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NEEDLEPOINT TAPESTRY KITS
Firefly's needlepoint tapestry section includes Turkish cushion tapestry kits, shoulder bags from the Navajo Collection and many more.

If you have undertaken  many tapestry kit projects, we highly recommend Firefly Tapestry Kits Designs

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designs are inspired by kelims, carpets and tiles seen whilst travelling through Turkey.
 
Papyrus paintings, carvings and treasures from ancient tombs provide a wealth of inspiration.
 
The decorative knotwork of the ancient Celts is common throughout our collection.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mosaics and ancient tapestry around the world make up this collection.
 
Watching the Mayan women work on their backstrap looms provided a wealth of inspiration.
 
Beautifully coloured Navajo rugs and sandpaintings make wonderful tapestries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Symbolic carving and weaving by the Maori create unusual designs.
 
These designs are based on paintings of artists I met whilst travelling through Australia.
 
First in a new series based on the ancient myths of the Haida from Western Canada.
 
     

South American Collection
     
           
      First in a new series based on South America

Our needlepoint tapestry section includes cushion kits from Vervaco, stool tops from Coleshill Collection and needlepoint pillows from Cleopatra's Needle. You will find traditional UK tapestry kits from the Anchor British Collection, Lowry needlepoint from Bothy Threads, longstitch designs by Twilleys and medieval tapestry kits from Margot de Paris.

If you have not done many needlework projects, or would simply enjoy a change from your normal counted work, we have provided two pages where you can get a quick taste of the quality needlecraft kits on offer on this site. To browse through these pages simply click on either tapestry or cross stitch kits or on the Tapestry button, or the Cross Stitch button at the top left side of this page.

 

 

 

Carol Cathcart of Firefly Designs
Family Designers

Needlepoint or Tapestry Kits

Firefly Designs. We are a small family business based in the heart of Devon

Our Tapestry or Needlepoint designs are inspired by the art of civilisations both ancient and modern. We have travelled to many countries worldwide in our quest for :

Unusual Tapestry.

 

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Peruvian Staffbearer Shoulder Bag
[Ref 603] 13 x 11 Colour Chart 10 HPI and 14 HPI Cross Stitch

 
Tapestry Kit Peruvian Staffbearer Shoulder Bag  
 

Firefly Designs is a family run business based on a farm in the heart of Devon in England. We design tapestries based on the art of cultures from around the world, both ancient and modern, ranging from Roman to Mayan to naive artists in Australia. We spend considerable time in each country researching its history and the traditions and beliefs of its people. Also of course we study its art, present and past, and if possible work alongside traditional artists. 

Below, you can read about our experiences in these countries:



Tapestry Kiy Turkish Duck Cushion
Turkish Duck Cushion
[Ref 75]

Navajo Collection includes Carpet Bag
 Cushion
 Key Ring
 Rug 

 Sand- Painting
 Spectacle Case 

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Tapestry Kit Navajo Rug Cushion
Navajo Rug Cushion
[Ref 301]

 and Navajo Carpet Bag
[Ref 308]



South American Tapestry or Needlepoint Collection
First in a new series based on South America

For a textile artist South America is heaven on earth! Men and women found weaving or knitting clothes and rugs of the most beautiful colours and designs. We have spent so many hours just sitting in mountain villages watching these lovely people, and have returned home inspired.

Turkey Tapestry or Needlepoint Designs

Turkey

You cannot travel in Turkey without being aware of carpets! From Istanbul through Anatolia, to southern and eastern Turkey we found wonderful, hand-knotted, brilliantly coloured carpets, even in the smallest villages. Seeing the dye vats where the colours were mixed was incredibly interesting. Once dyed, the wools were hung up to dry ready for the local women to knot their traditional designs. It was well worth getting off the beaten track to visit the mountain villages where each community have their own particular designs.

Tapestry or Needlepoint Kit Designs

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Carol Cathcart from Firefly Tapestry Designs

If you would like our Brochure "Tapestries with a Difference" please contact Carol Cathcart, seen below enjoying sewing one of the tapestries, Carol will be happy to discuss the Tapestry Designs or our simple payment methods, if you are worried about online shopping carts, or even our pony getting in on the act...

We look forward to your call.

Pony with a Tapestry Kit Shoulder bag

 
(UK) 01404 841177
(International)+441404 841177
 

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www.firefly-tapestry.com

Contact

 

Firefly Designs
Ridge Farm
Broadhembury
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3LU
United Kingdom
 

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