Waste Knot Needlepoint

Stitching Snobbery
I’ve been here twice and both times left feeling I am from the other side of the stitching tracks because I’m somewhat of a beginner and don’t yet know a Milanese from a Lazy Daisy. In fact, as I entered with my sister the second time, I warned her of snobbery. It exceeded my expectations.
My sister is brand new to needlepoint and brought with her a kit canvas looking for better quality thread. The sales woman took the canvas in her hands and said with disdain as though she was afraid to touch it, «well, a screen print on interlock. I haven’t seen one of these in a long time». She then took the canvas to another employee, who exclaimed with even more haughtiness, «wow, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen something like that». More remarks came about the lack of color on the canvas …
Yes, there is an abundance of lovely hand painted pricey canvases, but there are other stores. Really, you stitch well only with the best materials so you can be rude?

Shockingly rude. Probably great if you’re chummy with the employees. I had the audacity to ask if they stocked something slightly outside the store’s very narrow focus and was shot down with a snippy tone and a nasty look. I would love to give my business to a local shop instead of a chain, but in this case I’m sticking with the chain stores.

Wow. Yes, wow. Amazing selection. And and impressive amount of knowledge in there. I love the classes offered and have recommended them to my needlepoint friends. The owner is great and her worker bees always nice and helpful.
I highly recommend this shop for novices to experts. And go often, there always seems to be a new trunk show with lots of choices in canvases. And the selection of thread is the best in the area. I wish I lived in the area, but come back often. So, this really is my go-​to place for supplies, ideas, and advice.

A small but crammed with goodies needlepoint shop that has a huge assortment of canvasses, threads, needles and notions. The largest inventory and sizes of DMC Perle Cotons in the area.
The shop owner is very helpful and can save you from buying the wrong thing for your piece of art.
Crocheters working with threads would also find this shop entrancing.
It’s not noticeable from the main road, it’s around the back and can easily be overlooked.

This is a fantastic shop with many, many painted canvases in stock. The place is welcoming, accessible (as in, friendly and not exclusive as some needlepoint shops can be), and the canvases are beautifully displayed on the walls and on movable racks. It’s hard to leave without finding something wonderful to buy.
The owner, Laurie, is passionate about needlepoint and has many of her own finished pieces on display throughout the store. Laurie often brings in new merchandise, and has a large assortment of specialized tools for needlepoint on hand. Also you can find just about any fiber you need for your project in many varieties.
I’d definitely recommend this shop for anyone who is looking for a new canvas to stitch, who needs some fiber to stitch, or wants to have a piece expertly finished. Hands down, this shop uses the best finishers whether you choose to have your piece made into a pillow (box or knife edge), a wall hanging, or integrated into a small chalkboard or piece with hooks for hanging keys.