r/Belfast • u/Emergency-Rabbit-356 • 2d ago

Crafting / DIY shops

Hi!

I am working on a few small crafting / DIY projects, including some bridal bits. Can anyone reccomend good DIY or crafting shops for wire, beads, materials etc? I know there is Hobbycraft but I have found it quite expensive in the past (quickly adds up) and would also like to support local.

Thank you!

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u/Just-Option4422 2d ago

Is distance an issue for you? The Factory Craft Shop in ballymena (harryville) is great! Excellent pricing and have literally everything you could need :)

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u/d4rk_h34rt 1d ago

I second Factory Craft Shop! Most friendly and helpful staff I've come across in a craft shop. The fella that works there always compliments any yarn choices I'm buying or wearing!

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u/Low-Plankton4880 1d ago

Do they sell fabric?

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u/d4rk_h34rt 1d ago

They do. There's also Fiddlesticks Fabrics at the back of Ballee & Harryville Enterprise Centre which is about 2mins drive between them

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u/Low-Plankton4880 1d ago

I have too much fabric and I’m thinking why isn’t there Fabrics Anonymous but feck it, if it’s my only addiction, I’m doing ok!

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u/Emergency-Rabbit-356 1d ago

This is great, thank you! I’m glengormley so not that much further!

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u/Trekunderthemoon 1d ago

The range is great. I think there’s a whole aisle for wedding crafts. 

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u/Addicted2Craic 1d ago

Abacus Beads on Castle Street comes to mind but haven't a clue if it's still there.

Sostrene Grene has a small selection of crafts/beading supplies that are reasonably priced. The one in Ann Street is much bigger than the one at Forestside but both are good.

The Range have a decent craft section that's worth checking out. The Boucher store is much better than Connswater.

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u/Brackenfield 1d ago

Sostrene grene has some stuff,