Vintage Rare Needlework Kits - Contemporary Stitchery Crafts
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General FAQs
We're sorry, we do not offer a printed catalog of our items at this time .
Much like a vintage or antique shop with a varied selection, we specialize in vintage rare and hard to find contemporary stitchery crafts which come in and out of stock quite quickly.
Yes we do! Please feel free to contact us at TLAustin@AustintatiousOfferings.com. We offer estate consignments, occasionally will offer estate buyouts, or we can also arrange consignment auction sales for you at our eBay site when we have openings. We also offer needlework store buyouts if you're a shop owner who's decided to retire from needlework sales. We're happy to help you find friendly homes for your no longer needed stitchery items!
Yes we do!
Many vintage kits are without needles due to oxidation issues and simply the age of the kits. If you are in need of needles appropriate for the kit, please let us know,we'll be happy to provide you one!
If you are need of stretcher frames, hoops, daylight lamps, etc, please let us know. We are able to procure these for you from our supplier and can have them delivered promptly for your stitching convenience.
Like your needlework on frames? We also ask that you visit this fine site... Needlepoint Frames
We are purveyors of vintage rare and contemporary stitchery craft KITS. We're pleased to be able to offer the beginning and experienced stitcher alike a wide range of options to unleash their creativity. On occasion, we are asked to complete an item for someone ~ please ask; we may be able to find a stitcher with the appropriate expertise to help you get your treasure finished. Service availability differs depending on staff project list, and is not a part of the regular service we offer. We do NOT sell finished products often, except as an estate dispersal, but are happy to work with you to provide your vintage textile needs.
NO! At Austintatious Offerings we respect your privacy. We know you're here to purchase products you want with quickness and ease; Not to join book clubs or movie rental places or the like.
We may contact you from time to time with special offers here at our site. We may send you discount coupons via postal mail on occasion. If you would prefer NOT to have these mailed to you when they become available just let us know.
We do NOT give your information to any parties at all. You have your choice of payment preferences~ Google Checkout and PayPal are online payment sites that protect your privacy and payment information. Any questions? Please ask. We're here to serve you!
We do not take any orders or questions via phone. All sites have quick and easy checkout processes which will enable you to pay for your purchase immediately online with our CRE secure checkout, or paypal checkout using your credit card. You also have the option to place your order and pay via postal mail.
We're happy to answer any inquiries via email prior to your purchases. Please check your spam filter settings to allow emails from our email addresses. Questions will be processed via email only.
We're so glad you asked! This is an interesting and fun little feature offered by our site tech dept. Anytime you want to access your wishlist, you'll need to 'place' an item into it. This will pull up all the items that you've stored, and enable you to "move" them to your shopping cart.
You'll also be able to email yourself, (or your stitching friends) a copy of your list for quick and easy access !
Please feel free to email us any time at tlaustin@austintatiousofferings.com with any questions. We're happy to help!
We have several available search tools here on the site. Feel free to use the search bar on the left side of the page, or click at the top far right 'Quick Find'. We do our best to keep the site updated and easy to use. If you're having trouble, please do email us, we'll do our best to help you find your stitching treasure! Don't forget to visit all of our information pages if you have a question, or, if you still can't find it, email us at TLAustin@AustintatiousOfferings.com or use the Contact Us form. We're here to serve you ~ it's OUR pleasure!
Simple! Just click on the 'Click to enlarge' button right above the picture in the listing and a new window will pop up with the enlarge image. Need better details? Just email us and we'll be happy to help.
All items listed are ready for immediate purchase ~ if you don't see something for which you're searching, please jot us an email and we'll be happy to check our inventory for you .
* If, in the case of unforeseeable technical or mechanical error an item was erroneously made available, we will refund your payment and contact you via email. We prefer not to tie up your funds while items are on backorder due to hard to find nature of majority of items. If an error like this arises, we will apprise you once the preferred item is again made available.
***Please note***
When there is only one left of an item, and you attempt to purchase two or more of that kit, you will receive an Out of Stock Warning Note. Please try again with only one item in your cart for a successful purchase.
If you happen to see an item which has an 'OUT OF STOCK' note on it it is possible that this item has recently sold out and the inventory is updating. If this case arises, please feel free to contact us about when the item will be in stock again. We're happy to start a wishlist for you if it's sold out!
If you've seen it on our other website, just contact us and we'll gladly make it available for your purchase here. We're here to serve! We specialize in custom searches for our stitchery clientele. With over 2000 kits in stock, we often have the very item for which you're searching. If we don't, our buyers will search worldwide to help locate your special request. Due to vintage / rare nature of most items, all sales are final & non-refundable.
