The Walworthians: The Cross Stitch Corner
The Walworthians
A collection of telephone interviews published in the Wayne County STAR Newspaper and Wayne County MAIL Newspaper, 1994-209
by Kate Chamberlin
The Cross Stitch Corner
January 22, 1997
The Cross Stitch Corner is the newest Walworth-Seely Connection. Pat Salisbury is the proprietress of this new venture. She is locating in the same building as Potpourri of Gifts, 2256 Walworth-Marion Road.
Cross stitching is done with a sharp needle threaded with DMC floss, Whisper thread (angora) or yarn. These come in a wide variety of colors for shading, detailing and textures. The design is worked on 14 or 20 count fabric or Hucks cloth.
“I had the designer Alma Lynn sign a graph of one of her designs for my daughter,” Pat said. “I have several Alma Lynn’s folksy designs in my shop for people to use.”
You’ll be able to choose such projects as Wall hangings, a tea cozy, pillows, banners and whatever your imagination comes up with.
Pat has worked 30 years in retailing and for Sears in their Credit Adjustment Department
“I know the customer comes first,” Pat stated emphatically. I’ll be offering everything a person needs to create, start, implement and finish a project.”
Pat will be offering classes, but said she’d be willing to stitch an item to your specifications if you really can’t do it yourself.
(Keep in mind, Dear Readers, that I am going to do one, so what is YOUR excuse for not trying to do one?)
Pat will be offering flexible class times for adults, so they can come in the evening or during the day, depending on their schedule. Sign-ups and requests may be made at the shop or by phone.
The cost for a three-week adult class is tentatively, $7.50 plus $10 for a kit.
Classes for children 8-years and up will be scheduled for Sunday afternoon, tentatively, from 1 – 2 P.M. The cost of the children’s three week class is, tentatively, $6.00 plus $5 for the kit.
Pat had a co-worker at Sears who said: You have to meet my brother!
Obviously, Bob’s sister was an excellent match-maker!
Pat and Bob were married and have lived in Marion for more than 28 years. As their two daughters, Michelle (Stonehem) and Kimberly were growing up in Marion, Pat was a Girl Scout leader, Band Mom and involved in numerous other community activities.
The Cross Stitch Corner’s grand opening is January 23 – 26, 1997.Thursday and Friday, January 23-24: 11 Am – 8 PM Saturday, January 25: 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, January 26: Noon – 4 PM
“During the Cross Stitch Corner grand opening,” Pat said,” I’ll be offering a 10% discount. I hope to sell 5 skeins of floss for $1 all year around.
The Walworth Seely Connections: Potpourri of Gifts and The Cross Stitch Corner are located at 2256 Walworth-Marion Road; just east of Main Street. You can phone Edie Pasquini and Pat Salisbury at (315)986-7999, or, better yet, stop in and say “Good luck, Pat. Welcome to our neighborhood.”
2018 Up-Date: The Walworth-Seely building is now Roxy’s Beauty salon.