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Shop<\/h1>\n

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Situated in the Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre is the shop and entrance to the museum.<\/p>\n

Our shop sells a range of unique gifts inspired by the museum\u2019s own collection, perfect for those who want to take away a momento of Redditch\u2019s needle making heritage. We also stock locally made preserves and confectionary as well as history books related to the local area.<\/p>\n

More importantly, we also stock an extensive range of the finest quality needles, the majority of which come from ENTACO, the only remaining needle factory in Redditch.<\/p>\n

The shop is also open to non-museum visitors who can call in whenever the museum is open.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Forge Mill Gift Shop<\/p>\n

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Click above to read our Catalogue (pdf file)<\/p>\n

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Needles for Sale at Forge Mill<\/h3>\n

Select the right needle for the right project! You’ll be amazed at how many different kinds of needle there are. These are just some of what we sell:<\/p>\n

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Quilting<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 5 to 12.<\/p>\n

Also called ‘Betweens’ – a shorter needle allowing you to sew quicker with smaller, even stitches.<\/p>\n

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Sharps<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 3 to 12.<\/p>\n

Sharps are the name of the needle most commonly used in the home, a general purpose needle.<\/p>\n

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Embroidery<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 1 to 10.<\/p>\n

Also called ‘Crewel’ – an extra large eye to take the embroidery threads.<\/p>\n

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Darners<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 5 to 18.<\/p>\n

A strong needle with a large eye suitable for mending.<\/p>\n

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Tapestry<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 13 to 28.<\/p>\n

Also called ‘Cross Stitch’ needles – ideal for cross stitch and tapestry work on canvas, blunt ended to prevent splitting the threads.<\/p>\n

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Milliners<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 8 to 11.<\/p>\n

Also called ‘Straws’ – these needles are the same as Sharps but longer.<\/p>\n

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Curved Needles<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 18 upwards to upholstery quality.<\/p>\n

These fine curved needles are one of our most popular needles, ideal for box making. The upholstery range includes double pointed needles, regulators and mattress needles.<\/p>\n

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Beading<\/h3>\n

Sizes range from 10 to 15.<\/p>\n

Very fine needles enabling the sewing of fine beads or sequins. These needles come in a range of long or short, sharp and blunt ended.<\/p>\n

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Gold Needles<\/h3>\n

Sew so much smoother with Gold!<\/p>\n

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Easy Threading<\/h3>\n

Perfect for those who find it difficult to thread regular needles.<\/p>\n

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Leather<\/h3>\n

Triangulated points enabling to sew through tough materials without causing unnecessary abrasion, suitable for leather, suede and soft plastics.<\/p>\n

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Sewing Machine Needles<\/h3>\n

Universal, Quilting, Embroidery, Jeans, Spring, Microtex, Wing, Twin needles assorted sizes, Topstitch, Drilling, Easy Threaders.<\/p>\n

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See our Mail Order Catalogue for the complete range of needles and accessories available from the Museum Shop.<\/p>\n

We stock the John James Pebble range of needles.<\/p>\n

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We stock the John James Pebble range of needles.<\/p>\n

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If you would like to place an order for any items from our shop, including our extensive range of needles, we are happy to take orders and payments by credit or debit card over the telephone. To place a telephone order, please call 01527 62509.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHAT TO SEE<\/h3>\n

Forge Mill<\/a>
Bordesley Abbey<\/a>
Visitor Centre<\/a><\/p>\n

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WHAT TO DO<\/h3>\n

Events<\/a>
Exhibitions<\/a>
Play Area<\/a>
Walking Trail<\/a>
Workshops<\/a>
Talks<\/a>
Education<\/a><\/p>\n

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YOUR VISIT<\/h3>\n

Opening Hours<\/a>
Admission Prices<\/a>
Directions<\/a>
Shop<\/a>
Facilities<\/a>
Accessibility<\/a>
Group Visits<\/a>
Downloads<\/a><\/p>\n

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ABOUT US<\/h3>\n

Meet the Staff<\/a>
Volunteers<\/a>
Venue Hire<\/a>
Museum Archives<\/a>
Archives Catalogue<\/a>
Family Trees<\/a>
Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n

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01527 62509<\/h1>\n

Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre
Needle Mill Lane
Riverside
Redditch
B98 8HY

Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

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PROUD TO BE PART OF<\/p>\n

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