Hansons Fabrics & Crafts

An amazing shop, like Aladdin’s cave! They stock a massive range of fabrics, in almost any pattern you could think of, including those for seasonal projects, uphostery, dress-​making and child-​themed fabrics. The prices seem ok to me not as cheap as I’ve seen (but then the quality is good) but in line with most other fabric stores I’ve visited and cheaper than some! I visited yesterday as every January they run a sale with 20% off, which makes the prices much more competitive.
The staff at Hansons are knowledgable, friendly and helpful and don’t treat you like an idiot (even when you feel like one, for asking ‘silly’ questions!) I bought my sewing machine from Hansons a couple of years ago and the lady in the sewing machine department was so helpful, showing me the different functions of the machines and really tailoring her suggestions to what she felt my need and experience was. I have since returned on a couple of occasions for fabric and sundries and I’m sure if it was closer to where I live, I’d be there all the time!
My only criticism, which isn’t even that really, is that they pack so much in there that one often has to tuck in for passing customers as the walkways are very narrow, often shoving rolls of fabric back in whilst they pass!