SCNE x Lycette Newport
Visit our Stitch Club New England page for all the details about our Fall Retreat with Lycette Newport!
SCB Zoom & Stitch
Join us for our bimonthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The Zoom link will be shared on our Instagram account and emailed to subscribers the day of the event.
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
Tea with SCB
You’re cordially invited to tea with SCB at Silver Dove Afternoon Tea in Downtown Boston. We have the space reserved for their last seating of the day, giving us ample space for sipping and stitching together.
This is a ticketed event, so RSVPs are required. This event is sold out. Please email us if you would like to be placed on a waitlist.
Your reservation holds your space for the tea service but you will not be charged until the event. Your seating will include a full tea service, and you can choose to add one of their specialty cocktails if you’d like. Their food menu is gluten free, and vegetarian options are available. Please note any other food allergies when purchasing your ticket.
Sip & Stitch - Cape Cod Winery
Our Summer of Stitching continues with a drop-in event at Cape Cod Winery! We had a fantastic time there last year during our Cape Cod retreat, and can’t wait to return. There will be food trucks, live music, games, sipping, and plenty of time for stitching!
No RSVP required, this event is free to attend. Watch our Instagram closer to the date for any last-minute details. We can’t wait to see you!
Summer of Stitching
It’s going to be a summer of stitching! Save the dates for the following SCB events this summer:
Friday, July 19 at 1:30 pm - Cape Cod Winery, Falmouth, MA
Wednesday, July 24 at 5:30 pm - Silver Dove Afternoon Tea, Boston, MA
Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30 pm - Better Sorts Social Club, Boston, MA
Friday, August 23 at 1:30 pm - Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham, MA
Refer to the individual calendar listings for full details!
SCB x Nashoba Valley Winery
We’re excited to visit Nashoba Valley Winery this June. Come enjoy this beautiful outdoor space with great wine, friends, and needlepoint! We have a picnic table reserved at 12:30, but you can take advantage of their tasting room, lawn games, and other space on the property throughout the day as well. Bring your own snacks or browse their shop for some light bites. There is also a lunch menu available through the Vintner’s Knoll restaurant, which can be served to the outdoor seating! We can’t wait to enjoy this summer gem with SCB!
SCB Zoom & Stitch
Join us for our bimonthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The Zoom link will be shared on our Instagram account and emailed to subscribers the day of the event.
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
Meet Us at the MFA
Join us at the Museum of Fine Arts on Sunday, April 28th. We’ll meet outside on the steps at 1:00 pm, purchase tickets together, then wander around the exhibitions, including the new Dress Up exhibition, which we’re really excited about!
Bring your current project along to work on afterwards. We’ll find a spot to gather and stitch together.
Email us with any questions at stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com.
SCB Zoom & Stitch
Join us for our bimonthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The Zoom link will be shared on our Instagram account and emailed to subscribers the day of the event.
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
SCB Speakeasy
Join us at the Better Sorts Social Club for a casual sip and stitch! Stop by after work and catch up with your stitch club friends as you work on your current WIP.
SCB Zoom & Stitch
Join us for our bimonthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The Zoom link will be shared on our Instagram account and emailed to subscribers the day of the event.
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
SCB Palentine's Day Exchange
Make a new stitch friend during our 2nd annual Palentine’s Day friendship exchange! Sign up by January 26th to be matched to a pal for a fun gift swap. Send a card or gift to your match so they receive it by February 14th!
Sip & Stitch - Needlepoint Night with The Junior League of Boston
Join Stitch Club Boston as we partner with The Junior League of Boston’s Social Events Committee for a night of needlepointing at the Junior League Headquarters on Newbury Street.
Stop by after work, bring your needlepoint, and enjoy of night of stitching and socializing with fellow enthusiasts!
The Junior League of Boston is an organization for young women, interested in becoming volunteers trained to address the community challenges and needs of Greater Boston.
Attendees are also recommended to bring their beverage of choice, as they enjoy some light refreshments!
SCB Holiday Social
Join us for some stitching and good cheer! We’re excited to hang out at Paddy’s for a festive holiday social. The restaurant is accessible by the T or Commuter Rail, plus there is ample parking for anyone driving.
During the social, we’ll have a needlepoint gift exchange! Think fun accessories or thread to swap with a pal. The exchange is optional, but please keep the gifts under $25 if you choose to participate.
We’re excited to celebrate the season with you!
