THE STITCHER'S MUSE

We're a bricks-and-mortar shop located at 101 - 890 Crace Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada.

At The Stitcher's Muse, we're all about YOU.

We love to help creative souls - or anyone with an interest in stitching - get the supplies they need to satisfy their inner stitcher.

From needles to floor stands, cotton to silk, Aida to linen, ornaments to BAPs (Big Ambitious Projects), glass to semi-precious beads and crystals, cross stitching to tatting and bobbin lace, we have what you're looking for - and if we don't have it, we'll do everything we can to get it.

Need other help? 
We're pretty good at almost all needlework types.  We'd love to help you get to the next level in your stitching, learn a new technique, finesse your current project or technique, and advise you on colours and supplies to make your stitching enjoyable and rewarding.

We're open 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday. For holiday and other special hours, please check our Google listing.

Come visit us in store for your best experience or order here on our online shop.

Featured collection

A master embroiderer, Elisabetta Sforza has published several simply gorgeous books focussing on alphabets and monograms. She includes instruction and examples for making each embroidery your very own.
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Seasonal Design Collections

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  • Cross Stitch

    Painting designs with thread! Small x's are made with embroidery threads in colours outlined in the pattern. There are thousands of patterns and you can create your own too! Some patterns also use backstitching for outlines and french knots. The ideas are boundless with cross stitch.

    Cross Stitch Kits 

  • Embroidery

    Gorgeous stitching techniques used to create beautiful pictures. A variety of stitches help to make different textures and shapes. You can embroider pretty much any design and gift someone a keepsake! Click here for some inspiration.

    Embroidery Kits 

  • Tatting

    Tatting lace is a beautiful artform. Using threads of varying weights, you can tat with either a shuttle or a needle by creating knots and loops. Patience and attention to detail will produce gorgeous projects including lace edging, doilies, ornaments, veils, and tablecloths.

    Tatting Books 

  • Felting

    Create fun decorations with a technique which uses loose natural fibres, combining and compressing them into fabric and then shaping it. Stuffed animals, hats,ornaments, and textured wall art are just a few ideas for felting projects. Let your imagination run wild!

    Felting 

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