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Third Coast Stitches Goes to Fall Needlepoint Market 2022

Third Coast Stitches Goes to Fall Needlepoint Market 2022

After just over a year in business, Kathryn and I took ourselves, a list, and lots of empty luggage down to Frisco, Texas, last weekend. Despite what you may think, we did not go to Frisco for the TexMex or for a quiet weekend of relaxation. We went to Frisco for the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion.    You may ask...what is a needlepoint reunion and how do I get there? First off, I think using the word 'reunion' is accurate because everyone there likes each other so much! It was more of an extended social call for long-time shops and designers...

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What Your Fall Canvas Says About You

What Your Fall Canvas Says About You

I Believe in Spirits You’re probably upping your bar cart game. You enjoy spending your fall stitching while watching classic Halloween movies or getting in the spirit by decorating your home to be the spookiest on the block. Your go-to fall drink is champagne and apple cider and you are the bartender of your friend group. Black and White Houndstooth Pumpkin Your Halloween home décor is always top-notch and stays within a theme. That theme, specifically, being chic and tasteful. Fall is the season of all seasons in your opinion. Sayonara summer and hello to everything pumpkin. This canvas is...

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Chicago Summer Stitching!

Chicago Summer Stitching!

With the Fourth of July behind us and summer officially in full swing, we’ve had some time to explore some of the best stitching spots around the city. From North Ave beach to Time Out Market in Fulton District there's no shortage of places to sit and pass time on a hot day while tackling your newest TCS project. Where: North Ave Lakefront What we’re stitching: Chicago Bar Cart This is the perfect spot to walk to if you live nearby in Lincoln Park or Gold Coast. Passing through the underground tunnels under Lakeshore Drive will allow you to arrive...

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Tea with TCS: Morgan Julia Designs

Tea with TCS: Morgan Julia Designs

To celebrate the launch of two exclusive designs and meet + greet with Morgan Julia Designs, we sat down with Morgan to talk through all things needlepoint! We're so excited to have Morgan and Brooklyn join us in Chicago on July 9th to launch the canvases in person and we hope you're able to join us, too!

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