From the archives.

From the archives.

Dive into past editions of our newsletter including inspiration,

tips and tricks, and much more.

  • View through a large clock face with Roman numerals, overlooking a cityscape. A decorative white design resembling a bird is superimposed on the clock.

    November 6th, 2024 Newsletter

    A retrospective into the role of time and the role that needlepoint can play in our lives and the lives of those around us. This newsletter also outlines the upcoming events and changes being made around the shop.

  • Cross-stitch pattern of a lion's face with intricate details and shading.

    September 19th, 2024 Newsletter

    Scheduling notes for September and October 2024.

  • Needlepoint canvas with a rabbit and yarns

    July 1st, 2024 Newsletter

    This edition of the newsletter includes a look into some of the specialty threads carried at Hillside and examples of their potential usage on canvases.

  • Close-up of floral embroidery with pink and blue flowers on a canvas.

    May 17th, 2024 Newsletter

    A reflection on spring and the inspiration found in the abundant florals and colors in our surrounding world.

  • Illustration of London landmarks, featuring Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, a red double-decker bus, and a red phone booth.

    March 8th, 2024 Newsletter

    Scheduling notes for March 2024 and an abbreviated collection of Hillside’s London and United Kingdom canvases.

  • A collection of blue and white porcelain vases with intricate patterns and designs, arranged on a black and white patterned surface, set against a red background.

    February 6th, 2024 Newsletter

    Celebrate the New Year with a Colors of Praise Trunk Show for the month of February 2024.

  • Illuminated Christmas tree with intricate dragon ornament design

    December 15th, 2023 Newsletter

    Holiday wishes and scheduling notes for December 2023 and early January 2024.

  • Colorful tapestry depicting a winter village scene with a person in front wearing a backpack. The background includes buildings, snow, and a stylized white dragon design overlay with intricate patterns.

    November 14th, 2023 Newsletter

    A reflection on fall, the changing leaves, and the upcoming holiday with musings on the joys and daunting decisions that accompany a clean, unstitched canvas and how Hillside can help with your newest creative endeavor. This newsletter also includes announcements of an upcoming Julia’s Needleworks Christmas Ornament trunk show through mid-December 2023 and a curated selection of new canvas arrivals.

  • Woven basket with dark green handles featuring white henna-style art, on a porch, with a towel and book nearby.

    June 17th, 2023 Newsletter

    Musings on the start of the summer season, a Judaica trunk show with designers from the Julia’s Needleworks collective, new-to-us designer finds, a celebration of wedding season and the role that needlepoint can play in celebrating the big day, and a few notes on the Hillside Summer 2023 schedule.

  • Intricate lace or embroidered design on woven fabric with floral patterns

    April 30th, 2023 Newsletter

    Thoughts on welcoming the spring season, introducing our new loyalty program, and a plethora of potential gift ideas for loved ones during this season of celebration.

  • Snow-covered landscape with sun shining through pine trees.

    February 20th, 2023

    A brief note about upcoming changes to the shop’s hours in February and March 2023.

  • Colorful abstract artwork with floral and fish patterns, featuring an intricate white lace-like design in the center.

    January 6th, 2023 Newsletter

    A dive into the New Year and the endless stitching possibilities present in the canvases of Carol Curtis, our featured designer and January 2023 trunk show feature.

  • Miniature Christmas scene with a red vintage truck carrying a Christmas tree, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a Christmas tree farm stand.

    December 20th, 2022 Newsletter

    Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a brief note on Hillside’s Holiday closing dates.

  • Assorted greenery and red berries on a light gray background

    December 1st, 2022 Newsletter

    A brief note on our Holiday Pop-Up for December 2022 with special guest, Jinny Barney McAuliffe who will be able customize a selection of her canvases in the shop for you to take home.

  • Cross-stitch pattern of a bird, surrounded by skeins of embroidery thread in various colors, on a fabric canvas.

    November 13th, 2022 Newsletter

    A multitude of thoughts on color, finding inspiration in the rich colors around us in fall, and the plethora of ways to use color when stitching a canvas.

  • Yarn hanks in shades of blue on needlepoint canvas with phoenix illustration

    October 6th, 2022 Newsletter

    A brief note on the shop’s schedule for October 2022.

  • Woven straw basket with dark green handles on a wooden surface, featuring a white decorative design on the side. Nearby are a striped towel and a partially visible book.

    August 25th, 2022 Newsletter

    A note on our end-of-summer 2022 schedule.

  • Blue and teal yarn skeins on needlepoint canvas with phoenix graphic.

    August 16th, 2022

    Musings on needlepoint as a beautiful memento and how travel can be memorialized by canvas and thread to commemorate a trip.