Business Spotlight - estuary

Jacqueline has always loved being creative, ‘From early childhood I have derived the most enjoyment and fulfilment from experimenting with art and craft. For me, the simplest is the best. Stitching is one of the easiest traditional skills to acquire. No specialist equipment is needed. As soon as you can thread a needle you can make, alter or mend something. As a gift or something practical for a friend or for yourself, you can start with a single small piece of fabric and go on from there. Exploring the benefits of, for example, slow hand-sewing or darning, is the perfect foil to the demands of work, life, family.’ She decided to open estuary in Wadebridge, opposite Glanvilles, because she had built up a strong collection of heritage and heirloom, historic and contemporary British, European and world textiles which she’s been selling online and privately for a number of years. ‘A shop seemed the most interesting next step. While I will still send existing clients photographs of fabric selections in emails, I hope that new customers will enjoy coming into the shop to see the fabric in actuality.’ estuary textiles provides three ranges of goods. Firstly, for the crafting customer, a selection of do-it-yourself kits, developed to suit a range of abilities, budgets and occasions. Examples range from rainy day projects for the children to a Cornish wedding celebration memory kit. Next, selections of textile art ephemera either already themed and selected or personally chosen by the maker to suit their specific requirements. Lastly, a range of fabric which can be custom cut for the client to make their own cushions and lampshades, clothes and accessories. Rather than relying on a website, Jacqueline is keen for customers to come into the shop and have a conversation. On Mondays and Tuesdays the shop space and her fabric collection are available for personally tailored consultation, a ‘show and tell’ around a client's individual area of interest. However, the delights of estuary can be viewed via Instagram @ estuarytextiles where you can also direct message her.

As well as a range of fabrics and textiles, estuary also stock a selection of new vinyl records