The Cheap Shop Tiptree

The Cheap Shop Tiptree This is the official page for the craft and fabric shop, The Cheap Shop, in Tiptree.
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Our shop is "an Aladdins Cave", it holds stock for any type of craft imaginable. We stock everything from knitting wool and accessories to patchwork fabric, dress fabrics, curtain fabrics, fleece, an extensive stock of haberdashery, dolls house items, art supplies, pocket money toys, puzzles, cake making equipment, card craft, greetings cards and wrap, scrapbooking materials and so much more... W

e are a family-run business that has been established since 1968. We began as a general store stocking items such as pots, pans, soap and tea towels which we sold cheaper than the super market. Each member of our family to join the business has brought a new area of expertise with them which has been incorporated into the shop to make it what it is today. We are proud to say that we are one of the biggest craft and fabric shops in Essex and a dying breed of traditional haberdashery shop that is chocca-block with stock from the front door to the back wall and from floor to ceiling.

The eager eyed amongst you may have seen that we have had our windows changed recently! Taking pictures without too much...
30/05/2026

The eager eyed amongst you may have seen that we have had our windows changed recently! Taking pictures without too much glare is a difficult task with all this sunshine recently so sorry it's a little later than usual to update you all.

We have gone all out 'Queens' with our window themes for this time! 🐝🏳️‍🌈

On one side we have a gorgeous bee themed summer window encompassing all things beeish! A great big thank you to for supplying us with some of their delicious honey to also showcase alongside all of our fantastic bees. How many can you spot buzzing around our giant Big'Un Queen Bee?

Our other colour-filled window is showing off our very own 'Queen' ready for Pride. We have all sorts of brilliantly bright rainbow cottons, polycottons, ribbons and accessories, perfect for any up and coming pride celebrations over the next few months. Featured in this window is a marvellously creative wig made with some of our felt scrap bags to help give this queen some extra flamboyant flare!
Isn't it exciting just what you can create with a little imagination? (and a load of hot glue!)

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29/05/2026

Are you dreaming of Summer after our mini heatwave, planning your holidays, needing a project to take on your trip?
How about this gorgeous crochet tote bag from Stylecraft in Cotton Twist! 😍
Combining a range of beautiful shades to create a delightful bag perfect for the beach and a great little holiday project.

Order your yarn today https://www.thecheapshoptiptree.co.uk/product/stylecraft-cotton-twist-dk-100g/

Pattern is available FREE to download from Stylecraft's websitehttps://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Content/Downloads/Free%20Patterns/TheCandyStripeToteUKTermsv2.pdf

28/05/2026

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25/05/2026

Check out the new Stylecraft Crochet-Along! It's called Harmony Farm by Rosina Plane 🚜 Isn't it cool! Find the kits in store and on our website.

23/05/2026

Who else is spending the Bank Holiday knitting? 🧶

23/05/2026

Shop all of our stretch jerseys on our website now! Simply search 'jersey' or checkout the 'Stretch' section under the fabric category. jersey

21/05/2026

100% Cotton, yarn dyed, woven and packed with vibrant colours. Perfect for making shirts, dresses and other summer garments.

Let's make this summer bloom with the gorgeous bright and colourful crochet along blanket from King Cole! 💐🌸🌼🌤🌞Available...
20/05/2026

Let's make this summer bloom with the gorgeous bright and colourful crochet along blanket from King Cole! 💐🌸🌼🌤🌞

Available in two yarn options; Big value DK or Cottonsoft DK, these yarn packs would make the perfect gift or simply a beautiful project to pick up and work on in the sunshine.

With the first pattern release on the 19th June 2026 get your yarn pack now, ready to start on this fantastic summer encompassing project designed by Eleonora Tully

https://www.thecheapshoptiptree.co.uk/product/king-cole-crochet-along-say-it-with-flowers-blanket-2026-cal-yarn-pack/

15/05/2026

We stock Olfa Rotary Cutters in 3 sizes as well as the spare blades. These are an essential part of your sewing kit if you like to do patchwork, and are increasingly popular for dressmakers too.

Baby panels are becoming harder to find, so we get sooo excited when we find such a lovely one like this! 😍 This little ...
14/05/2026

Baby panels are becoming harder to find, so we get sooo excited when we find such a lovely one like this! 😍 This little collection with the matching panel is called 'Skyward Dreams' and we have now put it all on our eBay shop and website for you to browse.
This panel would be such a lovely project for a newborn baby in the family. You can get fancy and quilt around the teddy bear and balloon with a 4oz wadding on the back to make a plush floor mat or cot quilt.

Address

108 Church Road
Tiptree
CO50AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441621815576

Website

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