The Wool Shop

02/06/2026

So proud to be sponsoring 2 fantastic upcoming events over the summer.

Burwarton Show on Thursday 6 August is always a superb event and we are sponsoring the Handicraft Open Class (23 to 26). Do go check out the Entry Requirements and get creative not just in this class but many others. Tickets are available at https://www.burwartonshow.co.uk/ or you can grab some from Eclectica of Ludlow on Mill St, Ludlow (and go browse their fab clothing at the same time!).

We have also sponsored the Acton Scott Heritage Farm Patchwork and Quilting weekend on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. This alongside many other themed days and workshops are so much fun for families.
Tickets available at https://actonscottheritagefarm.org.uk/

29/05/2026

If you don't want to see Halloween related content, scroll now 🤣
We have to think ahead in the retail game so we have 5 new gorgeous fabrics from Lewis & Irene ready for those Halloween projects. It includes a beautiful glow in the dark Bat print and panels which would make fab Trick or Treat bags!!!

27/05/2026

Now, I know it's only just gone summer so don't come at me but our Autumn workshops have just gone live!!!

Want to learn to knit or crochet or maybe improve your skills in fair isle? Check them out and book your place now.

There are a few more dates still to go live so keep an eye out

https://www.thewoolshopludlow.co.uk/workshops/

26/05/2026

It's been a beautiful, albeit scorching, few days. We are back open today and it is nice and cool in the shop 😎
We also have our lovely Sew It Yourself scrunchie kits available in store and online. Great quick little project for sewers (especially if you're a beginner) and in this heat they are invaluable!!

https://www.thewoolshopludlow.co.uk/hair-scrunchie-kit/

26/05/2026

Exciting times for Broad St 🥰

We would like to thank all of our customers and friends who have supported us at The Mascall Centre over the 5 years of being resident in there. We will be closing our doors finally at 7.00pm on Thursday 28th May at The Mascall Centre and hoping to reopen on the 9th June at 1 The Angel, Broad Street, Ludlow. We will keep you updated.
It you would like to book to visit our new restaurant and wine bar on 9th June or thereafter please call us on 01584 875023 or via our website www.athenagreektaverna.co.uk our website will be getting updated soon with our new menus etc.

22/05/2026

Glorious start to the Bank Holiday weekend and the shop always looks so beautiful in the sunshine.
Lots of lovely crafts to do in the garden like embroidery or cross-stitch or how about a lighter knit using cotton yarn?
We are closed on Bank Holiday Monday but do come in on Saturday for a browse, we are open 10am to 4pm

16/05/2026

Some gorgeous summery cotton fabrics from now in store.
These would be beautiful as handmade summer trousers, shorts or dresses or for those beginners how about sewing some beautiful vibrant placemats for those summer BBQs (we will get some warm weather at some point right?)

16/05/2026

Come take a look at our gorgeous new cotton fabrics in store now.
Lewis & Irene Samhambra fabrics in bold turquoise and cerise shades will be fab for those summery projects!!

14/05/2026

We have our Beginner Sewing workshop today and 4 lovely ladies are learning all about their machines and how to sew a placemat and coaster with our amazing teacher Sharon.

If you have a sewing machine but need the push to start using it why don't you come along to our next workshop on Thurs 11th June, 1pm to 4pm

https://www.thewoolshopludlow.co.uk/product/workshop-11-6-26-beginner-sewing-sew-a-placemat-and-coaster/

13/05/2026

How gorgeous are these yarns from Sirdar
Soft Down is a double knit yarn with 20% wool and knit up so nicely 🥰

Patterns and yarn in store now