SCB x ECS
Join us for a popup with Elizabeth Crane Swartz at The Picket Fence! Elizabeth will have her signature canvases and new designs available to shop at a favorite LNS. Bring a project to kit or stitch with us! Special pricing will be available.
Following the popup, Elizabeth will provide us with a tour of her new studio! Located a few minutes from Picket Fence, we’ll venture over to see the artist’s creative space.
The popup at The Picket Fence will run from 2-5 pm. No RSVP required!
October Virtual Stitch
Join us for our monthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The zoom link will be shared on our instagram account on October 25th!
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
New Stitchers Night
Are you a new stitcher wanting to learn more about needlepoint? Don’t know where to start? Meet with members of our club who can walk you through the basics, demonstrate new stitches, or just answer questions about needlepoint in general!
Veteran stitchers - plan to meet a new friend and share your needlepoint knowledge!
Join us in The Last Hurrah bar area. No RSVP required!
Needlepoint in the Park
Join us at Boston Common for a drop-in stitch afternoon! Bring your WIP for a fun meetup—no RSVP required!
This location is weather permitting. Depending on the forecast, we might change locations or choose a rain date.
September Virtual Stitch
Join us for our monthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The zoom link will be shared on our instagram account on September 27th!
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
Stitch Club New England x Lycette Inaugural Retreat
Join us for our inaugural Stitch Club New England Retreat! Over 6 stitch clubs will come together for a weekend of stitching, fun, and friendship! We are thrilled to be partnering with Lycette Newport for this one-of-a-kind event.
This event is open to all levels of stitchers and is designed to be flexible. Whether you come Friday night and make it a full weekend or only come to one or two of the events planned, any and all participation is welcome!
There will be an exclusive Lady Derby canvas available to purchase to mark this special occasion!
You can learn more and purchase your canvas HERE.
This canvas will only be made available for a limited time - grab yours now!
Agenda
Below are all scheduled events. Some events require pre-purchased tickets - please review in full.
Friday, September 22nd
3:00 - 6:00 pm | Sip & Stitch at Lycette Needlepoint
Location: 92 William St., Newport, RI 02840
Kick off the weekend’s festivities with a sip and stitch at Lycette Newport! Light refreshments and snacks will be available. All levels of stitchers are welcome! The shop will be open during the sip & stitch for any shopping needs while you’re there.
SOLD OUT! We will update this page if additional tickets become available.
Saturday, September 23rd
Start your day with a lovely room service order and stitch in bed at your hotel or make plans with other stitchers to meet in town for breakfast. Afterwards, explore Newport or shop downtown!
1:00 - 5:00 pm | Stitch Club New England Launch Party at Lycette Newport
Location: 92 William St., Newport, RI 02840
Join us for a truly incredible inaugural event bringing stitch clubs from all over New England together at Lycette Newport.
This event will feature:
Cocktails, refreshments & passed apps
Pop-Up Shopping from some local & fashionable brands
Great conversation with stitchers from all over New England
Other needlepoint surprises - AND-
The debut of an exclusive Lady Derby New England canvas!
This event is 100% free to attend & open to all levels of stitchers, thanks to our amazing host Lycette Newport! Please join us in thanking them for their amazing hospitality and joining us in our commitment to bring stitchers of all levels and backgrounds together to share in the joy and friendship of Needlepoint!
While free to attend, you must RSVP! RSVP HERE & learn more.
7:00 - 10:00 pm | Stitch Club New England Group Dinner at Stoneacre Brasserie **
Location: 28 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Enjoy a lovely dining event with other stitchers - and as always, some surprises and gifts along the way!
SOLD OUT! We will update this page if additional tickets become available.
Sunday, September 24th
10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Beginner Mahjong Classes **
Location: 92 William St., Newport, RI 02840
Wind down your weekend of stitching with beginner Mahjong classes at Lycette Newport! Two classes will be offered; a class at 10:00 am and another at 1:00 pm. During the class light refreshments and nibbles will be offered, along with instruction from one of Newport's top Mahjong teachers.
Any questions about this retreat?
Please email SCNE at stitchclubnewengland@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @stitchclubne - we hope to see you there!
August Virtual Stitch
Join us for our monthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The zoom link will be shared on our instagram account on August 30th!
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
Stitch Club Boston Summer Retreat
Join us for our Summer Retreat as we head to Manchester, Vermont!
This event is open to all levels of stitchers and is designed to be flexible. Whether you come Wednesday night and make it a full trip, or only attend one or two of the planned events, any and all participation is welcome!
