Histoires de Lin

Histoires de Lin is the creative studio and online shop of Sophie Barrault, a designer of contemporary cross-stitch patterns and hand-dyed, subtly shaded cotton threads. Based in Bouliac, France, the brand brings together the craft of embroidery and a distinctive, thoughtful approach to design. Its collection includes instant-download PDF patterns and printed charts, with designs ranging from seasonal motifs to lettering and other original themes. Customers can also shop hand-dyed threads and Zweigart linen fabrics in 12.6-, 14- and 16-count options.

Alongside its products, Histoires de Lin offers practical embroidery tools, including thread and fabric calculators and an interactive list of its shaded threads. The site’s journal shares articles about Sophie’s creative process, pattern preparation and the relationship between needlework and digital tools. Visitors can browse new releases, explore featured designs, follow the brand’s updates through its newsletter, and find information about events, payment methods and customer support. Histoires de Lin serves stitchers seeking distinctive materials and designs for their cross-stitch projects.