Over dinner on Nantucket during a 2024 summer needlepoint retreat they were co-hosting, Shannon Zimolong and Vaughn Dorrian decided to team up and launch a new brand focused on artful accessories and needlepoint canvases.

As shop owners and longtime stitchers, they saw a real opportunity to bring fresh, design-forward ideas to the craft world—including unique canvas collaborations with artists and brands their customers already love.

With different but complementary styles, they play off each other’s strengths to bring something new and exciting to the needlepoint space.

“We’re so excited to introduce Le Stitch, to collaborate with amazing creatives, and to see where this little dinner-table idea takes us.”

“We’ve loved being part of the needlepoint community—it’s full of such great energy. As stitchers first and retailers second, we’ve seen what’s missing in the market. Joining forces felt really natural, and we’re excited to bring our shared ideas to life.”