Events

Clearance Chalet

The Abakhan Sale is back

So due to circumstances this year we have been unable to have our famous Warehouse Sale so we have created our very own Clearance Chalet based at Mostyn Store (the old craft shop) which will be open from 9th - 29th November.
We have all the great offers we have had previously at our warehouse sales including fill a bag, full rolls of fabrics, special yarn offers, plus more great bargain buys!
Abakhan, Coast Road, Mostyn, Flintshire, CH8 9DX

Join us for a Knit & Natter!

Join us for a Crafternoon on Wednesday 14th March at Mostyn
Join us for a Knit & Natter at any of our 9 stores every week. Come along and meet new people whilst working on your projects. It's fun and completely FREE!

Shrewsbury every Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm

Liverpool every Wednesday 10am-11.30am

Birkenhead every Wednesday 10am-12pm

Bolton every Wednesday 10am-12pm

Manchester every Wednesday 10am-12pm

Altrincham every Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm

Chester every Wednesday 10am-12pm

Mostyn every Thursday 9.30am-11.30am

Preston every Friday 10am-12pm

Hanley every Friday 10am-12pm

Store details can be found here

FREE crafting sessions every second Wednesday of the Month at Mostyn

Join us for a Crafternoon every second Wednesday of the Month at Mostyn
Join us every second Wednesday of the Month in the Cafe at Mostyn and get creative for charity!

Make something, raise money and swap craft tips over a slice of cake and a cuppa - sounds perfect to us with all proceeds going to Mind Charity 

Never crafted before? No problem. Our Crafternoon is as simple as getting together and creating something. Have a go, make a mess, and don’t worry too much about the finished product. 

We will have some simple hand sewing projects available to make on the day (basic materials donated by The Craft Cotton Co) or feel free to bring along your own project!

Yarn Shop Day at ALL stores Saturday 12th May 2018

If you didn't manage to pick up your FREE Yarn Shop Day patterns in-store please download them here ....

Milo the Cat
The Abakhan Thread
Dixie the Llama
Citrus Springs Blanket

Flower Patch Tea Cosy

Orange Baby Blanket


Join us for Yarn Shop Day at ALL stores on Saturday 12th May from 10am! Come along and support your local bricks and mortar stores!

We have a great day lined up with:

* 15% off yarns, books, patterns and accessories all day
* free demos (listed below for each store)
* free cake
* children's make and takes at selected stores
* balloon prizes
* free patterns and more!


We hope you can make this FREE EVENT!

Yarn Shop Day at ALL stores Saturday 12th May 2018









Abakhan Sewing Bee Final 2018

Abakhan Sewing Bee Final 2018
The Abakhan Sewing Bee Final has come and gone for another year! (boo hoo) However what a great day we had at our Altrincham store who were hosts to the event this year! The smiles on their faces above prove it!

The day consisted of all of our nine finalists (one from each of our stores) sewing two patterns against the clock! First pattern was a choice of toiletry bag which included a zipper and some rather tricky tabs! After a break for a delicious lunch provided by The Cafe at Abakhan, Mostyn it was on to the second pattern. Children's pyjamas were up next and we had some great designs which were made beautifully and included some great features including cuffs, pockets and buttons!

Abakhan Sewing Bee Final 2018
It was then down to business so time for Celia Banks of Sew Fundamental and Great British Sewing Bee contestant Paul Clarke to decide on the winner (rather them than us!)

Abakhan Sewing Bee Final 2018
After a quick shopping trip at the Altrincham store the finalists and family and friends were all invited back up to the workshop for some bubbles where the winner was announced. We would like to say a BIG congratulations to our winner for 2018 'Alexandra Nolan' from our Chester store!!

Abakhan Sewing Bee Final 2018
We would like to take this opportunilty to thank all of our finalists who took part and to everyone who entered the Abakhan Sewing Bee this year. We would also like to thank Celia Banks, Paul Clarke for coming along and judging the entries and also Janome Sewing Machines for supporting the event.

Now lets look forward to The Abakhan Sewing Bee 2019!

World Book Day Competition Winner 2018

World Book Day Competition Winner 2018
We have had some amazing entries but this years winners are 'Mr Fox' and the Unicorn from 'Sugarlump and the Unicorn' made by Sanna Lander! You have won a Children's Craft Hamper - we can't wait to see what Mr Fox and the Unicorn make!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our World Book Day competition this year! Here are all of the fantastic entries! We can't wait to see what you make next year!
World Book Day Competition Winner 2018 World Book Day Competition Winner 2018

Abakhan Sewing Bee 2018 Finalists Revealed

BIG congratulations to our 9 finalists who have made it through to the final of the Abakhan Sewing Bee!! Each of the finalists will be heading to Altrincham on Sunday 4th March for the final where one of them will be crowned Abakhan Sewing Bee and will win a Janome Sewing Machine along with a stash of Abakhan sewing goodies!!

Our finalists:

Altrincham - Alex Judge

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed
Birkenhead - Helen Thacker

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed
Bolton - Fiona Connell

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Chester - Alexandra Nolan

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed


Hanley - Heather Ward

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Liverpool - Kate McNichol

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Manchester - Christina Ecklund

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Mostyn - Gillian Neath

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Preston - Maria Barrie

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed


We would like to say a BIG thank you to all who took part, we have had lots of amazing entries this year from all stores!

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed

Abakhan Sewing Bee Finalists revealed






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Join us for Bee Watch at Mostyn on Saturday 25th March

Join us for Bee Watch at Mostyn on Saturday 25th March with The North Wales Wildlife Trust
Join us for Bee Watch at Mostyn on Saturday 25th March
Iwan from the trust will be in the Cafe - pop along and find out more about how Abakhan are getting involved and learn about our new Wildflower garden.

Also:
 Test your Bee Identification skills! Get instant feedback from our computer programme
 Vote about what YOU think are threats to bumblebees
 What positive actions can you do to help?
 Which flowers are good for bumblebees and which aren’t!
 Survey your own garden with Polli:Nation
 Find out more about what Abakhan are doing to help bees