Linda Crespo says that she remembers her maternal grandmother doing needlepoint and even inherited her “stash” when she passed away in 1995. “I was in my 20s then and didn’t really have that much ...

Every craft has its leftovers, and needlepoint is no exception. Instead of tossing your thread snippets, known as “orts,” you can turn them into creative, sustainable projects. Many stitchers save ...

Village Needleworks in St. James Crossing shopping center in Westmont is for sale. Cheryl Horvat, co-owner of the store, started the business in November 1999, but she said it’s time to move on. She ...

That's a hallmark of the group: spontaneity and camaraderie. "I'll come in here babbling and she'll [Forquer] help," said Maracz, a retired teacher who still works as a substitute now and then. "This ...

When it comes to needlework crafts there are so many different styles and techniques to try that it can be hard to know where to start! People often start with cross stitch and then might try their ...