Franklins Colchester

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Franklins Colchester Family-run since 1956. 10,000 sq ft of sewing machines, repairs, fabrics, haberdashery & yarn in the heart of Colchester.

Franklins have been in business for 60 years, we are now one of the largest in the UK offering an exciting range of craft, haberdashery, wool etc. For advise in dressmaking, quilting, crossstitch, knitting and much more in store please call into your nearest Franklins store.

Loving these spooky knits from James Brett 👻🧙🏻
20/10/2026

Loving these spooky knits from James Brett 👻🧙🏻

Sew Saturday is coming to Franklins Colchester! 🧵On Saturday 31 October, 9:30am–4:30pm, we're bringing exhibition-level ...
16/10/2026

Sew Saturday is coming to Franklins Colchester! 🧵

On Saturday 31 October, 9:30am–4:30pm, we're bringing exhibition-level Brother machine discounts to our St Botolphs Street store, so there's no need to travel to the show.

✨ Live Brother embroidery demos
✨ Event-only pricing on top Brother models
✨ Store-wide fabric & haberdashery sale
✨ Ex-display machine bargains

In store with Brother UK 💙

Full details 👉 https://www.franklinsgroup.com/pages/sew-saturday-brother-event-2026

The first free pattern dropped today!Free Pattern 1/9 🎄 Holly the Sloth (design by lemonyarncreations)Join our Ricorumi ...
16/10/2026

The first free pattern dropped today!

Free Pattern 1/9 🎄 Holly the Sloth (design by lemonyarncreations)

Join our Ricorumi Crochet Along and discover a brand-new festive pattern each week for eight weeks. From October 16 onwards, we'll be sharing free crochet patterns on our website, helping you build a charming collection of Christmas Ricorumis one project at a time.

Grab your yarn, crochet along with the community, and share your creations with on Instagram using .⁠

https://www.rico-design.com/ricorumi-cal

The CAL is a limited edition - make sure to not miss out and get your pattern today. Pattern stays online until 31.01.2027.⁠

Our autumn windows are in 🍂🎃 Chunky knitwear + craft kits🐆 Animal prints, autumn colours + a made-up bag from our new ba...
13/10/2026

Our autumn windows are in 🍂
🎃 Chunky knitwear + craft kits
🐆 Animal prints, autumn colours + a made-up bag from our new bag patterns
Come and see them in store!

We have had so many new books come in!
10/10/2026

We have had so many new books come in!

Tilda Village Life is a charming quilting fabric collection inspired by the warmth of small village life, nature, farms ...
08/10/2026

Tilda Village Life is a charming quilting fabric collection inspired by the warmth of small village life, nature, farms and familiar faces.

Featuring pretty Tilda prints, soft colours, small-patterned blenders and a sweet village feature fabric, this collection is perfect for quilts, patchwork, cushions, appliqué and handmade home décor.

A lovely choice for anyone looking for Tilda fabric, Tilda Village Life fabric or premium quilting cotton for cosy patchwork and sewing projects.

We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone that came out to support us on Yarnstravaganza 2026 🥰 We hope you had a...
05/10/2026

We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone that came out to support us on Yarnstravaganza 2026 🥰

We hope you had a great day and got some great yarn 🧶

It’s YARNSTRAVAGANZA day!!!!!!!!! Just a recap on what we have going on today15% off new and non sale yarn50% off sale y...
03/10/2026

It’s YARNSTRAVAGANZA day!!!!!!!!!
Just a recap on what we have going on today

15% off new and non sale yarn
50% off sale yarn
15% Emma Ball designs
10% off Hobbt gift craft bags
And of course the goodie bags!

Today only, don’t miss out!

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Address

13-15 St Botolphs Street
Colchester
CO27DU

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441206563955

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