We've been working hard here in preparation for the Designers / Makers Market at Spitalfields but if the opportunity for a bit of retail therapy comes along, especially of the fabric and thread kind, we believe in embracing it wholeheartedly. So as our supply of sewing threads was running out fast we decided to visit our favourite fabric shop, Hometown, in the pretty city of Rochester.
This lovely shop is packed with beautiful contemporary fabric and trimmings as well as a good range of craft and sewing books. It is a great place to stop by to pick up a special birthday card or gift along with your interfacing and batting supplies, and they are keen to promote small and local designers. They provide a variety of workshops for makers from beginners to advanced level in patchwork, cushion making etc... (including our own Union Jack inspired quilt on 26th May, in case you're interested!)
Rochester has a long history and boasts a Norman castle, England's second oldest cathedral and strong links with Charles Dickens. All this and fabulous textiles makes it well worth a visit.
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