docsquid Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Having now ordered a new sewing machine, I'm determined to make a lot of use of it. We need new cushion covers, and I'm thinking of doing not exactly patchwork ones, but ones with stripes of different material, and maybe one or two of the stripes having pintucks in them. What I need is an online supplier of good fabrics for patchwork or remnants for crafting. There are loads when I Google it, so do any of you have preferred suppliers? I could go to Hobbycraft in Tamworth, but they are very pricey. Edited February 26, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Abakhan fabrics http://www.abakhan.co.uk/ There is a shop in Hanley, one in Chester & a big mill shop in Flint. They are fab for all fabrics, haberdashery & bargain wools! I love them! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks for posting that link. Wow! They have some lovely things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Not online, but have you tried Fox Hill Crafts at Mitchell's Craft Centre in Sutton Coldfield, which is where I get most of my knitting yarn from? I don't do patchwork, so I don't know the prices etc. of the fabric, but it's not a million miles from you and you could visit the Hungry Horse feed shop at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Hi Jennifer Jane - We live just round the corner from the hungry horse Sarah, what about the rag market it Birmingham? There are loads of market stalls there and outside some proper shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I've used several of the online suppliers and they've all been pretty quick, Doughtys and JB Fabrics often have some nice sale fabrics. http://doughtysonline.co.uk/ http://www.jbquiltingfabrics.co.uk/shop/ And I like these 2 suppliers as they do more unusual fabrics http://www.gagafabrics.co.uk/acatalog/Animals_Creatures_Bugs_Fabrics.html http://www.firesidefabrics.co.uk/quilting-fabric/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22&zenid=69eae4e9a31d348121de83ae028e52bc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thank you guys - very helpful. Hungry Horse is quite near my dentist, so I can pop in next time I'm at the there, as I still go to my old dentist in Sutton. I haven't been to the feed centre there as I use a local farm for our feed and Hemcore, but I could pop in and see what they have. Birmingham - a bit of a trek for me, I'm afraid. I don't travel that well these days, so I'm really looking for an online supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Well, the new sewing machine is fabulous, and after using it to mend DH's boiler suit, I used some of the fabric I got from Fireside Fabrics to make these three cushion covers. I'm really pleased with them. Only need to get a few poppers to finish off the opening (I thought I had some, but I haven't). They do a great range of fabrics, so thanks for the pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 oh wow they are amazing I looooove the animal print one i need to look (quick someone, hide my credit card) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 i need to look (quick someone, hide my credit card) cathy x They really do some very unusual fabrics It looks a bit more lively than old cream coloured canvas slightly enhanced by cat pee, which was the previous offering for these cushions. I can't wait to make some more Cathy - were you really trying to cut down on spending for 2010? - LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Wow I like - they are very striking, and it looks like you've made them beautifully well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I love them - the fabric is fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Wow! Gorgeous. As for you bigmommasally! I've had to pull myself away from those links! Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm a fabricaholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ooooh, stunning colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 As for you bigmommasally! I've had to pull myself away from those links! Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm a fabricaholic. Sorry won't do it again ....well not today anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I can get my own back - I have a long list of American quilt shops that ship to the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ooo yes please! Lets see if you can tempt me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Dribble.......................... Love the tulip and red one best, very striking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well these are on the favourite list (which means much more on another list ): Fabric is least expensive here: http://www.bighornquilts.com/ This one is brilliant for Oriental fabrics: http://www.annsfabricsandcrafts.com/ All sorts of pretties for the rest: http://www.cottage-quilts.com/ http://www.quiltersparadiseonline.com/ http://www.dakotacabinquilts.com/ http://www.alwaysquiltingonline.com/ And I visited this one - and bought more online from Richard: http://www.sunshinesewing.com/index.html Of course the exchange rate is bleh at the moment - which is really bugging me with withdrawal symptoms, but it's better for me as I won't buy anything until I've used my current stash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Those are brilliant Docsqid. I love the way you've mixed the fabrics, they have a look of random co-ordination, which is definitely a compliment & hard to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 They are lovely Docsquid, brilliant they go so well together too, would really brighten up my bedroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Those are brilliant Docsqid. I love the way you've mixed the fabrics, they have a look of random co-ordination, which is definitely a compliment & hard to achieve. Random co-ordination I like that! They do brighten up the room and that is what I wanted to achieve. I have some smaller cushions but they are going to be patchwork covers now I've bought a proper cutting board and cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
