Appleton Tapestry Hanks
Appletons: British from sheep to skein
Here’s what makes Appletons stand out (and relevant to your criteria):
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Their wool is 100% British wool, sourced from sheep sold in the Yorkshire wool markets.
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The wool is dyed and spun in Yorkshire, so the entire production chain (sheep → wool → dyeing/spinning) remains within Britain.
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They offer two weights: crewel (2-ply) and tapestry (4-ply).
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The tapestry wool skeins are typically 10 metres per skein.
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Appletons also offer hanks (larger quantities) for those doing big projects.
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They have a very large colour range — over 420 colours — which gives you good flexibility in matching shades.
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Their packaging and logistics are mindful of UK supply chains, and many UK retailers list “spun and dyed in England / UK-sourced wool” in their descriptions.
So, Appletons ticks both boxes: British-dyed and British-sold / supplied (i.e. many UK needlework stores carry them).