When you close your eyes and think about needle-based crafts—cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, quilts—what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s one of those patterned, ...

Julie Ann Grimm Stitch by long stitch, a needle and wool draw flowers, birds and gentle shapes. They tickle the edge of a shawl or cover the top of a bedspread, adding welcome insulation. For hundreds ...

EATONTOWN - Growing up in Bradley Beach and Long Branch, Bette Goldenberg was an avid student, enjoyed the creative arts and had a knack for teaching others. And years later, she was able to ...

Linda Crespo says that she remembers her maternal grandmother doing needlepoint and even inherited her “stash” when she passed away in 1995. “I was in my 20s then and didn’t really have that much ...

It may be a "grandma hobby," but needlepoint is pulling in a new generation of crafters — and overflowing local shops — thanks in large part to social media and a desire for community in a ...