About the Bristly Thistle
Hi there! The Bristly Thistle is a needlepoint store in Petoskey Michigan USA. We have the newest designers and canvases in stock for your selection. Many people tell us we also have the best thread selection around.
In March 2008, we moved to our great new store on Bay Street. We have 50% more space and a classroom/stitching area upstairs. You can read more about us and the history of the store on our website.
In June 2009, we opened our second store on Amelia Island in Florida near Jacksonville. We will keep both stores open year round, so come see us in either location!
Please share your feedback on the blog or tips and comments about needlepoint in general.

Michele Herron
Michele at BristlyThistle.com
1-877-5-STITCH
PS: Looking for a place to stay when you visit us in Michigan? We have a cabin on Lake Michigan we rent by the week from June thru October. Perfect for a few days of relaxation and stitching!
Bristly Thistle is a registered trademark.
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1. Bobbe Schneider | March 21, 2008 at 12:11 am
Hi Michele I just received your March 1708 letter and I want to have your add me to your email list. See above. I am the one that ordered the Cubs Wrigley Field canvas. I just got back from AZ and Cub Spring Training. Just had a great time. Bobbe PS What caught my eye was the new Kathy Schenkel sailboats and the Needlepoint Broad loon.
2. Marcia T. Seifert | April 13, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I am planning to stitch a needlepoint for a wedding gift and the couple is interested in oriental themes – preferably a Buddha. I have not located any canvases with a Buddha so far. Can you help?
Thank you.
Marcia T. Seifert
3. Jean Johnson | September 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Hi Michele,
While up north this past summer, I saw a “monogrammed” canvas in the store, but I can’t find it on the website. Can you please give me some add’l. info. on the canvas….how long does it take to order?….price?…colors available.
Thanks much,
Jean Johnson
4. michele herron | October 3, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Jean, I am sending a number of links from Associated Talents–there are 4
monogram pillow designs.
I will email sizes and prices separately.
5. Linda Kriegbaum | November 26, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Whew! We visit Petoskey each year at Thanksgiving. Look for your store 1st to
purchase needle point supplies. Always my 1st stop in shopping the gaslight district. Freeked out, when we passed the old store, not knowing you moved! (I remembered when the store was by the Mole Hole in the
70-80’s). Glad you are still nearby! We are at the Perry Hotel and will be by Friday after Thanksgiving, to see you at the new location.
6. MRSHA HANES | April 2, 2009 at 7:28 am
I am trying to locate the painted canvas tote, Pink Crabs by Patty Paints. Do you have it?
Thanks!
7. michele herron | April 2, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I don’t have the canvas in stock, but if you can find it and a SKU on her website, I would be happy to order it for you.
http://www.pattypaints.com
Thank you, Michele Herron
8. Stuhrling | September 1, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I don't have the canvas in stock, but if you can find it and a SKU on her website, I would be happy to order it for you.
http://www.pattypaints.com
Thank you, Michele Herron;. All the best!!