Needlework Guild of Minnesota upcoming events

Potpourri Stitchers: Harnie the Hen - Continued (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Photo Above: Astrid's chicken - "Henrietta"
Photo Below: Karen W's progress

We will gather and continue to work on our own version of Harnie the Hen from Inspirations #129.

Let's embrace the fun embroidery details and see how each individual hen is progressing . Cluck, cluck!

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: IN-PERSON only at the home of Jody W. Please let her know if you will be visiting.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Member Hub page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: Planning for 2027 & Fifteen-Sided Biscornu (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we continue our Fifteen-Sided Biscornu and discuss plans for 2027!

During Retreat, I had a suggestion to start Tomato, Tomahto by Needle & Moss as a stitch along. Stitch count for Tomato is 49 x 125 (each panel, 6). If you stitch on 36 count linen, the finished size is about 4.5" tall, 6" across, with a circumference of 16". There are six panels. The piece uses only two floss colors!

Not to be outdone, the designer has just released Hello Pumpkin,

The chart includes two colorways and three panel designs. You'll need a total of six panels to finish the piece. If you stitch on 36 count linen, the finished size Stitch count is 49 x 125 for each panel. Finished size is about 4.5" tall, 6"

We will work through a half panel each month and you can choose which pattern you want to work on. both patterns are available at your local needlework shop or online. For those who have already started the Tomato, please share the fabric color choices and linen counts you have selected. You can choose one or both to work on throughout the year.

We will discuss the Fifteen Sided Biscornu and continue to work through that in 2027.

We will also have a big change in 2027. Our meeting night will change to the fourth Wednesday of each month. In January, we will meet on Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 Central time.

I look forward to seeing you in October!

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm. Starting in January 2027, our meeting night will change to the fourth Wednesday of each month.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Hub page.

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

The intent is to provide an opportunity for those who work during the week and encourage those who may be new to stitching so, if you know someone, please do invite them.
Guild membership is not required to try us out :-)
No formal program but people will be encouraged to ask for help and to share what they are doing.
Cups of tea will be served so you are welcome to bring your own special cup, if you have one.
This is at Kris H.’s community room at City Bella (not at MVUUF). Please call to be let in if showing up later.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

A Fall Finish 2026 (Sat, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

“A Fall Finish”
November 7 & 8, 2026
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
(arrive as early as 9:30am each day)

Max 40 people each day

Registration: 9/1 - 9/29/26

Almost as fun as starting a project is finishing it! That's why we have added another event similar to March to the Finish. Let's gather together with fellow stitchers to enjoy our love of handiwork and possibly finish those holiday gifts!

There will be a drawing for two gift certificates each day as well as a free table if you want to bring anything to give away. Please remember if the item(s) you bring are not taken by someone else by the time you leave, you will need to take them back home with you.

Location: Plymouth Comfort Inn: 3000 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 - Phone: 1-763-299-0101

Please note: We have a block of sleeping rooms available at $100 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own reservation.

Cost: $41.00 for one day and $82 for both days (Catered lunch included. Please let us know if you need: gluten-free, lactose-free, and/or onion-free on the registration)

Catered lunch: Please choose one item per day

Choices include: Sandwich or wrap (served with kettle chips, fruit, and a cookie), or salad (served with bread and butter)

Choice of sandwich:
Turkey on ciabatta
Ham on ciabatta
Roast beef on ciabatta
Choice of wrap:
Chicken Caesar wrap
Buffalo Chicken wrap
Club wrap
Choice of salad:
Chicken Caesar
Lucky’s Chop
Garden
Bistro
Cobb

Hotel will provide the following beverages:
Coffee, decaf coffee, hot water for tea, and ice water

Caterer will provide assorted sodas (regular and diet) for lunch

You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself if desired.

Thank you for registering for this new event.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Hub page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: Friendship Stitching continued (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Examples of Friendship stitching will be shared from across the country. "Project 250 Tapestry." Think big and think small. Expert or novice, every stitch is valuable.

