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Welcome To Thistle Needleworks

Thistle Needleworks is a full-service needlework shop located in Wethersfield, Connecticut that specializes in counted thread embroidery, canvas (needlepoint) embroidery, and crewel embroidery.  We offer a wide variety of needlework products and accessories to meet your every need. Thistle Needleworks moved from Glastonbury, CT to Wethersfield, CT in September 2015.          Needlepointers!  Visit Alex-Paras NeedleArts    -- our Online Needlework Shop at   www.APNeedleArts.com Cross-stitchers! -- click here to view/order many cross-stitch patterns and our vast selection of threads and stitching supplies Our "Stitch For A Cause" program continues for October 2017   The selected charity is Hurricane Disaster Relief   We began in September with a plan to donate the funds raised to Hurricane Harvey relief. Then we expanded the plan to include relief from the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Now there is a greater need for help in Puerto Rico and the nearby islands. Please help us to help rebuild the lives of all affected by the recent weather disasters.   The featured designs for this month are Tropical Birds & Flowers Needlepoint Canvases and cross stitch patterns from Stoney Creek Collection Click here to see the selected designs for this month Click here to see the program details and the history of our selected organizations and designers Finishing Deadlines for Christmas 2017 Picture Frames  --  August 25th (Finished free-standing needlepoint frames -- not framing of a stitched piece of needlework) 3D Animals  --  August 25th Pillows and Christmas Stockings, etc., when a numbered fabric is chosen  --  August 25th Ornaments, Eye Glasses Cases, Mini-Stockings, Standing Weighted Figures, and other small items  --  November 1st Belts, Purses and other Leather Goods  --  November 15th Pillows and Christmas Stockings, etc., when a named fabric is chosen  --  November 15th If something is needed before December 24th, subtract the appropriate number of days from the deadline date. We will accept finishing after these dates, but cannot promise that the items will be ready in time. View our list of the Products that we carry     As advertised in Needlepoint Now magazine:        Pieces Of Africa -- as shown in the September-October issue Marsh Melody & Lady Slipper Garden -- as shown in the March-April                                                                                and May-June 2017 issues Winter Feeder -- as shown in the January-February 2017 issue NOEL -- as shown in the November-December 2016 issue Overalls - Flower Quilt Blocks -- as shown in the July-August                                                                                and September-October 2016 issues Plenty & Grace -- as shown in the May-June 2016 issue See our earlier ads in Needlepoint Now magazine Thistle is our name -- see our List of Thistle Patterns and Canvases Interested in Crewel Embroidery? -- see the crewel kits from Custom House of Needle Arts See our list of Swedish Weaving/Huck Embroidery supplies Great hand-dyed fibers -- Gumnut Yarns Hand-Dyed Wool, Mohair, & Silk Threads We have the complete line of Sampler Threads from The Gentle Art Needlepoint enthusiasts -- see our exclusive Bear With Thistle Tartan Vest See our Autumn-Winter 2017-2018 Class Schedule for classes at the shop             (including pictures of some class pieces) View our Calendar of Events for activities at the shop Read the "A Stitch In Time" article about our shop from Northeast Magazine See our shop write-up at The CARON Collection web site Helpful Hints: Cross Stitch Washing/Blocking and Make a perfect French Knot Visit our store -- Directions to Thistle Needleworks -- See us on a Map We can ship your order to you -- see our Shipping & Handling Charges We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Our new address:   Thistle Needleworks   506 Silas Deane Highway   Wethersfield, CT 06109 Phone: 860-257-2718 Fax: 860-257-2720 Toll Free: 800-NDLWRKS out-of-state orders                  (800-635-9757) Hours:   Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm   Thursday 'til 8pm   Closed Sundays (except November 26 &               December 3, 10 & 17, 12n-4pm)   You can send us E-mail at: ThisNeedle@aol.com a member of www.tnna.org The National NeedleArts Association a proud member of The Needlepoint Group of  TNNA   www.WorldOfNeedlepoint.org

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