Great needlepoint thread/ fiber selection! Staff greets you when you walk in and asks if you need help while shopping around. They have a ton of books and kits for embroidery and cross stitch. I would recommend In Stitches to anyone looking to get into needle arts! Adding some pics because there are barely any for this shop online! read more

In Stitches Needlework - Needlepoint threads and some canvases - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I've JUST gotten into cross stitch through a short demo workshop and so I needed materials to start being able to do a project on my own. I found In Stitches on yelp and decided to go check it out. Everyone I spoke to was lovely and showed me which section was cross stitch, and also which size needle I'll need based off what fabric I'm working on, and also a little bit about Aida in general. I spent too much money in my excitement but also happy to spend it at a small business like this. I'll definitely be returning to them in the future for future projects!! read more

Wonderful to find a store with warm, friendly and very helpful staff who were willing to spend all the time I needed to put together a project. No rushing, no fussing, just focused attention. That said, the store was otherwise empty so I can't say what it would be like on a busy day. (I was there on a Wed morning). Best selection of tapestry threads and canvases I have seen. I'll be back! read more

I'd give this store 10 stars if I could. I live quite a drive and it has always been worth the time to drive up and stop by. I've never felt rushed while browsing. Every one is so accommodating. read more

Although there are a number of excellent stores that sell beautiful needlepoint and cross stitch supplies in the area, this is my absolute favorite. That is because the people who work here are so warm, encouraging, knowledgeable and helpful. The selection of cross stitch and needlepoint linens, canvases and other supplies is simply out of this world. I will often go on a rainy day just to be inspired by the countless gorgeous finished projects on display throughout the store. read more

(If you read my other reviews, you'll notice that most are raves. This one is not. My point is I only gripe when I have good reason to, and when I get great service I thank the owners and employees with great reviews, as its one way I can help them beyond just buying from them.) The first trip to the store was great! Polite, friendly and all around great service. My wife was just starting out needing materials for a stitching project, as well as advice, having lots of experience with needlepoint. The young woman who helped her was the perfect employee, we couldn't have been happier with the experience. I also want to preface this with a statement about my wife's attitude when it comes to asking for help in a store. She is unfailingly polite, friendly, and approaches employees with respect, as in "Hi there, would you mind helping me find/do [whatever] ? Thank you!" To be blunt, she doesn't ask or expect anyone to kiss her ***, only that they at least try to provide reasonable service. If my wife likes the service, she is very loyal to that store. We returned to the store today to get more materials and my wife hoped to get some guidance on a particular part of a project she is new to, cross-stitching work. The first lady we spoke with was very helpful and friendly, but explained that she didn't do cross-stitching, so she suggested us to another employee who did. My wife thanked her, and moved over to the table where the other woman was. My wife greeted her, and showing her the piece, asked a specific question about cross-stitching, but the question was ignored; Instead, she told my wife her efforts were all wrong, looked bad, and suggested she rip it all out and start over. Then she elaborated on why it looked bad. My wife chuckled, "well, I'm a novice, that's why its not so great" then tried to re-direct, repeating the question, hoping this would shed some light on _why_ she was asking in the first place. Her questions were ignored, and instead this lady continued to criticize. The other employee who had helped us earlier was helpful and very nice when we asked her about another needlepoint project; She was honestly charming to talk to, but the unhelpful woman made things worse when my wife tried again with a different question- she was dismissive and questioned why my wife wasn't using a particular type of canvas, why she chose the thread, etc. She wasn't just unhelpful, it was as if she was determined to make my wife feel ashamed. For example, the woman stated: "You'll need to use two different types of thread, then combine them." When my wife replied, "I'm sorry, I don't understand" the response was not "Let me show you" it was "then use one strand, but it will show through." We left the store, and my wife told me she felt completely discouraged, that she felt like she had received a failing grade from a demanding teacher rather than help and advice. She isn't normally sensitive about things, and would typically just say something privately to me, like "what a nasty salesperson!" but in this case the employee came off as far more concerned with pointing out my wife's lack of experience and knowledge rather than being helpful or at least answering direct questions. My wife pointed out "at this rate I'm better off looking for thread on Amazon." I don't know who owns or manages the store; I certainly hope we weren't dealing with the owner. If so, she's doing a great job scaring away what would otherwise be loyal customers. read more

On the advice of a fellow embroiderer I visited this retailer. I have never seen so many colors of embroidery floss available for purchase -- every color of the rainbow and every color in between. Unfortunately, a skein of floss at this business costs a dollar or more. Therefore, if you are going to seriously shop at In Stitches, bring lots of money or a credit card. read more

