224A Boardman Canfield Rd.
Boardman, OH 44512
< (330) 758-8122
Carrying supplies for many types of needlework styles
With Needle in Hand is your local needlework store catering to the needs of beginning to advanced stitchers. We carry supplies for many styles of embroidery such as Cross Stitch, Crewel, Hardanger, Blackwork, Stumpwork, Needlepoint, Punch needle, Ribbon Embroidery, Tatting, Whitework, Wool Applique and Goldwork to name just a few.
Threads including cottons, wool and silk are in stock and ready for your next stitching project. We also offer a nice selection of in-stock quality counted fabrics and specialty fabrics including hand-dyed wools. We have many resources for a special fabric that you may need.
Special order requests are always welcome. Some special orders may require a down payment.
Visit our Class page for a complete list of offerings for the coming months. Classes are in session on selected Monday or Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 - 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 12 noon or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
We are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Friday hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday hours are 12 noon to 6:00 pm. The shop is closed on Tuesdays, Sundays and for all major holidays. For all other days of the week, we will only close in the event of a large quantity of snow (3" or more) or icing conditions. Please call the shop when in doubt at 330-758-8122.
Professional in-house finishing services are offered and estimates are available.
On the first Wednesday of each month, we hold a stitch-in starting at 10:00 a.m. which lasts until 5:00p.m. Members of the Youngstown Area Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America host this group and they encourage others to join them for a day of chatting, stitching and laughing. (Call the shop to be sure that we are meeting if the weather is inclement.)
Please call the shop if you are interested in booking a day for your group!
Attention Guilds and Stitching Groups Our designer and teachers are available to teach for your membership. Past or current classes can be taught for your group or we will be pleased to design a class for you based on your needs, likes and budget. Simply call us at (330) 758-8122 for more information or to schedule a consultation.
We also have a book shelf full of the latest and most popular resource books including Inspirations Studios publications.
If you are looking for a specific item, please call us or stop in.
"My Number One Carrot" Wool Applique, Surface Embroidery and "Big-stitch" Quilting (Beginner-Intermediate) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching
Two cute brown bunnies flank Ginger's "Number One Carrot" made up of several patterns of hand-dyed orange wool. A buttonhole stitch trims the carrot pieces and additional surface embroidery stitches complete the design.
Kit includes pattern, wools, a variety of different threads and base fabric plus additional materials for finishing into a wall hanging.
Class and kit fee: $52.00
"Strawberry Make-Do - Part 1" - Crazy Quilting and Surface Embroidery (Intermediate) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching (3 Sessions)
"Make-do"'s are a way of taking a broken bit of tableware and turning it into a pincushion. Ginger's "Strawberry Make-do" is an elegant crazy-quilt pincushion inspired by Victorian design and covered with a myriad different surface embroidery stitches and many types of threads.
Assembly of the base fabric and some basic stitching is begun in the first class with more designs and stitches covered in the second class (Saturday, May 4 from 1-4 pm or Monday, May 6 from 6-9 pm). The final finishing class (Saturday, November 9 from 1-4pm or Monday, November 11 from 6-9 pm) will cover final finishing and making the accent strawberries.
The kit includes an assortment of fabrics for constructing the foundation-pieced ground, threads, needles and stitch guide. While some threads are included in the kit, you are encouraged to draw additional materials you may have from your stash.
Class Fee: $TBA for the embroidery kit. A hand-turned wooded base (by Miller Made of West Salem, OH) are part of the finishing supplies kit.
"The French Birdcage" - Cross Designed by Christine Bishop (Beginner-Intermediate) (3 sessions) This is a stitch-along and requires Inspirations Magazine Issue #121 ($14.95 while supplies last) or purchase of the pdf download ($9.95) from the Inspiration Studios' website.
"The French Birdcage" is our multi-session stitch-along/finishing project for 2024. This cross-stitch and blackwork hexagonal etui closes to hold a scissor sheath with scissor fob, needlebook, thimble bag, cube pincushion, and laying tool pouch. Stitching is completed over-two and over-one on linen with both your choice of fabric count (28, 30, 32 or 36 ct) and your choice of cotton floss color plus matching perle cotton.Class and kit fees: Stitching/Fabric- Maximum cost $39.00 (based upon size of fabric needed); Finishing kit $20.00; Magazine $14.95 or PDF $9.95.
