Summer Edition 2015 Customer Newsletter

Stores at: • Birkenhead• Chester • Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent • Liverpool

• Manchester• Mostyn, North Wales • Preston • Bolton

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our Manchester Store Meet our Manager Normahow long have you been with abakhan?I have worked for Abakhan Fabrics for about 24years, not bad as I was only taken on for threeweeks to cover holidays.are you a crafter, knitter or stitcher?I can knit but I much prefer dressmaking.Most memorable moment at abakhan?I do not have one particular moment but I do lovethe Christmas parties where all the stores gettogether usually in fancy dress and have a reallygood time!What do you like to do for fun?I like walking, reading and listening to music.

Most adventurous thing you have done?Going over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter.

Why should we shop at your Manchester Store?We sell good quality products at reasonable prices,we pride ourselves on good friendly customerservice and always try to give one hundred percent.

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Summer Prints

We will be atthe Festival of Quilts at

the nec Birmingham6th-9th august

come along and say hello!

Follow us oninstagram! abakhanfabrics

Why not arrange a Group Visit to Mostyn, north Wales and benefit from:

for more information please visit our websitewww.abakhan.co.uk/groupvisits

Festival Fun Braceletuse cords, ribbons and beadsto make this pretty bracelet.

Visit our trimmings department at all stores and online.

Download this free project atwww.abakhan.co.uk/news

We are pleased to announcethat we are a Premium Stockistof Bergere de France yarns at

our Mostyn, north Wales Storefor more information please visit our website www.abakhan.co.uk

our chester girls havebeen making Ponchos for

the children of nepal

Balloons were popped, cake waseaten and lots of fun was had by all!

a BiG thank you to allwho came to visit us

on yarn Shop Day!

What wouldyou like to seein the abakhan

thread? Please send your ideas

and feedback tomarketing@abakhan.co.uk

the abakhanSewing Bee...

...coming soon!Win this sewing

machine worth £299Plus £200 worth of

Abakhan sewing goodies

Summeris here!

the sun is shining(hopefully!)

Fresh, bright colours are takingover and we’re feeling great!Here is your guide to what is

happening at Abakhan over theSummer months!

Beautiful, bright Summer prints are arriving and are available to

buy in-store and online!

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To keep updated on this event visit www.abakhan.co.uk/sewing-bee

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Summer little crafters atMostyn & liverpool Stores

Store Demonstrations & Surgeries - totally Free!JuneWednesday 3rd Hanley Knitting & crochet Surgery Lynne Rowe 12pm-2pmWednesday 3rd Liverpool Sewing Surgery Joyce Collins 12pm-2pmThursday 4th Bolton Knitting & crochet Surgery Carly Mellor 4pm-6pmSaturday 6th Birkenhead Knitting & crochet Surgery Susannah Whelligan 12pm-2pmSaturday 6th Manchester crocheted Flowers Maivena Bingham 12pm-3pmSaturday 6th Liverpool Paint & Stitch Felicity Owens 12pm-3pmSaturday 6th Mostyn Sewing Surgery Corrie Robinson 11am-1pmThursday 11th Mostyn Knitting & crochet Surgery Maivena Bingham 11am-1pmThursday 11th Bolton Making Fathers Day cards Katie Haywood 4pm-6pmSaturday 13th Birkenhead Sheer Style Machine embroidery Cathy Turner 12pm-3pmSaturday 13th Mostyn textile Jewellery techniques Felicity Owens 12pm-3pmSaturday 13th Chester Zips, Zips and more Zips! Corrie Robinson 1pm-4pmSaturday 13th Liverpool Knitting & crochet Surgery Mary Walton 12pm-2pmWednesday 17th Preston Knitting & crochet Surgery Lizzie Hall 1pm-3pmSaturday 20th Preston Knitted edges & embellishments Mary Walton 12pm-3pmSaturday 20th Chester how to Make: Granny Squares Lizzette 1pm-4pmSaturday 20th Bolton how to Do: Seams, Buttons & Bias Binding Maggie Jones 1pm-4pmSaturday 20th Bolton Sewing Surgery Maggie Jones 10am-12pmSunday 21st Mostyn Sewing Surgery Corrie Robinson 11am-1pmWednesday 24th Hanley Feet & attachments - what are they used for? Lorna Knight 12pm-3pmThursday 25th Bolton up-cycle your home using crochet Carly Mellor 4pm-6pmSaturday 27th Liverpool elegant Fascinators Shelagh Picton 12pm-3pmSaturday 27th Birkenhead Pattern cutting - introducing Pleats Joyce Collins 12pm-3pm

