Market Haul! The PL Team Goes to Needlepoint Spring Market | Penny Linn Podcast

Boot Scootin' Boogie with Classically Missy | Penny Linn Podcast

This week on the Penny Linn Podcast, we're joined by Missy of Classically Missy — Collective designer, mom of three, and one of the sweetest voices in the needlepoint community. 💙🪡 Krista and Missy chat about how a move to West Texas and a love of creativity led her to discover needlepoint, what it was like stitching before the hobby exploded online, and how she made the leap from stitcher to designer. They also talk about balancing a full-time job, motherhood, and designing, why local needlepoint shops are so important to growing the community, and the inspiration behind some of Missy's newest canvases. Plus, Missy shares a sneak peek at upcoming designs, including the much-anticipated pumpkin canvas, travel-inspired pieces, faith-based designs, and more. Whether you're dreaming up your next project or simply love hearing the stories behind your favorite designers, this episode is one you won't want to miss. ✨

Duck, Duck, Goose: Mackensie, Bloom & Stitch | Penny Linn Podcast

This week on the Penny Linn Podcast, Krista kicks things off with a solo update on the highly anticipated Eric Carle collection launch, plus a candid conversation about the current state of the needlepoint industry. From production timelines and growing demand to what’s happening behind the scenes with canvases, she shares an insider look at the challenges and excitement shaping the industry right now. Then, Krista is joined by new Collective designer Mackensie of Bloom & Stitch to celebrate her launch Friday, June 5th at 12 PM ET! 🌸🪡 Mackensie walks through the inspiration behind the collection, her design process, and the stories behind some of her favorite pieces. It’s a fun conversation about creativity, building a brand, and bringing fresh new designs to the needlepoint community.

THE Finishing Expert: Lita, Nashville Needlepointer | Penny Linn Podcast

This week on the Penny Linn Podcast, Krista kicks things off with a solo update and all the behind-the-scenes details from the opening of our new New York store 🗽✨ Then, she’s joined by her longtime friend Lita of Nashville Needlepointer — the finishing expert who has built an incredible business in the needlepoint world. Krista and Lita chat about how Lita grew her finishing business, built her community through teaching and online classes, launched her Substack, and turned her passion for needlepoint into so much more. It’s a fun, inspiring conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and all the ways Lita continues to make stitching more approachable for the community 🪡💙 https://nashvilleneedlepointer.substack.com/56e7bbbe [https://nashvilleneedlepointer.substack.com/56e7bbbe]

The Tide Loves Penny Linn: Everyday Natalie Jane | Penny Linn Podcast

This week on the Penny Linn Podcast, Krista sits down with Collective designer Natalie of Everyday Natalie Jane! 🪡✨ They chat about how she found needlepoint, designing some of the community’s favorite canvases, life in Birmingham’s booming stitch scene, and the story behind her iconic Christmas Countdown canvas. Natalie also opens up about stitching through grief, finding comfort in creativity, and shares some very exciting personal news 💙 Plus: rapid fire needlepoint takes, upcoming designs, and lots of laughs along the way!

Market Haul! The PL Team Goes to Needlepoint Spring Market | Penny Linn Podcast

In this episode of The Penny Linn Podcast, Krista is recording on the go from needlepoint market — joined by Emily, Dylan, and Olivia for a chaotic, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to shop market. They break down their real-time haul, sharing what they bought, what they missed, and how they decide what actually makes it onto the Penny Linn site — plus a fun side conversation on Disney, dream designs, and what they wish they could find more of. From quick-fire buying decisions to limited inventory stress, they chat about balancing data, gut instinct, and customer demand, along with their favorite finds from the trip!