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What in the welt?! Decoding Pillow Finishing

What in the welt?! Decoding Pillow Finishing

What in the welt?! Let us help you decode some of the pillow finishing gibberish. We know that the finishing process can be confusing and seem overwhelming, but we want to arm you with the right vernacular to achieve your vision.

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Finishing 101

Finishing 101

The moment has finally come....you have completed the final few stitches on your favorite project, stared at it in all of its finished glory, and now you are ready to drop your canvas (first born child?) off for finishing!  What did that sweet gal at TCS say? It takes HOW long? It costs WHAT?   Let’s talk the logistics of finishing below! We know, we know, finishing can be a trying experience filed with a lot of unknowns and unfortunately, that’s the reality of most finishing across the needlepoint industry at the moment. We understand the frustration (ask anyone who has sat...

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Tea with TCS: Clare Vickery

Tea with TCS: Clare Vickery

Tea with TCS featuring Chicago-based and Australian-breed needlepoint designer Clare Vickery! Clare dives into how her mom got her into stitching, what she loves about being a designer and stitcher, and her excitement for our first series-style class!

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Beading, French Knots, & Decorative Stitches, oh my!

Beading, French Knots, & Decorative Stitches, oh my!

Perhaps you set a needlepoint New Year's resolution or some goals. Maybe you didn't (hey, me neither!). Maybe you want to learn a few new things this year, level up your stitching game, or figure out a way to make needlepoint gifts faster? If so, do we have some classes for you. 

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