National Dog Mom Day First of all, Happy Dog Mom Day which will be Saturday, May 11!  A friend clued me in to this ultra-important holiday.  In celebration I have two new dog canvases from Raymond Crawford that you can save on through Friday, May 10.  If you...

Painted Pony Retired Canvases Trunk Show The Painted Pony Retired Designs Trunk Show is here.  ALL ITEMS IN THE TRUNK SHOW ARE HALF OFF THEIR USUAL PRICES!   This is a great way to get beautiful hand painted canvases at a fraction of the usual cost.  Designers in the...

  Spring Cleaning Sale It's time for a Spring Cleaning Sale.  All in stock canvases with flowers on them like the one above are 20% off.  Even if it's an itty bitty flower, you can score big savings!  If shopping online use the coupon code FLOWER and save 20%. ...

I'm back!  Did you miss me? I traveled down to Kreinik in West Virginia as I've always wanted to see how they wind threads.  Yes, I purchased lots more Kreinik for you including their cute red scissors.   Read on for more Kreinik news.  Then I stopped at Bradley...

Associated Talents Trunk Show is Here and I LOVE IT! Associated Talents is April's Trunk Show.  They sent lots of smalls including Halloween, Easter, Christmas, letters, houses and more.  They also sent some nice larger pieces for pillows and such.  And yes, I did...

Hi everybody! A little bunny told me that you could do with some EASTER SAVINGS.  So this week only (ends Saturday, March 30) all canvases that are Easter themed are on sale for 20% off.  They will have rabbits or chicks or eggs or lambs or crosses or carrots, etc. on...

Hello again! The Renaissance Designs Micro Mini Trunk Show is here.  There are several large pieces and some fun ornaments.  As always, you will receive 20% off the regular prices whether it is here or not.  Just check out their offerings on their website.  All my in...

Hello again! What a GREAT TIME we all had at the 20 year Anniversary Party on February 17TH.  I actually got a chance to sit down and visit with a lot of you and I really enjoyed that.  I'm so happy so many of you were able to attend and that you enjoyed the goodie...

Hello!  It's supposed to be another "warm winter" day here in Michigan with temps in the 40's.  I don't mind the weather but I still mind the mud!  I really hope this is not how our winters will continue as I do love a good snowfall.   Anyway!  The Maggie Trunk...

  Hey everybody! The Maggie Trunk Show came in and WOW did she send a lot of fun canvases!  She also sent some stitched samples and the pillows are to die for.  There are dogs, cats, birds, people - most crazy, some not so much.  Let's get right into it. ...

Hi Shivering Stitchers! Baby, it's COLD outside.  So let's talk about warm and cozy things like STITCHING!  Right now in the shop I have the snowmen and the hearts on the wall for "in the season stitching" fun.  The little guy above is one of them. Twenty Year...

  Hello stitchers and HAPPY NEW YEAR! If you're like me and DON'T make resolutions but still want to improve yourself, considering finishing an old project this year - so you can start a new one!  I spent time during the holidays working on my Maggie rug.  It's...

  Hey Everybody! This is the last day of the Spectacular Twelve Days of Christmas Sale!  Through 4 p.m. today you can get 20% off in stock items including: Christmas canvases!  Splendor & Grandeur Silk!  Silk Lame' all sizes!  All Cotton threads!  Red and Green...

Hey everybody! Merry Christmas!  Happy Hannukah!  Happy Holidays!  Whatever you celebrate at this time of year, I hope that you enjoy yourself.   Onward to the news... Twelve Days of Christmas (Inventory Reduction Sale) It's still going on!  The Twelve Days of...

  Homestead's Twelve Days of Christmas Sales and Fun Continues! Remember, I'm counting the days as those I'm here in the shop, so today is the 4th day...this week includes fun discounts on red and green threads, buy one get one free on charms and buttons, a visit...

Hello everybody! I came up with a crazy idea...why not have a 12 Days of Christmas Program for you.   No worries, this isn't a Club or anything.  Instead I will be discounting certain items or having a fun event.  This is going to help me with inventory so PLEASE come...

THANKSGIVING HOURS I will be closed on Thanksgiving (of course!), open on Friday 11/24 and closed Saturday 11/25 through Monday 11/27 for the holiday weekend.  Be sure to get your stitching fix before then!  Just feel like browsing?  My website is open 24/7.  ...

November News It snowed here last night!  There was just enough to cover up the leaves and all the Halloween decorations.  Of course it'll all melt in the bright sunshine we're getting now, but what a surprise.  Skye of course, loved it.   KCN Designers Trunk...

