Our shop joined with our local chapter of the Embroider's Guild of America, Spartan Samplers, and the local chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, Carolina Canvas Connection, to stitch for our new Hospice home here in Spartanburg. 

We selected the Christmas Santas from Designs by Petei to be stitched because they are small, very interesting and there are so many from which to choose. 

The shop sold the canvases to the members at the wholesale price (just for this purpose) and the members agreed to pay for the threads to be used and the finishing.  Our finisher agreed to give us a discount on the finishing because of the nature of this project.  Much to our surprise, other non-guild members wanted to join in on the stitching to donate these Santas in memory of their loved ones. 

For Christmas 2006, the Pediatric Evening Clinic (owned by Sallie's husband) purchased a 9-foot Christmas tree and we placed it in the lobby of the new hospice home.  In addition to the Santas (about 71 stitched over a six month period), we decorated the tree with clear balls and stars.  Needless to say, it was beautiful!

In 2007, we approached Designs by Petei and asked if she could design a tree topper Santa and she did!  It was stitched by several members and placed on top of the tree!! How beautiful!

Until I get a photo on this website, one can be seen at petei's website.

EVENTS AT THE NEEDLE AND CANVAS:

1st Wednesday at 10:00 AM-Members of the local American Needlepoint Guild meet to work on selected projects.

Thursday  mornings- Come and stitch or knit on your favorite project with a growing group of ladies.  Sit around our table and share your knowledge with others!  Most ladies arrive by 10:30 and leave at various times according to their individual schedules. Lunch is even ordered out on some days.  Of course, you are welcome at any time to come and stitch in a cool shop!

2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM- Members of the local American Needlepoint Guild chapter, The Carolina Canvas Connection, meet at the shop.  A business meeting is held and members usually work on their own projects during the evening.

4th Thursday at 6:30 PM- Members of the local Embroiderer's Guild chapter, Spartan Samplers, meet at the shop.  After a business meeting, members may work on their own projects.  However, special projects are planned many times during the year for these meetings.

FOR JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2009-the two guilds will have a joint meeting at the shop at 6:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of each month

Call the shop for specific details on these activities at (864)582-1288.