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.
"A Gingerman'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, "A Gingerman'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 bells 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
"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
"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, organza, hoop, needles, beads and threads plus complete finishing instructions.
Class and kit fee: $28.00
"Landscape Etui" Design & Surface Embroidery (Intermediate)
"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.