English Church Embroidery 1833-1953 (A Review)

Kerry reviews Mary's book about the history of English ecclesiastical embroidery. 
http://weoftheneedle.blogspot.com/2014/05/kerrys-book-review-english-church.html

I don't think many of the designs covered are needlepoint.  I think this is mostly about embroidery, but I do not know for sure.  The review is thorough but the shop is a framing and counted thread-sampler shop so they may have just not mentioned needlepoint kneelers or cushions.

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Hand and Lock "Since 1767" UPDATED

Thanks to Needleprint I've discovered Hand and Lock, a British embroidery company that has been in business since 1767.   They do embroidery for military uniforms, for couture houses, for churches and theatre productions, and of course for individual commissions. 
http://www.handembroidery.com

Have fun exploring the site, reading about the staff and the classes they offer.

UPDATE:  I found more information on the company plus a video on the Embroidery for Ducks blog.  Enjoy!
http://embroideryforducks.com/2011/07/25/hand-lock-part-1/

http://embroideryforducks.com/2011/07/26/hand-lock-part-2/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 12, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.