INDUSTRY NEWS
A few months ago, I posted that the Kreiniks had retired and sold their business to Rainbow Gallery. Very interesting. We were assured that there wouldn’t be an interruption in product availability; however, that has not been the case. For most of December, my weekly orders were shorted and no blending filament or braid came in. 

To stem my own frustration, I asked. If there’s an issue I want to be up front about it so we are all on the same page. Heard back and here’s the scoop – Kreinik threads will now appear in two formats – the traditional reels and and now cards just like the Rainbow Gallery thread line. Same product, just displayed in two ways. For me, I’ll get them in however I can. Am not gonna be choosy on cards or reels as bottomline, we want their fabulous threads for our needlework, not the cards and spools they come on. 😀 Sounds like it’s just a transitional production issue and should settle down in 2025. Thanks for all your patience while they shift their production.

1897 Schoolhouse Samplers has made a business decision to focus on building her needlework community in Canada, her home, vs. into the States. We do carry some of her samplers and will continue to do so until we can’t get them anymore. 

Santa had his turn and now it’s yours! Time to check your stash and make your list of what you need for 2025! Or at least for January. 😀 Effective now through January 5th EVERYTHING in the shop (minus custom orders) is 25% or more off! 

TRUNK SHOWS 

Upcoming Trunk Shows –

January – Little Robin Designs
February – Cherry Blossoms
March – Millennial Fabrics

THREADS & PAGES (aka Book Club :D)

Here we go! First Book Club session is Wednesday, January 15 6:30-8:30PM at the shop. If you’ve already read it, come anyway and let’s talk! If you read it and hated it, let’s talk about that, too! It’s been a quick read and am almost done with it. Bring your stitching cuz we can multi-task by stitching and chatting about the book. Purchase your copy from your favorite bookstore. No fee to participate, but registration is required. 

The next date will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30PM. 

SUNDAY STITCH NITES
This event has been so popular and sooooooooooo much fun that we are adding a second night! Stitch Nites are now the first & third Sundays, for the most part. Life may change that up a bit, but that’s the plan. 

Although there’s no fee, Registration is required to ensure we have space for all. Our next nite is Sunday, January 5. Please confirm with me that you’re attending if you haven’t already. 

Had a question about the new night –

Q: Can we attend both or do we have to pick one per month?
A: You can attend any that work in your schedule. Love seeing you and think it’s awesome that folks want to come to both. Come to one or both! Either is fine.

Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through June 2025 —

Jan. 5, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16,  Mar. 2, Mar. 23, Apr. 6, Apr.27,   May 4, June 1, June 22

CLASSES
Here’s the next “semester” of classes. 😀 Registration is required for all classes with the non-refundable deposit due at the 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.

INTRO (or RE-INTRO) to CROSS STITCH
If you’re ready to get back into stitching, know someone who is (forward this info on!) or really want to learn, this class is for you! Stitched on 14 ct. Or 16 ct. Aida (your choice) using DMC this cutie will be done in time for spring! I loved the carrots until I stitched the tomato vine which is now my favorite part of this one. Model is complete and on display on the class bulletin board. Finished design size: 4 x 4. 

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 28
Times: 9-10:30AM OR 6:30-8PM
Registration deadline: Sunday, Jan. 12
Kit includes: Chart, Aida, DMC, needle
Fee: $40.50 (non-refundable deposit = $20.00)

STITCHING ON WOOD BLANKS
Ready to try something different? Stitching on wood blanks is quite fun although there is a technique. Join in the fun as we commiserate with our lobster friend buried in the snow. 😀 Model is complete and hanging on the class bulletin board. 

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28
Times: 9-10:30AM OR 6:30-8PM
Registration deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 22
Kit includes: Chart, wood blank, backing fabric, DMC, needle
Fee: $42.00 (non-refundable deposit = $21.00)

COUNTING OVER 2
Noah and his ark have nothing over stitchers and our linen. 😀 We will stitch this one on 25 ct. Lugana. We’ll go over how to customize the letter to fit your name or you can leave it off and add more bees. Alphabet for customizing is included. Model is in progress, but you can def peek at it. 

Date: Saturday, Feb. 8
Times: 9-10:30AM
Registration deadline: Sunday, Jan. 19
Kit includes: Chart, 25 ct. Lugana, DMC, needle
Fee: $48.60 (non-refundable deposit = $24.00)

PERFORATED PAPER STITCHING
Just love perforated paper and its quick finishing options! 

