The Needle & Thread Emporium is a Retail Boutique Curated with Only the Finest Threads & Fibres Imported from Around the World. We Stock Whimsical Patterns for Quilting, Cross Stitch, Embroidery & Applique too! We carry Bohin, Tulip & Sue Spargo Needles.
I am the Canadian distributor for tentakulum painters threads. please follow the links below if you are interested in stocking these stunning products.
I AM NOW OFFERING IN PERSON SHOPPING
In person shopping begins this Monday March 17th 2025! I have decided to begin with soft opening my boutique every Monday from 10-3. All other days are by appointment. Please text or email if you would like to come by on my "Closed Days" and I will try and accommodate you.
289-241-9367 / theneedleandthreademporium@gmail.com
Please be patient in regards to signage...Currently there are no signs. We have been working hard at our renovations, workshops, stocking shelves and preparing for Quilt Canada 2025.
HOW TO GET HERE:
We are located at 688 Storyland Rd, Renfrew (Green House)
Please note our entrance to the driveway is shared with our neighbors. When entering the driveway stay to the right lane. The boutique entrance is located right at the parking area which you will easily see. We have ample parking. We are accessible (currently there is a small lip to get into the boutique). The entrance is the French Doors facing the parking lot.
Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks - France
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"SOFFIA" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted cross stitch pattern
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"SAVE THE BEES" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"ROYAL FLEUR DE LYS" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"OWL" by Alessandra Adelaide, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"MR SKULL" Designed by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"ALBERO DEL GELO" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Corss Stitch Pattern
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"CELTIC TREE" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"DIFESA" Designed by ALESSANDRA ADELAIDE NEEDLWORKS, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"ECLIPSE" By Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"CAFFELATTE" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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"CIRCLE OF VAMPIRES" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks
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"DAMASK & SQUIRREL" by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks, Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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Hatched and Patched, Australia
Whimsical Quilt, Embroidery & Craft Patterns

Sue Spargo
Wool Applique Patterns

Hatched and Patched, Australia
Themed Project Books for Quilters & Sewists!

House of Embroidery, South Africa
Perle #8 - Themed Collection Boxes - Free Trade Certified

Kim McLean, An Australian Designer. Insanely gorgeous and intricate Needle Turn Applique designs

Customer's Creative Corner
Featured Creator: Paulette Lajeunesse from Greater Sudbury, On. Paulette made this stunning quilt designed by Sew Kind of Wonderful and used their Quick Curve Ruler which is a must for their patterns.

Customers Creative Corner
Marjorie created this stunning block from Sue Spargo’s “Of A Feather”…this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Great job Marjorie from Sudbury!

Customer's Creative Corner
Featured Creator: Marjorie McEwen. Pattern: CHIRP by Sue Spargo. Materials: Tentakulum Painters Threads Perle #8, Valdani Perle #8, 100% Merino Wool

Customer's Creative Corner
Christine from Sudbury was one of my Workshop participants. This was her 1st embroidery that she had finished. She fell in love with Colonial Knots and Painters Threads Soft Cotton Floss. What a beautiful Mandala!!!!
Let customers speak for us
from 14 reviewsTotally awesome little pattern booklet with excellent instructions.

This pattern booklet comes with instructions and templates. It is exactly as described and I am looking forward to creating the pattern.

Love the threads. They are perfect for my project

Love the threads. They are perfect for my project

Love the threads. They are great. Perfect for my project

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Happy with my purchase, thanks.

I like the large eye, and the needle is not too heavy for embroidery work.

Easy to use and the subtle colours are lovely. And it feels divine.

Great products and communication

Exactly the quality I was looking for. Very pleased with my purchase and the colours are well represented by the photos.


A Little About Me:
Greetings, my fellow artisans! My name is Barb, and I am the owner of "The Needle & Thread Emporium."
I adore bold patterns and vibrant colors; they are essential in my life and are reflected in all my creations. My style is quite distinctive. I love modern, edgy designs, but I also have a fondness for the whimsical and the primitive.
In my limited free time, I delight in painting, sketching, both hand and machine sewing, quilting, crocheting, needlepoint, and antiquing. I possess a thirst for knowledge and take great pleasure in attending workshops and classes. One of my passions, or rather obsessions, is finding and selling unique, hard-to-find products. In the early years of eBay, around 2001, I launched a highly successful store called All Neat Things. I specialized in sourcing rare antiques and unique vintage items, which I sold worldwide. I absolutely LOVED my job! However, in 2004, I ventured into opening a brick-and-mortar store in Port Colborne, Ontario. This endeavor lasted only a year, as I found it too demanding to be away from my three young boys and husband constantly.
Life has certainly taken a few new turns for me. Since 2021 we've moved from the town I called home for 21 years, Port Colborne to Garson (Sudbury, Ontario). August 2024, we relocated once more to Renfrew, Ontario.
I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason, not by mere chance. For years, I longed to return to my passion for retail and the hunt for unique products, confident that one day I would.
Then, in May 2023, I took part in a wool appliqué workshop with the Sudbury Quilt & Stitchery Guild. The concept of wool appliqué captivated me, as did the use of these magnificent threads and fibers for embellishment. Having not hand-stitched in over two decades, and never having tried wool appliqué, I instantly knew I had discovered my new passion.
As I delved into wool appliqué, I quickly realized the difficulty in sourcing those beautiful threads, fibers, and wools. The more I searched, the clearer it became that this was my next venture.
My creation, The Needle & Thread Emporium, debuted online on August 1, 2023. Originally aimed at online sales throughout Canada, it expanded to offer in-person shopping at my home by appointment. I take pride in being the Canadian Distributor and Importer for House of Textile Arts - Tentakulum Painters Threads. I began receiving an overwhelming number of requests to host embroidery workshops, which have proven to be very popular! My first workshops were held in my dining room.
My workshops are informal and filled with laughter, offering a chance to learn a new skill and meet new friends. In these workshops, I guide participants in transferring designs onto fabric of choice, introduce them to a variety of threads and fibers, and teach various needlepoint stitches. They also learn to think creatively and not to fret over perfection.
My husband Dan and I have converted our 600 sqft garage into an elegant boutique and workshop space. This transformation can facilitate in-store shopping, stitch days, retreats, and workshops. Dan and I are thrilled about this new chapter. A key feature of this project is ensuring an accessible entry for all to come and enjoy. The Needle & Thread Emporium brick-and-mortar store is open each Monday from 10-3pm and by appointment on off days. Starting March 17 2025.
If you are interested in a small group retreat (max is 6) please contact me via text or email. I offer a fun filled retreat delving into the world of wool applique or embroidery.
Yours Truly, Barb