In the latest episode of the Penny Linn Podcast, Krista Leray shares big updates from her growing Connecticut needlepoint brand, including hitting the $1 million sales milestone and plans for expansion. From warehouse hunts to creative product launches, Krista gives an honest peek behind the curtain of running a modern retail and e-commerce business.
She’s joined by Morgan Julia, founder of Morgan Julia Designs, who talks about her move to Jersey City, opening her new studio, and the huge success of her Bar Cart Club and Needle Minder Club subscriptions. Morgan also dishes on her first New York City pop-up, which pulled in more than 1,500 visitors and proved that experiential retail is here to stay.
Together, Krista and Morgan chat about creativity, growth, and friendship in the needlepoint world. Whether you’re a stitcher, small business owner, or just love stories of women building creative empires, this episode is packed with inspiration.
Listen now on the Penny Linn Podcast and get inspired by two of the most innovative voices in modern needlepoint.