Many of you are curious about Vanessa Holloschutz, the new owner of Ridgewood Needlepoint. I hear customers asking each other if they know her. Occasionally, someone says "Oh, Vanessa does those wonderful ornaments" or "I took the Beginner's class or the Advanced Beginner's class with her" or even, "I took St. Basil's with her."
So, I thought I would provide you with some information..Vanessa grew up on Long Island and went to the College of New Rochelle. She's been stitching since 1976; Vanessa remembers stitching and watching the Olympics. She also was stitching at the beach while the boats were getting ready for the biennial celebrations.
After college, Vanessa worked on Wall Street, primarily as an assistant to a Commodities Trader. Evertually, she was able to work from home while she raised her two children. But the children are in high school, and getting ready to leave the nest. So Vanessa convinced her husband that she should buy Ridgewood Needlepoint.
Although a stitcher for many years, Vanessa basically did the continental stitch before she came to Ridgewood Needlepoint. . But she took classes and learned about various stitches. She also loved stitching with different threads.
Vanessa always has a canvas with her that she can turn to when she's waiting. In fact, she admits to arriving at the pick-up line early so that she can stitch.
Look at her wonderful ornament above. It wouldn't look the same in basketweave!
Vanessa is thrilled to be the new owner of Ridgewood Needlepoint. She will be at the store on Wednesday, August 31 from 1 to 4 pm. Please come to meet her if you can!
