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May Project of the Month Winner 2017

May Project of the Month Winner 2017
A BIG Congratulations to Heather Robson who has been chosen as our winner of May Project of the Month with this amazing blanket!!

You have won a £30 Abakhan Gift Voucher and will now automatically be entered to have the chance to win Project of the Year which will be announced in December 2017.

June's Project of the Month has now started so get creating! Make your item, photograph it and send it to us!

We have 3 ways you can send your image to us:

Upload your image on our Facebook page abakhan.fabrics

Tweet your image to us @abakhanfabrics

E-mail us your image to [email protected] (maximum image size 1MB)

Good Luck

Easter Projects

Surprise someone special with a handmade Easter gift you can make easily with a little help from these projects we have for you.

From cute chicks to bunny rabbits to daffodils you will find something to inspire you to get creative.

Grab the materials and tools you need and let's get started!

Easter
Taken from the Twenty to Make book range published by Search Press


Download Ruby Rabbit & Easter Chicks here


Easter
Taken from the Twenty to Make book range published by Search Press


Easter


Download Chunky Chick & Crocheted Daffodil here


Easter


Easter


Download Cupcake Cosies here


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

Stitch & Sew at Mostyn and Liverpool stores!

Join us for 'Stitch & Sew' at Mostyn & Liverpool stores starting in March 2017! They are FREE weekly sessions to meet people with a similar interest - bring your stitching or sewing projects along and enjoy! (hand stitching and sewing only)

From sewing buttons on shirts, to hemming skirts and hand embroidery everyone is welcome - all levels and abilities. No booking required just turn up!

Liverpool launches Tuesday 7th March

Stitch & Sew at Mostyn and Liverpool stores!

Mostyn launches Friday 10th March

Stitch & Sew at Mostyn and Liverpool stores!

We hope you can make it!

Special Buy Dressmaking Fabrics available at all stores!

Take a look at our exciting range of 'special buy' dressmaking fabrics available to buy at all stores now and here!

Picasso Digital Print
This digitally printed chiffon certainly has the wow factor!
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 100% poly
* £9.95 per metre

Cotton Spandex Print Fabric
Cotton spandex prints are perfect for stylish dressmaking projects such as body con style dresses, skirts and trousers and are always one of our best selling fabrics.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 97% cotton / 3% spandex
* £8.99 per metre

Print Denim Fabric
Our 'denim style' fabric gives you the denim look but with the versatility of a standard cotton yarn. Suitable for all dressmaking and high fashion items
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 147cm
* Polycotton
* £8.99 per metre



Silky Chiffon Fabric
Such a striking fabric at such a good price! Our digital print silky chiffon fabrics are a whirl of vibrant colours and super soft textures. A great cloth for making anything from a headscarf to a lovely blouse.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 100% poly
* £5.75 per metre

Foil Print Scuba
Striking metallic floral print on polyester scuba fabric, great for figure hugging dresses.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 100% poly
* £16.75 per metre

Print Scuba
A stunning print mesh bonded on to polyester scuba fabric, great for figure hugging dresses.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 100% poly
* £19.90 per metre

Cotton Dobby Fabric
Dobby is a woven fabric produced on the dobby loom, characterised by small geometric patterns and extra texture in the cloth. This fabric is soft to the touch and works well in dressmaking.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 100% cotton
* £6.75 per metre

Floral Print Rayon Fabric
Our printed viscose fabric is a stunning eye catching material that comes in a variety of prints, perfect for a variety of dress making projects.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 144cm
* 100% rayon
* £7.00 per metre

Cotton Check Fabric
Cotton Check Fabric is a beautiful quality fabric. We have a wide range of colour ways suitable for all ages. This is the perfect choice for a wide variety of projects including quilts, clothing and crafts.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 112cm wide
* 100% cotton
* £4.80 per metre

Print Linen Viscose Fabric
Fabulous prints on a viscose/linen blend fabric to give a luxurious hand feel and superior finish. Perfect for dress making and household projects such as cushions. Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 150cm wide
* 60% cotton / 40% linen
* £7.00 per metre

Spandex Print Check Fabric
A beautiful fabric with slight stretch which makes it perfect for dressmaking. Available in a great range of colours and designs.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 112cm wide
* 60% cotton / 35% rayon / 5% spandex
* £3.95 per metre

Plain PU Leather Look Fabric
This range of bright and fun colours are ideal for both soft furnishing and dressmaking / accessories projects..
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 150cm
* 70% polyutherane / 30% cotton
* £5.50 per metre

Baby Cotton Twill Fabric
These gorgeous cotton twills give a texture to the weave, making it great when you need a material that can with stand a little more wear and tear and at the same time has a lovely hand finish. Perfect for any type of dress making project with these bright and fun designs.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 150cm
* 100% cotton
* £5.24 per metre

Poly Cotton Seersucker Fabric
Check print seersucker in fabulous bright and fun colours perfect for your summer shirts, dresses or skirts.
Special Buy Dress Fabrics available at all stores!
* 112cm
* 60% poly / 40% cotton
* £4.99 per metre

Take a look at the full range of special buy fabrics here

World Book Day Competition Winner 2017

World Book Day Competition Winner 2017
A BIG Congratulations to Emma Hamilton Crook who has been chosen as our winner of our World Book Day competition with this fabulous handmade Owl costume for her 4 year old son.

You have won a children's craft hamper - please send your details through to [email protected] for details of how to claim your prize!

We would also like to say a big well done to all who took part and sent in their photos - I am sure everyone will agree you all looked fabulous and it was a tough decision to choose just one winner! Take a look at all entries here ....

World Book Day Competition Winner 2017

World Book Day Competition Winner 2017

World Book Day Competition Winner 2017

Roll on next year for some more amazing entries!