This is a really great shop if you like making things. I usually visit here to get my crochet hooks…read moreor knitting needles if I come across a pattern which I don't have the correct size for. They have an extensive range of yarns as well, but like all wool now it's proportionately much more expensive than it used to be - so sometimes you have to think hard if that Aran jumper is the best present for your nan!! This place stocks materials for loads of other crafts as well, if you like making cards or soft toys or your own clothes you will find something useful! It's a really fun place to browse if you like little bits and bobs for making things and would be a great place to take kids and get them interested in creative activities. If you don't do any crafty stuff you could still go in and talk to the staff, they're always ready with very helpful tips and advice.

If you're a crafter, you'll be in hog heaven here. The place is wall to wall with wool, ribbons,…read morebuttons (natch) and other crafty accoutrements, and the staff know what they're talking about. They're always willing to order stuff in too, in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for. A lovely gem - as sparkling and brilliant as the jars of sequins that they stock.

Great service Very knowledgeable and helpful finding me the…read moreright fabric for my project Every conceivable fabric you can ask for Definitely will be back

An amazing please for all your fabric needs! Biggest range…read moreof curtain / dress / upholstery / bridal fabric in the midlands Used their interior design service and had custom made Curtains and blinds and they fitted them on fabulous poles (they sold) A fraction of the price we had been quoted and installed very quickly We won't go anywhere else!

This place is amazing! If your an avid crafter like myself this shop is an absolute must, iv…read morenever seen any fabric store carry this much variety and there cheap too! There are some really beautiful and unique fabrics that you just cant find anywhere else. Im absolutely mad about lace fabric and this shop has such a huge selection of gorgeous laces i want to buy everything! And the trimmings are stunning, they have laces encrusted in diamonds, embroidered laces, gems, beads, zips everything. Im telling you if you havent already been to this shop you really need to it will amaze you! The only downside about this place is that it only opens weekends there opening hours are written as; saturday 10.30 - 6.30 & sunday 11.30 - 5.30 Hope this helps some fellow crafters. :)

From the owner: Fabric store specialising in exclusive handbeaded couture fabrics, designer fabrics, trimmings and…read moreaccesories. A crafters haven everything you need under one roof with a vast selection ranging from cottons, silk, satins, velvets and suiting fabrics to name but a few.

This is a lovely shop to browse in and is one of the nicest little art shops in Leicester. They…read morehave a wide range of stock available from pencils and paints to equipment for stamping and other art and craft activities. Gadsby's tends to stock only the highest quality of art materials and the prices match, but you know you are getting the best. The staff are the most knowledgeable in town also and make really excellent recommendations. They also offer services like framing.