Nanny B's

10/08/2026

The OG cross stitch supplier in Lydney 😎

Don't forget we stock a selection of cross stitch kits as well as the entire DMC range of threads 😱

More kits due imminently.......

08/08/2026

Did you know?

We don't just sell yarn!

We also have a great selection of handmade gifts available, made in house by our select makers, as well as books, esoteric items, such as incense, essential oils, crystals and more.

We can do personalised orders for laser engraving and embroidery too!

Do pop in and see us!

07/08/2026

I try not to post anything personal on here, as I don't like to blend work and home.

However, i just want to give a small glimpse into the reality of life as a small business owner.

We have bills to pay. I know, know, don't we all. Most of our income is swallowed by rent, cost of goods, bills etc. If we don't have the income, we can't survive. Whether this is from other businesses not paying their bills on time (*sigh*) which has a knock on effect to the small business owner as well as their suppliers etc, or from a lack of footfall, it doesn't matter. It all results in the same consequence - the business closes.

I am also a one man band. Yes, I do have a few other trusted folk around me that I can call on, but ultimately, the shop is run by me. It is currently the school holidays, so I also have both kids home, which means that a lot of the time I have at least one of them with me, normally both. Therefore, I need to make sure they are fed, watered and happy. Sometimes this may mean I'm a little late, or the little one may try to interrupt when we are talking.

Please be patient. They are children, I am mum. I try not to allow them to be rude, I would appreciate the same courtesy extended to me. Running a business as a working mum is HARD. We are balancing so much. Rudeness can often be enough to tip us over the edge.

K x

03/08/2026

You know you own a craft shop when this is posted when you return from your summer holiday 😅

03/08/2026

I am currently on a last minute car errand to Gloucester, which, as you can imagine, is a nightmare 😅 I should be heading back very shortly, so hopefully i won't be too late opening!

See you soon,

K x

25/07/2026

Apologies, I will be a little bit late this morning - I'm aiming for 9.30.
I will be staying open later to make up for it.

Sorry for the inconvenience

K x

24/07/2026

23/07/2026

We are wading into the depths of the summer holidays!!

I normally close for two weeks during the summer, along with my two week Christmas closure.

At present, I intend to be CLOSED next week, from the 27th July - 3rd August.

I do not currently have any plans for a second week - please keep an eye on here and I will post if I intend to close.

In the meantime, I will have at least one, often two children with me most days - please be patient with me 😅

08/07/2026

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26/06/2026

I am open this morning, but not going to lie, it isn't as cool in here as I would have hoped, and with the little one here, I can't keep the door open, so I may end up closing early!

I will pop a post on if I decide to close.

Please check here before you come down!