Threaded Together Event

Business Feature, Events

November 15, 2025

The female owner and host of the embroidery workshop posing and smiling at her event.

When Michelle Fleischer, founder of Embroidery Babes, reached out to me about photographing the Threaded Together Event—a fundraiser supporting women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss—I immediately knew I wanted to be involved.

This cause is deeply personal to me. I had a miscarriage in 2015, and at that time, there were no resources or support systems offered by my OB or the facility where I had my D&C. I felt lost and alone. (You can read my full story here.)

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to come together and raise awareness while supporting two incredible nonprofit organizations: Courage in Time, Inc. and Resolve.org.

The front entrance of Felina catering in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
A round table with a flower centerpiece and embroidery kits.
Floral centerpiece at an event.
Embroidery stencils with the words Hope, Strong, Grace, Brave, Worthy, and Breathe.
Embroidery kits by Embroidery Babes.
A photo of the balcony of the Felina catering hall in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

The event took place on October 8, 2025, at the beautiful Felina in Ridgewood, New Jersey. I arrived around 5:30 p.m. to photograph the space and capture every thoughtful detail before guests arrived. The venue was so unique! It was once a bank and has since been transformed into a stunning catering hall and restaurant. How cool is that?

Before attendees began arriving, I photographed Michelle, her family, her amazing team, and the event sponsors.

The female owner and host of the embroidery workshop posing and smiling for a picture with her two children at her event.
The female owner and host of the embroidery workshop posing and smiling for a picture with her parents and two children at her event.
The female owner and host of the embroidery workshop posing and smiling for a picture with her mom at her event.
The female owner and host of the embroidery workshop posing and smiling for a picture with her team of volunteers at her event.

As attendees checked in, they were warmly welcomed by Michelle’s team and given lovely pink swag bags before heading up to the balcony for drinks, pizza, and cookies. The energy was amazing as the sponsors mingled and connected with guests.

Two women walking into and event at the check in table and were greeted by two volunteers.
Two women from the Pascack Valley City Lifestyle magazine standing and posing at their vendor table.
The female founder of Courage in Time posing and smiling at her vendor table.
A female founder and owner of Absolute Balance Acupuncture posing and smiling at her vendor table.
A female founder and owner of Lily & Bee Fertility posing and smiling at her vendor table.
A sign with "If one more person tells me to "Just relax" I swear I might go ahead and ..." at a vendor's table.
A female psychotherapist posing and smiling at her vendor table.
A female therapist posing and smiling at her vendor table.
Two female owner and therapist from A Work of Heart Counseling in New Jersey posing and smiling at their vendor table.
A group of women business owners & event sponsors are talking to the women attendees at an event.
Two women standing with their one hand on their hips and smiling at an embroidering event.
Embroidery Babes pink swag bag hanging on the back of a silver chair.

Michelle opened the evening by sharing her own story of loss. She talked about how embroidery became a healing outlet during that difficult time of her life. It helped ease her anxiety and gave her strength.

She then invited Jill from Courage in Time and Kara & Kristen from A Work of Heart Counseling to share their own heartfelt stories of loss. Their words were raw and emotional. I found myself tearing up behind the camera. Hearing how each of them transformed pain into purpose was truly inspiring!

The female entrepreneur and owner of an embroidery company is holding a mic and giving her speech at her event.
A woman is holding a mic while giving a speech at an event.
Two women are hugging at an event.
A woman is holding a mic while giving a speech with her sister standing next to her at an event.
A group of women sitting and clapping at an event.
A woman is holding a mic and baby onesies while giving a speech at an event.
Two women are hugging at an event.

As the evening continued, guests visited sponsor tables, enjoyed more food and drinks while Michelle announced the raffle winners. Then they participated in the embroidery workshop led by Michelle and her team.

For many attendees, it was their first time picking up a needle and thread. Everyone was eager to learn, and by the end of the workshop, many proudly showed off their finished designs.

The room was filled with laughter, encouragement, and connection. The energy that night was something special—proof of what can happen when women come together to support one another.

Thanks to the dedication of Michelle from Embroidery Babes, Jill from Courage in Time, Kara & Kristen from A Work of Heart Counseling, and all the incredible volunteers and sponsors, the Threaded Together Event made a real impact. Women left feeling supported, seen, and reminded that they are not alone.

A woman is smiling and picking out a raffle number from a pink kraft bag at an event.
A woman is handing a raffle gift to an female attendee at an event.
A woman is holding a mic and a swatch during her embroidery workshop.
A woman is giving embroidering instructions to two women at a table at an embroidery workshop.
A group of women sitting at round tables, talking while hand embroidering at an embroidery workshop.
A team member of the Embroidery Babes helping a woman with hand embroidery project.
A woman wearing a floral top is sitting and hand embroidering a pouch.
Two women standing and smiling and one on the right is holding a pouch that she just hand embroidered.

Here’s what Michelle shared about her event photography experience with me:

“Charissa recently photographed a charity event for my business, and I couldn’t have been happier with her work. Her photos perfectly captured the energy and emotion of the night, and her professionalism and positive energy made the entire process effortless. Charissa has a wonderful way of blending in seamlessly, allowing her to capture authentic, natural moments without disrupting the flow of the event. I highly recommend Charissa to photograph your next event — you won’t regret it!”

Thank you, Michelle, for trusting me to photograph such a meaningful evening. It was an honor to document this beautiful event filled with love, healing, and community.

If you’d like to learn more about Michelle and her upcoming embroidery workshops, visit her website.

A group photo of 11 women and sponsors at an embroidery workshop event.

Whether you’re planning a charity or fundraiser event, corporate gala, baby shower, birthday celebration, or Navjote ceremony, I’d love to help you preserve those special memories.

As a New Jersey event photographer, I’m here to capture all the important and candid moments so you can be present with your guests and fully enjoy your event that you worked so hard to plan.

📸 I offer event photography throughout North & Central New Jersey and Rockland County, New York. Let’s chat!

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