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🪡 Needle me this
At Stitch Club Indy, you can yap, grub, and work on your WIP alongside other needlepoint enthusiasts. | Photo by @stitchclubindy and @1toughstitch
Needlepoint is making a major comeback as Americans embrace “analog activities” to replace screen time.
These offline hobbies range from puzzles to scrapbooking, but needlepoint has quickly become one of the biggest standouts. If you want to try it yourself in Indy, here are a few easy ways to join the resurgence.
Take a beginner-friendly class
Zionsville’s Persnickety Stitchers has nearly a dozen classes dedicated solely to needlepoint. Bonus: Classes are scheduled on-demand, so you can get stitching tutelage no matter how busy your schedule is.
Newly-opened The Proper Stitch also offers needlepoint classes and every project under the sun in the heart of Carmel — keep an eye on its calendar, as classes sell out quickly.
Join a stitch club
Stitch Club Indianapolis meets up once a month, with 30+ members working on their projects over food, drinks, and, of course, a healthy dose of yap.
Do you know of another local shop or group helping crafters on their needlepoint journey? We’d be sew grateful if you let us know.
Events
Events
Friday, March 20
Indy Indie Book Crawl | Friday, March 20-Sunday, March 22 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+
Speedway coffee shop Founders Grounds has closed its doors. But don’t get depresso; the cafe will reopen at its new home inside Speedway City Garage later this spring.
Traffic
As Georgia Street prepares to become the center of Final Four festivities, several downtown road closures are going into effect today through Thursday, April 9. Check out the map. (WTHR)
Try This
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center’s Legacy Allies program is now live, pairing emerging young leaders with longtime residents in the Martindale-Brightwood, Northwest Landing, and Norwood communities. The program hopes these partnerships can shape the future of the historic neighborhoods. Applications are open through Friday, April 3. (WTHR)
Festival
Chicken and Beer is nearly here. The festival enters its sixth year on Saturday, Aug. 1, offering attendees the best of local brews + birds. New this year: Entry is free, but tasting tickets are sold separately. (WTHR)
Coming Soon
Downtown residents, your Culver’s cravings will be easier to satisfy soon. The fast food chain will be opening its first downtown location at 175 N. Illinois St. by early fall. (IBJ)
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“Booked for Tomorrow” is operated by Anna Rhodes-Steckbeck. | Photo by @bookedfortomorrow
Need your next read on-the-go? Tomorrow Bookstore debuted its “Booked for Tomorrow” mobile book bike, which will travel around Indy and offer readers of all ages a special shopping experience. Follow along on Instagram to keep up as it makes paper trails across the city.
Today marks the official first day of spring. To celebrate, we’re sharing our wardrobe must-haves for the season:
👚 Slip on this short sleeve cardigan for seamless warm weather layering.
☀️ Stay comfy and cute in this elevated casual gingham two-piece set.
👕 Opt for a lightweight henley tee on those chillier spring mornings.
👗 Flaunt this boho maxi skirt available in springtime hues like light pink, baby blue, and rose.
🩳 Lounge in these casual high-waisted shorts with pockets and a drawstring.
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