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.

My oldest and most favourite fabric shop. It's actually attached to the fabric printing factory. In…read morefact it used to be called Treforest Textile printers. Unprepossessing from the outside unless you are a fan of industrial architecture but once through the doors it's glorious fabrics galore. There are sections of dressmaking fabric, including patterns, lots and lots of upholstery fabric, strange fluorescent furry stuff for making strange fluorescent furry things (aliens?), sheer voiles for curtains and more more more! In my time I've been here to buy things to refurbish furniture, make fancy dress for the kids and our latest purchase is the complete kit for stitching our own ball gown - Vivienne Westwood is looking to her laurels!

Not the largest range available from a fabric store but staff are always willing to help you find…read morethe material or accessory you require. Prices are very good which is always a nice thing! There is a large array of accessories to buy aswell as fabrics. These include buttons, ribbons, threads and patterns.

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.

Cardiff Fabrics & Curtains is a material supplier that is open to the public. With large inviting…read moresigns and front glass windows that show a large proportion of their stock. The store is set out like a DIY shop but the difference is they have made the effort of laying carpet. With a multitude of fabric choices any designer or student will be able to create some fantastic pieces from the material available. The place is also good if you are thinking of getting some throws for your sofas or just some semi transparent material for the walls or rooms to create a different atmosphere.

Good selection of items, always find what I'm looking for. Staff nice and helpful. Can get single…read moreitems when needed and not have to buy in bulk.

Crafty Sew and Sew has the dubious pleasure of being located directly next to the ultra pink adult…read moreshop Passion Online at the Newport Road end of City Road. Whilst this business has opted to carry a cheeky little name that may occasionally raise an eyebrow or two, they have definitely been upstaged, in the controversy stakes, by their immediate neighbours! In many other ways this is the ideal location for this old-style craft shop. It is surrounded by fabric stores, many of which are within a minutes walk from Crafty Sew and Sew, and with companies like Calico selling sewing machines, and Butterfly Fabrics carrying some fabulous materials, as well as some really large fabric stores with phenomenally extensive stock ranges like Fusion, Crafty Sew and Sew couldn't be in better company. All of these businesses support the fundamental drive behind Crafty Sew and Sew, offering patrons of the shop plentiful choice where fabrics are concerned. Crafty Sew and Sew offer a good range of craft items and ready-to-make kits of all descriptions. A visit to the shop is an inspiring experience, and the people that work there are only willing to help. If you are looking to take up a hobby, but are not sure of which direction to go in, I advise a trip to this little Pandora's Box of delights. The advice you will get will be invaluable, and the choices available are impressive, and cater to everyone's budgets.

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.

I have used Cliffords for all my embroidery machine repairs for the last few years and have found…read morethem very knowledgeable and friendly. They provide an excellent service and their small premises is packed with machines and notions of every kind. Well worth a visit.

Didn't even know this place existed, but was dragged in here by my Mother, and I must admit the…read moreowners ( who looked like Brothers ) certainly knew what they were talking about, as my Mother used to be a Seamstress a LONG time ago, and knew exactly what she wanted, and got exactly what she wanted too. Great shop for sewing machines from what I've seen..

Probably the best gift shop in Swansea, if you're stuck for present ideas you'll be sure to leave…read morethe sheep shop with something great. The stock is always changing so you're sure to find new gifts. Lots packed into a smallish shop with a downstairs too. Some great gifts for the kids too.

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