the local life: Around Town
Get to the ’Point The classic craft is having more than a moment—with artful designs to suit every style, needlepoint is truly timeless. By Luke Chinman Photographs by Stephanie Zollshan “I want to build a community of stitchers,” Kim Dow said. “I want people to feel comfortable to come in, get to know other people, and talk through their stitches.” Dow is the owner of Rita’s Needlepoint North, a Great Barrington satellite of a popular needlepoint shop in New York City; the Berkshires branch opened in May. As soon as I step inside, I can tell it’s not just a store: Among the painted canvases, rows of multi-colored threads, and displays of finished needlepoint creations, there are cushy couches and tables to sit down with a canvas and set of threads of your own.
Kim Dow
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THE B • Fall 2023