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Times: 9-10:30AM OR 6:30-8PM
Registration deadline: Sunday, Feb. 2
Kit includes: Chart, 14 ct. Perforated Paper, DMC, sled, needle
Fee: $48.65 (non-refundable deposit = $24.00)

FINISHING
This little snowman and angel are just heavenly and a great way to learn to make a free-standing piece of art. We’ll be stitching the small snowman for class and then you’ll be a pro and can do the angel! 

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
Times: 9-10:30AM OR 6:30-8PM
Registration deadline: Sunday, Feb. 9
Kit includes: Chart, 32 ct. Belfast, DMC, Weeks Dye Works, needle
Fee: $38.00 (non-refundable deposit = $19.00)

HARDANGER
Oh yes we are going there! We’ll do the one on the bottom and then you can do all the rest! 😀 Linen experience is required for this class. Five stitches in addition to the cross stitch and cutwork. You will need sharp scissors for the cutting. Cutting is easiest if in a hoop or Q-snap. Prework is necessary so that we can jump right into the hardanger part. Kit will be given out prior to class so that you can stitch the three roses.

Date: Tuesday, March 4
Times: 9-10:30AM OR 6:30-8PM
Registration deadline: Sunday, Feb. 16
Kit includes: Chart, 28 ct. Lugana, DMC, Pearl Cotton, Kreinik #4, needles
Fee: $47.50 (non-refundable deposit = $24.00)

Will add in a beading class once I find out what will actually come in. Stay tuned on that one.

NASHVILLE
Our largest trade show of the year and it is proving to be a doozy already! Below are eight designs that will be released in Nashville. Preorders can be placed now. Deadline for preordering is January 4. Preorders will be available for pick-up upon my return. Without a preorder, all new designs will be available the following weekend at our anniversary celebration. If you want to ensure you get any of these right away, placing a preorder is the way to go. 

Preordering is easy – just send an email to alice@threadedneedle.org with what you’d like held for you. Here they are. Enjoy the first-look!. 😀 

Blue Bird by Couleur d Etoile, $13.40
Stitch count: 136w x 136h
36 ct. Winter Moon Edinburgh

A Breath of Spring by Fox & Rabbit, $14.00
Stitch count: 113w x 86h
32 ct. Platinum Belfast

Alphabet Garden Summer by Jeanette Dougls, $12.00
Stitch count: 162w x 49h
36 ct. Flax Edinburgh

A Stitcher’s Tools by Pany Patch Quilts & Stitchery, $14.00
Stitch count: 131w x 114h
36 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Edinburgh

Peek-a-Boo Birds by Robin Pickens, $10.00
Stitch count: 66w x 94h
28 ct. Petrol Blue Cashel

Signs of the Seasons by Thistles, $16.00
Stitch count: 100w x 100h (top); 400w x 28h (border)
32 ct. Summer Khaki Belfast

My Cat Helper by Tiny Modernist, $9.00
Stitch count: 90w x 110h
32 ct. Stormy Night Lugana

GoodBye to Winter by Val’s Stuff, $13.00
Stitch count: 115w x 57h
28 ct. Ice Blue Lugana

WHAT ELSE?
2025 is a big year for the Mask family as my daughter Jayme marries her love, Nick, in May. The wedding is less than 6 months away and things are starting to get crazy, I mean busy. 😀 

Nashville Market is in early March. The shop’s 1-year anniversary is March 16! Holy moly. All the goodies from Nashville will be out then and we’ll have a themed celebration. Stay tuned for more info on that!

New Designers for this month –

Flossabilities
Maximum Cross Stitch
StitchyBox 

New 12-part series by Country Cottage Needleworks – Mini Village. They are meant to be stitched individually, but you can def put them all on one if you so desire. If you want to be on the automatic, just let me know and I’ll add you in. So far, January and February are available and in stock, at least they’re in stock as of this newsletter and this moment. 😀 I’ve already looked into getting the frame and they are NOT selling to shops so you will have to order direct if you want this particular frame. Family Tree Frame Company ((3) Facebook)

REMINDER: New Year’s Eve we close at 5, not 6. And we are closed New Year’s Day.

Jan. 2025

Christmas & New Years Eve we will close at 5PM vs. 6PM.

Christmas & New Year’s Day we are closed.

