Needlecraft Kits and Patterns
Welcome to Arts and Designs!
We supply cross-stitch and other needlecraft kits, patterns, books, papercrafts and supplies/accessories at discount prices to stitchers and papercrafters all over the world.
Why choose Arts and Designs?
- Permanently Low Prices
- Expert Help and Advice
- Genuine and Original Items
- In stock for immediate despatch
Hastings "William Rides to War" (tapestry kit) - One of three beautifully detailed panels from the Bayeux Tapestry which is suitable for a wall hanging or cushion.
Testimonials
"Hi there I received the gorgeous Gydpsy Girl kit Friday and the Sympony Frames today - pretty good time from the UK to Australia these days. Completely happy with my purchases as always you are wonderful people to do business with. Cheers" - SL, QLD, Australia
"Thank you so much for your very prompt service, 24hrs, and just what I was looking for after finding one in the U.S.A. Great web site, I'll be back!!" - JH, United Kingdom
"I just wanted to let you know that I received this order in record time and am very happy with your service. I'll be sure to come back when I'm ready for additional patterns." - JW, MD, United States
Seeking refuge with needle and threadWhat's On and what's Off
We are continuing to work as nearly to normal as we can manage and thankfully most mail services are still operating, albeit with a reduced service.
Most of our suppliers are soldiering on but some have decided to close so we can't renew our stocks at the moment for Heritage Crafts or Bothy Threads. Bella Filipina has also told us that they can't send our order.
This month we're rather short of new kits - but there are plenty in the pipeline just waiting for the current situation to improve. More on this next month!
Patterns
Following the Nashville show a few weeks ago we've had a busy month of new patterns. Most US designers had charts ready for Nashville. Many of those patterns have already come and gone from our stock but don't worry if you've missed something as we have more on order.
French designer Nimue recently came out with Guinevere (illustrated), a stunning interpretation of the beautiful queen of Arthurian legend. We believe King Arthur will join her in the not too distant future. As for Sir Lancelot - well, we'll have to wait and see.
Among the new designs from Nashville are several from Blackbird Designs, Rosewood Manor, Jeannette Douglas, Hands Across the Sea, Cuore e Batticuore, Heartstring Samplery, Ink Circles and Jardin Prive.
We also have charts from designers new to us Blackberry Rabbit, The Blue Flower, Madame Chantilly, Serenita di Campagna (previously Dewdrop)
See all the new releases in our Spring 2020 patterns gallery!
Nora Corbett has two new fairies from the Orchid Party Collection and another pretty house from the Holiday Village.
The latest sampler Seeking Refuge by The Scarlett House has a verse that's particularly apt for the current situation:
«When the world seems to be out of control
I find a way to nurture my soul
Seeking refuge with needle and thread
The angst and anxiety no longer I dread»
We have been rather busier than usual and it's clear that many stitchers have found solace in these trying times. We hope that you and yours avoid the worst effects of the pandemic and that we can all return to normal as soon as possible.
