Corris Uchaf, Wales
Quilting at Corris
Patchwork and Quilting work shop at Corris Craft Centre, Mid Wales
New Opening times
Mar 15th
Bumble Bee Quilting craft shop will be open
Open
Mon – Sat
11:00 – 16:00
Sun
Closed – except by prior appointment
UK Time
For an appointment, or if travelling a fair distance
Please phone
01654 761656
to check that opening times have not changed
But, of course, you can always buy your quilting fat quarters, fabric packs, notions, and needlefelting items here at our online shop
Road Works – no bother
Feb 28th
Oh well, it seems a few raised irons and some uneven surfaces cannot put off quilters … Good on you, we knew you were made of sterner stuff.
The shop in Corris Uchaf has remained busy with all sorts of interesting quilters with partners and friends enjoying a day out in one of the least wet parts of the UK it seems.
And let us know what you think of the revamped shop (yep it will be better when all the floor covering is complete we know) and the workshop room will also be open soon for courses. More of them later …..
Meanwhile, for those who cannot get to our little corner of Wales (dwarfed by that noble and ancient ice-age volcano we call Cadair Idris) for whatever reason, our online fabric shop is still open 24/7 and can be found here.
Meanwhile, I’ll continue with my fabric designs and putting some new patchwork and starter kits together
Road Works
Feb 27th
It had to happen – we have no surface on the road outside.
Somehow the council has found the cash to repair the road after the ravages of the past winter, 2 weeks of disruption.
But, as we have loads to do, finish the shop fittings, quilt designs and making we are open.
If you can bear a few bumps – pay us a visit and see if we can time the sound of the sewing machine with the pusle of the machinary outside. Its not actually as bad as it might be and they are scheduled to complete in 10 days or so.
So, some on down and see what we have been up with our fabrics and patchwork goodies …. Or, as always, you can always but fat quarters, notions and needlefelting supplies at our online shop here.
New Quilt shop in Corris
Feb 18th
Well, actually a re-located quilt shop.
Bumble Bee Quilting has finally moved into its new location in Corris Uchaf (Upper Corris)
Floor’s not done yet, but the majority of the rest of the shop fittings are complete. Furniture is in place, machines are up and running and my quilt table has been re-assemled.
About time too I hear you say. Yep, been too damn cold and done on a shoestring. But we are now operational and raring to go. To all our old and new friends alike – we look forward to welcoming you into our new humble abode ….
We shll be re-starting our fabric and textile courses and workshops soon – updates to follow – and can now offer (subject to availability) some accommodation for those wishing a longer stay.
Open by Appointment
Dec 18th
Until Mid-Feb 2010 our shop in Corris Uchaf will not have any set opening hours.
But, as we live on the premises – just give us a bell before you arrive and we shall open for you.
All our quilting fabrics, fat quarters, notions and needlefelting accessories are still available.
Just ring 01654 761656 and we’ll be there even in these snowy and wintry conditions — we look forward to seeing you all.
Teresa Anna Quilt – Raffle Winner
Dec 13th
Congratulations to our lucky winner.
The Teresa Ann Quilt being inspected by the winner of our Breast Cancer charity raffle winner. Took a while to arrange the handover … but the result was a happy one.
Jill’s mother bought the winning raffle ticket without telling anyone, so one very happy daughter on being told she had won something she had not entered.
But, we are sure that it has gone to a very worthy home.
Thus far, we have raised over £1800 for Breast Cancer Research.
Some “pink” fabric items remain in our shop in Corris Uchaf (Upper Corris) in mid Wales. All the proceeds from these items will also be donated to Breast Cancer
Teresa Anna Quilt - raffle winner
Good Bye – Corris Craft Centre
Nov 1st
We are preparing to leave Corris Craft Centre by the middle of this month.
Its been a good few years, but the ever increasing costs in a recession have forced our hands.
However, its not goodbye to Bumble Bee Quilting – we shall be relocating to an old shop in Corris Uchaf (Upper Corris) just 1/2 mile north of teh Craft Centre towrds Dolgellau.
Find the Pottery in Corris Uchaf, and we are about 200 yards up the hill on the opposite side.
So, for all our seasoned guests, just come on up and visit us again; and to the rest – give us a go for all your fabric and quilting notions. You might be pleasantly suprised by a cup of tea as well ….
We shall continue to provide seating for spouses, and we shll continue with our courses as before. Even better – we can now provide accommodation (subject to availability) as well.
So, see you in Corris Uchaf …..
y ddraig goch
Aug 2nd
These are a series of wallhangings we produce, based on our own design of the Welsh Dragon and Celtic Knotwork.
We make a maximum of one a year, and each one is unique. Mixed techniques of applique, patchwork and quilting.
The example below was created in 2006 to be displayed in a revamped community village hall near Lake Vyrnwy in North Wales.
y ddraig goch wallhanging
We do one-off commissions of y ddraig goch for enyone wishing a Welsh themed wallhanging or for any special occasion.
