You will find the following Full Ranges of threads within our comprehensive stocks: Appleton wools - (both crewel and tapestry) in skeins and hanks; Anchor - stranded cotton, tapestry wool (skeins and hanks), Marlitt rayon; DMC - stranded linen (new), stranded cotton, tapestry wool and rayon; Paterna Persian wool. We also have Alcazar machine embroidery, many selections from Madeira (incl stranded cotton), the Caron Collection, Gutermanns, Kreinik, Texere, and many more. Silk, silk ribbon, soft cotton, coton-a-broder, perle, crochet and lace cotton, machine embroidery thread (incl metallic), hand metallic threads, quilting thread and sewing thread (linen, cotton, silk and polyester) are all represented from various manufacturers.If we don't stock what you are looking for, then please ask.
New from DMC – now 24 stranded linen colours – come and see the new kits and take advantage of our introductory offer.
Coming soon from DMC – Light Effects – 36 stranded metallic threads for blending or on their own
New for 2005 - Kaalund Yarns from Australia - a range of hand-dyed inspirational threads in 34 wonderful colour combinations including Indulgence (a silk chenille) and Fusion (a collection of 5 different wool, silk and silk ribbon lengths).
Our material ranges are no less comprehensive: canvas from 6 to 22 holes per inch, fabrics from 6 to 36 holes per inch, silk gauze up to 54 holes per inch, and many different types suitable for surface embroidery. As well as Aida (wealways stock over 20 different colours and 4 different counts), Binca and Hardanger, we can offer 4 different types of linen from Dublin to Edinburgh , and over 10 different types of evenweave from Linda and Brittney to Jobelan and Floba. Many are in several different colours, and all can be cut to your requirements. New from Zweigart - vintage aida & vintage linen - clouded effect to give depth to your work.
There is a large selection of printed canvases; charts and publications to enable you to plan your own unique project; or simply choose a kit from the wide range on offer for cross stitch (counted, stamped or no-count), tapestry (needlepoint), trammed, long stitch, bargello, hardanger, blackwork, textured needlepoint, crewelwork and embroidery. We cater for all levels of skills, with kits for beginners up to projects that will stretch the most experienced stitcher. Or stitch on our tablecloths (ready printed or with aida panels), towels and bibs, coasters, keyrings etc.
Other items include daylight lights and magnifiers; frames and rings; aperture cards; ribbons, braids, shisha mirrors, beads (we hold the fullrange of Mill Hill beads); gift ideas; bell pull ends; sewing baskets, boxes and organisers; plus many more too numerous to mention. We are not a five-minute store - more an Aladdin's cave!
We are situated on the main high street of the town. Car parking is to the right, down Church Street . You will find us opposite the Town Hall and next to The Three Swans. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm , and Sundays and Mondays by appointment, (just phone at any time to arrange). Or take advantage of our postal service - any item can be sent to you anywhere in the world. Just write or phone to discuss your requirements. Most credit and debit cards accepted.
You will find the following Full Ranges of threads within our comprehensive stocks: Appleton wools - (both crewel and tapestry) in skeins and hanks; Anchor - stranded cotton, tapestry wool (skeins and hanks), Marlitt rayon; DMC - stranded linen (new), stranded cotton, tapestry wool and rayon; Paterna Persian wool. We also have Alcazar machine embroidery, many selections from Madeira (incl stranded cotton), the Caron Collection, Gutermanns, Kreinik, Texere, and many more. Silk, silk ribbon, soft cotton, coton-a-broder, perle, crochet and lace cotton, machine embroidery thread (incl metallic), hand metallic threads, quilting thread and sewing thread (linen, cotton, silk and polyester) are all represented from various manufacturers.If we don't stock what you are looking for, then please ask.
New for 2005 - Kaalund Yarns from Australia - a range of hand-dyed inspirational threads in 34 wonderful colour combinations including Indulgence (a silk chenille) and Fusion (a collection of 5 different wool, silk and silk ribbon lengths).