Fine Quality Quilting Fabrics from Oakshott

We have decided not to extend our business into selling Fabrics, but have left this page open for the information it contains as you may find it useful.

We recommend hand washing fabric in cool water to pre-shrink and prevent colour run before use, and iron whilst damp. See also our tutorial on Fabrics.

TIP
Here's a tip from my friend Janette Fairer - You can now buy a product called "Colour Catcher by Glo Care" it is similar to sheets of fabric conditioners you put in the tumble dryer - use one of these in your washing machine when washing your fabrics any colour run should adhere to the colour catcher and not taint the fabrics.

Information on Oakshott Fabrics

These fabrics are made in Kerala, South India. Specially hand woven for discerning quilters by master weavers who patiently take two hours to prepare each metre. These 100% mercerised VAT dyed shot cottons are soft to the touch and are packed with individual character and shimmer with silky lustre. They are ideal for hand and machine piecing as well as hand and machine quilting. The sumptuous colours blend well together and give an extra dimension when used along with printed fabrics.

Other Information about Templates

We are introducing tutorials on the web site, see side menu. There are nine available at the moment, the others will come online as and when they are finished, but we hope to encompass most aspects of Patchwork and Quilting eventually. I will try and hurry Wendy along but she keeps telling me she is Quilting!!.