Hello! MY NAME IS LAUREN BLOCH I've been an avid needlepointer and canvas painter for over 10 years. I always had a knack for creativity -- whether sewing my own purses, designing mosaic bird baths, or taking up needle arts. Now, I found my passion in the beauty of needlepoint and painting canvases for stitchers like you! ​ I minored in studio art at the College of William & Mary, and it has been a delight to put my art skills to use daily. After beginning my needlepoint venture while working at a nearby needlepoint store in Pittsburgh, PA, I had the opportunity to turn my painting passion into a small business. I'm so excited to share my hand painted designs and custom art with you! ​ Did you wonder about the logo on my canvases? For years, our family of four --- including my husband, Evan, and college-aged children, Taylor & Kyle --- have humorously referred to ourselves as "Bloch Heads," based off of our last name which is pronounced "block." As I was deciding on a canvas signature to put next to my "LB" initials, a smiling "Bloch Head" came to mind. I believe smiles are contagious, and I hope my canvases bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. ​ My best, Lauren ​ "A smiling face is a beautiful face. A smiling heart is a happy heart." --Dr. Chia They Poh 2015 Nobel Peace Prize nominee & Singaporean former political prisoner

Resources Some of my designs include an alphabet or number chart to assist you with personalization of your canvas. Below are charts which may be helpful to you.

Events & Trunk Shows Please contact me to schedule a trunk show for your store. Shows currently are being scheduled for 2025. Graduation caps of colleges and high schools in your area can be supplied with your show. Many canvases may be new to your stitchers -- I look forward to working with you! Events ​ ​ The Wool & The Floss - Grosse Pointe, MI April 19-21, 2024 (Retreat, Pop-up Shop & Painting Personalization) ​ ​ Trunk Shows ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 2024 The Courtly Canvas -- Houston, TX ​ May 2024 The Red Thread Atelier -- Locust Valley, NJ Stitching Chicks Needlepoint -- Morganton, NC ​ J une 2024 Two's Company Ne edlepoint -- Rock Hill, SC ​ July 2024 Needlepoint Obsession -- Mashpee, MA Stitch by Stitch -- Larchmont, NY ​ A ugust 2024 Sign of the Arrow -- St. Louis, MO ​ S eptember 2024 The Classic Stitch -- Winnetka, IL Labors of Love Needlepoint -- Atlanta, GA ​ October 2024 Time to Stitch -- Winston Salem, NC ​ November 2024 New England Stitchery -- Darien, CT ​ December 2024 Magic City Needlepoint -- Vestavia Hills, AL Old World Designs -- Menlo Park, CA ​ ​ January 2025 Poppypointe -- Charlottesville, VA ​ February 2025 A Stitch in Time -- San Marino, CA ​ March 2025 Augusta Needlepoint -- Augusta, GA Bay Head Needlepoint -- Bay Head, NJ ​ April 2025 Fireside Stitchery -- Malvern, PA ​ May 2025 Needlepoint.Com -- Raleigh, NC & Charleston, SC ​ June 2025 The Needle Works -- Austin, TX ​ July 2025 Osterville Needlepoint Shop -- Mashpee, MA Stitching Chicks Need lepoint -- Morganton, NC ​ August 2025 Absolutely Needlepoint -- Cincinnati, OH ​ September 2025 Stitchers Garden -- Naperville, IL ​ October 2025 Stitch Boutique -- Wellesley, MA Stitchen Time -- Louisville, KY ​ November 2025 Old Town Needlework -- Scottsdale, AZ ​ December 2025 Fantastic Needlepoint (Midland, TX) 432-901-2114 ​ January 2026 STITCH - A Needlepoint Shop -- Louisville, KY ​ F ebruary 2026 Beehive NeedleArts -- Pittsburgh, PA ​ March 2026 Cincinnati Needlepoint -- Cincinnati, OH (513) 271-0271 Wallace & Company -- Knoxville, TN ​ April 2026 Family Arts Needlework Shop -- Phoenix, AZ ​ May 2026 The Courtly Canvas -- Houston, TX ​ June 2026 The Nimble Needle -- Atlanta, GA ​ July 2026 Needlepoint Junction -- Hilton Head Island, SC ​ August 2026 Osterville Needlepoint Shop -- Mashpee, MA ​ September 2026 Lowcountry Needlepoint -- Charleston, SC ​ October 2026 Chaparral Needlepoint -- Dallas, TX ​ November 2026 Time to Stitch -- Winston-Salem, NC ​ December 2026 The Needle Bug -- Montgomery, AL ​ ​ ​ ​