About Us

Gentle Threads was created in January 2004 when the owner, Bev Wilkinson bought an existing embroidery business.  Since that time the business has changed and grown with many new product lines being added to satisfy customer demand. 

Bev has over 20 years experience in the needlework/craft retail industry, with a love of cross stitch, ribbon embroidery plus many other styles of embroidery and a new interest in patchwork.  Her goal at Gentle Threads was to create a peaceful, tranquil shop with beautiful products and giftware, and classes in a friendly, warm atmosphere and, from the many comments from customers, this appears to have been achieved.

Due to this success it was a difficult decision to close the shop in January 2007 but with the desire to spend more time with family, Bev decided to operate the business through the website and craft markets and fairs.

The business has gently transitioned from needlework supplies to handmade giftware which is now Bev's passion, creating and selling pretty gifts is so rewarding. Bev is also designing a range of patterns and these will be added to the webiste as they are created.

Click here to see what craft markets we attend.