About Kate & TSMV

Kate has been working with textiles her entire life, teaching various needlearts for over 30 years. She has owned both a fabric shop in Brooklyn and a yarn and needlework shop on eastern Long Island, where she taught students of all ages everything from sewing and quilting to knitting to needlepoint and embroidery.

Her work is rooted in a love of color, creativity, and helping people learn new skills to make things they truly enjoy. In her Vineyard Haven studio, she likes to keep her classes small so she can give plenty of individual attention.

When not teaching, you’ll find Kate working on a new garment, stitching up a free-style needlepoint design, hand-sewing a patchwork quilt, or whatever excites her creativity at the moment. She loves to share her joy of stitching.

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The Vineyard Haven Studio

Kate offers instruction for both beginners and more experienced stitchers in many kinds of needlework, including:

  • Needlepoint

    Embroidery

  • Cross Stitch

  • Hand sewing

  • Visible mending techniques

  • Machine sewing

Most classes include materials with simple projects and clear instruction. She also offers 1:1 lessons.

The studio is located at 19 Main Street in Vineyard Haven (downstairs between the book store & dress shop), just a short walk from the ferry. Surrounded by independent shops and restaurants, it’s easy to turn a class into a full day in town, especially if you are visiting for a day trip!

 

FAQs

  • Not at all! Most of our classes are designed for beginners or for people wanting to refresh their skills. Please email us if you want more specific information.

  • Yes! You can book a private 1:1 lesson under the “learn” tab. For custom group sessions, please email us at hello@TheStitcheryMV.com to discuss options. Let us know if there is something specific you’re interested in learning!

  • Kate is currently focused on teaching and making her own art. She has retired from doing commissioned work.

  • We can comfortably accommodate four students at one time in the studio, up to six for a cozy gathering. For larger groups, a lovely nearby alternate location can be booked. For details, please email hello@thestitcherymv.com.

  • We can arrange private lessons outside of the studio space for kids of any age or group size. Please email us at hello@TheStitcheryMV.com to tell us about what you envision, and we’ll be happy to work out a plan with you.

  • Some classes are offered during early evening hours. If you’d like a private lesson during later evening hours, please contact Kate and we’ll set something up that works for you.

  • The studio is not a traditional retail shop, but will be offering for sale basic supplies related to specific workshops, including blank canvas (mesh), stretcher bars, embroidery hoops, linen and aida cloth, needles and important tools. Currently available are a selection of DMC threads and Appleton wools and good quality needles.

  • Currently there are no regular shop hours, but you are welcome to make an appointment by emailing hello@thestitcherymv.com, or catch us by chance!

    Kate is in the studio most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, sometimes Saturday.

  • Yes, we are here all year-round!