Hello, 2025! I’ve spent the first few weeks of the new year setting some goals, both personal and professional, and looking ahead to another exciting year at MJD. I cannot believe we are coming up on 6 years in business; when I decided to pursue what felt like a crazy dream to start my own company I never imagined travel would be part of my job. The opportunity to travel the country, connect with so many incredible shop owners and customers at some of my favorite LNS’s and of course, getting a chance to meet so many kind and creative Morgan Julia customers has been such a rewarding experience. The relationships and genuine friendships I’ve formed while at retreats and local needlepoint stores have helped keep me engaged and inspired over the past 6 years.
Here’s what we have on the calendar for 2025!
Courtly Canvas (Houston, TX) - Saturday, March 22
I’m so excited to be back at Courtly Canvas for my third visit - especially during Rodeo season!
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: The Courtly Canvas 3637 W Alabama St #320, Houston, TX 77027
What to Expect: Courtly Canvas is offering 20% off MJD canvases! We will also be debuting 3 new exclusive designs & a needle minder! I’ll be hanging in the shop all day, come say hi!
(Please note The Courtly Canvas x MJD Exclusive Designs will be excluded from the sale).
The Courtly Canvas is also hosting a small ticketed event on Thursday, March 20th from 6:00-8:00pm. Tickets are limited and include an exclusive canvas, heavy apps & drinks, and the chance to shop the MJD Trunk Show early! Head to the Courtly Canvas website to purchase tickets.
Penny Linn x Morgan Julia Nantucket Needlepoint Weekend - Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July, 27
More details are coming soon but in the meantime, mark your calendar! We will be gathering at various locations throughout Nantucket Island to stitch together, all are welcome! Please note accommodations are not provided. If you’re interested in coming, we recommend booking a hotel now. All stitching meet-ups will be free! This is a great chance to meet new stitching friends. Stay tuned for more details!
For those who are new to our Penny Linn x MJD Needlepoint Weekends - we center these around community in locations that we love! We found that we love stitching together and meeting new friends - so we meet up at various locations throughout the weekend and stitch together. There are no classes and there are no fees to attend - it’s just a way to form connections and get some quality stitching time (we just ask that you pay for accommodations, any food and drink that you want, etc.)!
Third Coast Stitches (Chicago, IL) - Saturday, August 2
Nothing better than summer in Chicago with the Third Coast Team! I look forward to this visit every year.
When: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Third Coast Stitcher 707 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
What to Expect: The MJD Collection will be offered at a discounted rate and 2 new canvases I designed with Third Coast will be revealed! I'll be hanging in the shop all day with the TCS gals.
(Please note, Third Coast Stitches x MJD Exclusive Designs are excluded from the sale)
Penny Linn x Morgan Julia Scarborough, Maine Needlepoint Retreat - Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12
PL & MJD will have a house rented where we will be hosting open free stitch sessions all weekend long! We recommend flying into Portland, Maine. Please note accommodations are not provided - we suggest booking lodging now! Like our Nantucket event, this weekend is free and centered around community and stitching. More details coming soon.
Hope you can make it. I hope you can make it, and look forward to connecting with old friends…and meeting some new ones!
XO,
Morgan