"Signs of Summer" - Surface Embroidery designed by Crabapple Hill Studios (Beginner-Intermediate)
Simple embroidery stitches are used to form this early summer bouquet of pinks, forget-me-knots, lily-of-the-valley and dahlia.Class and kit fee: $28.00
"Ring-tail Kitty" Part I - Wool Applique and Surface Embroidery (Beginner-Intermediate) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching (2 sessions)
This cute little kitty in her fancy hat combines the basics of wool applique with a mix of basic embroidery stitches including bullons. Her tummy is accented with various beads and layers of stitching.
"Ring-tail Kitty" is a two-session class with the second session held Saturday, June 15 from 1-4 pm or Monday, June 17 from 6-9 pm
Class and kit fee: $TBA
"What is Slow-Stitching-Part I" - Hand-piecing and Surface Embroidery (Beginner) (2 sessions)
Our introdution to "Slow Stitching" is a class perfect for any beginning stitcher who wants to learn to join fabrics and embellish them the "slow" way - entirely by hand. Students will build a foundation fabric from scraps, stitching each piece together with a combination running/back stitch technique.
Once the ground fabric is ready, basic embroidery stitches will add texture and detail to the surface. The second session will cover additional stitches and supplies will be provided in the second session for hand finishing into a needlebook or pouch.
Kit includes a hoop, needles and stitch guide. The second session will be held on Saturday, August 10 from 9 am - noon or Wednesday, August 14 from 6-9 pm.
Class and kit fee: $30.00
"Summertime Blackwork" - Counted Thread (Beginner-Intermediate) Guest instructor Sally Svoboda
Summer-inspired motifs fill this bright and colorful blackwork design. From the sandcastle to the lapping waves, motifs also include suns, picnic supplies and other symbols of summer fun.
Stitching is completed on 28 count even-weave fabric with #16 perle cotton for consistant and smoothing stitching. The design can be completed using backstitch (for beginners) or with double-running (intermediate).
Class and kit fee: $25.00
"Gingie's Mistake Stitching Case" Embroidery on Felt (Beginner)
Gingie did a very bad thing and the scissors ended up in a very bad place. Stitching critiques, misogynistic comments, "mansplaining" - you pick his offense.
Stitched with wool felt, "Gingie's Mistake" uses basic embroidery stitches such as buttonhole, back, chain and cross stitch plus some weaving techniques. Finishing instructions are included to make him into a booklet for holding your scissors and needles. Gingerbread man printed scissors are included in the kit. Kit also includes beads and other embellishments.
Class and kit fee: $25.00
"Moravian Star" English Paper Piecing - Part I (Intermediate) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching
Take your paper piecing to the next level with this 3-dimensional star ornament with bead accents. The star is constructed using diamond shaped pieces with a variety of different patterned red and green cotton fabrics.
This is the first of two sessions. Students should have all their pieces completed to begin assembly in the second class. The dates for the second class are Saturday, July 27 from 1-4 pm or Monday, July 29 from 6-9 pm.
Class and kit fee: $ TBA
"8-sided Shisha Ornament" Mirrored Shisha and Surface Embroidery (Beginner) Guest instructor Sheila Colarik
Continuing our shisha mirror work ornament series, "8-Sided Shisha" combines mirrors with other decorative accents and surface embroidery.
Kit includes felt, threads, mirrors and all accent materials.
Class and kit fee: $23.00
"Icy Trees" Embroidery on Tulle and Organza (Beginner)
Layering tulle and organza gives depth to this frosty forest. Stitching is worked with simple back, long and short and outline/stem stitches for the trees. Sparkle is added with opalescent metallics and beads.
Kit includes pre-mounted tulle, pre-painted organza, hoop, needles and threads plus complete finishing instructions.
Class and kit fee: $28.00
"Pumpkin" Wool Applique and Embellishment (Beginner-Intermediate)
Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching
A mix of textures and color make "Pumpkin" unique in the patch. Combining wool applique, surface stitches and couched fibers, the design can be made into a wall hanging or larger pillow.
Kit includes materials for making the base design (background fabric, wools, threads and fibers, needles) you supply materials for finishing in the way you like.
