Based in Scotland, Paraffle is an embroidery kit business with an eco-friendly ethos and our purpose is to make embroidery accessible to as many people as possible!

Paraffle was founded by Sammy Bishop in 2016 while she was studying for a PhD in Edinburgh. Looking for a creative outlet – and a way to give meaningful gifts that would suit her student budget – Sammy taught herself how to embroider in her spare time.

Scouting around to name her new venture, Sammy came across ‘paraffle’: an old Scots word meaning 1) ’embroidery’; and 2) ‘an ostentatious display’ – and the name stuck.

At least 10% of their profits are donated to charities, wherever they can they only use Organic & Fairtrade materials, and they support rainforest protection & reforestation projects to offset all of the carbon emissions involved with the business.

  • Scotty Dog Embroidery Kit
    Scotty Dog Embroidery Kit
    £15.00
  • Highland Cow Magnetic Needle Minder
    Highland Cow Magnetic Needle Minder
    £8.50
  • Fluffy Highland Cow Mini Embroidery Kit
    Fluffy Highland Cow Mini Embroidery Kit
    £15.00
  • Northern Lights Embroidery Kit
    Northern Lights Embroidery Kit
    £22.00
  • Orca Embroidery Kit
    Orca Embroidery Kit
    £22.00
  • Butterfly Mini Embroidery Kit
    Butterfly Mini Embroidery Kit
    £15.00

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