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Member Hub page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: Harnie the Hen - Continued (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Photo above: Karen W's progress
Photo below: Astrid's chicken - "Henrietta"

Our hens are taking shape and revealing their own personalities. If you haven't started yet, just gather Inspirations Magazine #129 and your materials and join us for some helpful tips and inspiration.

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: IN-PERSON only at the home of Jane M. Please let her know if you will be visiting.

Come and Stitch (Sat, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Daytime Stitch-In: Final Challenge Check-In (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our November Stitch-In will include our final "Challenge Check-In" for the year. Join us to show your progress on your challenge for 2026, big or small, we would love to see it. Let’s give ourselves plenty of time to stitch and maybe make some headway on our challenge pieces or whatever is taking center stage in your sewing bag.

We will have Show and Tell, as usual, and lots of laughter. Please consider bringing a lunch and a friend.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Member Hub page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: Fifteen-Sided Biscornu (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving week! Join us as we continue working through the fifteen-sided biscornu. We will be working on side eight. There is still time to join the stitch in.

If you would like to join us and need the pattern and instructions, please email: eveningstitchin@needleworkguildmn.org. This will be a sit and stitch format.

We will not be meeting in December.

Beginning in January, our meeting night will change from the fourth Tuesday to the fourth Wednesday of the month ( January 27 at 7:00pm)

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm. Starting in January 2027, our meeting night will change to the fourth Wednesday of each month.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Hub page.

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: Holiday Snack Potluck (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

(There is always plenty to share even if you forget that it is a pot luck.) You are always welcome to bring your lunch. We will be partying until 2:00 pm after a brief business meeting and Show and Tell.

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Member Hub page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: Holiday Potluck (Tue, December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us for our annual holiday potluck. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some festive stitching time to finish any last-minute gifts. Be sure to bring projects to show and any ideas for upcoming projects.

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: IN-PERSON only at the home of Astrid W. Please let her know if you will be visiting.

Come and Stitch (Sat, December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

5th Tuesday Open Stitching (Tue, December 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We've started meeting at MVUUF on the 5th Tuesday of the month for a stitch-in from 10am to 2pm (bring your lunch if you like).

There is no program scheduled just an opportunity to de-stress over the holidays with other stitchers.

Unable to join us? Check out our monthly meeting schedule at Needlework Guild of Minnesota

Come and Stitch (Tue, January 05, 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

Please join us as our new group meets to stitch and build community!! Bring anything you want to stitch.

This event is Free to the public.

We meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is zoom only.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88500340991?pwd=9wqtuDuKj80MGgJy2NNhjo7hcM1Wsz.1

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, January 10, 2027)

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

The intent is to provide an opportunity for those who work during the week and encourage those who may be new to stitching so, if you know someone, please do invite them.
Guild membership is not required to try us out :-)
No formal program but people will be encouraged to ask for help and to share what they are doing.
Cups of tea will be served so you are welcome to bring your own special cup, if you have one.
This is at Kris H’s community room at City Bella (not at MVUUF). Please call to be let in if showing up later.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, January 11, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 00:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Hub page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, January 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Member Hub page of the NGM website.

Come and Stitch (Sat, January 16, 2027)

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, January 19, 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Member Hub page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Wed, January 27, 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Hub page.

Catherine Theron - Tri-fold Carnation Sewing Case (Sat, February 20, 2027)

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Tri-fold Carnation Sewing Case
Zoom class with Catherine Theron

10am-4pm Saturday February 20, 2027
(one hour for lunch and two breaks)

Registration begins August 28 and ends September 28, 2026

Carnations in flower lore represent maternal love. This pocket-sized case, worked on 32-count linen with silk threads in shades of red & green with accents in brown, highlights some of the varied shapes & counted stitches used throughout history to depict the carnation.

The front cover has a single stylized carnation. The back & inner covers feature variations of this flower. Two diagonal inside pockets feature more stylized depictions of the carnation, & the final inner panel holds a pincushion. A Queen Stitch scissors fob finishes off the carnation theme. The two spine areas are used for personalization.

