Category: Insights
Meet Di Cawdron: The Driving Force Behind Appletons Wool!
Here at Appletons, we’re immensely proud of our history, a story that spans nearly two centuries. But a business is more than just its past, it’s driven by the passion of the people behind it. We recently sat down and asked our owner, Di Cawdron, some questions to learn more about her vision, the history of […]
Woven with Care: The Appletons Story
If you’ve ever stitched with Appletons wool, you’re part of a story that’s been nearly two centuries in the making. Since 1835, our tapestry and crewel wool has woven its way through British history. From royal garments and historic restorations to family projects stitched at kitchen tables around the world. But Appletons isn’t just a […]
Behind the Brand: Why We Rebranded (and What It Means for You)
Now that you’ve had a chance to explore our refreshed brand and shiny new website, we thought it was the perfect time to share a little more about what prompted the change, and the thinking behind it. So, why the change? Over the past 12 years, Appletons has been rooted in the wholesale world. But […]
Behind the Palette: The Art of Colour Selection at Appletons
When you pick up an Appletons skein, you’re not just choosing a colour, you’re dipping into a history that stretches back to 1835. That’s nearly two centuries of careful colour curation, experimentation, and, yes, the occasional debate over whether a shade should be “just a touch warmer” or “ever so slightly cooler.” A palette with […]
Eppie Thompson, founder of the Fabled Thread
Eppie started her business back in the strange days of 2020, after seven years working in London’s financial centre. She discovered that her long-time love of stitching was also the greatest antidote to the stress of a job she was no longer enjoying, and this was brought home to her most clearly when she realised […]
Nik Ravenscroft Embroidery
Look on her FaceBook page for more info – is teaching Bayeux stitch at Norwich Castle Museum to school children and college students, as well as working with stitchers involved with the Norwich Castle Friends Tapestry. These designs were taken from the borders of the Bayeux Tapestry and we love them.
Remembrance Day 2021
With the memories of the world wars fading into history, the symbolic importance of the poppy is more relevant than ever to ensure that the lessons, sacrifices and tragedies are not forgotten. To that end, Cleopatra’s Needle (https://www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk/Poppies+Lavender+Heart) have this, and other, poppy themed kits which will provide a gentle reminder all year round. However, […]
Our new Emily Peacock Kit – Jane Austen
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every British author series must be in want of a Jane Austen. Well, we now have ours! She is absolutely stunning and on sale now on our website by clicking here. Suitable for all ages and perfect for framing or turning into a cushion, Jane Austen evokes a […]
Wild Things – Thread and Mercury stunning new kits
Three new kits, all 45cm x 45cm when complete. Perfect for cushions and ideal gifts for any experienced stitchers.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland – now open in Galashiels
With panels covering every aspect of Scottish history from the formation of the landscape itself, the finished article also draws on the lives of ordinary people as an ongoing backdrop against which the better known historical moments stand out. We are so proud to have supplied the wool used – all 300 miles of it […]