Starting a Stitch Club
I’m a big advocate of craft clubs. What’s better than spending some time with some like minded folks, building friendships and sharing in your mutual love of crafting. So I thought I would ask ALBION designer Frances Abel all about the one she helped set up.
What’s in a name?
When you’re not putting your own name above the door, how on earth do you decide what to call your craft company? I asked some of the ALBION designers how they came to by their names.
ALBION Welcomes…
Every year we open our submissions and doors to a couple of new members.
It’s important to us that we keep the group fresh and bring in different perspectives, and continue to showcase the amazing design talent house in the U.K.
The Stitch Festival ‘23
With half of the ALBION collective exhibiting at The Stitch Festival this year we decided to send down Yasmeen from Thread & Mercury to document the exciting things on show.
Creativity in Times of Uncertainty
Over the past few years, many have had to let go of their old life. The routine and certainty of life that was shattered in March 2020 left many rethinking their current life trajectory and for some, no desire to return to their old ways.
As the old orders crumbles and we feel like we have entered an abyss of uncertainty, the need to tap into our own inner creative potential has never been stronger.
Gifts £51 +
Looking for that special ‘big gift’ for someone special? A big needlepoint kit could be just the thing.
Buying one is like an investment in ‘me time’ as each project can take upwards of 60hrs. That’s 60hrs of relaxation and creativity you get to gift :)
Gifts £21 - £50
This next Gift Guide has some of my favourite kits in it.
These bigger price items make great main presents and will keep the crafter in your life happily stitching all winter long.
Gifts £11 - £20
In this next Gift Guides installment, we bring you lovely treats in the £11-£20 price range.
There are some great needlepoint kits in this group that make the perfect present for the crafter who like a weekend project.
Gifts £10 & under
Carrying on with our lovely Gift Guides, to get you inspired for some crafty Christmas shopping this year, we’re bringing you a selection on products £10 or under!!!
Gift Vouchers
We’re very pleased to share a list of all the ALBION Designers that offer Gift Vouchers.
Emily Peacock and Emma Homent launch ALBION
Emily and I decided we needed to create a home for needlepoint designers across the British Isles. A site not only championing inspiring and original design but housing a resource of needlepoint knowledge to share with the wider public and the press.