Hello Everybody! What a crazy month it's been!  First the niece's wedding in PA - she is absolutely beautiful by the way! Then the Market in Frisco, TX, once again going from room to room and shopping myself silly.  Here  I am  with  Doug  Kreinik  and  Dena. Read ...

    September/October Trunk Shows The Mini Mindy Trunk Show and the Saturnalia Stitching Trunk Show are here in the shop NOW.  You Tube videos were posted.  Please note that the Mindy trunk show items are 20% off for those here only and are here through mid...

  Mini Mindy Trunk Show - New and Popular I bet you didn't think I'd have a second Trunk Show this month!  Mindy has sent me her newest and her most popular designs along with several beautiful boxes!  All of these items are 20% off.  Buy quickly because...

    Lizzie Clark September Trunk Show Has Arrived It's here!  The Lizzie Clark Trunk Show has perfectly sized pillow/wall hanging canvases like the two shown above (and the leaves canvas at the very end) on 13 ct. canvas with the design area being 10 x 10". ...

  Hi again! Homestead Needle Arts will be closed this Saturday, September 2 for the Labor Day weekend.  I WILL be open this Friday, September 1 and will re-open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5.  I'm so excited for a 3 day weekend!   Back to...

Hello Stitchers! The last day to drop off finishing guaranteed to be returned by Christmas is this Saturday, August 12.  All items MUST be in the shop by that date.  So many of you have already brought in your treasures and my finisher and I thank you for your...

JULY NEWS AND TRUNK SHOW! Hello again! I hope you all had a relaxing July 4 vacation.  While you were out and about, the Ditto! Needle Point Works Trunk Show arrived at Homestead Needle Arts.  I have hung up the larger pieces and have quite a few small ones that you...

June 14, 2023 Newsletter NEW NEW NEW! Isn't that what we like to see when we go shopping?  It's no different here.  I have some NEW items to tell you about. First, Mary Legallat has published Mary's Whimsical Small Stitches, Volume 4.  As titled, this book contains...

Hello again!  Just a few things to tell you about this week.   NEW BOOK!    Inspired by Threads, a Revised 3rd Edition of Threads:  A Needle Necessity  This is a great resource if you're newer to the world of threads OR just want a good reference book.  The...

Laura Love Designs Trunk Show is Here! It arrived Saturday and is already hung in the shop, waiting for you to come and see it.  Laura is best known for her garland designs.  She sent plenty of those and some even have stitch guides!  She also sent lots of Seed...

Hi everybody! This past week Mike, Skye (!) and I went to Atlanta and I shopped myself silly at Market while they visited Ed and the family.  On the way down, things were budding and flowering and I thought Spring is on the way. What a weekend!  Saturday morning, the...

Hey everybody! Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to Atlanta Market I go!  To find some new for me and you, hi-ho, hi-ho! I'm open on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  Then I'm leaving for the Spring Needlepoint Market in Atlanta on Thursday, March 16.  I will return to...

WEATHER ALERT FOR  FRIDAY MARCH 3, 2023 There may be a snowstorm hitting the area Friday.  Please be sure to check my Facebook page or call the shop before driving here.  I will have changed the answering machine by 9 a.m. if I decide to close on Friday or Saturday. ...

$$$ SALE $$$ Hey everybody! It's time for a SALE!  I'm planning on going to the Spring Needlepoint Market in Atlanta in mid-March so I need to move some inventory.  As of this writing, any in stock painted canvas with any shade of GREEN on it is 20% off.  If you're...

Hello Again! Plum Stitchery Trunk Show Is here through this Saturday, 1/21/23.  Be sure to stop in this week or review her offerings at https://www.theplumstitchery.com/ to see all of Plum Stitchery designs and other artists that she carries.   All regular prices for...

    Dear Friends and Stitchers, HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Welcome to 2023.  My wish for all of you is more quality stitching time!  Make a plan to stitch more in 2023 and see how much more relaxed you are.  I stitch nearly every evening.  What about you? Plum...

SALE, SALE, SALE! Are you running around trying to remember all the gifts you need to buy?  Don't forget yourself!  My inventory reduction sale starts at 10 a.m. on 12/6 TODAY, and ends at 4 p.m. on 12/17.  I'm doing it a little backwards from the norm (because that's...

YES YOU CAN STITCH AND FINISH THESE ITEMS BY THE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS!!! Here's a link to the YouTube video showing ideas for quick gifts you can stitch for the holidays.  I neglected to tell you that I will happily thread up any of the canvases in this video for you.  I...