Stitches used include: Queen, Florentine, Outline, Smyrna Cross, Satin Cushion, Double Running, Petit Point, Palestrina Knot, Satin, and Cross-Stitch over One.

Finished design size when folded is 2-3/4” x 2-3/4” x ¾” deep.

Finished design size when unfolded is approximately 9-5/8” x 2-3/4”.

Intermediate level

Cost: $148.00 (shipping included – will need to include a shipping address on registration) Teacher’s fee will be paid by the Susan L. Tesmer Trust Fund.

March to the Finish - 2027 (Sat, March 06, 2027)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 06:00:00 GMT

March 6 & 7, 2027
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
(arrive as early as 9:30am each day)

Registration opens in January 2027

Max 40 people each day

What could be better than some dedicated time with our friends and our projects? This is a great opportunity to brighten our winter days with some new and familiar faces, laughter, and the satisfaction of time with our projects. Finishing something is the goal, but not mandatory.

As always, there will be a drawing for two gift certificates each day as well as a free table if you want to bring anything to give away. Please remember if the item(s) you bring are not taken by someone else by the time you leave, you will need to take them back home with you.

Location: Plymouth Comfort Inn: 3000 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 - Phone: 1-763-299-0101

Please note: We have a block of sleeping rooms available at $100 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own reservation.

Cost: $41.00 for one day and $82 for both days (Catered lunch included. Please let us know if you need: gluten-free, lactose-free, and/or onion-free on the registration)

Catered lunch: Please choose one item per day

Choices include: Sandwich or wrap (served with kettle chips, fruit, and a cookie), or salad (served with bread and butter)

Choice of sandwich:
Turkey on ciabatta
Ham on ciabatta
Roast beef on ciabatta
Choice of wrap:
Chicken Caesar wrap
Buffalo Chicken wrap
Club wrap
Choice of salad:
Chicken Caesar
Lucky’s Chop
Garden
Bistro
Cobb

Hotel will provide the following beverages:
Coffee, decaf coffee, hot water for tea, and ice water

Caterer will provide assorted sodas (regular and diet) for lunch

You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself if desired.

Jeannette Tombaugh - Symphony of Blues (Fri, April 23, 2027)

Fri, 23 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Symphony of Blues
(FYI… This piece was taught at ANG Seminar 2026 on July 18-23)

Registration: 10/1 - 10/31/26

Harmonizing monochromatic colors together creates a symphony for the eyes.

This Piece uses different color values of blues in each square. Each square has different types of stitches creating a composite motif. The border reflects a geometrical outline that is trailing downward from right to left, representing a shadowing effect.

This class focuses on creating composite stitches in monochromatic colors using a variety stitches, 20 specialty threads, and 3 bead types on a 13” x 15” 18 count Mono Pewter Canvas.

Location: MVUUF – 10715 Zenith Ave. S., Bloomington

Dates and schedule: (Exact starting and ending times TBD)
Friday, April 23: 7 hours of instruction
Saturday, April 24: 3.5 hours of instruction after Annual business meeting and Jeannette's lecture
Sunday, April 25: 7 hours of instruction

Kit fee (includes PayPal + Shipping) = $214

Kit Materials include the following supplies:

• Photo Copy of completed project

• Instruction Booklet

• 13” x 15” 18 Count Mono Pewter Canvas

• 20 Different Threads and 3 Different bead types

• Bella Lusso: 2

• Cosmo Floss: 1

• Dinky Dyes: 1

• Pure Palette Baroque Silk: 1

• Rainbow Gallery Entice: 1

• Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braid: 3

• Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid Petite: 1

• Rainbow Gallery Treasure Braid: 1

• Rainbow Gallery Very Velvet Petite: 3

• Threadworx Floss: 1

• Threadworx Vineyard Silks:1

• Vineyard Silk: 2

• Weeks Dye Works Floss: 1

• Wonderfil Dazzle: 1

• Beads- Sundance Boho Beads: 1

• Beads- Sundance: 2

Bring to class list:

• 2 sets of 13 inch and 15 inch Stretcher Bars (to make one 13’ x 15” rectangle)