Have a glorious holiday however you celebrate. ~Alice

It is with heavy hearts that Hoffman Distributing Company, Inc.  announces that Chery Walker, of CW Designs and Graphs By Barbara And Chery passed away on December 7th, 2024.  Cheryl was a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend. She brought warmth and joy to all who knew her and filled our lives with love, laughter, and creativity. She turned her artistic passion, cross stitch, into a successful business for over 30 years. She leaves a lasting mark on this craft, and is widely recognized for her intricate and original designs and will be remembered for her contributions to the cross-stitch industry.   We offer our sincere condolences to her family and friends.    Cheryl’s estate has elected not to keep her businesses open.  As of December 30th, 2024 both CW Designs and Graphs By Barbara and Cheryl will be closed.  If you have models or just enjoy her patterns, this will be the last day to purchase her items.   Sincerely, Hoffman Distributing Company, INC

After trying to order this multiple times each month for months now, I finally received notice from Fleur de Paris about its availability. They are the sole U.S. distributor for this fabric and unfortunately it has been discontinued —

From the distributor —

Hi Alice,

I apologize that nobody explained this to you. Zweigart discontinued this color, and it is no longer available.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. As we are only the distributor, we cannot control what they decide to continue producing.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Fleur de Paris

Such a lovely color. It is still available in 32 ct. ~Alice

For those waiting for her newest designs to arrive… myself included 😀 Received this email today and thought I’d share —

Hey friends,

Thank you for your order of our new Christmas releases. We appreciate your business.

If you received a confirmation email after you placed your order online, that means we got your order.

As you can imagine, we have a fat stack of orders and we are working through them as quickly as possible. We’re a small operation….just Kevin and Kyle work on packing and shipping because there’s no room for anyone else to work over there.

They do their best to fill the orders in the order they were received. When we have a new release it usually takes 2 weeks to work through them all. We started shipping Monday, November 18th so it’s only been a week and a day. With Thanksgiving only a couple of days away, it will take longer than 2 weeks this time.

We’re sorry but we can’t tell you where you are in the queue. We are getting many emails asking this question and we understand but we can’t possibly check for everyone who’s asking as it takes time away from getting the orders out the door.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!

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Yes, I do have the confirmation email so all we can do is wait. It’s a bummer when something so wonderful is out there! Hope this helps. 🙂 ~Alice

Pick a candy cane and see what your personal discount will be. Everything in the shop will be on sale, 10-30%, based on your candy-cane pick. 

This sale will run Saturday, Sunday & Monday as well!

FLAVIN’S TABLE
Looking for a place to meet with your friends and stitch for a couple hours? Reserve Flavin’s Table from 9-11AM on Wednesdays for you and up to 5 friends (max group size is 6). No fee! Reservations are required. 

Available Wednesdays in December – 12/11 & 12/18 

THREADS & PAGES (for lack of a catchier name)

POLL: Day or Night or Both? 

Have chosen a book that comes highly recommended and am reading it now. Am thinking February is a good month to start this. Let me know what days and times you think would be best. 

TRUNK SHOWS 

October House (Leaves us on Tuesday, 12/3) – 

October House Fiber Arts  

Running with Needles & Scissors 

Textilly Crafts

December – December Stitches
January – Little Robin Designs
February – Cherry Blossoms

Took the prototype to the Historical Society for them to see the progress and they were quite pleased! Makes me so happy! The charms for this piece have arrived and are perfect! Next step is to add the beading and the charms. Then chart it. When you’re in the shop, if you’d like to see the work-in-progress, just let me know. 🙂

EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS

THEY ARE HERE! And available for purchase. These designs are ONLY available here at Threaded Needle so if you’re looking for a unique gift for a stitchy friend, these are perfect! Am currently stitching the first model – Enough Already! 

Enough Already!

Lobster Ornament

Hail or Snow, the Gang’s All Here

SUNDAY STITCH NITE
Stitch Nite is Sunday, Dec. 1, 4:30-8pm. Registration, no fee, is required to ensure we have space for all. We’re almost full, but will create a Wait LIst. Please confirm with me that you’re attending if you haven’t already. There are only a couple chairs left so don’t delay! 

Just for fun! This is our last Stitch Nite for the year! Wear your jammies. 😀 Let’s get cozy and enjoy the warmth of friendship and good stitching!

