Needlepoint Shops near Athens
One shop, Blue Willow Needlepoint in downtown Statham, about twelve and a half miles west of Athens, open seven days a week.
The needlepoint shop we can confirm near Athens is Blue Willow Needlepoint, on Jefferson Street in downtown Statham, about twelve and a half miles west of downtown Athens. It carries canvases, threads, and accessories, and holds classes, open stitch nights, and trunk shows.
It is open every day of the week, until 7pm from Monday to Friday, so an after-work visit fits any weekday.
Statham
Blue Willow Needlepoint
- Address
- 330 Jefferson Street, Suite B, Statham, GA 30666
- Phone
- (706) 338-0452
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 4pm
- Website
- bluewillowneedlepoint.com
A needlepoint shop on Jefferson Street in downtown Statham, about twelve and a half miles west of downtown Athens, owned by Emily and Graham Sullivan. It carries canvases, threads, and accessories, and its events include classes, open stitch nights, trunk shows, and canvas painting.
Open seven days a week. Every weekday runs until 7pm, and Saturday opens at 8am.
The hours are the thing to plan around
Blue Willow opens Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 8am to 5pm, and Sunday from noon to 4pm. Saturday is the early start, and Sunday the short day.
Before you go
- Call ahead. The shop's number is (706) 338-0452.
- Check the events page. Blue Willow lists its classes, open stitch nights, and other events there, with tickets for each.
- Bring the canvas if you have one. Thread and mesh have to be matched to the specific canvas, and nobody can do that from a photograph. See our thread guide for what that pairing involves.
FAQ
Is there a needlepoint shop in Athens itself?
Not one we can confirm. Needles & Threads of Athens, which sells needlework supplies, says on its site that it no longer keeps a shop you can visit. Blue Willow describes itself as serving Statham, Athens, and North Georgia.
Is it near Winder, Bogart, or Watkinsville?
Blue Willow is about seven and a half miles east of the middle of Winder, about four miles west of the middle of Bogart, and about thirteen miles northwest of the middle of Watkinsville.
Can I learn here as a beginner?
Yes. Its site has a page for beginners and offers to help you get started, in the shop or by message, and its events include guided stitch classes and open stitch nights.
What is the nearest other shop?
The Nimble Needle in Sandy Springs, on our Atlanta page, is the nearest, about forty-five miles west.
New to needlepoint?
If you are heading to the shop for the first time, it helps to know roughly what you are looking at before you walk in.
- How to start needlepoint, for what a first kit needs to contain.
- Mesh count explained, for the number on every canvas label.
- Thread types, for the wool, cotton, and silk question.
- Choosing a first kit, for pre-printed against hand-painted.
Elsewhere nearby? We have also written up Atlanta, Greenville and the Upstate, Augusta, and Chattanooga, or search the map for anywhere else.
Find a Needlepoint Shop Near YouShop details were checked in September 2026 against the shop's own listings. Hours change, so please call ahead. If something here is out of date, or your shop is missing, tell us and we will fix it.