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November Project of the Month Winner 2019

November Project of the Month Winner 2019
A BIG Congratulations to Debbie Symons who has been chosen as our winner of November Project of the Month with this crocheted Hippo.

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 2019.

December 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!

October Project of the Month Winner 2019

October Project of the Month Winner 2019
A BIG Congratulations to Trish Jepson who has been chosen as our winner of October Project of the Month with this amazing chair she has recovered!

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 2019.

November 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!

July Project of the Month Winner 2019

July Project of the Month Winner 2019
A BIG Congratulations to Stacey Taylor Branson who has been chosen as our winner of July Project of the Month with this cute romper made out of our Toy Story fabric.

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 2019.

August 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!

September Project of the Month Winner 2019

September Project of the Month Winner 2019
A BIG Congratulations to Lesley Tranter who has been chosen as our winner of September Project of the Month with this cute dress and matching bag!

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 2019.

October 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!

August Project of the Month Winner 2019

AugustProject of the Month Winner 2019
A BIG Congratulations to Alison Edwards who has been chosen as our winner of August Project of the Month with this gorgeous bag!

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 2019.

September 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!

Local tailors stitch their way into Abakhan Mostyn!

15% Sale; In-Store & Online

Hawarden based family business, The Village Tailors, are extending their expert sewing services into the Mostyn branch of Abakhan, renowned across the UK for their vast range of fabrics, sewing accessories, and crafting courses.

The Village Tailors family have been offering tailoring, dressmaking, garment alterations, and an array of sewing services in North Wales since 1962, and is currently owned by grandson David Shane Moore.

Once a tutor for the prestigious Savile Row Academy, David’s passion for quality and traditional family-honed skills courses throughout the business, and he couldn’t be more thrilled to join creative forces with Abakhan.

He says: “I was delighted to be approached by Abakhan. Opening a new shop in the heart of prom season was a big decision to make, but after meeting the team and seeing the space, I knew I couldn’t let go of this opportunity to bring our expertise to the Holywell area.

“We have customers who have been using our services for decades, and have been part of more wedding journeys than we can count. Extending our reach with Abakhan is the beginning of an exciting adventure.”

William Abakhan, Sales Director shares: “We are delighted to welcome The Village Tailors and think it will be a great addition to our Mostyn Store. Offering bespoke garments and alterations in-store is something that we have always wanted to offer and fits in well with our product selection, especially with Wedding & Prom Season on the horizon. What’s more, we are pleased to see that they will be offering Sewing Machine Repairs and also bringing in a Dry Cleaning Service!”

Operating in Hawarden and The Tweedmill Shopping Outlet in St Asaph, the exciting expansion into Abakhan Mostyn will bring The Village Tailors’ expertise to Holywell and surrounding areas.

Check out The Village Tailors’ Facebook page for special updates or email for further details.

Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home
Coast Road, Llanerch-y-Mor, Mostyn, North Wales, CH8 9DX
01745 289890

June Project of the Month Winner 2019

June Project of the Month Winner 2019
A BIG Congratulations to Susan Graveson who has been chosen as our winner of June Project of the Month with Mother Goose

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 2019.

July 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!

Free demonstrations at Manchester & Altrincham during July & August 2019

Free demonstrations at Manchester & Altrincham during July & August 2019
MANCHESTER
Saturday 6th July 10am-12.30pm SEWING SURGERY
Saturday 6th July 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE WRAP SKIRT
Saturday 13th July 1pm-4pm CROCHET CACTUSES & BEES
Saturday 20th July 1pm-4pm KNITTING SURGERY
Saturday 27th July 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE A CIRCULAR SKIRT
Saturday 3rd August 10am-12.30pm SEWING SURGERY
Saturday 3rd August 1pm-4pm BIAS BINDING & BIAS MAKERS
Saturday 10th August 1pm-4pm FILE AND JOURNAL PEN HOLDERS
Saturday 17th August 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE CROCHET BASKETS
Saturday 24th August 1pm-4pm FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY
Saturday 31st August 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE PENCIL CASES

ALTRINCHAM
Saturday 6th July 12pm-3pm MOBILE PHONE CHARGING HOLDER
Saturday 13th July 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE AN OIL CLOTH BAG
Saturday 20th July 12pm-3pm EMBROIDERY HOOP ART
Saturday 27th July 1pm-4pm AMIGURUMI ANIMAL
Saturday 3rd August 1pm-4pm KNITTING SURGERY
Saturday 10th August 1pm-4pm CROCHET SURGERY
Saturday 17th August 12pm-3pm CROCHET CACTUSES & BEES
Saturday 24th August 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE A PATCHWORK CUSHION
Saturday 31st August 1pm-4pm NEEDLE PUNCH

FREE demonstrations at Mostyn & Chester during July & August 2019

FREE demonstrations at Mostyn & Chester during July & August 2019
MOSTYN
Saturday 6th July 11am-12pm JANOME SEWING MACHINE DEMO
Saturday 13th July 12pm-3pm CHILDS SUMMER DRESS
Saturday 20th July 12pm-3pm LADIES SUMMER DRESS
Saturday 27th July 12pm-3pm CARD MAKING
Saturday 3rd August 12pm-3pm CURTAIN HEADING TAPES
Saturday 10th August 11am-12pm JANOME SEWING MACHINE DEMO
Saturday 17th August 12pm-3pm HOW TO MAKE ROMAN BLINDS
Saturday 24th August 12pm-3pm NEEDLE FELTING TECHNIQUES
Saturday 31st August 12pm-3pm INTRODUCTION TO FREE MOTION MACHINE EMBROIDERY

CHESTER
Saturday 6th July 1pm-4pm HOW TO MAKE A SUMMER LACE PONCHO
Saturday 13th July 1pm-4pm HAND SEWING TIPS & TRICKS
Saturday 27th July 1pm-4pm KNITTING & CROCHET SURGERY
Saturday 3rd August 1pm-4pm HOW TO USE DIFFERENT STABILIZERS
Saturday 10th August 1pm-4pm INTRODUCTION TO FREE MOTION MACHINE EMBROIDERY
Saturday 17th August 1pm-4pm HOW TO CROCHET GRANNY SQUARES
Saturday 24th August 1pm-4pm HOW TO USE ZIPS
Saturday 31st August 1pm-4pm HOW TO USE & READ A DRESS PATTERN