An inspiring article in the Charlotte Observer describes friendships that were started and nourished by the love of needlepoint:
Needlecrafters are a tight-knit bunch. Travel to any embroidery club, like the Lake Norman Needlepoint Guild, where Archie and Helms first met, and you’ll find a strong bond among mostly women sharing threads, ideas and close friendships.
“I’ve never met a stitcher I didn’t like,” said Laura Smith, a member of Golden Needles, an embroidery club in Concord, where Archie is president and Helms is a member. “There’s a bond that crosses cultures, economic backgrounds, young, old.”
Thanks for mentioning our Golden Needles Chapter. We are located in Concord, NC and the organization has chapters all over the country. Happy stitching!