In 2018, my 74-year-old mother taught me pickleball in her driveway in the Philadelphia suburbs. I was 46. That little court became a gathering place for children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors, especially during the pandemic. Eventually, Mom had the court professionally lined, and Dad became the official maintenance crew, leaf blower and all.
When my future husband and I moved to South Florida in 2022, pickleball helped us find our community. We also found a little humility when two women about twenty years our seniors beat us without letting us score a single point. Their encouragement kept us coming back, and the friendships made the game part of our everyday lives.
As we played more, I wanted pickleball style that felt like me. Something understated and refined, with a country club feel that worked on the court and at lunch afterward. I could picture the designs, but I couldn't find them.
So I put pen to paper and founded Pickle & Thread.
Inspired by family, friendship, and life in South Florida, we're building a collection of Elevated Essentials for Pickleball and Beyond. As we grow, I welcome your ideas. This community inspired the brand, and I'd love for you to help shape what comes next.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Kim HutchingsFounder, Pickle & Thread
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