About

Welcome to Jiggery Pokery Embroidery Kits

It's great to meet you. If you're looking for modern embroidery kits or patterns, you're in the right place.

About me and my business

I'm Hilary.  I set up a shop on Etsy in May 2019 selling a small range of modern embroidery kits UK. Since then I have expanded my business internationally, especially in the United States, Canada and Australia.  With over 10,000 sales and more than a thousand positive reviews I decided to set up a website of my own, although my Etsy shop, JiggeryPokeryUK, is still very busy!

I started my business because I had got back into embroidery after many years, starting with a kit I bought at the Knitting & Stitching Show.  The kit was fantastic and I couldn't wait to start on another, but I couldn't find any that I really liked.  So I decided to make my own - mad, I know, but the business has never looked back and I now run it full-time.

Events

Do come and say hello at one these shows - it would be lovely to meet you:

Festival of Quilts, 1-4 August 2024, NEC Birmingham

Knitting & Stitching Show, 10-13 October, Alexandra Palace, London

Sewing for Pleasure, 31 October-3 November, NEC Birmingham

Textile Fair, 8-10 November, Compton Verney, Warwickshire (it's a stately home!)

Knitting & Stitching Show, 21-24 November 2024, Harrogate

Inspiration

I'm particularly drawn to Scandinavian designs because I love the clean, minimalist feel and unusual colour combinations.  I love choosing stitches and threads which make the most of great design.  I embroider every one of my designs myself before releasing them so I can be sure the instructions are really clear and it will work perfectly for you.  

 Family life

I'm married to Martin, who is Australian.  He's very helpful with all the practical things that go into running a business.  I've got three grown-up children, grandchildren and a beautiful Bengal cat.

Copyright

All copyright, design rights and intellectual property rights existing in my designs and products and in the images, texts and design of my website/marketing material are and will remain the property of Jiggery Pokery Embroidery Kits Limited. I will treat any infringement of these rights seriously.

Sponsorship - Royal School of Needlework stitch bank

I'm very proud to sponsor the RSN's stitch bank entry for double back stitch. The stitch bank aims to become the world-wide embroidery stitch directory, making sure none get forgotten. Each entry includes instructions on how to do the stitch.

I'm delighted to support such a fantastic project which will benefit embroidery lovers everywhere.

Keep in touch

It would be great to stay in touch, so if you'd like to hear about new embroidery designs, sales and special offers (nothing spammy!) you're welcome to sign up to my newsletter.

If you need any help, do contact me: 

Email: hilary@jiggery-pokery.biz

Address: Highgate House, Ivy Grange, Rugby CV22 7HF