I've bought my cross stitch supplies here for years. I moved to Florida in 2016 and couldn't find a good store anywhere. I quit stitching until Fall 2021 when I moved back to Virginia. This store stocks everything you need for cross stitching or needlepoint. It never disappoints! Lots of fabrics to choose from for your projects. It's a 90 minute drive one way but well worth it! read more

I have missed visiting In Stitches in person as I enjoy browsing the hundreds of charts and shop models and those little things "I didn't know I needed." But they have made it very easy to keep customers supplied during the pandemic. The other day I sent them an email with a long list of items (just an email, no complicated online order form). They confirmed receiving my order within 15 minutes; called me with suggestions for a substitute fiber for one that's no longer made; and got the order in the mail the same day! I am happy to support my favorite local shop instead of a big box chain that doesn't offer the same knowledge and service. read more

Masking and social distancing precautions are well maintained while still allowing for customers to get back the in store experience that COVID made impossible for so long. I am so great full that this business is still here and open again. Wonderful work to everyone involved with keeping In Stitches going!! read more

This shop fills me with inspiration and equips me with merchandise of the highest quality. In Stitches will help you with knitting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, Hardanger, surface embroidery, crochet, and several other pastimes. The selection of canvases and kits is outstanding. The store also sells plain canvas in many different colors and gauges. I love the selection of flosses: so many hues, textures, and fibers (silk, cotton, and metallic are only the beginning) in a broad range of prices. In Stitches has a lovely selection of beads and buttons, as well as needles, scissors, lights, magnifying glasses, hoops, stretcher bars, and a lot of specialized tools and books. Lovely things are tucked into every corner of the shop, making this a great place to seek your Muse. If you don't see something, just ask. I placed a special order for a Rocky Giraffe frame holder; it holds complex projects still, allowing me to stitch with both hands, more precisely, and more quickly. The shop frames finished projects and also sells some frames. In Stitches has a regular stitch group, and also helps customers who want to enter pieces in the annual Woodlawn needlework exhibition. Staff members have expertise in several different areas, so they can truly offer advice, whether you are a novice or expert. You can sign up for a newsletter and email notifications, which give updates about new merchandise and dates of sales. read more

A lovely well stocked LNS with helpful staff. They are open the 1st Sunday of each Month and I was lucky to have visited during their super bowl sale. So I got to pick a coupon from a bowl and was awarded a 28% discount on my purchases. I had fun and I came home with a shopping bag of goodies. What I liked best was that this shop covered cross stitch, needle point, and knitting/ crocheting yarns and patterns. All of which was done nicely. I do all of them. They may also have had a few other things that I didnt see because it was crowded on the day I was there. This is worth a stop! read more

I absolutely love this shop! They have everything you could possibly need for hand embroidery. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and will help you kit up a project, expand on an idea, or find something hard to find. If you cannot get there, you can get advice and place an order over the phone, and your materials will arrive in perfect condition and in a timely manner. In addition, they work tirelessly every year to support the annual Woodlawn Needlework show. read more

My wife and I drove 7 hours to visit this store. We were politely greeted when we entered. We were informed of an occupancy limit and were allowed in because we were together. Moments later we were approached by what I assume was the owner. She requested that if I was just "window shopping", would I mind waiting outside to allow a paying customer in. I greatly minded. We'll take our business elsewhere. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. We had a flood in our storage unit, and a 50-year old embroidery done by my mother in law was damaged. Took it to In Stitches on the recommendation of a neighbor, and they restored it. Took it apart, washed it, got out almost every place where colors ran and remounted it, looking refreshed and much improved. They did their best to use all the existing materials and their price was more than fair. Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful yarn shop, I'm close by, & the only problem is, as a longtime fiberholic, I already have a huge stash, but for impulse purchases or 'presents' for myself, this is a great place. The folks are very helpful, w/out being pushy-I think it's also great for needlework stuff, although that's not what I shop for. read more

I live quite some distance from In Stitches, but I go there all of the time. Why? Because it's so darned good. Absolutely excellent cross stitch patterns, needlepoint, yarns & floss!!, knitting yarn, generic "stuff", and all attended by lovely, helpful people. I will have to live to age 200 before I even make a dent in what I already have, but does that stop me? No!! The store is so very inspiring. Plus you can laugh alot -- where else can you have an early bird special if you come in your PJs? Plus sales from time to time just to nudge you a little more. Not that I need nudging. If you've been, you know how good it is; if you haven't -- why not? Just go! You'll love yourself for going and smile the rest of the day. read more

This is excellent for cross stitch and embroidery but they do not have any knitting supplies.