The Fabric Vault

13/08/2026

What's On at The Fabric Vault

Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, spend some time on your favourite sewing project or simply enjoy sewing in friendly company, we've got another busy couple of weeks ahead. Here's what's coming up...

THIS WEEK

Thursday 13th August
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)
• Thursday Sewing Group (5pm–7pm)
• Sew Together (7pm–9pm)

Friday 14th August
• Sunflower Wall Hanging 2/4 – Kim (9:30am–11:30am)

Saturday 15th August
• Saturday Sew Together (10am–1pm)
• Get to Know Your Sewing Machine 1 (2pm–3:30pm)
• Get to Know Your Sewing Machine 2 (3:30pm–5pm)

NEXT WEEK

Monday 17th August
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)

Tuesday 18th August
• Children's Sewing – Dresden Plate Cushion / Bag 1/2 (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (6:15pm–7:45pm)

Wednesday 19th August
• Children's Sewing – Rolled Pencil Case (10am–1pm)

Thursday 20th August
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)
• Thursday Sewing Group (5pm–7pm)
• Sew Together (7pm–9pm)

Friday 21st August
• Sunflower Wall Hanging 3/4 – Kim (9:30am–11:30am)
• Patchwork from the Beginning 4/10 (6pm–8pm)

Saturday 22nd August
• Children's Sewing – Pyjama / Lounge Trousers 2/2 (1pm–4pm)

There's something for everyone, whether you're completely new to sewing, looking to build your confidence or simply wanting to enjoy a few relaxing hours with like-minded people.

View our full timetable and lesson information:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/lessons-workshops/

Book here:
https://www.bookthatin.com/link/TheFabricVault2

For Sew Together and our Sewing Groups, please book by calling us, sending us a WhatsApp message or visiting us in the shop.

📱 07584 087294

Is there a lesson you've been thinking about booking? We'd love to welcome you!

11/08/2026

Do curved patchwork blocks make you nervous? 😊

If we're honest, most of us have looked at a beautiful Double Wedding Ring quilt or a Drunkard's Path block and thought...

"I could never sew that!"

The truth is, sewing curves isn't nearly as scary as it looks. Once someone shows you the right techniques, everything starts to click into place.

That's exactly what Kim's Learn to Sew Curves workshop is all about.

Over two relaxed sessions, you'll learn how to sew smooth, accurate curves while practising some of patchwork's most iconic designs, including Drunkard's Path, Jacob's Coat and an introduction to Double Wedding Ring. You'll also explore free-form curved piecing and pick up lots of tips and tricks to improve your confidence along the way.

This isn't about rushing to finish a project. It's about learning a skill that opens the door to so many beautiful quilts you've perhaps admired for years.

Even better, once you've mastered curved piecing, you'll be ready to take the next step with Kim's beautiful Christmas Tree Wall Hanging workshop, where you'll put your new skills into practice.

📅 Starts Tuesday 1st September
🕡 6:30pm – 8:30pm
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Kim

Find out more:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/lessons-workshops/sewing-with-kim-patchwork-quilting/learn-to-sew-curves

Book your place:
https://www.bookthatin.com/link/LM404D

Have you always avoided sewing curves, or are they one of your favourite patchwork techniques? We'd love to know! 🌿

09/08/2026

🌺 Could you help us create the next poppy?

Our Poppies Project, in partnership with Lichfield Cathedral, launched on 4th May this year and, thanks to our amazing community, we've already created over 6,500 poppies!

Our goal is more than 120,000 poppies for a spectacular display inside Lichfield Cathedral during Remembrance in 2027.

Whether you knit, crochet, sew or embroider, we'd love you to get involved.

Our free Community Stitch Sessions are open to everyone. You don't need any experience, you don't need to bring any materials, and you'll always find a warm welcome. Come along, learn a new skill, meet friendly people and help create something truly special for our community.

📅 August Community Stitch Sessions

• Monday 10th August – 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
• Thursday 13th August – 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
• Monday 17th August – 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
• Tuesday 18th August – 2pm–4pm & 6:15pm–7:45pm
• Thursday 20th August – 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
• Monday 24th August – 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
• Wednesday 26th August – 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm

Can't make a session? You can also make your poppies at home and drop them off at either Lichfield Cathedral or The Fabric Vault.

Find out more about the project, patterns and how to get involved:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/community-projects/poppies-project/

6,500 poppies down...

More than 113,000 to go.

Will you help us create the next one? ❤️

Following the hugely popular ‘Common Threads’, we are excited to announce our next endeavour - a poppy stream to be displayed in Lichfield Cathedral for the

08/08/2026

For the last four years, people have been asking us the same question...

"Do you sell your fabrics online?"

Our answer has always been...

"No."

Not because we didn't want to, but because we genuinely believe fabric is something you should be able to touch.

You need to feel how soft it is.
You need to see the true colours.
You need to compare one fabric with another.

Buying fabric from a tiny photo on a screen has never felt right to us.

So... instead of creating an online fabric shop, we've spent the last few months creating something completely different.

Introducing our Fabric Collection Packs!

Each pack contains 80 real fabric samples (approximately 3" × 4"), allowing you to see, feel and compare our latest Summer Collection from the comfort of your own home.

When you've chosen your favourites, simply contact us with the fabric codes and quantities you'd like. If you'd like help choosing coordinating fabrics, we're only a phone call or message away.

The pack costs just £8, including postage, and you'll receive an £8 credit to use against your first fabric order of £40 or more (excluding postage).

It's the closest thing we could think of to bringing The Fabric Vault to your living room. ❤️

Find out more:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/fabrics-and-haberdashery/fabric-collection/

Order your Fabric Collection Pack:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AZLEYLYFQXGJ4

We really hope you love this new way of choosing fabrics as much as we've loved creating it. We'd love to hear what you think!

