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

Get Your Dining Chairs Ready For Christmas!

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…

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 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 from plastic bottles? Why? Because…

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

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…

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…

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.<br…

Reupholstered chairs in a caravan dining area Reupholstered caravan lounge area As well as having our own Needle Rock motorhome project ‘Flyaway Fanny’ we also take commissions to reupholster caravans and motorhomes. Now that staycations are very much back…

The privilege of a chair

A very brief history of upholstery

In-House Woodwork Repairs at Needle Rock

Needle Rock are looking for a highly motivated upholstery craft and sewing machine assistant. If you love making things and are interested in fabrics and design; see what this job placement can offer you.

This week’s post is inspired by a photograph recently shared on our Llanrhystud Community Forum Facebook page. The photo shows a gathering of ladies and gentlemen from the Victorian era, sat on the beach along Pengarreg. This…

Rescued from the old RAFA Club, Bridge Street, in Aberystwyth a few years ago.

It’s World Cancer Research Day. Help me raise £5000 for Cancer Research Wales. Buy your tickets to win a fabulous ‘Parker Knoll’ Chair!

Needle Rock is pleased to announce the launch of their new upholstery classes, so you can learn the skills to reupholster your own chair, and transform it into a piece you will be proud of.

Needle Rock has been rebranded; with the website revamped, giving a more contemporary style with many new features. With a modern look, and a fabulous new logo; the website also showcases pieces of upholstered furniture for sale.

Now the 16th Century Welsh Inn, Y Talbot, has opened its doors again, customers will be pleased to have new comfortable cushions. These adorn the wooden antique settles (long-seats) in the front bar and side lounge.