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Needles & Sparkles

Embroidered gifts

I am a traditional trained embroiderer and couture dressmaker with nearly twenty years experience culminating in a dream job working for Her Majesty The Queen in The Royal Household at Buckingham Palace. I had the honour of working on many prestigious outfits for Her Majesty and Her Family. 

For as long as I can remember there has always been thread in some form or another in my life.  Be it stitching embroidery kits, a french knitting dolly or even hooking a rug when I was a child.  

I formalized my threadiness with a three year apprenticeship at The Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, receiving the best training in all aspects of hand embroidery. From goldwork to bothsides alike with canvas work, stumpwork, beadwork, jacobean and many other wonderful techniques thrown in for good measure.  

Upon completing my apprenticeship I went to work for Jimmy Choo couture and the Jim Henson Company.  I also have had the privilege to be responsible for pieces for the likes of: Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Sultan and Sultana of Pehang and The Sultan of Brunei; also theatre productions such as: An Inspector Calls, The Lion King, Miss Saigon and Romeo and Juliet amongst others.

After the birth of my son I was itching to get back to my needle and thread. I wanted to produce quality bespoke pieces made with love for stitching and to the highest standard. I always use the best quality materials I can lay my hands on.

Everything sold on my site is hand crafted be myself to my own painstaking standards. Modern designed pieces using the traditional techniques I have gained in my years of experience working for the most exacting clients. If I’m not happy with it, its not going out! At the end of the day I love what I do and I shows in everything I stitch.

I’m more than happy to discuss any commissions. If you want any personal alterations to one of products already on offer or if you want a whole new piece designed just get in contact.

Needles & Sparkles

6 Station Road

Wivenhoe

Essex

CO7 9DH
Tel: 
01206 820431