Room Block
We have set up a room block at the Taconic Hotel, for the nights of Wednesday, August 16th & Thursday, August 17th, with checkout on the 18th. You can book one or two nights.
The room rate is $219 per night (not inclusive of 10% tax/resort fee of $25).
Please use the link below to book and pay for your room directly. The deadline to book a room is May 20th – but please book sooner rather than later, as we have a limited number of rooms!
The hotel is located amongst the mountains and nature, and is near great outlets, shops, and of course, a needlepoint store.
Here are some other amenities/features:
Complimentary use of Custom Public Bikes during your stay
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine every night at Wine Hour in the lobby from 5pm-6pm
Perk up every morning with complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby
Free shuttle service to shopping and destinations around the hotel
Onsite restaurant with an outside fire pit
An outdoor pool
Included on-site parking
Dog-Friendly hotel
Complimentary wi-fi
Did we mention THE OUTDOOR POOL?!
Agenda
Below are all scheduled events. The only RSVP that is required is for dinner, which you can purchase a ticket for below.
Wednesday, August 16th
Hotel check-in starts at 4:00 pm for those that are booking a room Wednesday night.
No “official” events are planned this evening, but come early to shop, dine, and explore the area!
Thursday, August 17th
8:00 – 10:00 am | Are you an early riser? Come get breakfast at Amy’s on the Road located at 4361 Main Street, Manchester, VT. Look for the air stream and picnic tables! Let’s stitch over some of the best breakfast sandwiches and fuel up for the day.
10:30 am | Shopping & Stitching at In Stitches Fine Needlepoint
Join us at In Stitches Fine Needlepoint for a special stitch and shop event!
In Stiches has a wonderful section of canvases and fiber in a sunny, red barn-like building. The store is on the smaller side, so if you are planning to stay and stitch, we suggest bringing a folding chair so we can stitch outside 😊
Location: 3041 Vt Route 30 Dorset, Vermont 05251, United States
No RSVP necessary
1:00 pm | Choice time!
You can stay at In Stitches or move on to other activities.
Did you know we are very close to the Outlet Stores? And several locations of the Vermont Country Store? The hotel can also arrange passes for the historic home and gardens at Hildene. There are also nature walks and hikes to expore!
Shopping, restaurants, relaxing, nature, swimming – it’s all at your fingertips! Make it a relaxing and enjoyable time, your way!
2:00 pm | Afternoon Stitching Poolside
A group of us will have snacks and drinks by the pool to stitch and chat. Join us!
6:30 - 8:30 pm | Group Dinner on North Porch, Taconic Hotel ***
Join us for a special, private, outdoor dinner on the covered North Porch, overlooking the mountainside!
Enjoy a lovely dining event with other stitchers – and as always, some surprises and gifts along the way! 😊
Location: Kimpton Taconic Hotel, Manchester Village, VT
*** Pre-purchased ticket required; tickets are limited, please order early!
Tickets go on sale May 16th at 6:00 pm | Purchase Dinner Tickets here (LINK TBD)
Friday, August 18th
Checkout is at 11:00 am, but there are still plenty of things to do and explore!
You can sign up for a glass-blowing class at Manchester Hot Glass!
You can make glass paperweights for $50 per person, or vases/bowls for $100 per person.
Click here to learn more | You must call and reserve your time slot: 802-362-2227.
Sip & Stitch Local Meetup
We’re partnering with The Nantucket Needlepoint Club to host a local Sip & Stitch at Chatham Bars Inn!
Come for the day or make it a weekend! We hear The Spa is fabulous.
Painting Class with Jenny Henry
Needlepoint Painting and Design 101 with Jenny Henry Designs
We are partnering with Jenny Henry of Jenny Henry Designs to offer a needlepoint painting class!
10:00 am | Painting Class Begins!
12:00 pm | Buffet Lunch
1:00 pm | Painting Class Resumes
4:00 pm | Close
Class Description:
This in-person class will walk you through learning the fundamental skills to paint and design needlepoint canvases. During our time together we will cover painting basics like background painting, transferring designs and lettering to canvas. We will also talk about layout and design inspiration and run you through an overview of some technology that is helpful in needlepoint design and production. All materials will be provided and at the end of class you will have a small needlepoint canvas painted by you to take home and stitch.