06/08/2026

🌻 Is this one of those lessons you've been meaning to book?

Our Sunflower Wall Hanging course starts tomorrow, and at the moment we still have spaces available.

Every time this project comes out in the shop, people stop to admire it. It brings a smile, brightens up the room and proves that patchwork doesn't always have to be traditional colours and designs. Sometimes it's just about creating something that makes you happy every time you walk past it.

Over four relaxed sessions with Kim, you'll create your own beautiful sunflower wall hanging while learning appliqué, decorative quilting, Dresden Plate techniques and lots of little tips that you can use in future projects too.

The best part? You don't need to rush. We'll guide you through each stage, one step at a time, so you can simply enjoy the process and watch your sunflower bloom.

📅 Starts: Friday 7th August
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Kim

Find out more:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/lessons-workshops/sewing-with-kim-patchwork-quilting/sunflower-wall-hanging/

Book your place:
https://www.bookthatin.com/link/C68E93

Or send us a WhatsApp message on 07584 087294 if you'd like to know more.

Who else loves sunflowers? 🌻 We'd love to know where you'd hang yours!

06/08/2026

What's On at The Fabric Vault

There's plenty happening over the next couple of weeks, whether you're looking to learn something new, spend time sewing with like-minded people or join one of our wonderful community projects. Here's what's coming up...

THIS WEEK

Thursday 6th August
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)
• Thursday Sewing Group (5pm–7pm)
• Sew Together (7pm–9pm)

Friday 7th August
• Sunflower Wall Hanging 1/4 – Kim (9:30am–11:30am)
• Patchwork from the Beginning 3/10 (6pm–8pm)

Saturday 8th August
• Children's Sewing – Pyjama / Lounge Trousers 1/2 (1pm–4pm)

NEXT WEEK

Monday 10th August
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)

Tuesday 11th August
• Patchwork from the Beginning 2/10 (10am–12pm)

Wednesday 12th August
• Children's Sewing – Reading Cushion (10am–1pm)
• Get to Know Your Overlocker – Jitka (4pm–6pm)
• Sew Together with Seamstress – Jitka (4pm–8pm)
• Get to Know Your Overlocker – Jitka (6pm–8pm)

Thursday 13th August
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (10am–12pm)
• Poppies Project – Lichfield Cathedral (2pm–4pm)
• Thursday Sewing Group (5pm–7pm)
• Sew Together (7pm–9pm)

Friday 14th August
• Sunflower Wall Hanging 2/4 – Kim (9:30am–11:30am)

Saturday 15th August
• Saturday Sew Together (10am–1pm)
• Get to Know Your Sewing Machine 1 (2pm–3:30pm)
• Get to Know Your Sewing Machine 2 (3:30pm–5pm)

Whether you're looking to start a new hobby, continue a project you've already begun or simply spend a few relaxing hours sewing, we'd love to welcome you to The Fabric Vault.

View our full timetable and lesson information:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/lessons-workshops/

Book here:
https://www.bookthatin.com/link/TheFabricVault2

For Sew Together and our Sewing Groups, please book by calling us, sending us a WhatsApp message or visiting us in the shop.

📱 07584 087294

Which lesson would you most like to join over the next couple of weeks?

05/08/2026

We've got some exciting news to share...

Sew Relaxing has found a new home! 🧵💕

Over the last few months, we've been searching for the perfect new venue for our sewing retreat days. We knew one thing from the start – if we were going to move, it had to feel right.

We weren't looking for the biggest venue or the fanciest venue. We were looking for somewhere that felt like The Fabric Vault.

Somewhere calm.
Somewhere welcoming.
Somewhere people could leave the outside world behind for a while and simply enjoy sewing.

The first time we walked into Marston Farm Hotel, we just looked at each other and smiled. We both had exactly the same feeling...

"This is it."

It's a beautiful little country hotel with such a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and the team couldn't have made us feel more welcome. Before we'd even left, we were already talking about where we'd put the sewing tables and imagining everyone happily sewing away with a cup of tea beside them.

The heart of Sew Relaxing hasn't changed at all.

It's still your chance to spend a whole day working on your own projects, chatting with fellow sewists, enjoying delicious food and giving yourself permission to switch off from everyday life for a while.

From morning refreshments, buffet lunch and afternoon cup of tea with freshly baked scones, to unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day and a relaxing two-course evening meal... once you arrive, everything is taken care of. All you need to do is enjoy your sewing.

We honestly can't wait to welcome everyone to our new home and start this next chapter of Sew Relaxing with you.

If you'd like to find out more, have a look at our updated website:
https://thefabricvault.co.uk/sewing-retreat-days/

Ready to book your place?
https://www.bookthatin.com/link/SewRelaxingRetreat

Have you been to Sew Relaxing before? We'd love to know your favourite memory from one of our retreat days. ❤️

05/08/2026

We told you about our start to selling our fabrics online.
I’ve asked Dagmar to help me explain and show how it works.
More info on our website at;

https://thefabricvault.co.uk/fabrics-and-haberdashery/fabric-collection/

Let us know what you think

24/07/2026

Throwback Friday!!

I just love the retro artwork on patterns - here’s just a few that caught my eye when looking through a selection
Sadly we don’t sell patterns at the minute, but which ones did you like from what I’ve shown you?
Have you got any amazing patterns in your stash?

Have you made any items from a retro pattern?

✂️

23/07/2026

Questions?
Who are the Fabric Vault?
What fabrics do they stock?
What lessons do they provide?
How are they involved in community projects?

Asking questions is a way of finding out more - have you got any questions for us?

Feel free to drop them into comments below