needlework,
embroidery
& crafts

beads & bows, Penrith

Beads and Bows is an independent embroidery shop on the beautiful, historic Angel Lane in Penrith, Cumbria, founded by Rebecca Sharp.

Buy needlework and craft kits, embroidery materials and enjoy classes for complete beginners and confident stitchers alike.

Welcome!

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No idea where to start?

Perfect, that’s exactly what I’m here for.

I set up Beads and Bows to make needlework feel easy to get into, not intimidating. You don’t need any experience, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. And if you have lots of experience we have a wonderful range of kits and materials that will inspire you to do more.

upstairs at beads & bows

We’ve created a space where you can spend a few hours doing something creative, something good for the soul. Learn from an expert in their field, teaching you the skills to create something wonderful. Creating, making, and sharing in the heart of Penrith.

17 October 2026
All day
Seaglass Jewellery making with Salt and Sand Seaglass. 10th, 17th, 31st October & 12th December. Various times available, please ask when you book. To book email: salt.sandseaglass@gmail.com  
£40
24 October 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Create an autumnal miniature cottage with The Cumbrian Way To book email: littlestlakeland@gmail.com
£40
31 October 2026
All day
Seaglass Jewellery making with Salt and Sand Seaglass. 10th, 17th, 31st October & 12th December. Various times available, please ask when you book. To book email: salt.sandseaglass@gmail.com  
£40

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A love of craft and sewing

woven through the generations

Beads and Bows is run by Royal School of Needlework graduate and second generation stitch-a-holic, Rebecca Sharp. Rebecca has dreamed of bringing creative crafting back to Penrith, and sharing her love of stitching with beginners and enthusiasts alike.