Spring has arrived!
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Spring has arrived!
Spring Edition 2015 Customer Newsletter Spring has arrived! We would like to welcome you to our BRAND NEW newsletter which is your guide to what’s on at Abakhan and what great offers we have for you! Free! New Yarns for Spring! Beachcomber DK NEW! Yarn Shop Day Saturday 2nd May 10am-4pm Join us from 6th-12th April for our children’s Easter Hobby Hunt at all stores! See in-store and online for more details! Ever wondered about our fabric remnants? Liberty Dressmaking Fabrics are now available to buy at Mostyn and Chester Stores! We are hoping to stock these fabrics at all stores and online so watch this space! Join the Abakhan weekly newsletter and and receive 15% off online. Simply sign up at www.abakhan.co.uk/join Stores at: • Birkenhead • Chester • Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent • Liverpool • Manchester • Mostyn, North Wales • Preston • Bolton Easter Little Crafters at Mostyn & Liverpool Stores FREE crafting sessions for children aged 4 and over See in-store or online for more details (No booking required but please come early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult) Join us & share your creations & ideas! Facebook abakhan.fabrics Twitter abakhanfabrics Pinterest abakhanfabrics The Home Interiors Event at Mostyn Thursday 16th April, 3pm - 8pm Join us for this special event with 15%* off in our Home Interiors Department and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a slice of cake. We will be launching new fabric ranges and fabric swatch books, plus you can book a free consultation with our in-house experts who can help and advise you on transforming your curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. Plus... Goody Bags Vintage Paint Demonstration William Morris Presentation Keep a look out in-store for more information or see online at www.abakhan.co.uk book your free consultation on 01745 562 100 We need your help! Special Spring Demos! What would you like to see in ‘The Abakhan Thread?’ Please send your ideas and feedback to [email protected] Look out in-store & online for special demos this Spring Store Demonstrations & Surgeries - Totally Free! April Liverpool Hanley Bolton Mostyn Birkenhead Bolton Mostyn Chester Liverpool Mostyn Manchester Preston Hanley Bolton Liverpool Mostyn Bolton Mostyn Bolton Mostyn Chester Birkenhead Liverpool Preston Sewing Surgery Knitting & Crochet Surgery Knitting & Crochet Surgery Sewing Surgery Knitting & Crochet Surgery Decoupage Knitting & Crochet Surgery Elegant Fascinators How to introduce gathers to a plain sleeve How to Use: Shirring Elastic How to Do: Seams, Buttons & Bias Binding Knitting & Crochet Surgery Sewing Stretch Fabrics How to Make: Simple Cushion Cover Sheer Style Machine Embroidery How to Use: Vintage Paints Sewing Surgery Sewing Surgery How to Make: Pom Poms & Accessories Crocheted Flowers Textile Jewellery Techniques Stylecraft Blankets & Cushions Knitting & Crochet Surgery How to Make: Granny Squares Joyce Collins Lynne Rowe Carly Mellor Corrie Robinson Susannah Whelligan Katie Haywood Maivena Bingham Shelagh Picton Joyce Collins Corrie Robinson Maggie Jones Lizzie Hall Lorna Knight Maggie Jones Cathy Turner Caroline Roberts Maggie Jones Corrie Robinson Carly Mellor Maivena Bingham Felicity Owens Susannah Whelligan Mary Walton Mary Walton 12pm-2pm 12pm-2pm 4pm-6pm 11am-1pm 12pm-2pm 4pm-6pm 11am-1pm 1pm-4pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 10am-12pm 11am-1pm 4pm-6pm 12pm-3pm 1pm-4pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-3pm Saturday 2nd Saturday 2nd Saturday 2nd Wednesday 6th Wednesday 6th Thursday 7th Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Tuesday 12th Thursday 14th Thursday 14th Saturday 16th Saturday 16th Saturday 16th Saturday 16th Mostyn Liverpool Birkenhead Liverpool Hanley Bolton Mostyn Liverpool Birkenhead Liverpool Preston Hanley Mostyn Bolton Bolton Hanley Preston Liverpool Sewing Surgery Basic Knitting Techniques Knitting & Crochet Surgery Sewing Surgery Knitting & Crochet Surgery Knitting & Crochet Surgery Papercraft Inspirations Knitting & Crochet Surgery Learn how to copy a simple garment Corsetry Sewing Techniques How to Make: Tote Bag Pattern Alteration - Making Clothes Fit Knitting & Crochet Surgery Decorative Decopatch Jewellery Making Techniques Crochet Flowers Knitting - A Professional Finish Zips, Zips and more Zips! Corrie Robinson Tanya McNeice Susannah Whelligan Joyce Collins Lynne Rowe Carly Mellor Jayne Edwards Mary Walton Joyce Collins Gaynor Foy Maggie Jones Lorna Knight Maivena Bingham Katie Haywood Maggie Jones Lynne Rowe Mary Walton Corrie Robinson 11am-1pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-2pm 4pm-6pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 11am-1pm 4pm-6pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm Saturday 16th Sunday 17th Wednesday 20th Saturday 23rd Saturday 23rd