Blyth & Bonnie

Blyth & Bonnie, fabrics for patchwork and sewing from Scotland

Blyth & Bonnie is an exclusively online shop based in Duns, in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Its catalogue focuses on quality cotton fabrics for patchwork, dressmaking and other craft projects. Although it does not have a shop permanently open to the public, it welcomes visits by appointment with at least one day's notice, as the showroom shares space with other activities and may not be available without an appointment.

Fabric catalogue

The textile range is extensive and organised by styles, uses and manufacturers. Categories include plain fabrics, reproduction fabrics, fat quarter packs, extra wide fabrics and themed collections. The catalogue includes series inspired by Jane Austen, Scottish motifs, Christmas, floral, music, animal, geek, kitchen and transport designs, as well as Arts & Crafts and William Morris styles.

By composition and finish, there are cotton/linen blends, heavy cotton canvas, brushed cotton/flannel, cotton jersey, denim, needlecord, rayon and laminated fabrics. The shop highlights its 350 gsm heavy cotton canvas as especially popular, aimed at bag making. It also sells seasonal fabrics, children's prints, fabric panels, metallic fabrics, glow-in-the-dark fabrics and fabrics from manufacturers such as Art Gallery Fabrics, Kokka, Liberty of London, Michael Miller, Riley Blake, Robert Kaufman, Moda, Makower and Lewis and Irene, among others.

Selection criteria and certified materials

The company states that it tries to source environmentally friendly materials whenever possible, which means a strong presence of organic fabrics and fabrics certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. It also says that it tests the materials it sells, so that projects made with them are durable.

Haberdashery, patterns and accessories

Alongside fabrics, the shop offers a haberdashery section with threads, buttons, cotton tape, elastics, bias binding, piping cord and cutting and sewing tools such as scissors, pins, needles and thimbles. Threads include Scanfil organic cotton, quilting threads, cotton sewing threads and rPET threads. The catalogue is completed by patterns and templates, kits, digital downloads, wadding and interfacing, reusable gift bags and gift items.

Samples and returns policy

Aware of the difficulty of choosing fabrics remotely, Blyth & Bonnie allows customers to request fabric samples to check that the material suits the project before buying it. The shop refers to its returns and refunds policy for the applicable conditions.

Shipping and promotions

UK delivery starts from £2.95 and is free with tracking for orders over £75. Upgraded shipping and international shipping options are available. At the time of review, the site advertised a 10% discount on all flannel fabrics with the code FlannelsAreGo, valid until the end of October, and a temporary suspension of the dispatch service due to a family holiday until 16 October, with possible delays to orders until 19 October.

Appointments and workshops

In addition to online sales, the company organises more or less regular open Fridays, the dates of which are announced through its social media profiles, and has a section dedicated to workshops and drop-in sessions. To arrange a visit, it recommends calling or sending a text message and stating which products you are interested in, as some bolts of fabric may be in use in its workroom.

Location and contact

Blythbank, Station Road, Duns TD11 3EJ, Scotland · Phone: 01361882116 · Email: info@blythandbonnie.co.uk