Hi! As I introduced in the last newsletter, I now have many Shop Samples for sale in the store . They are also online but it's best if you call me to order any you want, (810) 694-3040.  All the Samples are listed at https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/on-sale/, and...

Hi! I had a VERY successful Market, spending like crazy as this is my first "live" Market in 3 years.  It was great to see old friends and shop myself silly.  I had to stop several times and stomp out the fire in my credit card!  You can see all the newest canvases at...

Wow!  So much is happening at Homestead Needle Arts.  The Dream House Trunk Show is here, I'm closing for Market next week and when I return, it's time for LOCAL NEEDLEPOINT SHOP DAY! Dream House Ventures Trunk Show The trunk show has arrived and you can see it in the...

NPJ Trunk Show Did you forget?  This Trunk Show has AMAZING smalls you can finish yourself.  This show ships back the last week of September so hurry in!  There are 1" designs for a variety of finished items including a bracelet inset, a magnet for stitching (!), a...

Hello again! Don't forget that the Kelly Clark Trunk Show is here NOW with a 20% discount offered to you.  I only have it for one more week ending Saturday, August 20, so be sure to get in before it leaves or call me to order.  The birdhouses have been calling my...

Hello again stitchers, Thank you for participating in the Homestead Needlepoint Garage Sale.  Lots of great deals were found and lots of happy people found homes for other people's stash.  It was a fun time for everybody!  Consider joining in next time, likely July...

CHRISTAS CANVAS SALE - NOW THROUGH SATURDAY! The Christmas in July sale for in stock Christmas canvases ends this Saturday, July 16.  You don't want to miss out on this huge discount!  I have hundreds of Christmas canvases to choose from including ornaments,...

  July 5, 2022 Hello happy stitchers! I've got some good news and some bad news.  The bad news is that Shelly Tribbey cancelled my Trunk Show for July without any prior notice.  However, the GOOD NEWS is that I've decided to host various FUN Christmas in July...

Mindy's Needlepoint Trunk Show is Here It's true!  These delightful, artistic canvases by Mindy, boxes to fit and Planet Earth wallets and more are here in the shop.  Can't come in?  I made several YouTube videos so you can shop from your phone or computer!  Without...

June, 2022 Hello everybody! No matter what the calendar says, summer is here!  Many of you are out and about and doing your gardening.  Don't forget to pick up a project for those lazy summer days on the deck, at the lake, or to work on in the evenings.  I've got some...

    Trunk Shows This month I'm hosting Mile High Princess and it's in the shop now!  These delightful canvases are perfect to stitch for kids and grandkids, friends and family, and of course YOURSELF.  You can see a few on her website HERE and I've done some...

Easter Weekend Hours I will be open Friday, April 15 from 10-4 and Saturday April 16 from 10-4 during the holiday weekend. Melissa Shirley Designs Virtual Trunk Show I'd like to scream out that "it's here, it's here"... but it's Virtual so it's not!  However, every in...

  Guess what?  Homestead is having TWO concurrent Trunk Shows.  First is the Eye Candy Trunk Show.  Ada at Eye Candy has sent a great variety of her eye-popping canvases including Halloween, Christmas, other holidays, geometrics, wallet inserts, signs, owls,...

I have a birthday this week so I wanted to celebrate  by offering YOU some savings.  Kind of like how Bilbo the Hobbit gave gifts on his birthday.  But it's for TWO DAYS ONLY!!!  Browse my website now to make your plan. Friday, March 25, any one item 20% off.  Must be...

Hi again! I have lots of news so relax for a minute and catch up with me. Kirk and Bradley Mini Trunk Show Don't forget, the K&B Trunk Show is only here for another week.  You'll score 20% off of our regular prices on anything you order.  They've been doing a...

  Kirk and Bradley Mini Trunk Show This fun trunk show includes lots of travel round ornaments of cities, states, and countries, Christmas baubles, animal ornaments, beach themed canvases, garden pieces, nesting doll canvases and more.  All Kirk and...

  Trunk Show - Kirk and Bradley/Burnett and Bradley I'm hosting this dual Trunk Show which will arrive in next week.  There will be lots of fun ornaments and happy canvases that you'll want to see ... and probably take home!  Of course they won't send ALL their...

  Happy Snow Day and Groundhog Day!   Well it's a snow day for me - maybe not for you.  After all the hullabaloo about how bad it would be, I decided to stay home and work remotely today.  That means working on the website, doing this newsletter and taking breaks...

