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

************SOMETHING NEW!!!!************

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

Wow, July flew! Hope this email finds you thrilled for the humidity reprieve!

SALE
A reminder that the Big 3 Sale ends Wednesday at close of business. (6pm). Take a look at our in-stock Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas designs and take advantage of this sale of over 500 fabulous designs — 2024 Big 3 Sale – Threaded Needle

STITCH NITE 
So much fun! It’s really so amazing to meet folks who love this art as much as I do. The nite flew by. Seeing what everyone is working on inspires me so much. And you all have a great eye for design which helps bring in new designers into the shop. Next one is coming up within the week. Sunday, August 4, 4:30-8pm. Registration is required to ensure there’s room for everyone.  To register call the shop (508-859-6951), email (alice@threadedneedle.org) or stop by. 

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TRUNK SHOWS
Currently we still have Finally a Farmgirl (Finally a Farmgirl Designs – Threaded Needle) and Joseph’s Woodwork. They will both be leaving us in the next week or two. Don’t miss out on these! 

Here’s the calendar for the upcoming shows through the rest of the year —

Little Robin Designs
October House Fiber Arts
Running with Needles and Scissors
Atomic Ranch (hand-dyed fabric) — November
Wrinkled Fabric (hand-dyed fabric) — November

STITCH NITE
As mentioned earlier, there are spaces available for Sunday’s fun! Registration is required so that we have room for everyone. Let me know if you’re coming. 🙂 Here’s the schedule for the next six months —

August 4
September 8
October 6
November 3
December 1
January 5, 2025

STITCH WITH ME!
Have a chart coming in that features this gorgeous Vote button —

Stitch this one with me! Stitch it, finish it and wear it into the shop on Election Day in November for a Vote discount of 15% on your entire purchase on that day. If you want a chart, let me know. Have some coming in, but they are going fast. 😀

Thank you for supporting Threaded Needle! Reserve your chair for the August 4th Stitch Nite. Take advantage of the Big 3 Sale (ends Wednesday at COB) and have a fabulous August! 

Come visit! See you soon! ~Alice

THANK YOU
First and foremost a huge thank you for making June so much fun! Our first Stitch Night was memorable and truly look forward to the next. Getting to know you on a personal level is just amazing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and your beautiful selves. I’m the worst when it comes to remembering to take pictures and promise to do better! 😀

STITCH NIGHT
Next one is Sunday, July 14 from 4:30-8pm. Shop is open. Hearts are open. Friendships are waiting. Registration required to ensure enough space for all. Seats are filling so give me a call, email or stop by to get your name on the list. Am also interested to hear what days/nights/times work for you if this doesn’t. Am totally open to trying different things as we forge ahead. 

Let’s go! The Big 3 Sale is now through July 31st! All in stock Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas charts are now on sale! Time to pad your stash and get a head start on your holiday stitching. Or, if you’re like me, its holiday stitching all year!

2024 Big 3 Sale – Threaded Needle

TRUNK SHOWS
Both our trunk shows for our Grand Opening, My Sister’s Samplers and Frony Ritter Designs, were so well received. These designers do incredible work and we’re thrilled that their art was appreciated by you all.

Our next trunk show has shipped and should arrive within the week. We’re so honored to feature Finally a Farmgirl designs. 

We’re also beyond pleased to feature Joseph’s Woodwork. Timing on this is a bit tricky as he is assembling stuff just for us so is hesitant to commit on a time. It will be a surprise when it gets here and I promise you’ll love it! We have some of his kits in stock now and his woodwork is just divine!

SUMMER HOURS
Effective July 15, we’re modifying our hours just a tad to reflect the summer season —

SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
Tuesday: 1-6
Wednesday: 1-6
Thursday: 11-7
Friday: 1-5
Saturday: 1-5

AUTOMATICS
Have had a few requests for automatics. My response to that is, why of course! If there is a designer that you collect or must have and want everything they come out with, just let me know. Will add you to the list and will keep you posted as their new work arrives. Not sure which designers we carry? Here’s the link to all our designers. That changes on a regular basis. And if there’s someone that you don’t see, just let me know. Absolutely love custom requests. It’s one of the ways we grow and find new designs to stitch — Products – Threaded Needle

NEW IDEAS
Two questions for you —

Would you be interested in coming together to watch a movie and stitch? LIke Hamilton, or Disney or The Greatest Showman? Or TV shows like Outlander, NCIS, etc.? Let me know if that sparks your interest. 

How about a book club? Read the book, then come together to talk about it and stitch the night away? 

IN CLOSING
New charts, fabrics, threads, etc. are ordered every week. If there’s something you’re looking for and don’t see it, let me know and we’ll do our best to get it. Some distributors and designers ship wicked fast and others are a bit on the slow side. We’ll manage that for you and let you know when they arrive.

Right now, Mill Hill products are only carried by one distributor. And they ship anywhere from 4-6 weeks. My latest order is over 7 weeks out. What does Mill Hill include besides beads and their fabulous kits? Perforated paper. The black perforated paper has been on backorder for forever. My latest order from Wichelt has finally shipped, 7 weeks later, and the black perforated paper didn’t make the cut. We will keep trying to get it in, but it will be a while unfortunately. 

36 ct. Agave Edinburgh is a fabric that has been backordered by all three distributors for months now. Every week I order it and every week it is backordered by each. We will keep trying, but just keeping you in the loop.

Gosh, so much to talk about in this newsletter! Hope you have a glorious July and enjoy your summer. Come visit! There’s nothing like a visit from stitching friends.

Open on the 4th cuz hubby must work so why not?! Will close early though, so closing at 5 vs. 7.

Hours: 11am-5pm.

BONUS: All in-stock patriotic charts on sale tomorrow through Sunday (4th – 7th). So many to choose from! 

See you soon!