Thursday 28th Saturday 30th Saturday 30th Bolton Mostyn Preston Hanley Birkenhead Bolton Chester Liverpool Sewing Surgery Sewing Surgery Knitting & Crochet Surgery Fabric Fantasies & Sheer Fun Learn to Crochet Knitted Socks - Perfect for Fathers Day Essential Knitting Techniques Tips & Advice on Heading Tapes Maggie Jones Corrie Robinson Lizzie Hall Cathy Turner Susannah Whelligan Carly Mellor Maivena Bingham Jeanette Woolrich 10am-12pm 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 4pm-6pm 1pm-4pm 12pm-3pm Wednesday 1st Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd Saturday 4th Saturday 4th Thursday 9th Thursday 9th Saturday 11th Saturday 11th Saturday 11th Saturday 11th Wednesday 15th Thursday 16th Saturday 18th Saturday 18th Saturday 18th Saturday 18th Sunday 19th Thursday 23rd Saturday 25th Saturday 25th Saturday 25th Saturday 25th Sunday 26th May Demos and surgeries are subject to cancellation without prior notice, please check with the store before travelling. Yarn Shop Day, Saturday 2nd May from 10am Lots of exciting things happening at all stores! • 15% off all knitting & crochet yarns, books, patterns & accessories - ALL DAY! • Branded bucket promo • Free make & take Join us for a slice of cake at 11am! Beachcomber DK is a beautiful 100% cotton yarn. It has an incredible softness and slub texture. This lovely yarn comes in a range of colours that evoke everything for a perfect summer’s day. Available at all stores and online Sewing Essentials Special Buy at Abakhan Up to 70% cheaper Available at all stores and online At Mostyn, North Wales Breakfast Lunch Afternoon Tea Why not arrange a Group Visit* to Abakhan and benefit from: Gift Voucher for the Organiser • Discount for all Group Members • FREE Tea/Coffee for all Group Members * terms and conditions apply, call 01745 562 100 for more details Open 7 days from 9am • www.cafeatabakhan.co.uk • cafeatabakhan Our Chester Store Meet our Manager Rachel Most adventurous thing you have done? Going on safari in Kenya and we were charged at by an elephant, it was very scary but definitely made it memorable! How long have you been with Abakhan? I have been with Abakhan since the store opened on Frodsham Street 6 years ago. Are you a crafter, knitter or stitcher? I sew, knit , crochet, and craft but specifically make jewellery as I am a silversmith. Most memorable moment at Abakhan? The Abakhan Charity 20 mile walk last year, it was fun but hard at the end! What do you like to do for fun? Gardening, all the crafts and knitting mentioned above and walking my two border collies. Why should we shop at your Chester Store? We will always be there to help as we are friendly and approachable and will always go that extra mile to help in any way we can. Project of the Month! Enter our Project of the Month Challenge for your chance to win a £20 Gift Voucher! See in-store or online for more details Our ‘fabric remnants’ and how you buy them We sell ‘fabric remnants’ for dressmaking, curtains, soft furnishings and crafts Take them to the till point and the sales assistant will weigh the piece/pieces for you and give you a price These fabrics are sold by weight (kg) and are all varieties of sizes, types and weights Remnants can be cut down as long as we are left with a minimum of 1 metre for dress & craft fabrics and 2.5 metres for soft furnishing and curtain fabrics Simply pick the fabric piece/pieces you want to buy - the kg price will be stated on the basket Please ask a member of staff for more details or if you require help Make Your Own: Crochet Daisy Chain Who could resist this pretty necklace made with hand-crocheted daisies? Alternatively, make them into a stunning hairband or bracelet. Materials and equipment: • No. 3 crochet cotton in yellow and white • Crochet hook size 2.50mm (US B-1, UK 13) • 70cm (27½in) silver-plated cable jewellery chain • Sewing needle and thread • 100cm (39½in) green sheer organza ribbon Single Daisy Double Daisy With yellow crochet cotton, make a slip ring. Follow the instructions for the single daisy up to the end of round 2. Round 1: 1 ch, 8 sc (UK dc) into ring, pull end to close ring and remove hook. Re-insert hook from back of work into first sc (UK dc) loop with a ss. Round 2: change to white crochet cotton, *3 ch, ss into back of each of these 3 ch, ss into next base sc (UK dc)*, repeat from * to * 7 times, making 8 petals all together. ss to centre and tie off the ends. Round 3: work into base ss between petals 1 and 2 of round 2, *sc (UK dc), 3 ch, ss into back of each of 3 ch to base ch*, repeat from * to * 7 more times. sc (UK dc) to centre and tie off the ends. Make seven daisies (some single and some double). Thread the green ribbon through the looped silver necklace and tie it in a knot at the back. Stitch daisies on to the ribbon at regular intervals. This project is taken from the book ‘Twenty to Make’ Crocheted Flowers by Jan Ollis and is published by Search Press ISBN : 9781844487066. RRP £4.99