09/12/2025
Stitching At the Family Hearth
linens, charts, threads, silks, samplers
The Family Hearth General Store
Honoring Home, Faith and Family Life
119 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL 60423 708-334-1988 [email protected]
www.familyhearthgeneralstore.com
Announcing our Fall Stitching at the Family Hearth
Gatherings!
You've been asking ....
Come and Stitch around the Family Hearth!!
On these dates 10am-12 noon:
Wed. September 24, Wed. October 8, Wed. Nov. 5,
Wed. Nov. 19th, Wed. Dec. 3, Wed. Dec 10
Saturday October 11, Sat Nov. 1st, Sat. Dec. 6
PLEASE RSVP as limited seating, first come first served, at least one week prior to Kathleen
at 708-334-1988
No Charge, Bring your Own Project!
Located in Historic Downtown Frankfort IL
at 119 Kansas Street in the old General Store
under the Water Tower
Newly Expanded to Include More of What Needleworkers Love, Classic Books, Vintage Decor and Inspirational Gifts - and the Shop and Studio of Cross Stitch Antiques
Open When Here and By Appointment
Can't Make it to the Gatherings but want to come another time to shop/visit?
Call or text to be sure we are open at 708-334-1988
shop is closed when I'm travelling
Afterwards enjoy browsing the quaint shops and lunch at many of the walkable restaurants!
Make a day of it!
Where am I as Cross Stitch Antiques Teaching/Exhibiting for rest of 2025-2026 so far:
October 14-26: Mrs. Parkman's Academy of Needlework/Swindon England and Ackworth Residential hosted by the Sampler Guild
November 8: Western Reserve Sampler Guild
March 2026: Nashville Needlework Market
April 23-26, 2026: Tampa Bay, Florida Sunshine Stitchers with Needlework Press and Lindy Stitches
September 18-20, 2026: Hobby House NY Imagination and Emotion with Nicola Parkman/ Rae Niles
Cross Stitch Antiques PDFS and FULL KITS
Did you know... all my charts are available as PDF Downloads four months after they are released so shops, and your favorite LNS get first chance! All my charts released since March 2025 NOW as PDFS on my website!
Many of my charts are available as FULL KITS including JULIA RACHEL DE LA MARE with linen and threads, some with Lakeside Linen, Needle and Flax, Mason Linen and more of YOUR favorites on my website too!!
Did you know? We carry all your favorite designers charts, kits, linen and threads?
All Available in my Brick and Mortar Shop
at 119 Kansas St, Frankfort
in the old 1870s general store!
and Most on my Website!
www.familyhearthgeneralstore.com
under Needlework Traditions
Stitching at the Family Hearth
Events and Classes Around the Family Hearth!!
Stitching Gatherings
Bring your own stitching project!
Gather with other stitchers for a relaxing time and lively conversation.
Attend on occasional Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am - noon see dates above
Call or email to attend – no charge.
Stitching Classes
Learn the basic stitches and must-knows for cross stitch.
By appointment - contact Kathleen at 708-334-1988
Call or email to attend – Cost $30 includes 2 sessions and supplies.
Stitch-A-Long Sampler Workshops
Make an heirloom sampler!
Join our stitching circle around our Family Hearth or around yours at home!
Call or email for our latest Stitch-a-Long Sampler project – Cost of kits TBD, no charge for the stitch-a-long.
Stitching Retreats! To Come! Express your Interest by Emailing Today!
With Well Known Designers and FlossTube Celebrities
In HIstoric Downtown Frankfort - enjoy the 1890s charm, boutiques and restaurants too!
Call or email for more information!
Dates to be Determined
Get on the list today!
