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Whether you enjoy counted cross stitch, stamped or embellished cross stitch, long stitch, blackwork, tapestry/needlepoint or embroidery, you'll know that this ancient craft gives you enormous satisfaction.

As well as being a relaxing occupation, stitching is a way of meeting likeminded people through local needlework groups and embroiderers' guilds.

And once you finish a project you have a work of art of real value to show for it!


Needlecraft kits come in a bewildering array of shapes, sizes and qualities:

  • Counted cross stitch kits are the most popular - you use a chart or graph to count where each stitch is made in the evenweave or blockweave fabric.
  • Stamped or embellished cross stitch kits come with outline or colour printed fabric showing where to make your stitches.
  • Tapestry kits have colour printed canvas to act as a guide for the stitches.
There are many suppliers and collections for everyone from beginner to advanced.
  • Rico Design of Germany have perhaps the most comprehensive range, offering everything from budget cross stitch card kits to top quality tapestry kits.
  • Heritage Crafts (UK) specialise in medium priced counted cross stitch kits with pastoral, nostalgic and elegant subjects.
  • Derwentwater Designs (UK) feature medium priced counted cross stitch kits, long stitch kits and blackwork kits with special emphasis on English scenes by Rose Swalwell.
  • Lanarte of Holland put the emphasisis on style with kits by many well-known cross stitch designers. These kits are generally in the medium to upper price brackets and some will stretch an advanced stitcher.
  • Maia (by Coats UK) focus on contemporary decorative art and their kits offer high quality at the medium to upper price range.
  • Permin (Denmark) needs no introduction - the grand-daddy of them all still offers traditional European design across a range of products.

Cross Stitch & Needlecraft Kits - John Clayton Dance Kits
Jive
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 22 cm (W) X 28 cm (H) (9 X 11 in)
Click for more details of Jive (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton The energetic dance originating in the United States in the 1940s, its liveliness captured in a picture.
Our Price $36.73 with free shipping (22% off List Price!)
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14 count Aida
JCJV971
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Cha Cha
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 22 cm (W) X 31 cm (H) (8 X 12 in)
Click for more details of Cha Cha (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton The latest in the dance series - new for 2010.
Our Price $36.73 with free shipping (24% off List Price!)
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Cha Cha - 27 count Evenweave$36.73Add to CartImmediate despatch
14 count Aida
JCCC972
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Mini Fuchsia
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 11 cm (W) X 11 cm (H) (4 X 4 in)
Click for more details of Mini Fuchsia (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton The pretty pinks and purples of the 'dancing ladies' flowers against a deep blue background.
Our Price: $16.13 with free shipping (List $19.11)
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Mini Fuchsia - 14 count Aida$16.13Add to CartImmediate despatch
Paso Doble
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 24 cm (W) X 29 cm (H) (9 X 11 in)
Click for more details of Paso Doble (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton An attractive picture of a couple in the Latin dance based on the Spanish bull fight.
Our Price $36.73 with free shipping (22% off List Price!)
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Paso Doble - 27 count Evenweave$36.73Add to CartImmediate despatch
14 count Aida
JCPD950
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Flamenco Dancer
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 23 cm (W) X 30 cm (H) (9 X 12 in)
Click for more details of Flamenco Dancer (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton A lovely picture of a Spanish dancer in the traditional red dress.
Our Price: $39.21 with free shipping (List $48.64)
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Flamenco Dancer - 27 count Evenweave$39.21Add to CartImmediate despatch
14 count Aida
PMFD908
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Argentine Tango
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 24 cm (W) X 31 cm (H) (9 X 12 in)
Click for more details of Argentine Tango (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton An attractive picture of a couple in the Latin American dance.
Our Price $36.73 with free shipping (22% off List Price!)
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Argentine Tango - 27 count Evenweave$36.73Add to CartImmediate despatch
14 count Aida
JCAT948
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Viennese Waltz
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 24 cm (W) X 28 cm (H) (9 X 11 in)
Click for more details of Viennese Waltz (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton Elegant dancers with the lady in a swirling blue gown and her partner in an evening suit.
Our Price $36.73 with free shipping (22% off List Price!)
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Viennese Waltz - 27 count Evenweave$36.73Add to CartImmediate despatch
14 count Aida
JCVW928
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American Smooth
cross-stitch kit by John Clayton
approx. 21 cm (W) X 28 cm (H) (8 X 11 in)
Click for more details of American Smooth (cross-stitch kit) by John Clayton A romantic picture of dancers with the lady in a swirling pink dress and her partner in an evening suit.
Our Price $36.73 with free shipping (22% off List Price!)
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American Smooth - 27 count Evenweave$36.73Add to CartImmediate despatch
14 count Aida
JCAS929
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