alessandra Adelaide’s work a look. We also have a shop model of her design called Zucca. Full disclosure, I totally changed it up so our model looks quite different from the chart cover. Come visit and see!
TRUNK SHOWS
Upcoming Trunk Shows –
May – Tuckaway Pillows from Olde Colonial Designs
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) Wanna come? We would love it. May’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 –
May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, October 15
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.
Have also started a bookmark section. Two styles of bookmarks and lots of charts to choose from!
Can’t make it to the chat time but want to read along? Our June book is –
We also have started an online group for our bookies. Lol Don’t ask me why I wrote that, just seems appropriate. 😀 My Meetings
Here you’ll find all our previous books plus what’s coming up as well as a list of the ones we’ve considered. You can also add more to it. If you can’t access it unless I add you in, send me your email and I’ll do the invite thing. I’m new at this little feature so bear with me.
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through September 2025 —
May 4, June 1, June 22, July 6, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 21
Only one in May (daughter’s wedding). We are full for the May 4th Nite but can add you onto the Wait List as things always come up last minute. If you’ve previously registered and are unable to attend, please let me know as those on the Wait List would love to come! If there is a need to cancel, it will be posted online via Instagram, Facebook and the website (threadedneedle.org).
CLUBS, CLUBS and CLUBS
Sampler Club: Beginning Wednesday, May 7 we are starting a sampler club. 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. 🙂 The 7th is full, with a Wait List. As always, let me know if your plans change so I can reach out to those waiting. Future dates: June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3
WIP Club: Beginning Wednesday, May 14 we are starting a work-in-progress club. 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 dates: June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10
Book Club: Already talked about above, but Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Holiday Club: Beginning May 28, 6:30-8:30pm, we will meet to work on holiday stitching. Any holiday, real or made up, just has to be a holiday project. 😀 This club meets the 4th Wednesday of every month. Registration required, no fee. Future dates: June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24
New Project Club: Beginning Tuesday, June 3, 6:30-8:30PM, we will meet to stitch whatever NEW project you have in mind. 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. This club will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month. Future dates: July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2
Space is limited for each Club night, so registration is a must. A Wait List will be created if necessary. These should be so much fun!
Notice a pattern? –
1st Wednesday: Sampler Club
2nd Wednesday: WIP Club
3rd Wednesday: Book Club
4th Wednesday: Holiday Club
And then there’s the New Project Club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month!
Lots going on. Registration required but FREE to attend. Just register, come and have fun. Hang out. Stitch. Chat. Friendship is the best when stitching is involved!
MORE STUFF!
Celebrations is this month! It’s wedding weekend for the Masks so we won’t be there, but our support will be! There’s a wonderful “basket” in the raffle items from Threaded Needle! Hope you are lucky enough to win it! While we are closed on Friday & Saturday (May 16 & 17), we will be open on Sunday the 18th. A great way to cap off a stitching weekend by coming into the shop for a visit! Here’s a link to their site – Celebration of Needlework – Cross Stitch Shows, Classes, & Seminars
UPCOMING CLOSINGS
Fri. May 16 – Sat. May 17 (daughter’s wedding)
Fr., July 4 (Independence Day)
REMINDER: Summer Hours kick in Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The only change is that we will be closed on Sundays effective May 25. We will reopen again on Sunday effective Sept. 7. Hard to believe it’s time for summer plans already. 😀
May 2025
June 2025
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Closed Easter Weekend
Closed Saturday, 4/19
Closed Sunday, 4/20
Reopening regular hours on Tuesday, 4/22 Noon-6PM
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INDUSTRY NEWS
TARIFFS: Yes, they are going to impact our industry just not 100% on how much or what products. I just received a specific yard of fabric, not a hand-dye, that was $77/yard when I ordered it a couple months ago and is now over $100. That’s a significant increase. :/
Now that Nashville is over for another year, have had many questions about why we don’t carry designs by Brenda Gervais. I don’t have a PC way to say it so here’s the straight scoop. I have tried to bring these designs in, but do not get a response to my many emails. She was in Nashville and my intent was to bring them home. However, before Nashville, I learned that Brenda is not interested in doing business with new shops. Even though I pay up front for all my orders, she only wants to do business with her existing accounts or those she knows. That being said, it is her business to sell to whom she chooses. There are so many fabulous designers out there that I have moved on. Unfortunately, I am not able to get these designs by the designer’s choice. I have never met her so cannot speak to anything other than it is her business choice. If these are a must-have for you, I recommend that you order from an established mail order or shop. I’m sorry that I cannot help you with these designs. And that’s the story. Nothing more to it than that. 🙂
NEW DESIGNERS
Fine Frog Stitching
Flamingo Toes
Sassafras Samplers
TRUNK SHOWS
Upcoming Trunk Shows –
September – Cherry Blossoms
Millennial Fabrics
THREADS & PAGES (aka Book Club :D)
Can’t make it to the chat time but want to read along? Our next book is –
May’s choice 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 –
April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 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.
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through August 2025 —
Apr. 6, May 4, June 1, June 22, July 6, July 20, Aug. 3
Only one in April (Easter) and May (daughter’s wedding)
We are full for the April 6th Nite. 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 (doubt snow will be a factor at this point), it will be posted online via Instagram, Facebook and the website (threadedneedle.org).
CLUBS, CLUBS and CLUBS
Sampler Club: Beginning Wednesday, May 7 we are starting a sampler club. 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. 🙂
WIP Club: Beginning Wednesday, May 14 we are starting a work-in-progress club. 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. 🙂
Book Club: Already talked about above, but Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Holiday Club: Beginning May 28, 6:30-8:30pm, we will meet to work on holiday stitching. Any holiday, real or made up, just has to be a holiday project. 😀 Registration required, no fee.
