Change is Inevitable and Often, Good

Today is my last day as the owner of Ridgewood Needlepoint. It is certainly a bittersweet time for me.  I have loved owning Ridgewood Needlepoint.  But I am looking forward to having Vanessa take it over.  I know that she will bring new ideas which is exciting. I am looking forward to introducing all of you to Vanessa, the new owner.  So if you are around today from 1 PM to 4 PM, come and meet her.

But sometimes, other changes occur.  So although everyone knew I was leaving,  Suzanne has just announced that she will be leaving, too.  She has accepted a  fabulous offer to work with her old company --  it is a good time for her personally to return to the full-time workforce.  During the past nine years, Suzanne has organized our finishing process -- ensuring that your completed needlepoints have come back as finished pieces. In addition, she has worked with our customers.  As left-hander, she was invaluable to us all in teaching left-handers.  Suzanne is also a great stitcher.  She often reminded us that a canvas stitched in tent stitch is just as beautiful as one with many stitches.The picture above is one of her finished needlepoints.

Ridgewood Needlepoint will  miss her but it is a great opportunity for her.  We wish her well in her new position.  (She may come in occasionally on a Saturday while Vanessa settles in.) But if you are around this week, come in to say good-bye.