hmm yes, it’s the last day of September… it may be scorching hot outside, as we break all current temperature levels since records began… but this is the traditional time that we start gently showing you Christmas fabrics and Christmas gift ideas. We know it feels early but of course, you need time to plan and… read more
Just as one pattern sale ends, another one begins and this time all Butterick patterns are reduced by 40%. You’re sure to find one (or several) that you like – but hurry as this offer must end soon! Fabric Sale continues in the shop-so your new trousers/dress/top/bonfire costume could be the best value ever…… read more
Simple-to-make Tea-Cosy Project for those chilly autumn evenings… by Vintage Revisited (Maria Dean Designs) Here in Lewes, November 5th has a very special signifcance which manifests itself in ways very hard to describe if you’ve never heard of it before…someone once described it as hallowe’en meets Mardi Gras! Back in the mists of time (1550′s), seventeen Protestant martyrs were burnt at… read more
yes it’s hallowe’en soon check out our spider stuff… Spider-Web net fabric 137cms wide at £4.50/m we also have satin and taffeta in black, red, purple for vampire and wizards’ cloaks, extra white sheeting for ghouls, ghosties & mummies and what about pumpkins, zombies and the Adams family?-we’re sure we can help you with all the extra bits… read more
…and trims we’re loving these woven ribbons in floral or baroque designs starting at 95p/m. We reckon they’d look good with denim, velvet or corduroy fabrics maybe? . . we’ve now added some beautiful new colours to our suedette thonging range at the amazing price of 85p/m especially for all our jewellery making customers . . and… read more
wow! so so many ribbons! we were like kids in a candy shop yesterday-so overexcited!! THREE deliveries from 3 different suppliers all arrived together-it was almost impossible to decide which to unpack first… there are lots of Christmas choices from wide tapestry styles to shiney, bling-string types and everything else in between; so from traditional to crazy… read more
oh yes! even more fabric on sale!! make sure you visit the shop really soon if you’re looking for fabric bargins because, right now, there’s loads on offer, but be quick-they’re selling fast…… read more
Day 2 of the-stitchery sale… and we have added in some stock to clear from our homewares department-the linen basket Buy any 2 cushion covers (reduced by about 30%) and we’ll give you a third one absolutely free-(“I said ABSOLUTELY FREE!!”)… read more