This class is perfect for the stitcher who would love to bring some of their creative ideas to canvas but doesn’t know where to start. It is also great for the beginning needlepoint designer who is interested in building their skill set and learning some tips and tricks from an experienced designer. Local Needlepoint Shop owners can also benefit by either sending a staff member who they would like to train to become a shop painter or the owners themselves that would like to take their businesses to the next level by offering their customers exclusive shop designs.
“I look forward to meeting you and talking all things needlepoint painting and design. A big thank you to The Boston Stitch Club for helping me to organize these classes!”
Jenny Henry’s Bio:
I literally stumbled into this niche career 26 years ago when I, fresh out of art school answered a want add in the San Francisco Chronicle for a “Needlepoint Painter”. I was hired by Needlepoint Inc and worked there for 5 years until I got married and moved back to the east coast. In 2002 I established Jenny Henry Designs, a needlepoint design company that sold hand painted needlepoint canvases to the trade only at first. I then evolved to offer beginner friendly needlepoint kits to my line. During my time as a needlepoint designer I have had press in The Washington Post, The New York Times Style Section, Better Homes & Garden Magazine, Baltimore Style Magazine, Craft Magazine, X Stitch Magazine and a boutique art zine called Caboodle. For many years I supported my business by doing freelance needlepoint design and custom work for other needlepoint companies. All this to say, I have painted a lot of needlepoint canvases! I can’t wait to share what I have learned over the years with you.
Painting Class with Jenny Henry
Needlepoint Painting and Design 101 with Jenny Henry Designs!
We are partnering with Jenny Henry of Jenny Henry Designs to offer a needlepoint painting class!
9:00 am | Continental Breakfast & Meet & Greet with Jenny Henry
10:00 am | Painting Class Begins
12:00 pm | Buffet Lunch
1:00 pm | Painting Class Resumes
4:00 pm | Close
Class Description:
This in-person class will walk you through learning the fundamental skills to paint and design needlepoint canvases. During our time together we will cover painting basics like background painting, transferring designs and lettering to canvas. We will also talk about layout and design inspiration and run you through an overview of some technology that is helpful in needlepoint design and production. All materials will be provided and at the end of class you will have a small needlepoint canvas painted by you to take home and stitch.
This class is perfect for the stitcher who would love to bring some of their creative ideas to canvas but doesn’t know where to start. It is also great for the beginning needlepoint designer who is interested in building their skill set and learning some tips and tricks from an experienced designer. Local Needlepoint Shop owners can also benefit by either sending a staff member who they would like to train to become a shop painter or the owners themselves that would like to take their businesses to the next level by offering their customers exclusive shop designs.
“I look forward to meeting you and talking all things needlepoint painting and design. A big thank you to The Boston Stitch Club for helping me to organize these classes!”
Jenny Henry’s Bio:
I literally stumbled into this niche career 26 years ago when I, fresh out of art school answered a want add in the San Francisco Chronicle for a “Needlepoint Painter”. I was hired by Needlepoint Inc and worked there for 5 years until I got married and moved back to the east coast. In 2002 I established Jenny Henry Designs, a needlepoint design company that sold hand painted needlepoint canvases to the trade only at first. I then evolved to offer beginner friendly needlepoint kits to my line. During my time as a needlepoint designer I have had press in The Washington Post, The New York Times Style Section, Better Homes & Garden Magazine, Baltimore Style Magazine, Craft Magazine, X Stitch Magazine and a boutique art zine called Caboodle. For many years I supported my business by doing freelance needlepoint design and custom work for other needlepoint companies. All this to say, I have painted a lot of needlepoint canvases! I can’t wait to share what I have learned over the years with you.
July Virtual Stitch
Join us for our monthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The zoom link will be shared on our instagram account on July 26th!
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
June Virtual Stitch
Join us for our monthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The zoom link will be shared on our instagram account on June 28th!
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
LNS Sip & Stitch
We’re partnering with a Local Needlepoint Shop to host a sip & stitch!
Drop in to stitch or shop with us at Village Needlepoint, no RSVP needed. Light refreshments will be served.
Virtual Designer Q&A with Mopsey Designs
Join our Q&A with Lucy of Mopsey Designs to talk all things COLOR!
The Zoom link will be distributed via email on the day of the event.
May Virtual Stitch
Join us for our monthly virtual Zoom & Stitch! Anyone and any level can join. It’s a great time to stitch and chat, see what others are working on, and get some tips!
The zoom link will be shared on our instagram account on May 24th!
Questions? Email stitchclubbostonma@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram!