About Us

Live crafting demonstration in the window of Liberty, the iconic London department store

About Us

POMPOM Design creates modern, design-forward needlepoint kits and handmade studio pillows that bring bold colour, abstract pattern, and a contemporary edge to a traditional craft.

Founded by award-winning artist Helena Benz and developed in collaboration with textile designer Daniel Rambaut, POMPOM brings together a shared love of surface pattern, colour harmony, and slow, purposeful making. Each design bypasses conventional motifs in favour of striking abstraction, creating needlepoint projects that are as beautiful to make as they are to live with.

Contemporary Craft, Designed for Interiors

Inspired by the values of the Slow Movement, our mission is to create needlepoint that celebrates mindful making, modern aesthetics, and the tactile satisfaction of craft. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or entirely new to needlepoint, POMPOM offers a fresh and accessible take—designed to engage, inspire, and bring calm joy to your creative time.

Our kits aim to bridge the space between craft and interiors, offering a sophisticated, design-led experience. Each kit is carefully assembled by hand in our London studio, using the finest natural materials from trusted UK suppliers, including super-soft pure new wool yarns and eco-printed canvas.

Where to Find Us

You can find POMPOM kits at carefully selected stockists who share our values of quality and craft, including:

  • Liberty, London

  • Needlepoint Inc., San Francisco

  • Make Workshop, New York

  • Nina, Chicago

  • Rittenhouse Needlepoint, Philadelphia

We’ve also proudly exhibited at leading craft and design events, including:

  • The Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace

  • The Handmade Fair, Hampton Court Palace

  • Bust Craftacular, Bethnal Green

  • Etsy Made Local and Urban Makers pop-ups

  • The National Trust Sutton House, London

In the Press

POMPOM’s fresh approach to needlepoint has been featured in a range of publications and media, including:

  • House Beautiful

  • XStitch Magazine

  • CrossStitcher Magazine

  • The Strategist (New York Magazine)

Whether you’re looking to slow down, get creative, or add something unique to your home, POMPOM is here to bring you beautifully crafted moments—one stitch at a time.