Jenny Henry shares her unique journey from canvas painter to designer — and why mindfulness and mental health are an integral part of her canvases. How did you first find needlepoint and when did you realize design was part of your path? I had just graduated from college. My friend and I wanted to move to California, and we chose San Francisco. So, we packed up all our stuff and drove cross country. I needed a job and a place to live. So, I answered an ad in the San Francisco

Story and Photos by Katharine Wagner @joli.point www.jolipoint.com When my friend Julia Navik shared her idea for a fun, welcoming retreat centered around needlepoint and friendship, I knew I was in. I was lucky enough to attend Julia’s inaugural Stitch & Stay Retreat while also getting a behind- the-scenes look at what goes into hosting one. It was an unforgettable weekend filled with meeting new friends, learning new skills, surviving a tornado (!), and spending time doing

Alright stitchers, put down your laying tools because it’s time for your favorite kind of news… When it comes to supply shortages, the industry is still playing catch-up. But the needlepoint community is full of problem-solvers. Innovations, including custom 3D printed stretcher bars, possible canvas alternatives, creative self-finishing solutions, and more accurate canvas printing, are rolling in. There’s nothing the type A needlepoint community can’t overcome. (photo of Ol

Alright stitchers, put down your laying tools because it’s time for your favorite kind of news. Here’s what’s trending LNS owners and stitchers are predicting bigger canvases are going to be more and more popular. After finishing every mini canvas in sight, beginner stitchers are ready for a new challenge. Besides, they’re a better investment. Even though they cost more, they also take more time to stitch. That’s just simple needlepoint math. Credit: Anne Fisher Scarves are a

By Julia Navik @Fairlywell_handmade When Abbey of Saturnalia Stitching announced their inaugural retreat, the theme was so perfect for me that I set an alarm for registration. Letters & Thread combined some of my favorite things: stitching, talking about books, and a stunning bed and breakfast in Ann Arbor, MI. Thursday, Nov. 13 Abbey greeted us the first night with pizza, salad, many snacks and sweets, and even a hosted wine and beer bar. I was so thrilled to meet people i

Abbie Lilly, owner of Dogwood Needlepoint shares how she began designing and how she's managed such fast growth