Beginning in January, we will add a second Sunday Stitch NIte. Right now, it’s the first Sunday of each month, but starting in 2025, we’ll add in the 3rd Sunday of each month as well! Double the fun! I know I’m dating myself with this commercial but …

hahahahaha

Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through June 2025 —

Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16,  Mar. 2, Mar. 16, Apr. 6,    May 4, May 18, June 1

The 3rd Sunday in April is the 20th. That is Easter as well as our wedding anniversary. No Stitch Nite #2 that night. Stay tuned for an alternate date. 🙂

The 3rd Sunday in June is the 15th and that is Father’s Day. Wll go with an alternate date for Stitch NIte #2 here as well.  

POLL: Am very open to having a Stitch Morning. What day and time would work for you? Send me your preferences so we can get that on the calendar!

CLASSES
Thank you to each of you that joined one of our classes these past few months. Our first ever! The next round will begin in the new year with specifics to be revealed in the next newsletter. Looking at beginning cross stitch, beginning linen, hardanger (oh yes! This will be fun!), stitching on wood blanks, and more. What else interests you? 

Would you like to do a SAL (Stitch-along) where we all stitch on the same project, but come together to do so? Whatcha think?

WHAT ELSE?

Planner for the Cross Stitcher’s Soul 

This planner is in & just waiting for you! Me? I’m def using it. I’ve already decided that I’m stitching with a theme in mind for 2025. 

Kindness. Whether that’s kindness to the world, friends, or myself, kindness will be my focus both in stitching and in action. 

Have started getting in DMC Pearl Cotton #5, #8 & #12. Needlepoint Inc. silks will begin in first quarter 2025. 

Effective December 3, here are our shop hours. Note the days in red are the ones with a change – 

Sunday 12-4
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 12-6
Wednesday 11-6
Thursday 11-7
Friday 11-5
Saturday 11-5

We have extended hours coming up starting on Black Friday, Sunday & Monday. WHAT?! Yes, we’ll be open on Monday! Just this one. 😀

EXTENDED HOURS
Black Friday > 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, 12/1 > 11AM – 4PM
Monday, 12/2 > 12PM – 5PM

DECEMBER CLOSINGS
Wednesday, 12/25

Gift cards have arrived just in time for holiday gift-giving!

2024 NEW! ←- NEW throughout the month! So many beautiful designs to tempt you and keep you stitching and stashing. 😀

One last surprise – one of our own, Darlene, is quite talented and has given Threaded Needle an exclusive on her gorgeous project bags! They are in and are breathtaking! Large bags are $40 and small are $30. Fabrics vary and are just so fresh and beautiful! Have already had a request for cats which I will pass along! Take a look! You deserve the beautiful things out there! These project bags fall into that category!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support. See you soon at the shop. ~Alice

Dec. 2024

Needle News from Threaded Needle

In a nutshell here’s the goings on at the shop. It’s really a pretty big nut cuz there’s a lot. lol

 

SALE
All in-stock Summer & Halloween designs are now on sale! Today, 10/29 through 11/14.

CLASSES
So much fun! A time to learn something new or just stitch with others on a focused project.

GET THE BEAD ON BEADING: Kit includes 14 ct. perforated paper, floss, beads, a bee Treasure, needles.
Design: Autumn Gold

Date: Sat., 11/9 9-10:30AM
Cost: $25.00
Registration Deadline: Sat., 11/2 (Non-refundable deposit = $12.00)

LEARN TO LOVE LINEN: Get comfy stitching over 2. This class is perfect if you’ve never tried it or just want to brush up on skills. We’ll stitch on 25 ct. Lugana. This class will also cover stitching with “fancy” threads you see hanging on our wall – Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works. Design: Mini Alphabet Series: P

Date: Wed., 11/13 9-10:30AM 

                                             *****OR*****

Wed., 11/13 6:30-8:00PM (Be sure to indicate your preference time.)
Cost: $42.50
Registration Deadline: Wed., 10/30 (Non-refundable deposit = $21.25)

INDUSTRY NEWS
Below is an excerpt from an email received from Wichelt Imports, the sole U.S. distributor of all things Mill Hill. It’s actually very exciting to hear that there’s a new partnership between Wichelt and Just Another Button Company who will supply all their buttons for their kits and will eventually replace all buttons used in the various charts out there. 

