Monthly Archives: June 2025

Organise Your Threads, Elevate Your Stitching: The Trimits Thread Organiser

Susan Penny - June 25, 2025

Every stitcher dreams of a seamless, tangle-free crafting experience. The reality, however, often involves frustrating knots, misplaced colours, and precious time wasted. Say goodbye to the chaos with the Trimits Thread Organiser, your new essential, available now at Willow Fabrics.

Why the Trimits Thread Organiser is a Stitching Game-Changer

Designed with both functionality and portability in mind, this clever organiser keeps your embroidery floss and thread colours neatly in place. Whether you're embarking on an intricate masterpiece or a quick, charming kit, organised threads are the secret to a smooth and enjoyable stitching journey.

Key Features That Make a Difference:

Secure Foam Pads:
Multiple thread colours are held firmly, preventing knotting, slipping, and the dreaded "thread spaghetti."
Dedicated Threaded Needle Slots:
Keep your pre-threaded needles precisely where you need them, eliminating the constant re-threading hassle.
Labelling Made Easy:
A central card strip is included

Aida, Evenweave, or Linen: Your Ultimate Guide to Cross Stitch Fabric

Susan Penny - June 19, 2025

If you're searching for "best cross stitch fabric", "Aida Fabric vs Evenweave Fabric", or trying to understand "what fabric to use for cross stitching", you're in the right place.

Choosing the best fabric for cross stitching can be tricky — especially with popular options like Aida, Evenweave and Linen on the market. Each one has its pros, textures, and counts. So, how do you decide which cross stitch fabric is right for your project?

At Willow Fabrics, we specialise in providing the highest quality cross stitch fabrics in the UK, and we're here to help you make the perfect choice. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, this guide breaks down everything you need to know to choose the right fabric confidently.

Why Fabric Choice Affects Your Cross Stitch Project?

Fabric is the foundation of every embroidery or cross stitch project. The wrong fabric can cause frustration, miscounted stitches, or even ruin delicate patterns. The right cross stitch fabric, on the other hand,

We have a new family member!

martin pennyandpenny - June 02, 2025

“We have a new family member! After years without a cat, we’ve adopted a mouser, a young feral cat named Gus from the Cats Protection League. On our way home from the shelter, Gus escaped from his carrier, causing a panic as we tried to catch him. Once home, he escaped again, prompting the entire village to join in the search! We received many sightings and created a map detailing his movements, which we shared on socialmedia. After a few nights, we managed to trap him using a CPL cat trap. Initially, he was stressed and hid in our hallway, hissing and scratching at us. However, two weeks later, he’s adjusting well and has started enjoying his new life. Our next challenge is to help Gus get along with the dogs!” Susan Penny

Large 99 please!

martin pennyandpenny - June 02, 2025

“Summer is the nicest time of the year for most. We are lucky enough to live close to the coast, and so it was inevitable that one of our children would secure a summer holiday job working for the local ice cream company. He left this morning with his new red apron, and the excitementof spending the day on the beach while getting paid. My card, ideal for a birthday, or without the words for any occasion, is a great way to celebrate all that is good about our wonderful British summer… and if you happen to see a red-haired young man in an ice cream van parked on the sea front, do say you are a CrossStitcher reader!” Susan Penny