The other day I received a phone call from a left-handed lady in another Australian city who was feeling a little frustrated that she could not find a copy of The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion to purchase locally. I suggested a number of needlework shops to her that I felt sure would stock it. She went off happily, ready to continue her efforts to purchase the book.
I have begun approaching needlework shops around Australia to ask them whether they stock the book, so that I can put together a stockists list. I understand and support the fact that many of you like to purchase locally wherever possible so that you can support local businesses. I think this is really important, so that we can keep those shops open.
I have begun collecting a list of stockists – for Australia only at this stage – and will soon post it on my website. If you have purchased The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion from your favourite local embroidery shop, please let me know, so that I can check whether I should add it to my list.
As you can imagine, I find it rather difficult to keep up with all the many needlework shops around the country, so if you can help me, I’d be very grateful.
If you are not in Australia, you are welcome to let me know where you have purchased your copy too. I expect that it will take a little longer to get an international stockists list together though!
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.

I purchased my copy of the Left-Handed Empbroiderer’s Companion in The United States. The store, Inspired Needle is in Lemont, Illinois and does handle mail order. Nice shop! She ordered it for me before I even knew about it – Cathy Roginela (owner) knew I’d want it.
Hi Karen, Thanks for letting me know. Cathy sounds like she has wonderful customer service! I’m sure she’ll be pleased that you have mentioned it publicly.
I, along with 2 other friends, have ordered them from Nordic Needle. We are located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thanks – I’ve added them to my list.