It’s been impossible to get them in when ordered and now we know why. There will be a transition period, of course, but JABC products are beautiful, well-made and really accent any piece they are used in. Here’s a clip from the actual email that explains what’s going on –

FLAVIN’S TABLE
Looking for a place to meet with your friends and stitch for a couple hours? Reserve Flavin’s Table from 9-11AM on Wednesdays for you and up to 5 friends (max group size is 6). No fee! Private shopping if you so desire. Bring breakfast or coffee or whatever! Reservations are required. October is booked, but here are the available November dates – 11/6, 11/20.

TRUNK SHOWS 
October – October House (Currently in-house!) – 

October House Fiber Arts  

November – Running with Needles & Scissors, Wrinkled Fabrics, Textilly Crafts (arrived today!) NOTE: Fabrics are being dyed just for us by Wrinkled Fabrics and will ship as soon as they’re done.
December – December Stitches
January – Little Robin Designs
February – Cherry Blossoms

Currently working with Dirty Annie’s to find a time that works for both of us. Will likely be after Nashville. 🙂

The beaded bag is coming right along. Am currently stitching the prototype as I wait for beads to arrive. Finding just the right ones to bring this design to life has been challenging, but fun. Mill Hill beads were my first choice, but they don’t have the right colors so am currently sourcing others. The plan is for a pincushion and scissor fob. 

EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS

Can finally share the finished designs that will be exclusive to Threaded Needle. They should be here in the next week or so. I’m so excited to have worked with Marcia at Cross Stitch Wonders to get what’s in my head out of there and out for you all to see, stitch, share and enjoy!

Preorders are open now and can be held for you or shipped out when they arrive.

Sneak peaks! –

SUNDAY STITCH NITE
Stitch Nite is Sunday, Nov, 3, 4:30-8pm. Registration, no fee, is required to ensure we have space for all. If you’ve already confirmed that you’re coming that’s fabulous. There are only a couple chairs left so don’t delay! Such a fun evening! Cannot wait to see what you all have been working on. Shop is open during that time for those attending.

Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through April, 2025 —

Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6

WHAT ELSE?
Effective December 2, I will be fully retired from Wegmans! It’s an emotional, yet wicked exciting change in my life. The best part is that I can finally set our shop hours without worrying about whether I’d have a conflict with a work schedule. 

Effective December 3, here are our shop hours. Note the days in red are the ones with a change – 

Sunday 12-4
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 12-6
Wednesday 11-6
Thursday 11-7
Friday 11-5
Saturday 11-5

For November, we have a few closings of note and extended hours because of these dates as well as Black Friday –

EXTENDED HOURS
Sunday, 11/17 > 10AM – 5PM

Black Friday > 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, 12/1 > 11AM – 4PM
Monday, Small Business Monday, 12/2 > 12PM – 5PM

CLOSED
Wedding in North Carolina (let’s hope there’s not another hurricane then!) so closed for travel on Friday & Saturday 11/15 & 16. Extended hours on Sunday the 17th.

Closed on Thanksgiving 11/28 with extended hours as indicated above for the rest of the weekend. 

New gift cards have been ordered and should arrive this week. Did you know that in Massachusetts a gift card is good for seven years? SEVEN! So don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! 

Christmas fabrics are in! Reds and greens in various counts. Barefoot Needleart hand-dyed fabrics are also out. Wrinkled Fabrics, our soon-to-arrive trunk show is also sending holiday-themed fabrics. All for you and quite exciting!

Check out the designers new to the shop from the last couple months –

Apple Harvest Designs
Cozy Cottontail
The Essamplaire
Homespun Sampler
Infinity Bear
Rogue Stitchery
Salty Stitcher Designs
StitchSprout Cross Stitch
StitchyBox
Terri Bay Needlework
Threadwork Primitives

Thank you so much for all of your support. Totally love getting to know each of you and look forward to making memories and continuing to build our stitching family. See you soon at the shop. ~Alice

Nov. 2024

SUNDAY STITCH NITE
Next Stitch Nite is right around the corner. Sunday, Oct. 6, 4:30-8pm. Registration, no fee, is required to ensure we have space for all. Please don’t assume that I know. If you can drop me an email, call, text, stop by … just want to make sure we have space for all those who want a chair. Cannot wait to see what you all have been working on. Shop is open during that time for those attending.

Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through March, 2025 —

Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2

CLASSES

So much fun! A time to learn something new or just stitch with others on a focused project.

