England has returned to Plan A, this means you no longer need to wear a face covering. You can enter the shop without a face covering. If you feel more comfortable wearing a face covering then please do so.
Stuart
In line with government guidelines you must wear now mask when entering the shop
Stuart
The 2m social distancing rule has now been lifted and the wearing of masks is no longer mandatory. Our Knit and Natter social sessions will be starting again (hurrah!) from September 1st however, we will not be taking on new members just yet. We will see how the Autumn goes with our current customers.
Afternoon teaching classes will start up again from September.
The opening hours of the shop will be Weds to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm.
Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Stuart
In line with government guidelines all non essential shops can open on April 12.
The shop will be open as following:
Monday & Tuesday closed
Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4.00pm
If you plan on visiting the shop, we still have to follow government guidelines with social distancing and mask wearing. This is what will happen when you visit.
Social Distancing at the shop
It will be great to be baaaaaaaack
I can't wait to welcome you back to The Woolpatch
Stuart
Fingers crossed since schools reopened on March 8 the data will keep going in the right direction as the vaccines roll out and all non essential shops will be able to open on April 12! If that's the case I'll be open and will be excited to see you all. Until then, the Website is still open 24/7 and I'll be in the shop Mondays and Fridays 10 til 2 to process web orders and for Click & Collect. If unsure, just drop me an email - the phone in the shop is not on.
Stuart
We are still under national lockdown in the UK and will until April 12. The Website is still open 24/7 and I'll be in the shop Mondays ONLY from now on (in light of this new variant and cases still being high).
I will be in the shop Mondays, 10 til 2 to process web orders and for Click & Collect. If unsure, just drop me an email - the phone in the shop will be turned off.
Stuart
In line with government guidelines we will have to close but this time we are not sure for how long. We are now in the new Tier 4 which has been introduced because of the new variant. Fingers crossed it won't be long but I'm guessing it will be all of January at least. The Website is still open 24/7 and I'll be in the shop Mondays and Fridays 10 til 2 to process web orders and for Click & Collect. If unsure, just drop me an email - the phone in the shop will be turned off.
Stuart
The shop is now open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm - You can see all our stock online too and that is available 24/7. So if you want to check if we have something in stock then look online.
Social Distancing at the shop
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In line with government guidelines we will have to close again for 4 weeks. However, the online shop will remain open and I will visit the shop every Monday 10am to 3pm to process online orders or for those who want to do 'Click & Collect'. Fingers crossed we can open again and welcome you into the shop from December 2nd.
Stuart
The shop is now open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm - You can see all our stock online too and that is available 24/7. So if you want to check if we have something in stock then look online.
Social Distancing at the shop
Stuart
For the month of July & August I will open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 3pm. Remember our online store is always open and you can use this to see what stock we have as the website shows all the stock we hold.
It will still only be ONE customer in the shop at a time and I will ask you to santise you hands before you come in so you can then touch the yarns and fabric. It has been lovely to see so many local customers over the past two weeks, and your support has meant I can increase my opening days from just Friday and Saturday. Thank you once again for your continued support and the support of the high street in general.
Stuart
In line with government guidelines non essential shops can now open on June 15 2020 but they must follow strict social distancing rules. I will be reopening the shop but only on Fridays and Saturdays to start with.
Social Distancing at the shop
The tea shop next door will be open exactly the same as me, Fridays and Saturdays 10 til 2. So why not visit us both, get your crafting supplies and pop next door to get some scones and cakes to set you up for a perfect weekend. Thanks once again for you continued support and custom during this difficult time.
Stuart
My bricks and mortar shop has to remain closed in line with government guidelines until week beginning June 15th. Then I can reopen - Hooray! In the meantime I visit the shop every Friday to process web orders and to deliver orders in and around Long Melford. If you would like any yarn or fabric, then please use our website to make your purchases. If you need any help with your order then do not hesitate to get in contact.
If you are local, you can either choose to pick up at shop (Friday only and I'll confirm via email) or I can deliver to your doorstep if you are in the village or local outskirts (5miles or there abouts) again, email me for confirmation.
I will of course go to the Post Office on Friday and post as normal for non local customers.
Thanks so much for your continued support.
If you want to confirm anything before doing an order then please email or facebook message me and I can help.
Stuart@thewoolpatch.com
StuartMy bricks and mortar shop continues to remain closed but I am now planning how the shop will open in the coming weeks. However, the online shop open and I visit the shop once a week on a Friday to check on the premises and to pick up mail and to process the weeks online/email/facebook orders and requests. If you would like more yarn or fabric, please buy online at
If you are local, you can either choose to pick up at shop (Friday only and I'll confirm via email) or I can deliver to your doorstep if you are in the village or local outskirts (5miles or there abouts) again, email me for confirmation.
I will of course go to the Post Office on Friday and post as normal for non local customers.
Thanks so much for your continued support.
If you want to confirm anything before doing an order then please email or facebook message me and I can help.
Stuart@thewoolpatch.com
StuartIn light of the new government guidelines this week we will continue to remain closed for the next 3 weeks. However, the online shop is back open and I will be visiting the shop once a week to check on the premises and to pick up mail. If you would like more yarn or fabric, please buy online at
We are a little short on stock, but most yarn and fabric companies are now back after their Easter break and are shipping orders, so I'll be able to re stock over the coming week.
If you are local, you can either choose to pick up at shop (Friday only and I'll confirm via email) or I can deliver to your doorstep if you are in the village or local outskirts (5miles) again, email me for confirmation.
I will of course go to the Post Office on Friday and post as normal for non local customers.
Thanks so much for your continued support. It has been difficult as I live so far from the shop, I can not justify driving in everyday to arrange online orders.
If you are happy to wait a few extra days, then when I visit once a week on a Friday I can arrange local orders and online orders - win win for both of us then!
If you want to confirm anything before doing an order then please email me and I can help.
Stuart@thewoolpatch.com
Stuart