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Hi Abakhan Fabrics, I was born and brought up in Liverpool. My Mum introduced me to El KILO about 30 years ago. Myself and a friend recently travelled 250 miles to shop and introduce my friend to the concept of fabric shopping by weight! She was very impressed with the quality and the price of your goods.

Many Thanks, Sheila Meek.

Mayor Niall O Donnghaile was talking to some of the ladies who were in Northern Ireland as part of their retreat that tours all over the country, aiming to get some knitting done in some of Ireland’s most famous spots. Other destinations include Giant's Causeway and the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

The trip was conceived by the Lisburn designer Maggie Jackson, who is now based in Michigan, where she shares the benefit of her 34 years in the fashion industry with others hoping to learn this great old tradition.

Mr O Donnghaile, though happy to chip in, was happy to admit that he hadn’t quite inherited his own grandmother’s crochet skills, and ended up conceding defeat to knitting and purling, deciding instead to sit and chat to the members of the group, commenting that he tended ‘not to be any good’ at things that involve hand-eye co-ordination.

Commenting on the group’s aims, Ms Jackson noted that it was ‘about the history of Northern Ireland’ and that she aimed to bring others to her homeland.

To view more of the latest news from the world of knitting, and to purchase knitting supplies at great prices, continue to check into Abakhan over the coming weeks.

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your store in Mostyn, North Wales. I wish you had one here in N Ireland.

Thank you, A. O'Hale

Print fleece tartan. If you’re of Scottish descent (or simply need a kilt for a costume!), then our printed tartan fleece material is ideal. Created using the finest materials and with a stylish, unique design, this superb fleece is a perfect excuse to get creating.

Leopard brown micro fleece. If there’s anything more fun than heading out onto town to an eighties club, we don’t know what it is! Our leopard print material is the ideal way to create a costume that wouldn’t look out of place in one of the Austin Powers films. Eye-grabbing and one-of-a-kind.

Plain Colours. Whilst the above patterns are great for individual needs, you’re not going to need leopard print regularly! Our range of plain colours make the ideal material for any need, whether you want to knock up a new bean-bag for your kids or simply want something warm to wear over the winter.

Click here to view our catalogue, complete with a variety of other knitting accessories.

The Wicked Witch. With Halloween on the distant horizon, there’s no harm in beginning to plan as soon as you can. Is there a more classic costume than that of the witch? The sleek black design is a sure fire way for you to look your absolute best on the darkest night of the year. Broomstick not included!

Santa’s Assistant. Do you want to look great during the festive season? Our santa’s assistant costume is glamourous and stylish. So whether you’re heading out for a night on the town or staying home and playing Santa’s assistant at home, we’ve got you covered.

The Leprechaun. St Patrick’s Day never looked this good! If you love to get out on the town during St Paddy’s Day, then this costume will have all those jaunty Irishman looking in your direction! Eye-catching colours and a great fit make this a sewing masterclass.

To view these and more of our sewing accessories, click here.

I received my first order from you today at the exact time promised. I just wanted to say how pleased I was with the whole experience and I greatly appreciated being able to pay through Paypal. The quality of the few items I bought was outstanding, as was the price of the order.

Once again, many thanks S Kelly. Tuesday 13th September 2011

I feel after being a very regular customer at your Mostyn Store for over 30 years I must comment on the pleasure I always have visiting you and the excellent cafe (especially the Prawn sandwiches,always fresh). The staff are always pleasant and obliging and go out of their way to help. I would add that after a visit with long lost relatives from Scotland in June showing them Abakhan was the highlight of their visit to Wales. (mother and three daughters all avid sewing and craft people) so much so they are back next month can't wait to return to your shop and fill the car boot once more, thought it was a 'Wonderland'. I do apologise if I have rambled on but after my latest visit at the weekend I felt I had to congragulate Abakhan for their continued value and pleasurable shopping when so many other companies have failed to retain these values.

J Walsh. Wednesday 12th September 2011

If you’ve got a lovely pooch that tends to feel the cold, then our range of patterns for stylish and sophisticated dog coats would make a great present. With the winter coming up, now is a great time for you to create a piece of clothing that will really help your pets keep the chill away.

Another great gift idea that you could put together for your beds is to create their beds virtually from scratch, using another one of our patterns. We offer a variety of different dog beds, from larger black ones to more subtle pink designs, so that whatever style your four-legged friend has, we’ll have something to suit them.

It’s not just coats and beds, however. We also stock a range of different patterns for hats, scarves and even gloves so that with the frost and snow that is likely to appear over the next few months, your pets will be able to stay nice and protected.

To view these and more of our pet accessories, visit the Abakhan catalogue here .

Scissors. Needless to say, anyone looking to get involved in sewing will need a really good pair of scissors. From marking, measuring and obviously cutting, a good pair is almost a Swiss army knife when it comes to the world of sewing. We sell a variety of scissors at Abakhan, so take your pick!

Pins and Needless. Don’t worry – we’re not talking about that rather painful infliction that occurs when your foot goes to sleep! Needles and pins are essential for sewing, as they hold the fabric together whilst you sew – you won’t have enough fingers to do so yourself!

Machine Accessories. A sewing machine can be one of the most efficient ways of getting a job done quickly once you’re used to using one. However, as with any machine it requires some extra attention, and our range of accessories are ideal. Form oil to keep the wheels greased to a new bulb for those late-night sessions, we have everything you’ll need to keep your machine in top running order.

To view these, visit the Abakhan catalogue here .

Felt that I had to let you know how much I enjoyed the Workshop I recently attended on the use of your Sewing Machine on Tuesday 6th September at Mostyn, The Tutor was very good, and is a credit to your Tutoring Staff. She was very patient and spent time with each of the pupils. We had a good laugh and made to feel very welcome. I was thrilled that I had something to take home, completed, a great achievemnt for us all. Once again many thanks for a fantastic workshop.

J Henshaw. Wednesday 7th September 2011