Blog - Through the Workshop Door

In this feature page we will give you a sneaky peak ‘through the workshop door’ to see current and recent work. We hope you find the restoration process interesting and it may inspire you for your own projects.

Bringing the Past into the Future: Our Antique Carding Machine & Sustainability

March 14, 2025

The Story Behind the Name: Needle Rock

February 21, 2025

Crafting Careers: Jason & Rosie’s Apprenticeship Journey at Needle Rock

February 10, 2025

Jason & Rosie’s journey at Needle Rock shows the power of apprenticeships - from honing skills to award wins. Read how they’re shaping the future of upholstery!

Breathing New Life Into A Cherished Welsh Blanket

February 5, 2025

A treasured Welsh blanket meets expert craftsmanship! See how we transformed a beloved family fabric into a stunning, meaningful chair.

Bergère Suites: Celebrating Caning

November 17, 2023

Bergère Suites: Celebrating Caning Needle Rock have upholstered three Bergère Suites over the last few years and we have one for sale.

Caravan Upholstery: Your Home From Home

October 23, 2023

At Needle Rock, we believe that you should never have to settle for anything less than the best – especially when you’re on holiday. We cover caravans, static caravans, and motor homes.

BBC One – Money For Nothing

September 8, 2023

I am thrilled to announce that I have recently joined the ‘Money For Nothing’ team at BBC One. A couple of weeks ago we had lights, camera and action at the Needle Rock workshop - to say we were excited is an understatement!

Celebrating the King’s Coronation

April 28, 2023

People across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events on 6–8 May.

Needle Rock celebrates its 10th birthday

March 22, 2023

Needle Rock celebrates its 10th birthday on 22nd March 2023; and what a journey it has been!!! Here, Ali reminisces over a few of the major events that have taken place over the years…

Fabric made out of plastic bottles

March 1, 2023

Fabric made from plastic bottles? Why? Because... Single use plastic bottles have become a big problem for the environment. Each bottle can take on average up to 450 years to decompose naturally on landfill.

Upholstery Classes at Needle Rock

February 8, 2023

At Needle Rock we're enthusiastic about teaching the craft of upholstery as it’s a rewarding and fascinating profession that goes back generations.

Child Sized Furniture

December 2, 2022

The Italian physician Maria Montessori recommended that children need the world at eye level, comprised of an environment full of order and beauty with everything having a place, and furniture that is light enough for children to move as they see fit.

Absolutely massive headboard

November 16, 2022

Needle Rock loves bespoke commissions, and we are delighted to have been commissioned to create a very large and unique headboard for the Rusty Boathouse glamping pod. This is one of two glamorous glamping pods by the Pantcefn Luxury Glamping Group based in Llanarth, Ceredigion, West Wales.

Narrowboat Upholstery 2

August 16, 2022

Are you looking for a narrowboat upholstery makeover? This autumn, at Needle Rock we’ve upholstered a couple of fabulous narrowboats. Talking with narrowboat owners, it seems it can be difficult to find someone to upholster this type of seating. Custom-made upholstery was made for 'Jack Frost' (see below), and with space at a premium, the comfortable lounge area can now double up as a sleeping area...

The Privilege Of A Chair

September 7, 2021

You are probably sitting in a chair as you read this - an armchair or perhaps a dining chair, hopefully with some kind of upholstery to make it comfortable.