About Thumbelina

​Welcome to Thumbelina Needlework Shop!

 

Thumbelina first opened in Solvang, California in 1964 by Olga "Sonny" Faust, who had just moved there from Denmark. In 1981 it was bought by Hans & Brenda Knudsen. I probably first walked into Thumbelina when I was about 8 years old, and I feel so lucky to be the new owner. In June of 2025 I loaded up a truck and trailer with the remaining inventory from Brenda's basement.​

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I love Danish needlework designs and materials, and I want to help keep this art alive and well, by sharing it with you. I plan to continue carrying many charts, kits and supplies from Permin, Oehlenschlager, and Haandarbejdets Fremme (Danish Handcraft Guild), and I will be selling many one-of-a-kind vintage treasures that I have discovered while sorting through everything.​

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Thank you for your patience as I continue to sort and organize and decide which items to carry. I am learning as I go! Please email me with any requests, suggestions, or questions. I love hearing from you!

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- Sarah