JulyWednesday 1st Liverpool Sewing Surgery Joyce Collins 12pm-2pmWednesday 1st Hanley hems Lorna Knight 12pm-3pmWednesday 1st Hanley Knitting & crochet Surgery Lynne Rowe 12pm-2pmThursday 2nd Bolton Knitting & crochet Surgery Carly Mellor 4pm-6pmSaturday 4th Chester Fabulous Fascinators Shelagh Picton 1pm-4pmSaturday 4th Mostyn exploring with Paints & Dyes Cathy Turner 12pm-3pmSaturday 4th Birkenhead Knitting & crochet Surgery Susannah Whelligan 12pm-2pmThursday 9th Bolton Decoupage Katie Haywood 4pm-6pmThursday 9th Mostyn Knitting & crochet Surgery Maivena Bingham 11am-1pmSaturday 11th Mostyn embossing & Stamping techniques Joyce Sinclair 12pm-3pmSaturday 11th Birkenhead Pockets & Zips Joyce Collins 12pm-3pmSaturday 11th Bolton Fabric Fantasies & Sheer Fun Cathy Turner 12pm-3pmSaturday 11th Hanley Making up & Finishing techniques Lynne Rowe 12pm-3pmSaturday 11th Liverpool Knitting & crochet Surgery Mary Walton 12pm-2pmSunday 12th July Preston crocheted Flowers Mary Walton 12pm-3pmWednesday 15th Preston Knitting & crochet Surgery Lizzie Hall 1pm-3pmSaturday 18th Liverpool Sewing with Stretch Fabrics Corrie Robinson 12pm-3pmSaturday 18th Chester creative embroidery techniques Felicity Owens 1pm-4pmSaturday 18th July Birkenhead learn to Knit Sue Taylor 12pm-3pmSaturday 18th July Bolton how to Make: tote Bag Maggie Jones 1pm-4pmSaturday 18th July Bolton Sewing Surgery Maggie Jones 10am-12pmSunday 19th July Mostyn Sewing Surgery Corrie Robinson 11am-1pmThursday 23rd July Bolton how to use: Knitting looms & accessories Carly Mellor 4pm-6pmSaturday 25th July Mostyn how to Make: Granny Squares Maivena Bingham 12pm-3pmSaturday 25th July Liverpool Basic crochet techniques Tanya McNeice 12pm-3pm

Demos and surgeries are subject to cancellation without prior notice, please check with the store before travelling.

august demonstrations coming soon!

Free crafting sessions for children aged 4 and overSee in-store or online for more details & times

Tue 4th, Wed 5th & Thu 6th • Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th

Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th August(No booking required but please come early to avoid disappointment as

spaces are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult)

come along & sample a variety of homemade scones for Free

coast road, Mostyn, Flintshire, ch8 9DXtel 01745 562 100

All donations kindlyreceived in support ofSt Kentigern hospice

the abakhan Summerhobby hunt!

Be inspired this Summerwith our Pinterest page,lots of ideas including:

children’s crafts

home Décor

Dressmaking

Back to School ideas

Scone tasting charity event!Saturday 20th June, 9.30- 11.00am

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have you visited one of our Free surgeries yet?

Please come early to avoid disappointment!

Sewing Surgeries Struggling with any type of sewing dilemma? Come along toour Sewing Surgeries for help with anything from concealed

zips to making bias binding, from puckering hems toadjusting patterns – our tutors are here to help you with your

sewing problems.

Knitting & crochet Surgeries Our expert knitting and crochet tutors will be on hand to

try and sort out your tricky ‘Work in Progresses’ You know the ones you have left for a while in the bottom

of your basket, but so really want to get on and finish? Or maybe just advice on the sewing up is needed. Our tutors

will do their best to solve your problems and offer advice.

neW! Sewing & craft classes Brochure launch!Wednesday 24th June in the café at Mostyn 6pm-9pm

come along and meet our tutors and find out what classes we have coming soon.

all stores and online atwww.abakhan.co.ukyou’d be crazy to miss it!

the 20% Summer SalePreview - 2 Day eventWednesday 24th June, 6pm – 9pmthursday 25th June, all Day

We hope you can join us for this very special event.

Join us from 10th-17th august for ourchildren’s Summer hobby hunt at all stores!

See in-store or online for more details

Mary Walton Shelagh Picton corrie robinsonJeanette Woolrich Felicity owens