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Christmas Finishing Deadlines

Christmas Finishing Deadlines

Christmas deadlines already?! For so many stitchers, the question is, "How?!" As the needlepoint industry continues to grow, finishers are still in high demand. Best-in-class finishing comes with many difficulties, and we feel strongly that top-tier finishing that will last for generations is worth waiting for. With that being said, we are sharing our 2023 Christmas finishing deadlines:   Soft Goods (Ornaments, Stand Ups, Stockings, Non-Leather Clutches) - July 1, 2023 Frames - June 1, 2023 Leather (except bags) - October 1, 2023    If you have any questions on a specific project not listed above, please email us at hello@thirdcoaststitches.com. We're stitching for these...

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Stitch Style Visits TCS

Stitch Style Visits TCS

Our team is always looking to bring new teachers and designers to our shop and Chicago, and we are so excited to bring a talented instructor to the shop this summer. We'll be extending a huge welcome to Jinny Barney McAullife of Stitch Style on June 9th and 10th for two classes and a one-day pop-up event!  Jinny will be teaching two classes on some of our favorite canvases. One class on June 9th in the evening and one class on June 10th in the morning. After class on the 10th, Jinny will be staying around with her catalog of...

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Stocking Soiree 2023

Stocking Soiree 2023

We're so thrilled to be bringing our Stocking Soiree back to the shop this year.  You may ask, what is a Stocking Soiree? Well, it's a party of course! This could very well be a needlepointer's dream party...an abundance of stocking canvas selection from a number of designers.  From January 18th to January 22nd, we'll have stockings from KCN (SCT Designs, Thorn Alexander, and more), Alice Peterson, The Meredith Collection, and Plum Stitchery to browse and purchase. We'll also be accepting custom orders from designers not included in that list!  As a bonus -- if you kit your stocking with us...

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Third Coast Stitches Holiday Sale

Third Coast Stitches Holiday Sale

Third Coast Stitches Holiday Sale is a great time to build up your stash or build up your gift pile!

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