Ilga Leja’s Forest Pathways Knitalong

Mark your calendar for July 2nd when Ilga Leja begins her Forest Pathways knitalong.   If you haven't had the joy of knitting one of her patterns - you are in for a treat.   Ilga calls for Handmaiden's Casbah sock yarn - and we have a variety! She calls...

Boo Knits Lace Knitalong – Venus Rising

Mark your calendar for July 1st when Boo Knits begins her Venus Rising knitalong.   If you haven't had the joy of knitting one of her patterns - you are in for a treat.   The pattern is Venus Rising - and calls for 800 meters of lace weight, subtly...

Craft School: Learn to Cross Stitch

Many of you haven't cross stitched in forever, and/or you may have forgotten how awesome it is.   There are so many elegant, fun, and joy-filled projects to be created. On Friday, June 7th we have time set aside to get back in the groove with cross stitch....   We...

Craft School: Learn to Knit Socks

If you are new to socks or just want to continue to learn greater techniques we have set aside Friday to get you knitting.   AND we have a great new cotton/acrylic yarn that selfl-stripes in fruity funnest - in all six new colors!   Plus there is a great...

Lilydale Footies Knitalong

We are so excited about Spud & Chloe's new pattern - Lilydale Footies.   If you know me - you know how I love my Converse tennis shoes....   These are the perfect sock - in my mind - and combined with the Spud & Chloe Fine - wow! There...

Craft School: Introduction to Kumihimo Braid Making

If you haven't yet had a chance to see Kumihimo braids - you need to add this technique to your lexicon! These fantastic braids can be created in a variety of fibers (and have beads added) for so many things that we create here at The Tinsmith's Wife (e.g., bag...

Local Needlepoint Shop Day 2019

We are so excited to participate in the second Local Needlepoint Shop Day 2019!    This is a great event that is nationwide to celebrate our love of needlepoint.   (You can find more on the website.) What can you expect?   Well - we will have a crop of new...

Comfort Arts Festival – 2019

We are delighted to be participating in the 2019 Comfort Art Festival - and will be hosting two artists.   Please plan to join us! One of our artists is a needlepointer AND an amazing soap maker.   Stop in and meet Becky of Eden Naturals.   Her products are...

Saturday Night Stitches

What could be gathering with others who love what you love - and add a bit of wine and snacks?   Yep - Saturday Night Stitches is that time.   The shop stays open until the last guest leaves...   We hope you can join us!

Craft School: Introduction to Punch Needle Embroidery

We cannot tell you how fun it is to punch needle - so you will just have to come and learn!   This craft creates mini rugs using cotton fibers - and can be picked up quickly.  No counting required. There are a ton of great Fall inspired pieces to...