• Tacks

• Marking pen or pencil - #4H Pencil or purple invisible marking pen

• Needle Minder

• Basic stitching supplies: Scissors, laying tool, etc…

• Stand or Frame Weight (optional)

• Stitching Light (optional)

• Magnifier (optional)

Annual Business Meeting & Lecture (Sat, April 24, 2027)

Sat, 24 Apr 2027 14:30:00 GMT

Registration: 10/1 - 10/31/26
(Registration is required to reserve a materials kit to coordinate with the lecture. The fee will be picked up by Annual Meeting budgeted funds)

Ellen Chester - A Needleworker's Sampler Huswif (Fri, May 21, 2027)

Fri, 21 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

A Needleworker's Sampler Huswif
designed by Ellen Chester of "With My Needle"

Registration: 10/1 - 10/31/26

From a junior high needlepoint piece to a thriving design business, Ellen Chester’s stitching journey spans several decades. After graduating from Florida State University, a move to Charleston, South Carolina, inspired her to tackle a massive crewel kit, followed by an introduction to stamped cross-stitch back in Florida. In 1976, she transitioned to counted cross-stitch and experienced a true "awakening" when she discovered the beauty of stitching on linen.

A train ride from Hamburg to Amsterdam during a 1999 European needlework tour with mentor Edna Medlin of Threads of Gold inspired her to launch With My Needle. Named after a classic sampler verse, the business features historic reproductions and original needlework treasures. Ellen stitched every model herself to guarantee exact chart accuracy and showcase a rich variety of specialty stitches.

Committed to the crafting community, Ellen co-founded the Queen City Sampler Guild in 1995, and published a free global newsletter for 17 years. She began teaching needlework in 2004 thanks to the encouragement of Rae Iverson of Moss Creek Designs. To see the stunning number of Ellen’s designs, visit her website at www.withmyneedle.com and her blog at www.withmyneedle-ellen.blogspot.com

Please join us for the following workshop:

“A Needleworker’s Sampler or Huswif”

designed by Ellen Chester – With My Needle

Date: May 21, 2027 (Friday)
Registration begins October 1 and ends October 31, 2026

Location: Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF)
10715 Zenith Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431

Kit Fee: $155.00

Time: Gather at 9:00 am, Class at 9:30 am – 5:30pm, trunk show following

Please bring your own lunch. There will be two breaks – AM and PM

Please bring your usual stitching supplies

You are welcome to join us for dinner if you would like

This lovely project can be finished as a framed sampler or as a huswif with a matching needlebook. A "huswif" or "hussif" is the name for a case which stores needlework supplies. Before the days of pockets on clothing, women often carried a huswif in one of the large tie-on pockets worn under their skirts. The use of a huswif was certainly not exclusive to women. Sailors, soldiers, and other men who needed sewing items sometimes carried huswifs.

The verse, My needlework wrought with so much care, adorned with colours so rich and fair, came from an old sampler.

Stitches used:
Algerian eye, alternating double backstitch, backstitch, barrier, Belgian cross, closed herringbone, cross stitch, cross stitch over one linen thread, cushion (traditional and reverse slant), double running, double-sided Italian cross, four-sided, gobelin, horizontal elongated tied cross, long-armed cross, Montenegrin, nun's stitch, queen, diagonal queen, rice, satin, smyrna cross, straight, tent, three-sided, upright cross, and zigzag.

Kit Contents:
In addition to photos and detailed directions for stitching and assembling the project, the kit includes 36-count linen, silk threads, hand-dyed ribbon, Skirtex; dupioni silk, beads for the closures, tatting thread, and a needle.

During class time, embroidery will be done on the needlebook, which has the majority of the stitches. Students not wanting to work on the needlebook in class should bring a doodle cloth and threads.

