Appointments continue!

It has been good to hear how stitching has helped you get through these last crazy weeks. We have heard how you are finishing projects and using up your accumulated stash.  So, you are probably in need of a few new projects.  We have some great suggestions on our What’s New page: https://www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  There are new designs from Erica Michaels, Summer House Stitche Workes, Joan Elliott and Long Dog Samplers. From Dinky Dyes we have 2 cute scissors; Candy Corn and Snowmen.


Thank you for your help in our effort to reopen House of Stitches to in person customers.  Making appointments is working well to minimize your waiting time and keep you safe.  Just phone us at 219-326-0544 or 800-455-8517.  Please continue to wear a mask and leave extra family members at home.  Of course, we continue to do mail orders and curbside pick-ups. We want everyone to have the stitching supplies that they need. Just let us know how we may serve your stitching needs!

Open by appointment!

At long last we are going to take a baby step toward getting back to “normal”, whatever that is!  Beginning Monday, May 18, we are going to be open by appointment only. Phone us at 219-326-0544 or 800-455-8517. That is the only way I can think of to stay within the social distancing guidelines and not make anyone wait outside while others shop.  I also ask that you wear a mask when you come in and don’t plan to come as a group.  It is going to be a balancing act on our part as we are still receiving many mail orders.  I have to thank you for your patience through the past weeks and months!  Many supplies have been slow to arrive and we are still waiting for others. It makes double work for us when we have to backorder things and I know it also impedes your progress.  Thank you for your support through these unprecedented times.  Stay well!

Thank you!

Wow! Our customers (that’s you!) are the best! You are going out of your way to keep us in business. This weekend we received four times the number of online orders that we would usually have over a weekend! We will do our best to get your supplies on the way to your mailboxes soon.


Thank you for your continued patience with us as we struggle to decide the best, safest way to reopen the shop. For a few more days we are going to continue with mail orders and curbside pick-up.  Then we are going to follow the example of other businesses and be open to customers by appointment and with masks in place.  That should allow us to comply with a safe number of customers at one time in the shop.


Now, on to the fun stuff! We have updated our What’s New page at https://www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  Country Cottage Needleworks and Little House Needleworks have both re-released charts that were originally only available as chartpacks. There are three new reprints from Prairie Schooler and a dozen new designs from Diane Graebner!  Other designers with new offerings include Heart in Hand, Plum Street, Lindy Stitches and Rosewood Manor.  As always, we look forward to serving your cross stitch needs!

Spring news!

I am so glad that nature has not been put on shut down!  It is so uplifting to see trees blooming and leafing out and flowers springing up everywhere. I hope you are able to take time to enjoy the spring sights and scents.  We have updated our What’s New page at https://www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  It features 4 newly reprinted titles from Blackbird designs. You can also see the next two Santas in the Secret Santa series from Hands on Design. If you need a smile (and who doesn’t right now?) be sure to see Receding Hare Line!


I have been asked when we are going to reopen for walk in shoppers and I do not have a definite answer. I can say that it will be at least another week. Stay tuned! I will let you know. As much as I hate to admit it, I am in the high-risk category so I am trying to be especially careful. So, for now, continue to place your orders by phone, email and through our website. We want to keep everyone contentedly busy with stitching projects! 


You may be hearing about a new sampler from Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread.  It is called Coming to America, the Women of the Mayflower. We are taking reservations as it is a limited-edition item.  We will not be able to reorder so do not hesitate if you want to participate! You can see a photo and place your pre-order here: https://www.houseofstitches.com/detail.cfm?ID=39853 .

Thank you for your support during these crazy days!