About the Supplier Directory
Our goal is simple: to make it easier for you to find the supplies you need – whether that’s a roll of deadstock fabric, the perfect zip, a new sewing machine, or a local workshop to grow your skills. We’ve pulled everything together in one place so you can spend less time searching and more time creating.
While you’ll see a range of businesses featured, from long-established names to small local independents – this platform was created with a strong focus on helping independent and specialist suppliers reach more people. We believe in shopping thoughtfully, supporting local, and giving creative businesses the visibility they deserve.
This is a free resource and will continue to grow as we discover and add more suppliers. If you’re a UK-based craft or fabric supplier, service provider, or run creative workshops, we’d love to hear from you. And if you’re a maker with a favourite go-to supplier that isn’t listed yet, you can suggest them too!
Please note: We do not endorse or guarantee the quality of any supplier listed. This directory is for reference and discovery – we recommend checking reviews, policies and product details directly with each business before making a purchase. Most listings are UK-based, but we’ve also included a few specialist European suppliers that we think are too good not to share.
The directory is growing every day, and we’d love your feedback and help to expand it further:
🧵 Are you a UK-based supplier of fabrics, craft materials, or offer creative courses?
We’d love to hear from you! If you run a shop, offer materials, tools, or provide craft related workshops or services, you can apply to be featured in our growing supplier directory.
It’s completely free to list your business – and it’s a great way to reach more customers across the UK.
✂️ Are you a crafter who knows a brilliant supplier we’ve missed?
We’d love your help! If you’ve got a go-to shop, workshop, or supplier you think others should know about, send us the details using the form below.
The Crafty Exchange was built for makers just like you – and by sharing your favourites, you’re helping grow a resource for the whole creative community.
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🧵 Pause Before You Purchase
We know the thrill of discovering new materials, but before you add something to your basket, please take a moment.
Have you checked your stash lately? Come on – you know there’s treasure in there!
Could a creative friend have just the thing you need?
Can you repurpose, reuse, or reinvent something you already have?
At The Crafty Exchange, we believe in making with intention – choosing to create thoughtfully, sustainably, and with care. That means using what we already have wherever possible, and only buying new when it’s truly needed. When we do make a purchase, we believe it’s worth choosing well: opting for quality materials and supporting independent suppliers who share our values.
Mindful making is better for the planet, better for your budget, and often better for your creativity too!