Ellen Chester - Long May She Wave (Sat, May 22, 2027)

Sat, 22 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Long May She Wave
designed by Ellen Chester of "With My Needle"

Registration: 10/1 - 10/31/26

Date: May 22, 2027 (Saturday)

Location: Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF)
10715 Zenith Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431

Kit Fees: $74.00

Time: Gather at 9:00 am, Class at 9:30 am – 4:30pm, trunk show following

Please bring your own lunch. There will be two breaks – AM and PM

Please bring your usual stitching supplies

You are welcome to join us for dinner if you would like

Project Description:

The cover of this diminutive needlecase features the American flag with each stripe done in a different stitch. You will be able to choose between stitching a flag with 13 stars in a circle like the Betsy Ross flag or the current flag with 50 stars.

The needlecase opens to reveal a small flag pinkeep and linen needlepage on one side and an embroidered pocket for "treasures" on the other side. The pocket design features a young lady proudly holding the American flag and with her faithful dog by her side. The back cover has a label with a patriotic flag and a place for your initials. Beautiful silk satin ribbons embellish the case which is lined in a luscious red dupioni silk fabric.

Stitches Used:
Backstitch, Belgian cross, closed herringbone, cross stitch, cross stitch over one linen thread, cushion, double-sided Italian, encroaching slanted gobelin, horizontal elongated tied cross, long-armed cross, Montenegrin, mosaic, nun's stitch, rice, satin, small plait, Smyrna cross, Smyrna cross variation, tent, and tied half Rhodes.

Kit Contents:
In addition to photos and detailed directions for stitching and assembling the project, the kit includes 32-count linen, silk embroidery threads, hand-dyed silk ribbons, dupioni silk, mother of pearl beads for closure and decoration, Skirtex interfacing, a needle, and a bone threadwinder.

From a junior high needlepoint piece to a thriving design business, Ellen Chester’s stitching journey spans several decades. After graduating from Florida State University, a move to Charleston, South Carolina, inspired her to tackle a massive crewel kit, followed by an introduction to stamped cross-stitch back in Florida. In 1976, she transitioned to counted cross-stitch and experienced a true "awakening" when she discovered the beauty of stitching on linen.

A train ride from Hamburg to Amsterdam during a 1999 European needlework tour with mentor Edna Medlin of Threads of Gold inspired her to launch With My Needle. Named after a classic sampler verse, the business features historic reproductions and original needlework treasures. Ellen stitched every model herself to guarantee exact chart accuracy and showcase a rich variety of specialty stitches.

Committed to the crafting community, Ellen co-founded the Queen City Sampler Guild in 1995, and published a free global newsletter for 17 years. She began teaching needlework in 2004 thanks to the encouragement of Rae Iverson of Moss Creek Designs. To see the stunning number of Ellen’s designs, visit her website at www.withmyneedle.com and her blog at www.withmyneedle-ellen.blogspot.com

2nd Annual - A Fall Finish 2027 (Sat, October 16, 2027)

Sat, 16 Oct 2027 05:00:00 GMT

2nd Annual “A Fall Finish”
October 16 & 17, 2027
Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
(arrive as early as 9:30am each day)

Registration opens in August 2027
Max 40 people each day

Back by popular demand...

"A Fall Finish" event - year two! Let's gather together with fellow stitchers to enjoy our love of stitching and possibly finish those holiday gifts!

Location: Plymouth Comfort Inn: 3000 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 - Phone: 1-763-299-0101

Please note: We have a block of sleeping rooms available at $100 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own reservation.

Cost: $41.00 for one day and $82 for both days (Catered lunch included. Please let us know if you need: gluten-free, lactose-free, and/or onion-free on the registration)

Catered lunch: Please choose one item per day

Choices include: Sandwich or wrap (served with kettle chips, fruit, and a cookie), or salad (served with bread and butter)

Choice of sandwich:
Turkey on ciabatta
Ham on ciabatta
Roast beef on ciabatta
Choice of wrap:
Chicken Caesar wrap
Buffalo Chicken wrap
Club wrap
Choice of salad:
Chicken Caesar
Lucky’s Chop
Garden
Bistro
Cobb

Hotel will provide the following beverages:
Coffee, decaf coffee, hot water for tea, and ice water

Caterer will provide assorted sodas (regular and diet) for lunch

You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself if desired.