Merrilyn Whittle Designs

26/08/2026

I have a limited number left of these beautiful Wooden music boxes, velvet lined, left for sale.
These are now discontinued

Were $160 each, clearing now for $50.

Design area 4” x 6” (10cm x 15 cm)
Easy to put your own embroidery, patchwork, or even favourite photograph into.

Beading kit as shown in last picture is available but not included

26/08/2026

Size 15 Round Toho Japanese Beads
Four lots of packets of 10 colours of these versatile quality glass beads.
Each lot 10 colours reduced to just $15

Only while stocks last

26/08/2026

Another special created for The Needlework Retreat, that I couldn’t attend.

ALL Reduced to $2 a packet

Packets of 10 quality needles
1. John James milliners Size 1
2. John James Golden Glide Applique size 13.
3. Gold eye Beading Needles
4. John James Crewel/ Embroidery size 8
5. Bohin fine sewing & short sharp beading

Happy for pick up or can post, several packets of each type available

25/08/2026

A few bead packs created for the Needlework Retreat
Only while stocks last

4 different groups available , a great way to add to your designing colour palette
Each group has 10 x 5 gram packets of Japanese Toho Size 11 round seed beads
$15 per group

Pick up or post

24/08/2026

Packed for Sales at Needlework Retreat
Due to unexpected surgery was unable to attend

$15- pack 4 x 100m spools,
100% Egyptian Cotton, 60 wt.
Fine, strong beautiful quality thread
Pick up Port Macquarie or postage extra.
Several packs of each colour bundle available

09/07/2026

Can’t wait , busy creating a new exclusive design, just for this cruise. Hope you can join in.
Merrilyn

Are Japanese crafts something you love? Well, here's a new cruise for you. :)

Sue Howie from Sashiko Australia, along with Merrilyn Whittle will be sailing with us on an adventure to remember including sashiko and/or Japanese beading options!

Join us for a 7-day, 6-night Crafty Adventure at Sea onboard Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane to Cairns and Airlie Beach!

Here are the details:

📅 19 - 25 November 2027 | Departs Brisbane
🎨 Exclusive Sashiko and/or beading project designed by Sue and Merrilyn
🧶 3 x half day workshops and social sessions
🎁 Exclusive project pack valued at over AUD$200 included!
🪡 Additional craft (both sashiko and beading) Additional AUD$500
🛍️ Popup shops onboard
🌟 3 ports of call including Cairns and Airlie Beach
🚢 Scenic Cruising past Willis Island
🍕 All meals, onboard gratuities

Priced from AUD$2,199pp twin share inside cabin

Oceanview cabin from $2,349pp, Balcony cabin from $2,849pp. Single Inside cabin from $3,399, Single Oceanview cabin from $3,699, Single Balcony cabin from $4,599
$400 discount for non-crafters

Secure your spot today for crafting, fun, and new friendships!

Visit the website - www.craftyadventures.com.au/tours for full details and a link to the booking form. Make sure you scroll down to the 2027 Japanese Crafts cruise!

📧 [email protected]

06/06/2026

Upcoming Japanese Bead Embroidery workshops

Port Macquarie- held at Stitched n Framed, Acacia Street, Port Macquarie, Saturday 13 June, 2026 from 9.15- 2 pm
Contact me to book

Coffs Harbour- held at Nesting Needles , Coramba, Friday 19 and/ or Saturday 20 June, 2026.
Contact Lisa / shop on 0400055989 to book

Places are available in both workshops

Kits, supplies and projects of your choice will be available to choose from, pictures show only a selection of what is available.

If you have ever wanted to try this form of Embroidery now is your chance.

If you have any questions about these classes contact the relevant shop or message or contact me 0422 210349

There will be a clearance sale of excess beading kits and beads at both classes.

08/03/2026

Upcoming Japanese Bead Embroidery Classes in Canberra.
There are a couple of places remaining in my classes in Canberra coming up this month.
Classes are on
Tuesday 17 March,
Friday 20 March,
Saturday 21 March (1 spot only available)
Sunday 22 March.
This will be the only classes held in Canberra until later in the year so if you wish to book into one or more days, please contact me either by messaging below, calling on 0422210339 or emailing [email protected]

Available at the classes and if not attending the classes but would like to look at some of the many bargains, I will be bringing (including many kits/ beads / wooden boxes, needles) contact me to make a time to pop into class or arrange another time during the week with me to see what is available.

I Looking forward to catching up on our visit to Canberra.

Merrilyn

08/03/2026

Just spent 2 great days teaching some lovely students in Nesting Needles, Coramba, NSW. ( about 20 mins from Coffs Harbour).
Thank you Lisa and all who attended.
See you all again in June

02/03/2026

Stunning afternoon sitting and stitching in Urunga, NSW.
Finishing off some previous class samples, enjoying the sunshine and sea breeze.
Decided to spend a few days here on the way to teach at Nesting Needles in Coramba next weekend.