Oakapple Haberdashery
Bookings for the Morley Hayes (Derbyshire) Sewing Retreat Ocotber 2027 are now open!!
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Strawberry Meadow is my first collection from Devonstone fabrics
There are five fabrics in this collection, and I just love the vintage styling of these jam labels.
Look forward to more designs coming from the Australian company.
Riley Blake
Cath Kidston - Pre-Order - Fat quarter bundle expected NOVEMBER 2026
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Greetings at Christmastide
I know it's early, but we quilters sometimes have to be ahead of the game! I love these Henry Glass vintage style Christmas fabrics, this one is from a collection called 'Greetings at Christmastide'. It makes me tink of those lovely Victorian Christmas postcards.
There are five fabrics in this collection, including a beautiful scarlet blender fabric.
A fabulous Fred-find! These little bobbin holders have just arrived - they are a snip at £4 each, and they hold 30 bobbins. You can also separate the layers to take just the right amount to class.
Shop bobbin tower
Did you know I stock Schmetz needles?
I have a good selection of Schmetz sewing machine needles, but if I don't stock the one you want, please ask and I'll add it to my list.
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Elizabeth Hartman Patterns
I love Elizabeth Hartman's patterns - they are very straightforward to follow,...
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Dimples by Makower
Dimples is a really useful blender, low volume fabric. I'm building up...
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Aurifil Thread
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Who's Behind Oakapple Haberdashery? About me
I'm Ellie, owner of Oakapple Haberdashery. You can find me at The St Hilda’s Business Centre, Whitby YO22 4ET, a studio rather than a shop, so there are not regular opening hours, but if you're passing just pop in and ask the receptionist if I'm in. There’s free parking for customers. I can also arrange to be in at certain times if you email me.
Fred has joined Oakapple, a recent Marketing graduate, he'll be working on the website and emails. Don't forget to sign up to the loyalty scheme that Fred set up - you can earn money off coupons! Just click the rewards star on the bottom left corner of the home page.
YouTube
Did you know I also have a YouTube channel? Follow my quilty adventures here
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Fabric Pricing
Fabric is priced by the fat quarter, but always be sent in one length, so just add up the fat quarters for the total you would like. All fabric is 100% cotton.
It's done this way because the majority of my customers are quilters and crafters and like to be able to purchase smaller amounts.
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Visit my studio
You're very welcome to pop in! I don't keep regular shop hours because I'm often away at Quilt Shows, so please check before making a special visit.
You can find me at St Hilda's Business Centre, The Ropery, Whitby, YO22 4ET
There is free customer parking.
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Sustainability
I'm working towards being a sustainable company, so I use cardboard packaging as much as possible, and I reuse packaging when I can, e.g. bubble wrap or packing peanuts - look out for my labels!
I do occaisionally use plastic mailing bags, I have found some that can be recycled.
Quilt Shows for 2026
Festival of Quilts NEC Birmingham July 30 - 2 August
Newcastle Quilting & Sewing Show 11-12 September
Malvern Autumn Quilting & Sewing Show 16-18 October
Newmarket Quilt Show 5-7 November
If you'd like me to do a pop-up shop at your group, or are looking for traders for your next event, please contact me.
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Aurifil Thread
Aurifil ThreadsI'm proud to be an Official Stockist of Aurifil thread. You can't beat a great thread, and Aurifil are the best!
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SewTites magnets
SewTitesSewTites magnets are really strong and can be used instead of pins. They are especially popular for use in English Paper Piecing.
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Best Press Spray
Best PressBest Press is a fabulous starch alternative spay, perfect for quilting projects and it smells fab too. Which one will you choose?
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Christmas
ChristmasWhen it comes to buying fabrics it's Christmas everyday. Get ahead with your Christmas projects.
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