Shop Summer
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Closed Sundays.
2, Lewisham Rd.
Slaithwaite, HD7 5AL.
Janice Gunner
Limited Edition
Fabric Packs
Booked on the Stitchtopia
workshop with Janice Gunner?
Get your pack here.
Shop Opening Hours Summer 2025
Summer is almost uppon us, come rain or shine, we will be here, in our little African utopia located in the rolling hills of Gods own Country, West Yorkshire, England.
Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Closed Sundays for family time and rest.
Find us at our new location in Slaithwaite, a bustling little village with lots of lovely independently owned shops and cafès. Perfect for whiling away a sunny summer afternoon.
2 Lewisham Road
Slaithwaite
West Yorkshire
HD7 5AL
There is currently no signage but look out for the green door and the small fig tree!
African Odyssey Wall Hanging Sewing Machine Weekend
with Janice Gunner and Stitchtopia.
Stitchtopia have just launched their 2026 workshop programme. You can book a wonderful session with our good friend and renowned quilt artist Janice Gunner. Spend a weekend creating a colourful wallhanging inspired by Africa, using authentic African fabrics, sourced from local traders and artists.
Your Tour Includes
- 2 full days of tuition with Janice Gunner
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Full details of the weekend and booking information can be found on the Stitchtopia website HERE.
You will need to purchase one of Janice's Limited Edition African Fabric Packs, only available from us. Find them all HERE.
Featured in Contemporary Quilt Magazine
The African Fabric Shop founder Magie Relph has been a long time member of The Quilters Guild here in the UK and in December her story (and ours) was lucky enough to be featured in Contemporary Quilt Magazine.
Accidents Will Happen: Fabrics, Quilts and Africa. By Magie Relph and Bob Irwin is just a snap-shot of how The African Fabric Shop came to fruition. How Magie and Bob turned their passion for Africa and textiles into a full time job and how they plan to spend their (semi) retirement.
You can now read the full article HERE.
If you are interested in contemporary quilting and would like to become a member of The Quilters Guild then you can join via the website www.quiltersguild.org.uk. Open to all ages and skill levels the guild is a great community that offers workshops, exhibitions and competition opportunities accross the UK.
