Time certainly flies! Read our thoughts on time, needlepoint, and all of the new happenings in the shop in this newsletter.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Important scheduling note:

The shop will be closed from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, Novemeber 30th for Small Business Saturday when everything in the store will be 10% off!

 

“Forever is Composed of Nows”

- Emily Dickinson

 

Dear Friends,

I recently was very fortunate to travel to Africa, and as many of you know this has been a lifelong dream of mine; specifically, to see all of my favorite animals in the wild. It was an amazing experience and it turned out to be so much more than just seeing animals. Spending unhindered extended time quietly observing the animals had an even bigger impact on the experience. The rhythm of the Mara in Kenya is amazing despite the frenzy of the many inhabitants determining where their next meal is coming from there is still a sense of peace. When we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives we lose the rhythm of time and chase the clock. I came home determined to stop chasing the clock and incorporate a rhythm into each day; there will be frenzy but the calm will follow.

Needlepoint for me is the calming force at the end of the day. Even if it is just a little bit each day, the rhythm of the needle, a palate of beautiful colors all playing beautifully with one another - this is the peace. We all know how time-consuming needlepoint is from start to finish but we need to stop and think about this. The creative process is a journey and isn’t that what we want - a process. I have a dear friend who is no longer with us, which has left a huge void in my heart but what lives on is her needlepoint. She stitched every day and has produced many beautiful objects for all of her family and friends which will keep her spirit alive forever. Each of these mementos will be cherished endlessly.

Vacation always provides a break in the cycle of the day-to-day and inspires one to make changes for the better. With this in mind, we are going to incorporate some procedure changes that we feel can help make the process of our needlepoint projects even more satisfying.

This newsletter contains some of our thoughts on how to make the world of needlepoint as harmonious as possible for us all.

As always, I look forward to seeing you soon.

All the best,

 

Upcoming Classes

Self-Finishing Class

Do you have projects that you completed stitching but did not quiet make the holiday deadline for finishing? Don’t worry, time has gotten away from us as well and we are in the same boat as you!

We are thrilled to offer a self-finishing class for this very reason! We will be offering the class twice in the month of November on Saturday the 16th and on Saturday the 23rd from 2-4pm.

The class will cost $80 and we will provide the necessary materials and teach you the technique, tips, and tricks to finish your small piece into a beautiful hanging ornament or bauble!

The class will cover finishing for pieces under 5” by 5” and the class size will be limited to six seats per class and registration is required to participate. The class registration will be available on our website under the Book An Appointment page starting on Thursday, November 7th at noon. After you register for the class, we will send you further instructions on how to prepare your piece before the class to ensure that your stitching shines in its best light!

We cannot wait to see you in class!

Stitch Compensation Class

We will be offering a Stitch Compensation Class in the new year that will cover compensating decorative stitches around objects of various sizes and shapes, and how to pick decorative stitches! Further details will be released in our December 2024 newsletter so keep your eyes on your inbox for more information soon!

 

The Maryland Bar Cart

A Hillside Needle Arts and Morgan Julia Designs Exclusive

We are thrilled to introduce our newest exclusive to the shop - the Maryland Bar Cart designed in collaboration with Morgan Julia Designs!

The Maryland Bar Cart will be available for purchase starting December 1st, just in time for gifting over the holidays. We will offer a full kitting option for the Bar Cart as well as our exclusive stitch guide with the Maryland Bar Cart canvas.

While you wait, make sure to check out the other Hillside exclusive canvases!

 

Thread Discount with Canvas

We are introducing a new program to the shop! When you purchase a canvas at Hillside Needle Arts, you will receive a 20% discount for accompanying fibers applied at check-out.

Canvas Ordering Webpage

Please click here to visit our Canvas Ordering page.

While we make every effort to stock the shop with a wide range of canvas styles, shapes, and designs to provide you all with as many options as possible, we also know that needlepoint is such a personal artform and we may not have the exact canvas you are looking for in our inventory. We are launching a Canvas Ordering page on our website for this very reason! Maybe you went on (or are going on!) a trip and want a location-specific canvas to stitch. Maybe you are looking for a canvas to stitch for a loved one with a special interest that we may not have in stock. Maybe your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew has a newfound obsession with a niche item. This is where our Canvas Ordering page can help! Tell us what you are looking for, a specific designer (if you know it!), and the specific design you are looking for and we will make every effort to source the canvas! Any canvas that is ordered is eligible for 10% off retail price and 20% off any accompanying threads purchased at Hillside Needle Arts.

 

Updates to the Appointment Scheduling System

Please click here to access our Book An Appointment page.

Stitching Lessons

Stitching Lesson appointments are a protected 1 hour of time with one of our in-shop expert stitchers! Whether you are new to needlepointing (in which case, welcome!) or you are a seasoned stitcher looking for hands-on teaching to learn a new stitch or two, the Stitching Lesson appointment will provide you with the opportunity to work together with our experts and walk away from the lesson with a better understanding of moving thread over the canvas! For this appointment, there is a $75 fee which helps to ensure that your time with our experts is protected so you can maximize your learnings from each lesson!

Stitch Consultation

We are offering a new appointment option! Meet our “Stitch Consultation” appointment. Book this appointment if you would like to partner with one of our shop experts to create a unique stitching plan that is custom-tailored for your canvas. A fresh canvas can be overwhelming so let us work with you to plan the canvas of your dreams with carefully selected decorative stitches. For this appointment, there will be a fee depending on the size and intricacy of the canvas. Of note, this is a flat fee for each canvas and includes a project booklet to keep track of each stitch you select for different areas on the canvas. Subsequent appointments for the same canvas are included in this one-time fee and we cannot wait to work with you and see how the canvas evolves as you stitch it!

Pulling Threads

We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of fiber options for you to choose from when you are kitting your canvas however, the number of options can be overwhelming! Booking a Pulling Threads appointment can help you navigate the vast fiber options in the shop and allow you to optimize your creativity with your canvas (and maybe even introduce you to a new fiber or two!). Pulling Thread appointments are 30 minutes in length and there will be a $20 fee when you purchase your fibers. Of note, if you bring in a canvas purchased at Hillside for this appointment, the fee is subject to be waived in addition to the 20% discount on threads purchased for a canvas you obtained from Hillside.

Custom Canvas Design Fee

Sometimes the canvas that you want to stitch may not exist… yet! When you meet and work with our in-house custom canvas designer and painter, we can help you bring your design to reality. Custom Canvas Design appointments have a $25 fee that will be applied toward the final cost of the canvas and includes two mock-ups of the canvas. Any additional mock-ups or modifications beyond the included two will be subject to an additional fee.

 

Overall Website Updates

We are constantly adding items to our online shop! While we would love to see you in person, we understand that our hours may not work for everyone all the time. We keep our canvas inventory up-to-date and are more than happy to get a canvas, threads, or both shipped your way if you are unable to make it into the shop for whatever reason! Any new canvases that we receive live in our New Arrivals section and we have the rest of our canvases sorted into easy-to-browse pages. Take a look and we hope to see your names pop up on an order soon!

 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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