National Needlework Archive

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The Old Chapel Textile Centre in Newbury, home of the National Needlework Archive, offer courses, workshops and exhibitions in sewing, haberdashery, needlecraft, textiles, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting and textile art. Our shop carries an extensive range of all needlework and sewing products including fabric, threads, wool, zips and patterns. We have an archive of historic textiles and patterns and are home to The Country Wife mural.

Old Chapel Textile Centre Shop

The Old Chapel Textile Centre shop opening from Saturday 1st March 2025. Tuesdays, Thursdays and 1st Saturday of each month. 10am to 4pm.

We will be highlighting different items available to purchase in the shop & offering sale prices on special days during the year.