I don’t know what’s happening to me…
but suddenly I have a full-blown itch to stitch.
And I’m blaming the new collab between Jonathan Adler and Michaels.
Because the needlepoint kits?
They are so chic I’m actually excited to sit still and sew.
The Craft Era Is Officially Glad
This collab dropped April 17 and it’s not your average craft aisle moment. It’s bold, graphic, Palm Beach-y, slightly retro… basically everything Jonathan Adler does best.
But what makes it actually fun?
You get to make it yourself.
And yes — that includes needlepoint.
Let’s Talk About These Needlepoint Kits (Because I’m Obsessed)
This is where I lost all control.
We’re not talking about your grandmother’s needlepoint (no offense, grandma). These are:
- Graphic black-and-white op art clutch kits
- Blue-and-white sampler pillow designs
- Playful motifs (hello geometric turtles and faces)
- Even punch needle + bead embroidery options
Each kit comes with everything you need — floss, needles, pre-printed canvas, even extras like beads or tassels depending on the project.
Meaning:
No excuses. No wandering Michaels aisles confused. Just… stitch.
And honestly? They’re designed to be things you actually want to use — like a clutch or a pillow — not something that ends up in a drawer.
Why I’m Suddenly Into Needlepoint
Let me explain the shift.
Right now everything is:
- Fast
- Digital
- Slightly overwhelming
And this feels like the opposite.
It’s:
- Slow
- Creative
- Weirdly calming
Also… imagine saying:
“Oh this? I made it.”
I mean.
The Best Part: You Don’t Have to Be Craft
Here’s what I love most — this isn’t intimidating.
The whole point of the collab is making high design feel approachable.
You can:
- Start with a simple kit
- Do it while watching TV
- Make it a girls’ night situation
- Or just zone out and stitch
And somehow end up with something that looks like you bought it in a boutique.
My Plan (Because Of Course I Have One)
- Start with a clutch (low commitment, high reward)
- Move to a pillow if I get confident
- Pretend I’ve always been “a needlepoint person”
Final Thought
Jonathan Adler + Michaels = dangerous for me.
Because now I don’t just want to decorate my home…
I want to make things for it.
And if you need me, I’ll be somewhere stitching and pretending I have patience.
Stacy tip: These are under-$40 chic projects that double as gifts. Or keep them. I would