Hi everybody!  We're approaching the end of January but I have new stuff to tell you about. NEW TURTLE BAGS ARE HERE! You've probably seen these beautiful bags on Facebook.  If not, don't worry - You can see them in the shop NOW.  These are well made, sturdy totes...

January 13, 2022 I'm so glad we all have our needlepoint to keep us happy.  Here's what's new! January Trunk Show This month's Trunk Show is Tango and Chocolate.  DOGS!  CATS!  FUN FLOWERS!  Their most popular line has been the "dog coffees" and luckily they have some...

Welcome to 2022! I hope 2022 brings us all GOOD HEALTH, happiness and relaxation.  A girl can dream, right?  Regular shop hours continue to be Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10-4.  To keep everybody healthy, you must a wear a mask while in the shop.  Because...

  Hey everybody! Don't forget to visit Homestead Needle Arts this Saturday for Local Needlepoint Shop Day!  I'll be celebrating all things needlepoint with you at my Local Needlepoint Shop Day party!  Please remember to wear a mask and social distance as much as...

NEW NEW NEW and MORE Wow, it's just not stopping around here!  There's lots of new stuff coming in so be sure to check my website for the latest items: https://www.homesteadneedlearts.com/whats-new/ Pepperberry Designs Trunk Show is in the Shop If you love snowmen,...

I hope you're all having a scary FUN October.  The leaves here in Michigan are FINALLY turning and if the wind and rain doesn't take them all down first, we will have a colorful Halloween.   This delightful stitcher refuses to give up on finishing all of her...

Hi! Autumn and Halloween Canvases In Stock For those of us that like to stitch in the season - (I'm guilty!), I have a lot of Halloween and Autumn items on display in the shop now.  You can see them right here at the links below. or visit my YouTube channel, Homestead...

LOVE YOU MORE TRUNK SHOW The Love You More Trunk Show is now in the shop!  Love You More is a canvas company that licenses lots of different artists so you're going to see vastly different styles.  The pumpkins above are in the Show and in fact, there's an available...

  August 26, 2021 Hello again!  Talk about the Dog Days of August!  This heat and humidity is enough to curl one's hair.  🙂  I've been hiding in my air-conditioned house, my air-conditioned car and the air-conditioned shop.  But that means I've gotten some work...

  Hello everybody! The August Trunk Show is Here! It's finally here!  The Best Of Susan Roberts Needlepoint and Tapestry Tent Trunk Show has arrived and is now hanging in the shop.  They sent me Christmas stockings, Christmas ornaments, brick covers, pillow...

Hello Everybody! I hope your Spring/Summer is going well.  I'm loving the cooler weather we're having this week because I can get outside with Skye and don't worry about either of us overheating! VACATION CLOSURE I will be closed Thursday, June 24 through Monday June...

Hi Everybody! The Kathryn Molineaux Trunk Show arrived yesterday and is hung in the shop until Saturday, June 19.  Please be sure to stop in and shop before then if you'd like to see this trunk show and take advantage of the 20% discount.  Kathyrn's canvases are works...

NEW from Rainbow Gallery - Silk Lame' Plus Rainbow Gallery has taken Silk Lame' to a new level...introducing Silk Lame' Plus!  This is a ribbon style thread that is easy to use, covers very well and currently comes in 36  colors.  The colors match Silk Lame' Braid so...

Winnetka Stitchery Trunk Show is Here! The Trunk Show has arrived and I'm busy inventorying it and hanging it up now.  You'll love these designs...they're fun and reasonably priced.  PLUS YOU'LL RECEIVE 20% OFF OF OUR REGULAR PRICES.   Please note that this is the...

    TOMORROW, SATURDAY, APRIL 24 IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE CHERYL SCHAEFFER COOKIE CUTTER ORNAMENTS TRUNK SHOW!!! This show is returning to Cheryl next week so Saturday is the last day!  Be sure to get your orders in by phone, 810-694-3040, or visit me by 4 p.m....

  April 9, 2021 Cheryl Schaeffer Canvas Cookie Cutters Trunk Show They're here!  These darling ornaments are stitched and then inserted into the included cookie cutters.  You can do the finishing yourself!  Instructions are on Cheryl's website.  Of course, if you...

Hello Everybody, Spring starts this weekend!  Amazingly, we've already experienced some spring-like...or even summer-like weather!  Although I far prefer snow over mud, I know that the weather brings us flowers, leafy trees and outdoor dining.  And lots of times, it...