New Project Club: Beginning Tuesday, June 3, 6:30-8:30PM, we will meet to stitch whatever NEW project you have in mind. 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.
Space is limited for each Club night, so registration is a must. A Wait List will be created if necessary. These should be so much fun and look forward to each one!
WHAT ELSE?
USPS Changes: Still no specifics just rhetoric that changes are coming. Slower deliveries for around 50% of all mail, but don’t quote me there. Until we have details, it’s really hard to say how this will impact the mail order side of our business as well as custom orders.
UPCOMING CLOSINGS
Sat. Apr. 19 – Sun., Apr. 20 (Easter)
Fri. May 16 – Sat. May 17 (daughter’s wedding)
REMINDER: Summer Hours kick in Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The only change is that we will be closed on Sundays effective May 25. We will reopen again on Sunday effective Sept. 7. Hard to believe it’s time for summer plans already. 😀
Apr. 2025
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The shop is closed from Thursday, 3/6 – Sunday 3/9 while we attend the annual trade show in Nashville.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Weeks Dye Works #1173 Confederate Gray – They changed this to Gray. Not sure why. But now it’s back to Confederate Gray. You will find it listed both ways in designs. Just know #1173, whether listed as Gray or Confederate Gray is the same color.
Fabric: Am starting to see more price increases with our fabric. It’s all imported and with all that is going on with imported products, it was inevitable. Fabric comes from Zweigart in Germany and that’s what’s going up. Won’t speculate on anything else, but wouldn’t be surprised either.
Did you know that there’s a series of DMC floss numbers that have been retired? Below are the retired numbers, which you shouldn’t see in new charts but could in older ones, and their replacements –
| Old # | New # |
| 3880 | 223 |
| 3881 | 164 |
| 3882 | 839 |
| 3883 | 772 |
| 3884 | 535 |
| 3885 | 312 |
| 3886 | 3685 |
| 3887 | 208 |
| 3888 | 3740 |
| 3889 | 445 |
| 3890 | 3766 |
| 3891 | 995 |
| 3892 | 740 |
| 3893 | 543 |
| 3894 | 907 |
| 3895 | 646 |
Jan Hicks of Jan Hicks Creates! is moving to France. Not sure what that will mean for accessibility to her fabulous designs. Am hopeful we wont see an interruption in supply; time will tell.
NEW DESIGNERS
Antique Needleworkers
Cricklewood Crossing
Gracewood Stitches
TRUNK SHOWS
Upcoming Trunk Shows –
March – Millennial Fabrics
Kiralyn’s Needlearts
THREADS & PAGES (aka Book Club :D)
Can’t make it to the chat time but want to read along? Our next book is –
SUNDAY STITCH NITES
Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through August 2025 —
Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, June 1, June 22, July 13, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17
Only one in March (Nashville & our 1-year anniversary), April (Easter), May (daughter’s wedding)
There are a couple chairs available for the 2nd. If you haven’t registered, there’s still time! If there are cancellations, like the last one, it will be posted online via Instagram, Facebook and the website (threadedneedle.org).
CLASSES
Here’s the continuing round of classes. 😀 Registration is required for all classes with the non-refundable deposit due at that time. What to bring? Your favorite scissors, a light if needed, a magnifier if needed and yourself. We will supply the chart, fabric, threads, needles.
NEW: Color Changes (Festive Baubles) Let’s get comfortable makng color changes. How to choose your palette. As part of this class you will make your own color choices and select your fabric preference. These will be separate from the class supplies as who knows what you will choose!
Date: Saturday, March 22
Times: 9-10:30AM
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 2
Kit includes: Chart, needles
Fee: tbd (non-refundable deposit = $15.00)
NASHVILLE
If you haven’t had a chance to see some of the magnificent stuff that’s coming out, take a look –
2025 Nashville Needlework Market
Still time to preorder. In fact, if there’s something you want and I’ve already left for Nashville, you can let me know. My cell is 508-212-2940. Be sure to identify yourself so I know. Or you can go to our website (threadedneedle.org) and order there.
3 new colors of Classic Colorworks; 5 new colors of Weeks Dye Works. Gentle Art hasn’t said but they usually do, too. All coming home with me next week!
Will start notifying everyone with preorders (THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR TRUST AND FAITH) on Monday. You can come by any time once you’ve been notified. If I’m shipping to you, it will go out on Monday. The rest of the goodies will go out throughout the week culminating in our anniversary party!
It is so hard to believe that an entire year has gone by since we opened! Our 1-year anniversary is March 16. Words cannot express our thankfulness for each of you. We will have a weekend party starting Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 16. All Nashville goodies will be out. So much has been posted but there will be stuff that is a surprise as we don’t even know about it until we get there. Check Blackbird Designs. All we know is that there are 2 new designs. No idea what they look like but if you love her stuff, like I do, no picture necessary. lol
Regular hours on Saturday & Sunday.
Our first order of NEEDLEPOINT INC silk has arrived. The first batch anyway. It is a large thread line so will come in a little at a time. Let us know if there are colors you are looking for as we will bring those in before general stock.
We are also bringing in Caron Waterlilies.
WHAT ELSE?
Just read an article about big changes coming to the USPS. They swear that we won’t see much change, but I’m doubtful. Not sure when all the changes go into affect or what exactly it all means, but something we will be watching closely here.
MARCH CLOSINGS
Thursday, 3/6 – Sunday 3/9 (NASHVILLE)
This newsletter is short & sweet with so much going on!
Mar. 2025
