Beth Gantz is poking holes in a preconceived notion about a crafty leisure activity. Gantz owns Stitches Etc., on Dover Center Road in Bay Village, a supplier of needlepoint, and cross-stitch ...

Are you ready to go beyond those traditional needlepoint kits and create something truly your own? We showed you how to unlock the process of designing your very own large format needlepoint pattern, ...

A love of embroidering on cloth or canvas to create useful items or works of art makes needlepoint a fun hobby. But turning your passion for needlepoint into a profitable venture takes business acumen ...

‘I do it avidly, in the evening, watching television,’ the Countess of Hopetoun tells me. ‘At home, although not in the summer, watching the television,’ agrees Romilly, Lady McAlpine. They are ...

Needlepoint ornaments are some of my favorite projects to work on. They’re small, fun, and a perfect way to capture memories, hobbies, travels, and even favorite foods in stitches. This year I’ve been ...

Cross-stitching is a pastime that many people find satisfying and beneficial for its calming and imaginative attributes, and the end result can noticeably improve any room’s aesthetic. Nevertheless, ...

Clyde is the greeter, welcoming visitors to The Elegant Needle, then whisks them away to a Never Never Land, where time stops with a needle and thread. "Clyde is our shop dog," Catherine Pletsch said.

Employee Caroline Greathouse, right, helped customer Nicole Davenport with a belt she was making, and customer Susan Donovan, background, worked on her belt. "Belts are always big," owner Meredith ...