More than a hobby. Time spent around the table.

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Yarn, scissors, needlepoint and cross stitch supplies and a mahjong joker tile on a brown surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

A place to stitch, play, and gather.

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Cup of tea with embroidery hoop and thread on a wooden surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Limited pieces, Lasting presence.

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Person engaged in cross-stitching and needlepoint at a table with a blurred background. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

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Vintage-style pattern with nature elements and architectural details on a beige background. The Pepper Pot in Barrington, IL

Welcome to Our Table

The Pepper Pot is more than a shop for needlepoint and Mahjong. It's a place to slow the pace, gather around the table, and take part in traditions meant to be shared. Here, those traditions bring people together, with loved ones and new friends alike.

There's always a seat for you at our table.

Framed needlepoint canvas on a purple surface with a white mat. The Pepper Pot in Barrington, IL

Canvases

Scissors and needlepoint materials on a textured brown surface

Accessories

Mahjong

ThreadBox - 3 compartment-Tools-The Pepper Pot-The Pepper Pot

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ThreadBox - 3 compartment

$45.00

It Takes a Village

$100.00

Bee

$50.00

Pop-in Pouch Insert or Fob

Barrington Bronco

Black Cat Mini

Lilly of the Valley

Skeleton Hand

Nurse Shark Frame

Our Story

Built around shared tradition.

Our love of shared traditions sparked the beginning of our story. Needlepoint and mahjong carry history, memories, and togetherness, and at The Pepper Pot, those traditions are treated with care while being made approachable and current.
This is a space where showing up matters more than knowledge: where learning feels comfortable, where a span of generations and experience levels gather around a common table.
The focus is not perfection. It's participation.

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EVENTS

Come gather
with intention.

Classes, game nights, and small group experiences are designed to feel easy to step into and comfortable to stay in. Each gathering centers on shared interests, conversation, and time spent together, without pressure or performance.

Mahjong Guided Play

$40.00

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Tile by Tile: A Beginner Mahjong Series - May 31st & June 7th

$125.00

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See You Next Tuesday Open Play

$10.00

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Teacup and saucer with a handp painted needlepoint canvas on a wooden surface. Canvas has text that reads 'my soul is fed by needle and thread'. The Pepper Pot | Needlepoint and Mahjong Specialty Store in Barrington, IL

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Decorative sign with 'Que Sera Sera' on a purple cabinet with floral wallpaper. The Pepper Pot | Needlepoint and Mahjong Specialty Store in Barrington, IL

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Collection of needlepoint ornaments on a textured surface. | The Pepper Pot Barrington, IL

Transform your work into your next heirloom

Finishing is where a piece comes together. The Pepper Pot offers trusted finishing services that reflect the time, care, and intention behind each canvas.

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Teacup on a wooden table with a checkered chair in the background. The Pepper Pot | Needlepoint and Mahjong Specialty Store in Barrington, IL

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The Drawing Room is where The Pepper Pot moves beyond the shop. A place to gather, learn, play, and spend time together, shaped by shared tables and easy conversation.

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