Yarnoholics Paradise

Yesterday I found myself walking into a bit of a yarnoholics paradise. I had been invited to Texere Yarns which is a Yorkshire textile mill and shop in Bradford. I love old mill buildings, they have such character and charm with their huge proportions and beautiful rustic interiors. I loved the old, wonky wooden floors, the rough stone walls, the giant windows which flooded the place with light and the smell...oh the smell!! It smelt a bit like an old school combined with the unmistakable sent of yarn, sort of comforting and nostalgic and a little bit spine-tingling!

I'd never been to Texere before, but I'm told that just recently it has undergone something of a transformation. Part of the ground floor has been turned into a hugely inspiring mill shop, with an incredible selection of yarns to peruse and purchase. They stock a large range of branded yarns, including Texere's very own brand, gosh I went a bit giddy walking up and down in there!

This is the brand new picnic room where you can sit a while and have something to drink and nibble, chat with friends, ponder over your yarny purchases and browse through patterns. I had been invited yesterday as it was the official opening of the picnic area, and many visitors had travelled especially to come and indulge in a little bit of yarny retail therapy and meet me for a friendly chat. I managed to overcome my nerves and it was hugely enjoyable actually. I was talking about my blogging journey, about my crochet projects, about Yarndale, and generally answering questions about those sorts of things. I talked a lot, I hope I didn't waffle too much! It was such fun to meet readers of my blog, a truly lovely bunch of fellow yarnoholics :)

Afterwards, I had another little wander round the yarn shelves and have to tell you I fell head over heels in love with this carpet yarn. Just LOOK at the CoLoUrS!!!!! This is traditional Axminster Rug yarn, described as "a classic 80% wool and 20% nylon carpet yarn of exceptional quality in a wide range of colours ideal for rug making and general crafts"

Oh. My. Gosh. My head began to spin and I think I may have possibly squealed out loud as I began to imagine all kinds of things I could do with this yarn......I could make a small granny square rug for the studio! I could make a long, stripy runner for my hallway! I could hook those hard wearing colours into something amazing for the floors in my life!! So many exciting possibilities....which will just have to hang fire until the Autumn. But yes, I am excited, it's always good to have something new and colour-filled bubbling away on the creative back burner.

The folks at Texere yarns are lovely, and made me feel instantly at home. They are passionate about what they do and offer a very warm welcome to yarn lovers. This is not a conventional shop though so if you are ever planning a visit you need to check on their opening hours. It's well worth bobbing in if you are ever jaunting around Yorkshire, in fact I can't wait to go back myself and have a really good nosey around.

ps, Texere Yarns will be exhibiting at Yarndale again this year for those of you who are visiting in September....pop by and say hello and tell them I sent you for a yarn-fix!

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Comments

[Silly Little Sheep]

That place is gorgeous!!! I wish the yarn cost nothing, then I would crochet the whole world of my own!! :D

[Wendy]

I live in Bradford and don't visit as much as I should.

[Regula]

Now I know where I would love to die. :-)

[Lesley]

Yes please! So want to make a rug. Looked at their website and will order when you list a pattern for a rug. I thought your coastal ripple blanket looked so good on the floor/pebbles. Just like a woolly rug. Am going to use your edges for my own ripple blanket that I made from a Sugar and Cream pattern book. Am looking forward to all your winter creations. And....thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication. YOU REALLY MUST WRITE A BOOK - "LUCY'S LIFE IN THE ATTIC"?? :)

[Jill]

Looks like a fab shop!
I'm on hold in the sun at the moment yet couldn't resist buying a load of yarn for an autumn blanket, and in 99deg heat too!

[Michelle]

Oh my - eye candy for sure x

[Susan]

oow - gets's your head spinning, looking at all those beautiful colors. Definitely gives me ideas for fall crocheting!

[Joy]

OOOOooooooohhhh Lucy it looks lovely with all those beautiful, colourful yarns. I used to make rugs many years ago but not from conventional yarn like that ... think I may take a visit when up in the neck of the woods for Yarndale Xx lots of love Joy Xx

[Anne]

This place looks amazing!! Glad you had a good time there!

Take care Anne
http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de

[Sally]

It truly is a Yarnoholics Paradise. Project ideas are endless. Such beautiful colors. Thanks for taking us along. Wonderful project inspiration - as usual.

[Sara Jenkins]

I often dream of starting a yarn shop with a coffee shop. I think it would be a grey place to "work", but not sure it would pay the bills!

[Anna-Marie Field]

Yarny heaven!!!! I could easily spend a day there!!! It must be great publicity for a store like that to have you, a yarn wizard, tour their store!!! Have a happy week!!!
Love
AMarie xxx

[Farrah Lily]

Your first paragraph describing the atmosphere is devine...I know exactly what you mean about old buildings :). Can't wait to see what's in store for you with this new yarn!

[Patchwork Fairy]

What a fab place - rug yarn sounds wonderful - a big circular mandala rug would look fabulous on my wooden floors - think I need to order some!

[Angela-Southern USA]

Sounds like it couldn't have been a better day. What a wonderful place to have near. I look forward to your hooky adventures with this new yarn (and those spools look like they would last a while).

[Lee]

Oh my goodness,what a magical place,I wouldn't want to leave.The colours are just amazing,love the autumm one's.Shame we are such a long way from you.Happy creating,have blogged my chunky bag and blanket I made with your yarn packs.Hugs xx

[J]

Have enjoyed reading about your family and what they are unto, however good to see you have been having a bit of "YOU-YARN" time, especially would have loved to have seen the shiny little Lucy face as you drank in all those colours of yarn on the shelves (beautifully presented I thought)
Will be "super" interested to see what you come up with to use the carpet yarn.
Best wishes, J x thesewingwren.wordpress.com

[Giesta]

Hi Lucy, I would like to send you na e-mail, but I did not find it in your blog. Could you please give it to me?
Many thanks.

[Christine Harvey]

It was great to see you again! You didn't waffle at all and you've inspired me to get blogging again, many thanks, Christine

[Helen]

Cooool. I know what i'm doing in the christmas hols :)

[Janet]

You didn't waffle at all!! It was lovely to see all your creations in the flesh so to speak and really heartwarming that you are still doing it for the love, with all your priorities in the right order.

Great day in a lovely building that's full of nostalgia and history. I'm so glad I was flukily back home in Bradford that day.

Thank you. xx

[Winwick Mum]

Wow, I would never have thought of buying rug yarn! What lovely colours, too - sure to inspire a whole new craze! xx

[Jo]

I may be a teensy bit jealous!

[Tracy]

I loved that place 5 years ago and I bet it's amazing now! I used to travel from Bristol to Menston to see a crafty friend and we always used to visit this place. They moved down to Worcester 4 years ago and I miss the fabric & wool shops so much.

[Shelley (w.cork)]

Yarntastic!!!!!!!!!!