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 is my passion, as are the wonderful new threads with which we can use to work it.

Currently our web site features my own New American Crewel, along with designs inspired by the Royal School of Needlework Archives.  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 also the American home for Pearsall’s Silks, that wonderfully lustrous 6-strand floss from England.  And we haven’t forgotten our counted thread friends. Look for new, and old, pieces to pop up in the coming months.

Heathway hand-dyed crewel yarns are coming soon with the launch of our new website!

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