Fobbles

My favourite needlework store is Fobbles located on the west coast of Cumbria in the north of England .

Beverley the owner is very knowledgeable and the shop though small carries a large amount of stock – including all Au Ver a Soie Soie D’Alger threads; Fine D’Aubusson; Gentle Arts Sampler threads; Weeks Dye Works; Classic Colorworks; Belle Soie; Painters Threads – Zweigart linens; patchwork fabrics ; Sue Spargo threads and fabrics ; embroidery books; cross stitch charts ; embroidery needles, pins, scissors and many accessories – literally a small Aladdin’s cave.

As well as the brick and mortar shop Beverley also supplies by mail order.
The brick and mortar store is not open full time – Beverley works alone – but it is easy to make contact and book a time to visit when mutually convenient with no obligation to buy but if you visit you’ll be doing well to get out without being tempted!

If you’re visiting the western Lake District do go for a visit.