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WINTER SALE
January 20th to February 20th
All sale canvas's 75% off original price
Select canvas's 30% off
All Essamplaire, Scarlet Letter, Long Dog and Hearts Content 30% off
Trunk Shows for 2010
Mindy's Needlepoint March 2010 http://www.mindysneedlepoint.com/
Julie Mar May 2010 http://www.juliemardesigns.com/
Canvas Works October 2010
Sandra Gilmore of Once in a Blue Moon November 2010
Mindy's:
Julie Mar's:
Canvas Works:
Sandra Gilmore:
The Nimble Needle has been serving stitching enthusiasts in the New Jersey and Philadelphia area for over 25 years. In March 2006 Karen Milano has proudly become the shop's third owner. Stop in, call, or send an email if your curious about what's new, need a special item, or just looking to fulfill that craving to add to your stash!
The Nimble Needle is a TNNA member and offers a 10% discount to ANG, EGA, and Pomegranate Guild members.
We are located at 115 North Church Street in Moorestown, NJ, 08057. You can reach us by phone at 856 234 4848 or by email at karen@nimbleneedle.net We relocated the shop to new quarters on May 1st 2008, so stop in and see the new shop.
About the Owner, Karen Milano:
I began stitching as a young child, maybe 6. My first projects were stamped pillow cases that I remember doing during the lazy summer days at the shore. Shorttly after this I took to the machine and made my first outfit at age 8. Pale blue polyester elastic waist pants and a matching smock of sorts with cap sleeves and patch pockets. I continued my joy with the sewing machine and hand stitching through grade school and teenage years. Back then it was crewel, I loved learning and using all the different embroidery stitches. Crewel kits were easy to come by and within a few years seemed like my family had more finished and framed pieces than we knew what to do with. During my college years at Drexel and into my 20's I didn't do much stitching and when I came back to it cross stitch had taken over. I did my share though really missed surface embroidery with the various techniques, textures and room for interpretation. There was no internet then so I could only get what I could find at shops and mail order. When I asked shop owners about crewel they looked at me like I was from the Stone Ages. So I did cross stitch, but never felt like there was a sign of me or my personality when finished (other than perserverance). And then I found needlepoint and life was good. So many threads, so many canvas's, so many stitches and creative designers. The whole craft just keeps multiplying becoming more interesting and challenging. I mostly enjoy stitching for the process and less about the end product. It justifies all the projects that have been started in hopes that most will someday get finished.
Looking back during my non-stitching years I received a Bachelor of Science at Drexel in Interior Design and then worked for Architecture and Interior Design firms for 10 years and then as a consultant for another 10. In school I learned much about fine art, color and composition. While working I used my understanding of color and light along with increasing my knowledge of art history, style, and detail. Through the years I had the pleasure to work and get to know many interesting people who exposed me to so much about art and its significance in everyday life. Though I have much to catch up on when it comes to "business" I can say much of my background through interests, studies and experience has given me skills to be a needlework shop owner that few others can equal.
What do you like to stitch?
We strive to meet every stitcher's interests by keeping the shop full of a variety of charts, canvases, kits and supplies. In addition to the tried and true styles we also welcome designers who offer a fresh contemporary look. We like to think we've got something to reflect nearly everyone's style.
Threads:
Rainbow Gallery
Vineyard Silk
Silk and Ivory
Weeks Dyeworks
DMC
and many more!
Canvas Designers in stock:
(Catalogs available too for selection as well as custom)
Aviva
Lee Needle Arts
Leigh
Lillian Chermor
HP Designs
Melissa Shirley
Silver Needle
Zecca
Cooper Oaks
Crewelwork Company
Barbara Russell
Beth Russell
Elizabeth Bradley
Sophia
Isabelle Needlepoint
Maggie Co.
Mindy
Four Wives pre-work
Anne Cram
Ruth Schmuff
Carolyn Barrani
Lani
Rishfield
Rebecca Wood
Danji
Tapestry Tent
Unique NZ Designs
Needle Crossings
Julie Mar
Walker Street
Charted Needlepoint:
Orna Willis
Carole Lake
Ginny Thompson
One Step Designs
Ute Senkel-Weinberg
Bargello, charts and books
Others
Needlepoint Kits:
JCA
Elizabeth Bradley
Beth Russell
Riversilks
We are happy to make a “kit” too if you select a canvas, we’ll select the threads within your preferences.
Finishing:
Professional Finishing Services &
Self Finishing items from:
Lee Needlearts Leather accessories and bags
Sophia moire evening bags
HP hand lacquered boxes
Sudberry boxes
Cooper Oaks lucite accessories
Furniture:
Made to order solid cherry footstools
Sudberry footstools
Sudberry child’s rocking chair
Monday & Tuesday by appointment
Wednesday, Friday Saturday 11 - 5
Thursdays 11 - 7
If you find your running late give us a call and I'm happy to stay after 5, usually I'm still there until 6:00 most days.
Monday or Tuesday by Appointment, or you may find me at the shop afterall.
Thursday evenings are new as well as closing on Tuesdays. I have decided upon closing on Tuesdays for over the past months I have fallen increasingly behind in placing special orders in a timely manner, blocking, sending out for finishing and completing custom work. So I anticipate this to be a win win for all. As always though I will make every effort to meet a customer buy appointment if only a Monday or Tuesday will work for you, especially those who travel a distance.