Pick up your Needlepoint Supplies at Waste Knot

Waste Knot Needlepoint at 2100 N. Glebe Road has been a beloved Arlington institution since 2008, and it remains one of the most charming specialty retail destinations in the county. This is a full-service needlepoint shop specializing in hand-painted canvases and an extraordinary range of threads — the kind of carefully curated, deeply knowledgeable small business that’s increasingly rare and worth actively supporting. The shop carries work from leading needlepoint artists including Melissa Shirley, Amanda Lawford, Fleur de Paris, Raymond Crawford, and many more, alongside an impressive selection of specialty threads from brands like Rainbow Gallery and DMC. Wasteknotneedlepoint

Even if you’ve never picked up a needle, Waste Knot is the kind of place that makes you want to start. The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, the canvases range from classic to wonderfully quirky, and the act of hand-stitching something is one of the most genuinely meditative creative practices around. Classes and finishing services are also available, making it a great entry point for beginners. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — browse their canvas selection and class schedule at wasteknotneedlepoint.com.