Having visited this shop a couple of weeks ago, with my wife, we both commented what a lovely shop…read moreit is, bright and airy with a fantastic range of sewing and needlework accessories, as well as some lovely handmade gifts, we also noted that they make personalised T-shirts, mugs and lots of other items, although we don't need anything of that sort at the moment, we now know where to come in the future. We did buy some gifts for the family to get them started in various crafts as they have a lovely range of gift sets in stock. Will definitely be back.

From the owner: Busy Pins & Needles is the Biggest & Best Haberdashery shop in the Upper Valleys of South Wales…read more We specialise is all types of haberdashery, fabrics by the metre, felt, netting, vinyls, curtain material, wool, crochet and knitting supplies, as well as all areas of sewing accessories and supplies. We also make all sorts of handmade gifts on site in our store in Aberdare, so there's lots to choose from. We also provide printing services, so if you have a photo you want enlarged up to poster size, or anything in between, a banner printed or a poster printed for your business, we're the place to come. Additionally, we offer photocopy services, so whether it's a single page or a thousand leaflets you're after, we're your place. Come at see us at 21 Canon Street, Aberdare. CF44 7AP. We have a massive council car park immediately behind us, with stepless access from the car park to our shop. The car park is only 50p an hour, and is free after 10am Saturdays. So make a day of it and visit beautiful Aberdare whilst coming to buy your project items from our store.

In Fabrics is an aladdins cave of fabrics of all descriptions. There are literally hundreds of…read morerolls of fabrics stacked up in the shop and also a good selection of accessories, cords, tapes, etc. If you want to make curtains, cushion covers, etc then this is the shop for you. Fabrics are arranged by colour so it's just a case of digging around until you find what you want. All of the staff are knowledgeable and very friendly. If you want a roll of fabric from the back then you really should ask for help as they will move all of them out of the way for you. The fabric is quite a mixture of old fashioned and more contemporary fabrics but all of them are at really good prices.

From the owner: Our business specialities are, the knowledge, care, and service, the amount of fabrics all on…read morerolls, in most types of fabrics, to hang out to seethe drape, furnishings being 90%, the rest craft and dress fabrics, we have books and hangers to order from, we have haberdashery, threads, curtain tapes etc. Our bespoke curtain and blind making service and constructive advice, we also do a design consultation in the shop or in the home also hotels, pubs and businesses or just bring in measurement, we work it all out for you. We are really there for our customers. We supple fire retardant fabrics, curtain and upholstery, and also have phone numbers for the best upholster's in the area. We are specialist in all aspects of furnishings, making and design, our eye for colour etc is second to none.

Hotch Potch is a little gold mine of crafting goodies located in a little shop down by the river. I…read moreoften pop in here for bits and bobs for the various fancy dress outfits which my son inevitably ends up participating in. Here you can get ribbon, fabric, buttons, beads, zips, embellishments, etc. Anything you want just ask as the staff are usually crafting experts. Prices are pretty good and certainly nothing to complain about. Access is a little limited due to the shop's size and the amount of stock in. My only critism is a tendancy for the shop to be sometimes closed at lunchtime which is a little annoying when you want to pop in there in your lunchtime.

Fab Fab Fab!!!…read more This shop is a treasure trove. It's stacked from floor to ceiling with every conceivable type of fabric you could imagine. Whatever your project, the fabric you need is there. The staff are brilliant. They are all very experienced and are happy to offer you advice on choosing patters, fabric choice and so on. The fabrics are offered at pretty good prices but if you're cheeky enough it's sometimes possible to haggle a real bargain. When you call in, don't forget to say Hi to Mad Mike!!

When you walk into this shop you realise that you're going to be in here for a while! Fabric as far…read moreas the eye can see, they also have an upstairs which stocks beautiful fur fabrics for bigger projects. There really is an impossible amount of fabric to choose from here, leathers to fancy dress, denims, dance...I have however only given them three stars despite their excellent stock I do find the prices very expensive sometimes and it gets so busy here which is a massive problem because there are rolls of fabric placed on the floor which you have to be really careful of!

A nice craft shop with wool, cottons, pattern books, fabrics and accessories. I only discovered it…read morefor the first time today and enjoyed having a browse around, though it is quite small and a little cramped if there are several people in there. I thought the lady serving me could have been a bit friendlier.

Creative Inspirations is an alladin's cave of crafting goodies for crafting enthusiasts of all…read moredescriptions. They sell patchwork fabrics, embroidery threads, sewing notions, card stock, paper, embellishments, cross stitch supplies and more! The staff are experts themselves and are always on hand to lend a hand and give out advice if you want it. I think that they also run classes on different types of crafting but I've not been on one so I can't comment. The prices are competitive and certainly nothing to complain about. I have been very satisfied when I've popped in for bits for my home made Christmas cards.