About
Owner-designer Christine Little runs a destination rug-hooking studio at 498 Main Street.
Stocked floor-to-ceiling with rovings, yarns, sari silks, chiffons, solid and textured wool fabric, kits, and hand-dyed wool by 'Shane the Dye Guy'. Custom designs by Christine and Deborah. Featured on Eastlink's Maritime Made.
What people say
Recent five-star reviews from Google.
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Encompassing Designs is a great store to come for Rug hooking patterns, wool, yarn and other supplies. If you need a unique colour, they can also dye to order which is fantastic. Their Rug Hooking patterns are superbly drawn and they produce some simply gorgeous dyed wools and yarns. If you are a knitter or a crocheter, there is also plenty available for you since the store expanded it's offerings to include a broad range of yarns perfect for knitting and crocheting. I enjoy going to Encompassing Designs so much that I make a special trip there every time I visit Nova Scotia for Rug Hooking School. Christine always makes me feel welcome every time I come back!
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As a frequent customer of this lovely shop I know that Christine (owner) goes above & beyond for her visitors and customers. She is patient and knowledgeable in both technique and products. Having witnessed the actions of complainants, I can only say that some visitors need to “check their attitude”. No one, including shop owners, deserve to be insulted, berated and totally disrespected. If you can’t be decent then you are correct in choosing online shopping as it will serve you well. Christine has done an amazing job by pivoting to the needs of the community. While maintaining the high quality rug hooking supplies and hand drawn patterns, Christine has embraced knitters. Her shop is a sensory delight!
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I visited Encompassing Designs Rug hooking somewhat by accident after seeing Christines's photo on Facebook with sock yarn in the background. I confess I'm not a rug hooker, but this shop covers my bases when it comes to favorite brands of wool for knitting most anything imaginable. There is even a supply of dishcloth yarn! I recommend following the latest yarn shipments adding to the growing collection. Also the custom wool, dyed in-house for your latest rug hooking projects on Facebook. My dream job for sure. ❤️
Worth knowing
- Google 4.5 across 19 reviews
- Featured on Eastlink's Maritime Made
- Hand-dyed wool by 'Shane the Dye Guy'
- Custom designs by Christine and Deborah
- Workshops and online shop, year-round
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Photos via Google. Credit: Morley Ward, Melissa B.
Find Encompassing Designs Rug Hooking
498 Main Street