The Needlework Trade Group is made up of the following companies;


Bothy Threads was started about 10 years ago, and now uses several artists' work under license, and produce about 100 different designs. Most of the designs are cross stitch worked on 14 or 16 hpi Aida, but some are available as tapestry kits too! [...more]

www.bothythreads.com

Classic Embroidery is a family business that produces a large range of needlecraft kits. The range contains more than 600 designs and includes cross-stitch, blackwork, hardanger, counted thread and embroidery.
Classic Embroidery started by producing a set of over 150 cross-stitch maps that cover amongst other things counties, countries, rivers, canals and long distance walks, but the growth of the company means that the maps are now less than half of what is on offer. [...more]

www.classicemb.co.uk

Cleopatra's Needle are UK based designers and manufacturers of high quality tapestry and canvas work kits, as well as the best selling Freedom Frame. Our tapestry kits are available in a wide range of designs, from the traditional to the contemporary, and there's something in our range for everyone, whether you're a newcomer to the world of tapestry stitching or a seasoned needlework enthusiast. [...more]

www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk

Derwentwater Designs. Rose Swalwell established the company in the mid - eighties. She is the main designer and is responsible for about 90% of the kits which range from cross stitch, long stitch, blackwork, creative backstitch and petit point to surface embroidery. [...more]

Framecraft Miniatures provide sourcing for needlework craft in several areas. We supply designs and products for cross stitch, small in size, easy to stitch and aimed to please all age groups. Also support materials such as, booklets and design cards used across ranges of work such as parchment and lacemaking. [...more]

www.framecraft.com

Hantex represents and distributes creative craft and gift products as well as the Wildkin range of children's accessories. We represent American, Asian and European manufacturers and distribute throughout the UK and other parts of the EU. [...more]

www.hantex.co.uk

Heritage Crafts is a world leader in counted cross stitch design. We work with talented artists to produce highly detailed cross stitch designs which are a joy to stitch. Our cross stitch designs cater for everyone, male and female, from young children and beginners to expert stitchers. [...more]

www.hcrafts.com

Michael Whitaker Fabrics Ltd are one of the UK's longest established importers and trade distributors of cross stitch kits, cross stitch fabrics and associated accessories with a company history going back to the early seventies. [...more]

www.mwfabrics.co.uk

Siesta Frames provides a prompt service for craft supplies, accessories and lights for Needlecrafts, Paper crafts and many other crafts. [...more]

www.siestaframes.com

Philip Stamp. Wholesale Haberdashery, Textile, Linings and Interlinings to Retail, Manufacturing and Education. [...more]

www.philipstamp.co.uk

Sehlbach & Whiting are importers and distributors of a wide variety of unique products. We are a trade only supplier to: wholesalers, multiple retailers and independent retailers. We have a team of experienced sales representatives covering the whole of the United Kingdom, as well as a head office showroom. [...more]

www.sehlbach.co.uk

SoloCrafts. Having developed the very successful Solo Yarns business from the mid 1980's, Simon and Sonia Welsh first started importing cross-stitch kits from the USA in February 1992.
Over the years the company has added other American craft ranges to the business from time to time, but has always had needlework as its core activity. Today SoloCrafts are the UK's number one specialist distributor of American needlework kits and publications. [...more]

www.solocrafts.com

The Viking Loom is one of the UK's premier retailers and distributors of needlecraft and craft goods. . [...more]

www.vikingloom.co.uk