The Crafted Scout - Jacklin Blodgett

06/08/2026

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The quilt shop in Portland, MI has a new name and a new owner. The Crafted Scout, formerly MO’s Needle & Thread, is now owned by Jacklin Blodgett. The shop has a large selection of fabrics, notions, cross stitch fabrics and supplies, provides machine repairs and services, and now has longarm servi...

06/08/2026

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05/31/2026

The Crafted Scout, formerly MO’s Needle & Thread, is excited to welcome the All Michigan Shop Hop hoppers to Portland! Make sure you get your picture with Scout, post on your social media and tag us and you will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card.

Also check out the new Riley Blake fabrics, all the kits and register for the in-store raffle. We have a great selection of cross-stitch fabrics and supplies in the shop. We will be running weekly specials starting with 10% off batiks and wide-backs.

See you next week!

05/30/2026

Online shopping on the website is back up and running under The Crafted Scout. Yay!
You can check out these fun mini cross-stitch kits on the link below. Everything is included in the kit. Great for gifts and check out the packaging!

http://thecraftedscout.com/iishop?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=mini+cross+stitch&image=Search

05/26/2026

Here’s another look!

05/24/2026

Any ideas what this will be?

05/17/2026

Thank you MO for finishing this adorable quilt for the shop!

All done! It will be on display at shop on Thursday for your viewing pleasure! We only have a few kits in stock. Here is the link to purchase the pattern or kit (includes the pattern):

https://www.mosneedleandthread.com/shop/c/p/Outdoors-by-Elizabeth-Hartman-x99813079.htm

05/16/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, The Crafted Scout (formerly MO's Needle & Thread) will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.

We look forward to welcoming you back during our regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

"May the spirit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion".

05/16/2026

This is only half of the quilt! Here is the link to purchase the pattern or kit (includes pattern):
https://www.mosneedleandthread.com/iishop?form_version=2...

Thanks to MO for working on this model for the shop. It will be up soon!

05/14/2026

Newly released ByAnnie patterns are in stock.

We brought back the ByAnnie patterns that were just released. Stop in and check them out or check out our online shop.

While we transition you can still use this link.

https://www.mosneedleandthread.com/