Needlepoint News

The Needle’s Excellency (1630 Central Street) in Evanston will be closed for vacation August 26 through September 8. They will reopen on September 9.

Join other stitchers at the Chicago Embassy Suites Lombard/Oakbrook for a two-day retreat on January 11 and 12, 2020. The NeedleNeedle Retreat is ” for anyone interested in a weekend of comraderie and fun while stitching. Whether you do needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving or any other kind of needlework, come join us for […]

Visit Emily’s Stitchery (1512 Shermer Road) in Northbrook from August 12 to August 17 for their Sidewalk Sale. ‘ Don’t miss out on some great deals and savings. Canvases, Fibers, Books, Accessories and more are 40% off! “

Stitcher’s Garden (1163 East Ogden Ave St 713) in Napierville has three wonderful trunk shows in the shop throughout August. Enjoy canvases from Whimsy & grace for Christmas, Mile High Princess, and J. Child. See Mile High Princess here: https://www.milehighprincess.com/. See Whimsy & grace here: http://www.whimsyandgrace.com/christmas-reflections/. See J. Child here: http://www.jchilddesigns.com/.

Stitcher’s Garden (1163 East Ogden Ave St 713) in Napierville has their Christmas in July Sale continuing until August 8. All Christmas canvases from ornaments to stockings will receive a 25% discount. “Special orders, sale and trunk show canvases are not included. Reward certificates cannot be applied.”

he Canvasback (1747 Orchard Lane) in Northfield has two classes in August for new needlepointers. Introduction to Needlepoint on August 24 from 1 to 3:30 will teach “n the basics: threading a needle, starting and ending threads, basketweave, and one or two other simple stitches as time permits.” Life after Basketweave on August 3 from […]

The Canvasback (1747 Orchard Lane) in Northfield has a trunk show in the shop this month from Cooper Oaks. Here’s how they describe the show, “Cooper Oaks sent a HUGE selection of canvases from their extensive line. There’s something for everyone. Whimsical beach scenes. Signs. Stockings. Designs for children. We know you’ll have fun stitching […]

Kimberly Ann’s next stitch-along will be “Everything Gucci” and will begin on October 4 on Instagram. Emily’s Stitchery (1512 Shermer Road) in Northbrook is offering the canvas at 20% as a thank you to their customers. Call the shop to reserve your canvas: (847) 291-6550

Eily’s Stitchery (1512 Shermer Road) in Northrook has all in-stock Silk n’Colors from The Thread Gatherer on sale at 50% off. See the colors on the dyer’s site: https://threadgatherer.com/pages/silk-n-colors-snc-color-chart

The June trunk shows at The Classic Stitch (549 Chestnut St) in Winnetka have something for every taste. Enjoy canvases from Canvasworks and Voila in the current shows. See Voila’s site here: http://voilaneedlepoint.com See Canvasworks site here: http://www.canvasworksneedlepoint.com