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

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!

I’ve dreamed about this happening for over a year now! And here we are.

I’ve learned so very much in building this place that I hope you will like and visit often.

Today is our soft launch. We’re live! You can see us!

We are still under construction and hope you’ll be patient. But even better, we hope you’ll let us know if you find a broken link, misspelling, anything… we are looking and testing as well.

A dream. And now you all are part of that dream. There’s a beautiful design by The Blue Flower that seems to capture the beauty of a dream. To stitch about your own dream, the image is clickable and will take you directly to our shop for ordering —

It seems like I can always find something to stitch that captures what I’m thinking or feeling. This one is so beautiful. Ideal for any count of fabric, linen, evenweave or aida, and is stitched with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC floss.

Thank you for visiting. Thank you for sharing any glitches you find. Thank you for helping spread the word. Thank you for offering suggestions on how we can be better. Thank you for being a part of our dream-to-reality experience. ~Alice

Came across a chart tonight that brought so many memories flooding back. So many that I truly wanted to share them with you.

My youngest’s boyfriend at the time was deployed to Afghanistan. Such a hard, scary time. To help her focus on something other than his absence here and his ever-present danger there, I was able to convince her to take on this piece. Stitching was something we could do together and this is such a fabulous piece to stitch for someone in the military. Her plan was to complete this over a year’s time to give to him upon his return.

In the designer’s own words —

“I have always loved quilts and the fact that each quilt square has a name. I created a design with the state quit blocks arranged in the order the states were admitted into the union of the United States. The first thirteen states are in the blue section of the flag. The other states are in the stripes section. Although this is a large piece of stitching, I do no think you will get bored! Each quilt square presents it’s own challenge and fun while being stitched. Enjoy!” ~Karen Kluba

Once a piece is completed and gifted it takes on its own life. Many times we never know whether it still lives or has made it to a garage sale or attic somewhere. Regardless, this beautiful design, with its deep symbolism provided my daughter many comforting hours as she waiting for her soldier to return home.

It is my hope that if you choose to stitch this one, it brings you great peace knowing the historical influence over its creation. ~Alice

As spring moves quickly towards summer I find myself spending every moment working on this website. While I haven’t met any of you that I know of, I think of you often.

What will you like? What will you skip over? Are you a experienced? Beginner? Casual stitcher? Or a lover of creating with your hands?

Will you stop by and decide this is a worthy community? How do I make it so? I have no delusions that I can build a site to please everyone all the time, but I do hope to build a home where everyone feels comfortable and chooses visit time and time again.

Because my focus is so much on this site, there’s precious little time to stitch. Once I get home from work I jump right into building this site.

I’m seeing so many designs and designers that I would love to stitch and share with you. As I look at at each to decide who makes the cut on this launch, I think about my own stitching style. I love to stitch on smaller counts of fabric and over 1 has long drawn me in. As my eyes age, 40 ct. linen just isn’t in the cards anymore, nor is 36 ct. I can manage 32ct. with a magnifier. It has become my stitching buddy. Because I favor taking any design and doing it over 1, the magnifier helps me keep my counting on point.

All of the above, leads my right back to you. New friends I haven’t met yet. I feel a bit like I’m moving into a new neighborhood. When we first meet, I so hope you find this new home clean, fun, intriguing, worthy-of-conversation. I hope that you will want to contribute. Ask questions. Share pictures of your own needlework.

There are so many threads, designs, accessories, etc. that are out there for us to lose ourselves in. I know from my previous experience as a shop owner that there is no way I can carry it all, no matter how much I want to. I will happily share my primary distributors with you so that you can browse their sites. If you see something that interests you, let me know. Am happy to entertain custom orders. If there are designs by specific designers that you’re looking for and we feature that designer, let us know. Very happy to see if we can get that for you.

These are my random thoughts as I take a quick break to eat lunch. I’ll soon return to adding product in for you to browse through. Thanks for listening! I cannot wait to meet you. ~Alice