Frequently Asked Questions

Creative Way was founded by Hank Wilson and his late wife, Ricki Petersen, who made needlepoint her life's passion. She started stitching at age 12, and as the shop's longtime finisher, she believed that the quality of the finishing is what separates handmade from homemade. That standard still guides everything we do.

Everything you need for a needlepoint project: hand-painted canvases, threads, and ready-to-go stock designs, along with finishing, framing, and leather belt finishing.

Yes. Hank has been painting custom needlepoint since 1989. Bring in an idea, a photo, or a rough sketch, and he'll turn it into a canvas you can stitch. He's especially known for pet portraits, custom belts, and floral pieces like pillows, bell pulls, bricks, and matching sets of dining chair seats.

Absolutely. Pet portraits are one of Hank's specialties. A clear, well-lit photo of your pet is the best place to start.

We finish pillows, Christmas stockings, ornaments, rugs, coasters, eyeglass cases, baby slippers, cummerbunds, belts, and religious pieces such as chalice covers, matzo covers, prayer book covers, tallit bags, and church kneelers.

Yes. Our stock designs are ready to take home the same day, which is perfect if you're traveling or visiting from out of town.

Come in and talk it through first. Taking time at the idea stage to choose the right canvas, threads, and finished format leads to a much better result.

Relax! As Hank always says, it's needlepoint, so you can't make a mistake.