LEARN TO LOVE LINEN: Before the holiday crazies fully set in, let’s take a minute for ourselves to learn stitching over 2. We’ll stitch on 25 ct. Lugana which is an evenweave and easier to learn on than linen. This class will also cover stitching those fancy threads you see hanging on our wall – Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works. Design: P is for Pumpkin

Date: Wed., 11/13 9-10:30AM 

                                             *****OR*****
Wed., 11/13 6-8:30PM (Be sure to indicate which time is your preference.)
Cost: $42.50
Registration Deadline: Wed., 10/30 (Non-refundable deposit = $21.25)

GET THE BEAD ON BEADING: The sunflower kits finally came in after waiting over 3 months. Kit includes 14 ct. perforated paper, floss, beads, a bee Treasure, needles. Design: Autumn Harvest

Date: Sat., 11/9 9-10:30AM
Cost: $25.00
Registration Deadline: Sat., 11/2 (Non-refundable deposit = $12.00)

FLAVIN’S TABLE
Looking for a place to meet with your friends and stitch for a couple hours? Reserve Flavin’s Table from 9-11AM on Wednesdays for you and up to 5 friends (max group size is 6). No fee! Private shopping if you so desire. Bring breakfast or coffee or whatever! Reservations are required. 

TRUNK SHOWS 
October – October House
November – Running with Needles & Scissors, Wrinkled Fabrics, Textilly Crafts
December – December Stitches
January – Little Robin Designs
February – Cherry Blossoms

GRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
So exciting! We are a go for starting reproduction work with the Historical Society! Have my first assignment and my brain just cannot shut off! 😀 A beaded bag is their choice to begin with. Cannot wait to get started and eventually get to the incredible samplers that are there. Nothing like breathing new life to our history. Stay tuned as we progress on this journey. And if you haven’t, do visit and check out the beautiful work they have there. I’ll be working on this project every Sunday from 2-4PM on site. Jim will be at the shop to help you out. Come visit either at the shop or at the Historical Society. 🙂

WHAT ELSE?
Have been working with Marcia at Cross Stitch Wonders and will soon have three exclusive designs to share with you. They will only be available through this shop for the next year. It’s been so much fun creating with her. Can’t wait for you to see them!

All orders from Needlework Marketplace have arrived and are out for your viewing pleasure. 😀 Hundreds of new designs are in the shop between Marketplace and all the other designers putting out their weekly goodies.

Here are URLs to the newest – https://threadedneedle.org/product-category/2024-new/
2024 Needlework Marketplace – Threaded Needle

Work on the thread wall continues as we make room for more! I do believe the next thread to start bringing in will be Needlepoint Inc silk. That’s not 100%, but pretty darn close. 

GOOD HEALTH WISHES: Several folks are recovering from some major surgeries, illnesses and personal loss. You are always on my mind. Collective thoughts can be helpful. Just know that you are wished the very best on your recovery journey and I look forward to seeing you.

You really MUST come see this sampler! Discovered it during our antiquing adventure the other day. It is an active reproduction out of Canada and I’m hoping to get it for the shop. This beauty was all of $11.00. Yep. No decimal error there. Eleven dollars! 

There are a few chairs available for Stitch Nite. Don’t wait too long. I hate telling folks we’re full! Look forward to seeing you soon.   ~Alice

Wow! August flew by didn’t it?! have so much to tell you so let’s get to it!

SUNDAY STITCH NITE 
Don’t forget that our next Stitch Nite is Sunday, Sept. 8, 4:30-8pm. Registration, no fee, is required to ensure we have space for all. Please don’t assume that I know. If you can drop me an email, call, text, stop by … just want to make sure we have space for all those who want a chair. Cannot wait to see what you all have been working on. Shop is open during that time for those attending.

Here are the dates for Sunday Stitch Nites through February, 2025 —

Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2

Summer is “officially over” now that Labor Day has passed so we will be open once again on Sundays starting with this next one, Sept. 8 from Noon-4. Here’s the full week’s openings. See you there!

FALL HOURS
Sunday Noon-4
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 1-6
Wednesday 11-6
Thursday 11-7
Friday 1-5
Saturday 1-5

NOTE: Due to a family wedding in North Carolina, we will be closed on Thursday, 9/26 & Friday 9/27. Back open on Sunday, 9/28.

NEEDLEWORK MARKETPLACE   

This virtual tradeshow was insane! Designers absolutely outdid themselves with soooooooooo many new designs. Some have come in while the majority should arrive this week into next. As you walk into the shop there is an area set up on the right with every new chart that has come in. It changes almost daily! 

