Stitching in offline mode

Needlpoint store sees surge in craft’s popularity

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Nicole Stillwell works on a Christmas-themed piece at Bristly Thistle. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Nicole Stillwell works on a Christmas-themed piece at Bristly Thistle. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Bristly Thistle offers hand-painted canvases, threads, embellishments and finishing services. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

In a world of Tik Tok trends and click bait, hobbies that pull people away from screens are having a resurgence. 

The constant scroll through social media feeds is being replaced by colorful fiber…