The Point of It All

Several weeks ago, I visited The Point of It All with a 30 year old half finished canvas in hand, intent on finishing this crumbling project if possible. I had never been there before and I was met with extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff who gently removed the canvas from its frame, cut the degraded edges and sewed new binding to stabilize the canvas. They could not have been more helpful or patient. While there may be other places in the Virginia/​DC areas, I was fortunate to find this gem in my first foray back into needlepoint. Highly recommend a visit!

This is hands down the best needlepoint shop in the DC area. The owner Susan and the staff are absolutely wonderful. They have a huge selection of canvases and fibers in stock, as well as custom painted options. Needlepoint can be expensive, but you are definitely paying for quality here. I’ve never felt pressured to buy something or up-​sold. I’ve designed a few pieces in lieu of purchasing canvas and I’ve always been met with enthusiasm and helpful tips. Everything I’ve had finished here has been perfect. If only I had more time to needlepoint! Highly recommended!

This store has lots of colorful options for lots of different projects. It’s on the pricey side, as most stores are since needlepoint is an expensive hobby, and you pay for quality. As previous posters said, the staff is great and the selection of yarns especially is amazing. They are super helpful without pushing more expensive options on you. And whenever I need help or a few extra inches of thread, they are happy to provide without charging!

This store is one of my favorites, and this is coming from someone who makes a point of trying out needlepoint stores anywhere I travel. The canvas selection is great, particularly their holiday section, and the range of threads is amazing. Most importantly, the staff is fantastic. Everyone I have met there (which, by now, is most of the staff) is extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this store!

After reading a write up in the Washinton Post about ‘cool needlepoint’ i thought i would give it a try. Looked online obsessively for kits and only found patterns that were truly uncool… posies, kitties, or dragons. Please! My old boss recommended Point of it All near Mazza Gallery.
Walked in expecting snooty staff for some reason, but was pleasantly surprized! Susan, the owner was friendly and down to earth, and happy to give me the low down on my needlepoint questions (why are canvases so expensive… the are hand painted, some by local artists… cool!; can I paint my own? Sure… but try a simple project on a small painted canvas first; beginner? No problem… its easy…;). She steered me to two managable and affordable projects.
I have total confidence that i can go back and ask simple questions without the ‘you should be paying me for this advice’ attitude you get in some craft shops. She does offer lessons, which i may go back for once i finish this first project.
Oh, and the selection of canvases is great. Hip and cool, non-​frilly, really neat stuff that is chic. Plus, if ypu want to have a canvas painted, they can do that, too.
She was kind enough to exlain that needelpoint CAN get expensive, but there are reasonably priced options (and she doesnt judge you for it!).

Okay, so I admit it – I’m an old lady and I’ve been needlepointing since I was ten. Whatever, I’ll add that to my list of housewife specialities.
Anyhow, the old Point of it All store on New Mexico Ave was much larger and had a really great selection. Since their downsize I have found the selection of needlepointing pieces a little on the weak side.
I went in a few days ago to pick out a piece (a stitched bracelet) and between the canvas, the thread, and the finishing it came out to $ 120. I could have bought an excellent pair of shoes for that much but whatever, you’re paying for quality. For the DC/​NoVa area this is really your only bet for needlepointing needs.