About Us

Hello! I am Clara Frances Simmons, and I was born and raised in Jackson, MS. After graduating from Ole Miss, I moved to Nashville and worked in the banking industry for six years. I was feeling the pull of home and craving a more creative outlet, so I moved back and have been the manager at The Linen Shop in Gluckstadt since 2020.

A few short years later, I was married, and we found ourselves dealing with the difficulty of infertility. My mom, Marsha Cannon, is a lifelong needlepointer and suggested that I pick up the hobby as a way to help ease the stress and anxiety I was feeling. She believes in the healing power that the slow art of needlepoint delivers, and now I am also a strong believer and avid needlepointer. The decision to name my business MC’s Needlepoint Design comes from my mother’s initials — and now my 8-month-old daughter’s initials, too! My husband, Cooper Simmons, and I welcomed Mamie Cannon Simmons in November 2024.

This mother-daughter duo is excited to bring a local needlepoint shop to central Mississippi, and we would love to help you — whether you're a beginner or a seasoned stitcher. The shop is located in the building with The Linen Shop. Come see us!