New Canaan Native Opens Needlepoint Store in Wilton

native Suzie Vallerie has reportedly opened a new needlepoint store, "," at 196 Danbury Road in Wilton, the former home of the .

Vallerie, a Wilton resident, recently told the Wilton Bulletin that in addition to classes on needlepoint, the new store carries "hand-painted canvases, more than 20 varieties of fibers and threads, and complete finishing services." What's more the threads she carries "come in thousands of colors and textures."

The store also offers a wide range of "self-finishing projects, including key chains, bookmarks, headbands, lampshades and more," Vallerie told the Bulletin, as well as gift items including pillows, doorstops, belts, purses and tote bags.

Vallerie also works as a and Zumba instructor.