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Introducing the Squoop - a plastic hoop but it's a square! Lightweight and rigid, this will keep your fabric taut and is comfortable to hold.
Available in 4 sizes :
Small : 4.5 inches / 11 cm
Medium : 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm
Large : 8.5 inches / 22 cm
X Large : 11 inches / 28 cm

We have tried to make it easier and quicker to order but you MUST change the quantity box to match the number of skeins.

This is only suitable for DMC stranded cotton skeins (including the new numbers 1-35)

PLEASE ENTER A MAXIMUM OF 30 COLOURS AT A TIME (if you need more than 30, just break it down into groups of up to 30 ie 45 is one lot of 30 and one lot of 15)

If your thread number starts with E click here

If your thread number starts with S click here

If your thread number starts with C click here

If your thread number starts 40**, 41** or 42** and has 4 digits click here

If your thread number starts 45** and has 4 digits, click here

1) Count the total number of skeins you need - enter total in the Quantity box

2) Enter the DMC colour numbers in the DMC Colour Choices box in one list separated by commas. If you need more than one of a colour, enter X2/X3 etc

Example: Quantity : 8

DMC Colour Choices: 310 x2, 414, 415, 741, 970, 3341, 3799

Please remember to change the quantity box as necessary!

The most popular fabric for many projects.
We stock fabric from 3 high quality manufacturers: DMC, Zweigart and Fabric Flair in order to give you the best choice of colours.

Standard sizes: 25x110cm; 50x110cm; 100x110cm and Fat Quarter 50x55cm

Please note: computer monitors differ in the way they display colours. If you would like a swatch of any of our colours, please call for details.

Anchor stranded cotton is made using 100% extra long staple Egyptian Cotton and comes in 8m skeins of 6 easily separated strands. Ideal for cross stitch and free style embroidery.

Includes all Anchor stranded cotton 001 - 9575

This is only suitable for Anchor stranded cotton skeins numbers 001 - 9575 but can be a quick way to order:

1) Count the total number of skeins you need - enter total in the Quantity box

2) Enter the Anchor colour numbers in the Anchor Colour Numbers box in one list separated by commas. If you need more than one of a colour, enter x2 / x3 etc

Example: Quantity : 8

Anchor Colour Numbers: 403 x 2, 46, 112, 172, 372, 1005, 2

Please remember to change the quantity box as necessary!

You can still order by telephone if you prefer on 0800 22 89 123

DMC's gorgeous new Mouline stranded cotton with added sparkle
Each skein is 8m, 6 strand divisible thread which is 73% cotton and 27% lurex for a sparkle effect
Non-mercerised, the thread is soft, smooth and as easy to stitch with as stranded cotton with corresponding numbers for easy substitution

In stock

Lightweight, high quality and pretty nickel plated steel embroidery scissors with a touch of colour by Premax, an Italian company.

Size approx : 9 cm / 3.5 inches overall, blades approx 3 cm / 1.2 inches from 'eye' to tip.

Colours will vary.

Magnification is X 1.75

This Clamp On Magnifier has a large lens 13 cm across

It comes on a fully flexible arm with a large, sturdy clamp

Supplied in a box with a plastic insert to keep it secure and a fabric lens cover

We also have neck and headband magnifiers

Counted cross stitch kit by Design Works taking a modern twist on the traditional wedding sampler. Includes alphabet for personalisation.

Kit contains : 14 count white aida
Pre-sorted stranded cottons
Needle
Clear chart and instructions

Finished size approx : 23 x 30 cm / 9 x 12 inches

Available in a variety of colours, 18-count Traditional Aida gives a more 'solid' looking finish. All colours are made from 100% pure cotton.

Enter the size you need to the nearest 5cm (min 20cm x 20cm) and the price will be calculated. Please note that the price is calculated based on the cost per square metre.

It is worth checking to see if we have a Standard Size which meets your requirements.

This is DMC's brand new Colour Shade Card with thread samples - including the 35 New Colours.
Samples included:
Art 117 Mouline Stranded Cotton - 500 colours
Art 417F Mouline Colour Variations
Art 317W Light Effects Thread (Metallics)
Art 115 and Art 116 Pearl Cotton
Art 315 Metallic Pearl

Size approx A4 - 30 x 21 x 1.5cm / 12 x 8 x 0.5 inches

Please note, this is the card which contains the actual thread samples - the printed card is no longer available