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In a world that moves fast and speaks loudly, needlework asks us to slow our hands, to listen, to notice. And when that practice is shared—across tables in community halls, libraries, living rooms, or even over video calls—it becomes something more than craft. It becomes connection. This is something the North Shore Needle Arts Guild…

Caroline Hack’s recent presentation to our Guild offered a fascinating glimpse into a truly distinctive textile practice—one that brings together embroidery, maps, and maritime history in unexpected and compelling ways. Based in the UK, Hack came to textiles later in life, transitioning from a background in plant science and printmaking into what has become a…

This article was contributed by member, Bonnie A. When a Girl Guide leader reached out to North Shore Needle Arts to ask if we might spend some time teaching her group a bit of stitching, it was an easy yes. Margo and I were both excited by the idea—but we didn’t quite realize just how…

At a recent Guild meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming textile artist Anne Kelly (based in Kent, England, with deep ties to Canada) for an inspiring presentation titled Artist Life. Her talk offered a generous and heartfelt look into her creative practice — a body of work developed over more than a decade, rooted…

All images are the copyright of Wendy Dolan and used with her permission. Copying or redistribution of this article without the expressed consent of the artist is prohibited. We were pleased to welcome Wendy Dolan, a highly respected textile artist and educator from Sussex, UK, as our guest speaker. With more than 40 years of…

As we welcome a brand-new year, it’s the perfect moment to pause and admire the beautiful trail of stitches we’ve left behind. Our stitchery abilities have been piqued by wonderfully presented programs, rife with interesting topics. You can review them here and even check out what’s coming. Our Virtual Wednesday team has challenged us to…