Category: Insights
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 […]
Mindful Threads launch new kits
Take a look at these unique new kits from ‘Mindful Threads’ Mindful Threads produces beautiful, contemporary needlepoint kits, designed and made in the UK, that support mental wellbeing through the mindfulness of sewing and the power of positive affirmations. ‘Mindful Threads’ came about during lockdown, when founder Nicola, sent a positive affirmation to a friend […]
New Kits from The Quiltery
The Just So Cushions
Eppie Thompson @thefabledthread has the perfect way to fill up those dark winter evenings, whilst creating a cushion to last a lifetime. Eppie’s Just So tapestry kits will launch at the end of November 2020 and start shipping at the beginning of December in time for some festive sewing! As with all ‘The Fabled Thread’ […]
Remembrance Sunday – 8th November 2020
For a sustainable and long-lasting poppy, have a look this beautiful Poppy Lavender Heart Tapestry Kit and this Wild Poppy Herb Pillow Kit, both from Cleopatra’s Needle: Website: www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk
National Stress Awareness Day
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Many stitchers will know of the benefits of any kind of craft that engages the hands, while satisfying the creative spark in our minds. What is not so well known is that stitching has been used as a form of therapy since the end of the First World War, […]