2024 Virtual Needlework Marketplace <— This hyperlink takes you to a page where every chart is listed. It will say “in stock” if it’s come in. You are welcome to let me know if you want one held for you or mailed. Glad to do it!

An extraordinary number of new designers presented for the first time at this show. Here’s a list for you along with links to their dedicated pages that feature the charts we’re carrying. ENJOY!

Cherry Blossoms
December Stitches Designs 
Fine Frog Stitching
Pixel Pixie Cross Stitch 
Small Town Needleworks
Sprouting Lupine
Stitchin’ Kitten 
Stitchy Princess
The Spanish Stitcher
Textilly Crafts 
Wildflower Stitching 
World on a String by Dara

FIELD TRIP 

I have had the incredible honor of talking with the folks at the Grafton HIstorical Society. They have a wonderful collection of samplers created by former Grafton residents as well as beautiful needlework on music bags and such. On Wednesday, 9/18 at 6PM, meet me at the shop. As soon as we’re closed am heading over there and would LOVE to share the experience with you. It’s powerful for sure. While the Society is open to the public, space is limited. I don’t want to overwhelm them with our enthusiasm. 😀 For this reason, please give me a call and register so I know how many are coming. If we have a big number, we can do it in 2 sessions, 6-7 and 7-8. It won’t take a full hour, but man is it inspirational! Hope you can join me! There is no charge for this little trip. 😉 Just pure joy in seeing what was created oh so long ago.

CLASSES
YES YES and YES! Classes are beginning! We will start with these and see where it leads. 

UPDATE: REGISTRATION CLOSED FRANKIE! Just in time for Halloween, this is a 2-part class. The first will be to stitch this guy on 7-ct. Sand Klostern using #5 Perle Cotton. The 2nd will be to turn him into a pillow.

    Date: Wed., 9/25 9-10:30AM (Part 1) Part 2 will be set up individually based on your                 schedule and mine for one-on-one use of the sewing machine. 

                                             *****OR*****

              Wed., 9/25 6-8:30PM

 Be sure to indicate which time is your preference.
Registration Deadline: Mon., 9/16 (Non-refundable deposit = $16.50)
Cost: $33.00

Let’s get comfy with cross stitch and Chumlee can help! Learn the basics of cross stitch with this class. Stitched on 14 ct. Perforated Paper with DMC floss.

        Date: Sun., 10/13 4:30-6:30PM
Registration Deadline: Sun., 9/29 (Non-refundable deposit = $19.50)
Cost: $39.00 

Learn to Love Linen Before the holiday crazies fully set in, let’s take a minute for ourselves to learn linen. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions and comments so let’s do it! We’ll stitch on 25 ct. Lugana which is an evenweave and really easy to learn on. This class will also cover stitching with DMC floss as well as the incredibly popular hand-dyed threads by Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works.

    Date: Wed., 11/13 9-10:30AM 

                                             *****OR*****
Wed., 11/13 6-8:30PM (Be sure to indicate which time is your preference.)
Registration Deadline: Wed., 10/30 (Non-refundable deposit = $21.25)
Cost: $42.50

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Looking for a place to meet your friends and stitch for a couple hours? I can help! From 9-11AM on Wednesdays, reserve the Flavin Table (that’s our stitching table) for you and 5 of your friends (max group size is 6). The shop isn’t open yet, but will be for you all. Grab your coffee or favorite drink, your stitching and meet your friends for a stich-along. Shop opens at 11, but until then it’s yours.

No charge for this but you do have to reserve the table. Just give me a call, email or stop by to reserve the table and time. 

Just to clarify —

Out of respect for copyright, we are not able to accept returns on charts. I do thank you for understanding and supporting their designs. Same is true for threads and custom cuts on fabric. Thank you for understanding and supporting my commitment to protect copyright.

If you ask to have something pulled and held for you, gosh I’m thrilled to do so! Can hold it for you for 2 weeks, many times longer if possible. After that, it may go back out, but am always happy to order another for you if we are sold out. 

And I do believe that’s a wrap! I’m sure there’s more I should tell you, but writing a novel wasn’t my intent. 😀 You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook for up-to-the-minute stuff. 

Thank you so much for a fabulous August. See you soon either online or in person.  ~Alice