We're happy to answer any questions you may have! Simply email us at TLAustin@AustintatiousOfferings.com. We'll reply promptly; make sure to set your email preferences to allow contact from us through your internet service provider spam filters.
Yes! We know that our stitchery clientele often have something special on a wish list that's out of production, and a must have to complete a collection, or give as a special gift. Just email us with as many details about the item as you might have, and we'll be happy to place a special search on the piece for you. Please be aware that it may take several months or more, depending on how long your requested item has been out of stock. We do our best to keep you updated on searches, and will notify you promptly once the item has been procured. Email us at TLAustin@AustintatiousOfferings.com. Make sure to bookmark the site and come back often; we update our inventory daily! *Please Note* Special Request Orders are Not Considered Exchangeable Items.
As noted, we're purveyors of vintage, rare, out of production designs; chances are if you bought it and you can't find it again, it means you purchased the last one available. Worried you won't get your order? Check your order history. We don't offer products for sale which we don't have, and work diligently to ensure our inventory control works as quickly as possible. If you've purchased the last kit of a certain kind, it should disappear so no one else can check out for it.
Check your emails, and make sure your spam filters allow emails from us; we'll keep you apprised every step of the way, including shipping/tracking information once your payment has cleared to our accounts!
Due to vintage / rare nature of most items, All Sales Final and Non-refundable. No Exchanges, Returns or Cancellations. Please read descriptions carefully, and ask Questions Prior to Making Purchase to ensure your satisfaction. We're happy to assist you by answering your inquiries quickly and thoroughly. We strive for accurate listing details to ensure your satisfaction. Special Request Orders must be prepaid.. We're happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. Email us anytime at customerservice@austintatiousofferings.com.
*Note* Shipping Times may be drastically delayed due to various worldwide mailing time variances with Covid-19 Pandemic Safety Practices being put into place. We will process orders promptly, however, we are not responsible for mailing delays which could take many extra weeks or months during this worldwide pandemic. International Customers Need to Be aware that heavy delays may occur.
UK Buyers, here is some helpful information : http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/internet.htm
Absolutely no refunds will be given for orders that are returned due to unpaid customs duties. International Clients; this Pandemic has caused shipping disruptions; from Customs delays and refusals, to new laws in some countries. Please be aware that in any country affected by Brexit, we will absolutely not be able to process orders smaller than $200 USD; as ever, all international clients are responsible for any VAT/Taxes/Duties imposed upon them by their own country. We offer completely free shipping for our international clients for orders of $300 USD or more, to help offset those costs. If your country refuses the parcel the first time, we will attempt to ship the item again after you've contacted us and made arrangements to ship a 2nd time, and paid the cost of shipping.
All Stitchery items brand new in manufacturing packaging, unless otherwise indicated.Vintage Items Usually New and unopened in slightly shopworn packaging~condition unused and unstitched unless otherwise indicated. All Items are Sold As Is, in stored, vintage condition. Due to vintage Nature of Items, we Recommend A thorough Airing and cleaning prior to working them , should allergens be a concern to you.
Many of these kits are more than 30 years old, and stitcher may prefer to launder according to manufacturer directions prior to stitching. Slight storage stains may happen on occasion , occasional canvas bleed on needlepoint canvases that are kitted with folded canvases, and are to be expected with vintage kits, depending on the storage from original estate, and are taken into consideration with valuation of kit. Many vintage stitchery enthusiasts also rinse and thouroughly dry wools and flosses in accordance with manufacturer suggestions to keep project fresh while working. Some stitchers prefer to replace "yesteryear's" threads and wools with contemporary wools from their own stitching stash. We store all pieces in a smoke-free and pet free environment once they arrive at our facilities.
Please be sure to check your spam filter if you're not receiving timely replies; we work diligently to ensure swift, and thorough communication to assist you with your purchases.
No You May Not Copy our Intellectual Property. Please contact us via email if you need information regarding a vintage kit. While we are happy to help out, our photo and listing work is subject to copyright laws which we do and will have enforced. Copyright laws protect the artist, manufacturer, and purveyors. Use of our intellectual property is subject to licensing fees which will be assessed; written licensing permission required prior to use. No Exceptions.
Yes we can! We offer sorting/labeling service for those of our clients who do not enjoy the process. The cost varies depending on the kit size/type, starting at $15 for basic Dimensions and Bucilla Cross Stitch Kits, and going up in cost to $100 for large, custom exotic manufacturer kits.
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Just ask us at the time of your order, and we will send you a separate invoice for the added charge ( per kit). Once service invoice is paid, we'll sort and label your flosses for you, then prepare kit for shipping. Please note this will increase your wait time for your item while we fit your sorting request into our schedule. We're happy to serve!