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My blog will start just as soon as I return from England and an all too short but intensive 3 days working on crewel stitching techniques!

At Tristan Brooks we strive to give you two things - quality designs and quality stitching supplies. When I established Tristan Brooks back in 1982, I wanted to use 17th and 18th century needlework as my inspiration. Other styles have come and gone, but I have persevered. Sharp needle embroidery, especially crewel, is my passion, as are the wonderful new thread choices now available.

Currently our web site features my own New American Crewel, along with designs inspired by my time at the Royal School of Needlework. I gained a Summer Certificate (with Distinction!) from this wonderful institution and it gave me the impetus to go back to my first love, embroidery with a sharp needle. Try it before you say "ouch"!

Tristan Brooks is the American home for Pearsall's Silks and Heathway Crewel Wools, both known for their excellent quality and wonderful color ranges.

So have a look around. I guarantee your inner embroiderer is itching to try some of these designs and supplies!

These are two of my new teaching pieces.

For more information and teaching venues go to http://www.austinstitchers.org/ Click on "Serendipitous Surprising Summer" in the lower center of page. http://www.callawaygardens.com/needlearts This site will have the new information about the 2010 seminar in a few weeks.