About us

Victoria House Needlecraft has been a family owned business for 35 years.  There have been two ownership changes in that time.  In January 2009, Dionne and Craig decided they could juggle a 5 week old baby and a 7 day a week business, … how hard could it be … ?

Dionne learnt to sew under her mother’s feet with a darner the size of a crowbar at the age of two, mostly to keep her out of mischief on rainy days.  Currently she is occupied with being a mum,  spending more time in the shop,  building this website, designing originals for Victoria House Needlecraft, Beth Russell’s “Compton” rug and “The Deer” in “The Greenery” series.  Unfortunately Stoney Creek’s “Noah’s Sub” has had to be outsourced to Margaret.  At least her nephew will now get it before he gets his drivers licence .

Craig is the keen gardener who has worked hard to improve the gardens at Victoria House, he has also done some painting on the inside which he is not so keen on.

Our staff, Kerry, Wendy and Vicki have been with the business for five years and provide expert advice and service to all our customers whether they walk in the door, email or phone from all over Australia and the world.

Kerry is a prolific and expert knitter, she is currently working on Beth Russell’s “Lodden I” and some knitwear for a new grand daughter in the Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

Wendy has stitched some of our cross-stitch models,  does exquisite hardanger work and teaches needlecraft in Wollongong.

Vicki is a keen knitter, does amazing stumpwork and has nearly finished “Quaker Diamonds” from Rosewood Manor.  She is also loving the addition of Roseworks Embroidery Designs to our range.  We have converted the Valdani Heritage threads to DMC, The Gentle Arts and Au Ver a Soie Soie D’Alger, this is available as a free download.

Margaret has stitched many of the beautiful cross stitch models that adorn our walls.  Dyah has just completed her first model for us.  Neither Margaret or Dyah work in the shop or live locally.

We have a dedicated Christmas area, filled with stockings, ornaments, charts and pictures in cross stitch, crewel or needlepoint.  We also have a great selection of Australiana, Australian designs and Australian designers available.

Our classes are back!  Check out our timetable link.  You can book online, phone us or you can join in on the day if places are available.