Class and kit fee: $TBA
"Landscape Etui" Design & Surface Embroidery (Intermediate)
With your choice of pre-painted background on cotton, surface embroidery is used to create your own landscape (or use our suggestions).
Choose from a night skyline, sunrise or sunset backdrop. Various threads and fibers will be available in class but you are encouraged to bring items from your stash.
Kit includes pre-painted cotton and lining fabric, threads, needles, hoop, heat-removable marker for designing, design idea sheets, stitch guide and finishing materials including ribbon, glue and a magnetic needle strip. A limited number eyeglass cases will be available. Please bring your own if you have one.
Class and kit fee: $38.00. Please register early to choose your background design. All are hand-painted and will vary.
"Herbs and the Garden - A Stitching Journal" Part I - Lavender - Various Embroidery Techniques (Beginner -Intermediate) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching
Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching is well-known for creating beautiful embroidered books. "Herbs in the Garden" is her newest creation and classes will run through 2025 for the full series. (Please note: you can take as few or as many classes in the series as you like.)
"Lavender" combines surface embroidery stitches with silk ribbon work on a base of moire fabric.
Other class dates in this series for 2024 are: Part II - Saturday, September 28 from 1-4 pm or Monday, September 30 from 6-9 pm; Part III - Saturday, October 26 from 1-4 pm or Monday, October 28 from 6-9 pm; Part IV - Saturday, November 23 from 1-4 pm or Monday, November 25 from 6-9 pm.
Class and kit fee: $TBA. Kit prices for each additional session may vary.
"Creative Mending" Surface Embroidery and Repair (Beginner)
Wonder what to do with your favorite garment that has a hole or wear spot? Not ready to give up those favorite jeans or shirt to the rag pile? The "Creative Mending" technique is your solution. Bring your own piece of clothing or work on denim fabric in class and learn how to turn that rip into a canvas for surface embroidery. Mending keeps the fabric pliable unlike an iron-on patch and it is a way to show off your creative side.
Kit includes a mix of threads and fibers, a heat-removable marker, needles and optional light-weight fusible interfacing. Fabric scraps will be available in class as an underlayment or accent if needed. Tips shared in class include understanding how fabrics move and ways to reinforce high-stress areas.
Class and kit fee: $20.00
"Wind-blown Leaves" Goldwork in Color (Beginner -Intermediate)
We explore the many types and colors of goldwork supplies with this design of "Wind-blown Leaves" worked on bittersweet colored cotton flannel.
Students will be applying pearl purl, bullion and passing threads and will also be applying chipping with check purl.
Kit includes all goldwork materials, hoop and needles.
Class and kit fee: $28.00
"Little Stitchin' Witch" Surface Embroidery and Embellishing (Beginner) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching
This little witchy has her own personality! Each student's witch will be their own creation as you will choose from different fabrics for her dress, trims for her hat and body, hat color and even her hair color which is hand-dyed wool locks. She'll help you keep your thimble and scissors at hand for working your own embroidery magic.
Class and kit fee: $TBA
"Buon Natale" Reticella Whitework (Beginner -Intermediate) Requires Inspirations Magazine #112 ($14.95) or a download of the PDF from Inspiration Studios ($9.99).
"Buon Natale" gives stitchers a little taste of the lovely Italian whitework technique called reticella. The design is worked on white linen with several weights of threads. The center square will be prepared for you so you can jump right in with cutting threads and beginning the main stitching.
Finishing kit provided with cord, backing boards, lining linen and backing fabric.
Class and kit fee: $30.00 (+ magazine or download if you do not already have)
All kits include ground fabric, threads, needles and instructions for each project unless otherwise noted. Some kits also include frames or hoops and/or materials for finishing. Class sizes may be limited if needed.
Skill levels: Beginner- little prior experience needed beyond threading a needle; Intermediate- should be familiar with basic stitches in this type of work; Advanced- should have mastered most skills & stitches for this type of work
Projects will be on display in the shop and photos added as they are available.
All photos copyright 2012-2024 With Needle in Hand, Julia Kerner. Original With Needle in Hand designs copyright 2010-2024 With Needle in Hand, Julia Kerner. All other designs shown have copyrights from their respective designers/companies.