One of the fun things about working in a needlepoint shop is that almost everyday is like Christmas with packages to open. We love to see the new canvases and the finished items. But I think getting new threads is also great fun -- particularly when it's from Planet Earth, Silk & Ivory or Wiltex Threads (Vineyard Silk and Merino). Although lots of companies name their threads, these three companies have really great names. And the names are on the tags, too. Of course, I love seeing the new colors, too but the names even make a group of greys fun!