The Yarn and Craft Emporium Whiteabbey

05/06/2026

31/05/2026

Extremely proud of my wonderful girls at the junior craft club today - see you all the week after next - with your homework!!

24/05/2026

So

We have 1 space left on the Virus Workshop on Saturday the 30th (with an afternoon tea)

We are also running a how to make beaded earrings - with an afternoon tea on the 30th of May

The new absolute beginner crochet set starts on the 2nd of June ( either at 2pm to 4pm or 7pm to 9pm)

On June the 13th we have two spaces for the Boro Bowl Worksop (with an afternoon tea)

On June 23rd we are running our lovely make your t shirt yarn (with an afternoon tea )

On June the 27th we have Nancy from nifty needles for the embroidery introduction workshop (with an afternoon tea)

The Finger Knitting workshop on the 7th is now completed so we will run another on the 5th of July - we have a few spaces available

On the 4th of July we have the amazing learn to use your sewing machine and make a cushion to take home (with lunch)

Book on www.theyarnandcraftemporium.co.uk

Also classes include materials and refreshments

Meet the new kid on the block all fibre arts products ,notions and workshops

15/05/2026

Jayne - can’t wait to see you x


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🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER 🎉

A huge well done to Jayne Davidson for correctly guessing where the new yarn stockist is! 🧶✨

The answer was… The Yarn and Craft Emporium Whiteabbey 👀💛

Thank you so much to everyone who commented their guesses!!

Jayne, send me a wee message 🫶

14/05/2026

Have a wee look at the website - all our courses are there and they are going fast ! Book so you aren’t disappointed

Www.theyarnandcraftemporium.co.uk

02/05/2026

‘FROM A HOBBY TO A HAVEN’ MEET WHITEABBEY’S CRAFTING GEM'

It all started with a missed dinner. Samantha Marshall was deep in a stitch count when her husband asked her to cook.

Her answer was no. His response? "You know that's a hobby, not a business."

Seven months later, The Yarn and Craft Emporium opened its doors in the heart of Whiteabbey Village and it hasn't looked back since.

Seven years on, this beloved independent is so much more than a wool shop. It's the only bespoke arts and crafts bookshop in the area, home to the largest local stock of Scheepjes Yarn, and a warm, welcoming space where makers of every level come to create, learn, and connect.

Alongside an impressive range of wool, acrylic and cotton from brands like West Yorkshire Spinners, Emma Ball and Lion Brand, Samantha and her team run a full programme of workshops and can even host craft parties for groups looking for something a little different.

What makes The Yarn and Craft Emporium truly special is the community at its heart.

Samantha is connected to the Knitting and Crochet Guild, involved in the Octopuses for Premmies charity project, and is becoming a tutor at both QUB and the Belfast Trust. The motto here says it all, kindness is always the answer.

Pop in Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, walk-ins are always welcome.

The Yarn and Craft Emporium Whiteabbey