Stitches is a Mecca for the craft/needlecraft worker, specialising primarily in needlework, but over the years
many crafts have been added by demand, including rubber stamping, , card making, pergamano, quilling,
Hama beads, clay making beading and decoupage.

The needlework side includes a wide range of cross stitch kits including, Anchor, DMC, Heritage,
Lanarte and
Derwentwater

The very popular range of CHARLIE'S ARK cross stitch kits are now in stock.
Deisgned by the man who gave you Tatty Teddy, this new range is selling fast.
For the stories about this little chap andthe evenbigger chap - Mike Payne,
follow this
link to his web site. http://www.charliesark.co.uk
Have a tissue handy to listen to the stories!


Cross stitch tablecloth kits and charts from a wide range of Rico books and fabrics prove to be a very
popular section in the shop.

Traced embroidery is always a popular product and so we offer a range of picture kits many of which
are for crewel embroidery (traced embroidery patterns using wool or wool and stranded cottons).
We stock a large range of traced tablecloths, tray cloths, runners, cushion covers, dressing table sets, napkins,
table mats etc., mainly as cloth only so that you can choose your own colours, or use up all those surplus threads that you have been storing over the years!
Embroidery transfers for designing your own work, and pens to make your own transfers.

Tapestry : (wool work on printed canvas using a half cross stitch) offers a very large range of printed
canvassesof varying designs and sizes. A range of picture and cushion kits and a wide range of
Trammed canvasses which tend to be our favourites.
There are also many cushion kits with printed canvasses in a larger hole for those of us who still want to
make items, but whose eyesight may not be so good as it was.

Threads : we carry the full range of Anchor and DMC stranded cottons and tapestry wools together with all their various types of metallic threads. Full range of Anchor Marlitt, Anchor cotton pearl #5, Paterna Wools and Madeira Pure silk threads.
Ranges of Caron threads, large range of Kreinik threads, Anchor soft cotton, Anchor cotton a broder (all thicknesses) plus full range of Anchor Alcazar machine embroidery threads.

Lots of accessories for your embroidery including frames, posilock stands, embroidery stands, seat frames, hoops, click frames etc etc.
All generally in stock at all times, so you see before you buy, and no waiting for orders to come in.

seat frame	floor standing frame	posilock stand
roller frames	embroidery hoops	quilting hoops
clip-on magnifying	PLASTIC CANVAS In 7 count, 10 count and 14 count. Small and Large pieces. Standard and Ultra Stiff (ideal for making bags).	OLFA CUTTERS AND MATS

Fabric for cross stitch includes all counts of Aida, evenweaves and linens from 6 count to 36 count with a
large selection of colours available.
We also sell dress linen and various grades of calico, which can be used for surface embroidery.


                                     
EYES & NOSES                     FRENCH KNITTING BEE                   POM POM MAKER
including goo goo eyes, various sizes available                         This little gadget is amazing.
teddy eyes, cats whiskers                                                    You will wonder why you ever
and ball noses.                                                                    struggled with those little
                                                                                        circles with holes in!

                                                                                                                       

MINICRAFT SOFT TOY KITS

We carry a large range of the Minicraft Soft Toy kits ranging from the Mini kits at
6 inches to the Big Softie range at up to 20 inches high.
For pictures of the full range and prices please enter Minicraft in the search box and
it will take you to the page.

We are happy to supply any of these by post if you are unable to get to the shop.
Please telephone to check on stock availability. Any out of stock items can generally be obtained
within48hours.

MINICRAFT SOFT TOY KITS

Minicraft are known and loved by thousands for their lovely range of soft toy kits. Starting at Mini kits just 6 inches high to the larger Big Softee kits which come between 14 inches and 20inches depending on the subject.

