Lakeside Needlecraft

Lakeside Needlecraft: cross stitch and needlecraft supplies from Sale

Lakeside Needlecraft Ltd is a family business run by Kate and Brian, supported by a team made up of Margaret, Lisa, Rachel and Olivia. The company sells needlecraft materials online, with cross stitch at the centre of its catalogue and a broad stock of threads, fabrics, charts, kits and tools around it. Its stated aim is to pair swift delivery with personal customer service, and it presents itself as reachable seven days a week for questions or help with an order.

Threads from DMC and specialist dye houses

Threads form one of the largest areas of the shop. DMC is the dominant brand, with 6-stranded cotton skeins (Art.117), Étoile (Art. 617), Stranded Variations (Art. 417), Light Effects (Art. 317), Coloris (Art. 517), Satin (Art. 1008F), Diamant metallics, Coton a Broder in 107/16 and 107/20, Eco Vita, Metallic Cotton Perle #5 (Art. 315), Perle in sizes 3, 5, 8 and 12, and Tapestry Wool 486. DMC thread sets, starter packs, skein packs and a quick-order form for individual stranded cotton quantities are also offered.

Beyond DMC, the range covers Anchor (Mez – Coats), Caron Collection (Impressions, Watercolours, Waterlilies, Wildflowers), Classic Colorworks, Dinky Dyes silk threads, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, GlissenGloss, Gutermann/Sully threads, Hannah Hand Makes colour theme packs, Kreinik, Rainbow Gallery and Weeks Dye Works. Thread clubs and stitch-along skein packs are listed as well, including packs tied to specific designs and to The World of Cross Stitching project packs.

Fabrics, charts and kits

Fabrics are sold by count, from 6 to 56, under Lakeside Needlecraft's own label and from Zweigart, Fabric Flair, DMC, Mill Hill and Permin, with a colour-based search and a section for odd sizes. The charts and kits catalogue is organised by brand, craft type and theme. Brands named include Bothy Threads, Mirabilia, Nora Corbett, Lavender & Lace, Long Dog Samplers, Riolis, Permin, Vervaco, Mill Hill, Derwentwater Designs, Heritage Crafts, Ink Circles, Chatelaine, Glendon Place, Artecy, Artecy, Janlynn, Lanarte, Merejka, Panna, Orchidea, Diamond Dotz and Lakeside Needlecraft's own designs.

Craft types span crochet, cross stitch, diamond painting, drawn threadwork, embroidery, felt, felt applique, felt embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, latch hook, long stitch, macrame, needlepoint, petit point, pom pom, punch needle, stamped cross stitch, tapestry and weaving. Themes run from alphabets, angels and aquatic animals to samplers, Santas, snowmen, space, sympathy, unicorns, wedding, wild animals, woodland and farm animals, words and sayings, and zodiac signs.

Accessories, tools and storage

The accessories section covers aperture cards, beading supplies, buttons, craft bags, crochet tools, cushion accessories, fabric dye and markers, finishing accessories, frames and frame gauges, grime guards, hanging frames and bellpulls, hoops, knitting needles and tools, lights, magnetic tools, magnifiers, needle felting supplies, needle minders, needle threaders, needlecraft stands, needles, ORT catchers, pins, plastic accessories, pom pom making, ready-to-stitch items, scissors and cutters, sequins and bows, sewing machine accessories, snap frames, stitching tools, storage, tape measures, therapeutic gloves, thread conditioners and thread storage. Mill Hill beads and treasures are stocked alongside.

Among the items shown in the featured selection at the time of writing were a Bella Filipina Stella Maris printed cross stitch chart, Cotton Clara Mini Sunflower embroidery scissors, Lakeside Needlecraft 3D Tall Gingerbread House and 3D Tall Summer House PDF chart kits, a Lowery device tablet holder for the silver grey stand, a Lumina lamp, Nurge embroidery snap frames and extension rods, and a Very Merry Apothecary stitch-along project pack from Tiny Modernist. DMC storage options appear too, including a mini wooden collectors box with 120 threads, a white modular storage box with 70 threads and a wooden collectors box with 500 threads.

Loyalty scheme, gift cards and newsletter

The shop runs a loyalty scheme and sells digital gift cards starting from £5. It also promotes a free newsletter that carries new product information, offers, discounts and stitching tips; signing up is presented as giving a 10% discount on DMC 6-stranded cotton skeins. A monthly fabric club is listed among the Lakeside Needlecraft own-brand offers.

Delivery, collections and company details

Free UK delivery applies to orders of £50 and over. The company address is 37 Arnesby Ave, Sale, Cheshire M33 2NJ, and collections are by arrangement only. Lakeside Needlecraft Ltd is registered for VAT under GB237634985. The site describes the business as an award winner and displays a Trustpilot reference.