Needlepoint Nook of Mystic — Local services in Groton

Needlepoint Nook of Mystic What can I say. Love this shop. I think of my self to be a crafty person knitted for years also many other types of crafts ect. never tried needlepoint. Actually I thought it was a typ of sewing and that I do not like. I was in Mystic and saw the shop went in and was greeted by this very nice women Catherine. I introduced myself and said I think I would like to try needlepoint. Catherine explained they were all handpainted canvases and differient size mesh. As a beginner she help pick out some canvases for me to choose one and the fibers to complete it. Catherine gave me a quick lesson and made sure I understood. She was very enthusiastic for me and said any problems to call and she would help me out. Went home and went to work on my masterpiece. When I did my first 6 stitches I was Hooked. Couldn't wait to finish. Went back to the shop in 4 days to show my work to Catherine she was so excited for me said I did a great job. Catherine help me pick out the finishing fabric to have it made into a pillow. Still to this day it is my favorite of the 19 canvases I have now completed. TOLD YOU I WAS HOOKED.😍 Now that the shop is closer to my home by 4 minutes I'm the excited one. Needlepoint Nook is such a charming shop with absolutely beautiful handpainted canvases and fibers. Catherine is so helpful and is willing to help you every step of the way. Catherine thank...

I took up needlepointing about a year ago and I make a point to visit local shops whenever I travel. This shop was pretty disappointing. I went in to kit the What a Gem medium emerald. The store was well stocked in specialty threads like Very Velvet and silk and ivory. The canvas selection was lacking. Not a great modern canvas options or great lighting to get a true understanding of the colors. If thats what you’re looking for, drive an hour and go to Lycette in Newport. The worst part was when we checked out. The store owner took the pay machine to The Spring Market, leaving the store without a way to process credit cards. It would have made sense to tell me this before I chose my fibers, or just close the store for the day. So when I was ready to pay, the woman wrote down my credit card details and said I’d be charged on Monday. Okay…. But then. I was waiting for her to write everything down and she asked when my baby is due. I’m not pregnant. I’m also not fat, just wearing a long loose fitting dress. Yikes. Maybe don’t asked women you don’t know such personal questions. Very...

Horrific. I purchased a pretty $155 10”sq needlepoint canvas. The owner (Catherine) calculated the amount of yarn req’d using her “expert formula” and assured me there was more than enough yarn to complete the design & solid color background. Using the yarn strands down to the last inch, I ran out of yarn, leaving a whopping 4” section of the background unfinished. The owner took zero responsibility for her “expert” yarn miscalculation and sent me more yarn (from a different dye lot that didn’t match) which rendered the canvas (and my countless hours) worthy only of the trash. Her “best offer” was for me to rip out the entire needlepoint, buy more yarn from her, and start all over again. Really?!? Luckily, American Express agreed that the owner was at fault and refunded...