All kits come ready to sew withpre cut 100 % acrylic fabric. Needle, cotton and filling are NOT Supplied. Suitable for 3 years plus.
Conforms to BS 5665/EN87

Mini kits priced at £4.20 each include the following:

Minicraft Soft Toy Baby Hedgehog	Minicraft Soft Toy Owl	Minicraft Soft Toy Turtle
Minicraft Soft Toy Bat	Minicraft Soft Toy Bumble Bee	Minicraft Soft Toy Bunny Blue
Minicraft Soft Toy Bunny Pink	Minicraft Soft Toy Duckling	Minicraft Soft Toy Frog
Minicraft Soft Toy Guinea Pig	Minicraft Soft Toy Ladybird	Minicraft Soft Toy Mole
Minicraft Soft Toy Mouse	Minicraft Soft Toy Penguin	Minicraft Soft Toy Robin

MINICRAFT CUDDLY TOY KITS

Most of the cuddly toys average 11 inches in height, some are a little larger.

They are priced at £7.99 each and include the following:

Minicraft Cuddly Toy Badger	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Cat	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Corgi
Minicraft Cuddly Toy Dalmation	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Dragon	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Elephant
Minicraft Cuddly Toy Fox	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Kitten	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Lamb
Minicraft Cuddly Toy Lion Cub	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Otter	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Panda
Minicraft Cuddly Toy Pig	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Puppy	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Rabbit
Minicraft Cuddly Toy Seal Pup	Minicraft Cuddly Toy Tiger Cub

MINICRAFT BIG SOFTIE TOY KIT RANGE

The Minicraft Big Softie Range is the largest of the toykits.They range from around 15 inches up to 20 inches.

They are priced at £11.65 each and include the following:

Minicraft Big Softie Camel	Minicraft Big Softie Chimp	Minicraft Big Softie Giraffe
Minicraft Big Softie Whale	Minicraft Big Softie Penguin Dolphin Polar Bear

Rug kits : now referred to as Latch Hook Kits in all sizes from cushions to rugs to carpets. Latch Hooks available separately.
Below is a very small selection of some of the rug kits we sell.

NEW IN - RANGE OF FABRIC PANELS

KNITTING WOOL
Anchor/Coats Fairytale baby wool in double knit, 4 ply, 3 ply,
and 2 ply. Fab double knitting 100 gram balls.

Stylecraft wools, Gypsy, Eskimo, raffia, sassy, special DK,
Special 4 ply, Baby Life, Chloe, Look the Loop, Marrakech,
and the top of the range Natures Way.

STYLECRAFT LifeChunky
Life Chunky is a classic blend of 75% acrylic and 25% wool and comes in big value
100g balls which offer unsurpassed quality and value for money.
Available in 16 beautiful colours. Breathe new Life into your knitting.

Below is a sample selection of colours available in Stylecraft Life Chunky with
25% wool.

Below is a sample selection of colours available in the Special Aran which comes in 400 gram. balls.
This Aran from Stylecraft contains 20% wool and you can knit a garmet quickly for this cold weather
on 5mm needles.

Stylecraft is the market leader in big value economy yarns with its Special range. Now with a new improved quality, cleaner look and even softer handle the appeal is extended still further. The Special rangecomes in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter’s needs. The ultimate economy best seller. Composition: Weight/Length: Colours: 100% acrylic 100g ball 322yds/295m 50 shades White 1001 Black 1002 Aster 1003 Dark Brown 1004 Cream 1005 Bottle 1009 Matador 1010 Midnight 1011 Cloud Blue 1019 Lemon 1020 Raspberry 1023 Apricot 1026 Khaki 1027 Copper 1029 Sherbet 1034 Burgundy 1035 Walnut 1054 Plum 1061 Teal 1062 Graphite 1063 Mocha 1064 Pale Rose 1080 Grey 1099 Sunshine 1114 Green 1116 Royal 1117 Claret 1123 Candyfloss 1130 Shrimp 1132 Lavender 1188 Silver 1203 Parchment 1218 Soft Peach 1240 Fondant 1241 Lipstick 1246 Jaffa 1256 Fiesta 1257 Bright Green 1259 Citron 1263 Violet 1277 Denim 1302 Spring Green 1316 Clematis 1390 Camel 1420 Aspen 1422 Emperor 1425 Wisteria 1432 Bright Pink 1435

The six colours come from the following sheep

SOUTHDOWN	JACOB	SWALEDALE
HERDWICK	COTSWOLD	CHEVIOT