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 (except in January and February), 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 Mondays (during January and February) and 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.
"Pussywillows"-Goldwork (Intermediate)
"Pussywillows" is the fourth in a series of smaller goldwork designs which uses bullion, perle purl and chipped check to make a sprig of fluffy "kitty toes".
Students should be familiar with cutting chip and applying various goldwork metals.
Kit includes all needed goldwork materials, flannel base fabric, silk threads and needles. Students should
bring scissors for cutting metals.
Class and kit fee: $25.00
"Dresden Plate" Piecing and Surface Embroidery (Intermediate)
Class and kit fee: $TBA
"Vintage Owl" - Repurposing Vintage Textiles with Surface Embroidery and Embellishing (Beginner) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching
Ever see lovely hand-stitched dresser scarves, table cloths or pillow cases at an antique store and wanted to make them into something new.
"Vintage Owl" is a perfect idea for reusing those textiles. Careful cutting repurposes the stitched areas into an owl pincushion and tool keeper.
The owl has a place for scissors, needles and a thimble.
Students can chose from a variety of prestitched vintage pieces. The owl can be assembled by hand or on the machine.
Kit includes your choice of textile, threads, embellishments, needles and complete finishing instructions.
Class and kit fee: $28.00
"Paper-cut Snowflakes" - Felt Applique and Surface Embroidery (Beginner)
A childhood memory of cutting snowflakes from notebook paper was the inspiration for this wool applique ornament.
Pure white acrylic felt is cut using an assortment of snowflake patterns. Each snowflake is lightly stitched to the background felt. Metallic threads
and beads are added for an icy look.
Kit includes acrylic felt, floss, metallic threads, beads and needles. Finishing directions and supplies are included. Students should bring small,
sharp-pointed scissors for detailed cutting.
Class and kit fee: $15.00
"Thimble Pip" Hand-sewn Thimble Keeper or Gift Box (Beginner) Guest instructor Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitches
This Victorian-era little hold-all was a favorite place to keep your thimble, loose buttons or small treasures.
Based on an antique design,
the pip is hand-sewn using your choice of cotton fabric. Template plastic provides a bit of firmness to help the shape stay closed.
Kit includes all needed materials to complete the pip and add some stitching if you like.
Class and kit fee: $28.00
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 2012-2025 With Needle in Hand, Julia Kerner. Original With Needle in Hand designs copyright 2010-2025 With Needle in Hand, Julia Kerner. All other designs shown have copyrights from their respective designers/companies.