Shimmering shot cottons in glorious palettes of colour
Craft your future heritage
Quilters and textile artists the world over choose Oakshott for its high quality cottons, the sumptuousness of its colour and the stunning results they can achieve.
Try them for yourself: play with the colours, create new palettes and see the magic happen!
Colour therapy
Lakes 06 Constance, width 54" / 137 cm
Regular price £5.79VAT is not charged on shipments to non-EU destinations eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland
We're sorry but this product is temporarily unavailable. Our estimated shipping date is late July.
From the cool of a glacial pool to the purple of a sun-warmed lake, each Lakes blue captures a different watery tone. Yet their shared blue warp thread ensures they mix, match and tone effortlessly together.
100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark 'shot' effect when colours appear to shimmer and 'move' depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.
The Lakes blues, with their shared warp, work beautifully together - no need to worry about colour combining.
Use them for quilting, patchwork and general sewing.
Fabric widths
Our fabrics are cut from a 54” / 137 cm bolt width - that’s up to 23% wider than 'standard'. This means that our cut lengths and pre-cut packs provide a surprising amount of fabric!
Oakshott Pre-cuts
Because they’re cut from 54” / 137 cm wide bolts, our cuts are up to a third bigger than 'standard'.
Our pre-cuts come in Fat 8ths, Fat Quarter, Half Metre Block or 1 Metre packs. 5” Charm Squares are available for individual collections.
Caring for your shot cottons - before, during and after sewing
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning.
Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing.
Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
If you’re not familiar with Oakshott, here are a few hints and tips to help you navigate our site more easily. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please get in touch.
Shop in your own currency - NEW
You can now use our selector to see product prices and choose the currency that you'd like to be billed in. This means that the price you see is the price you pay ie no exchange charges are applied. The currency you choose will be stored for the next time you visit.
Tax/duty/VAT
Our product prices are shown both with and without VAT (sales tax). VAT is not charged on shipments to countries outside the EU eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland etc.
VAT is charged at the current UK rate (20%) and is automatically applied to all shipments to countries within the European Union (EU).
When will my order be delivered?
We aim to dispatch orders received within 1-2 full working days of receipt and we ship daily worldwide. Normal services are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page. Customers are often surprised at how quickly their order is delivered!
What is the cost of shipping?
Our charges for packaging and shipping are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page.
What are ‘shot’ cottons?
Each colourway is achieved by selecting a base colour warp and marrying it with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces our trademark ‘shot’ effect, when the colour appears to shimmer and change depending on how the light falls. They appear to have depth and movement.
Many of our collections - Grayshott, Lakes, Lipari, Ruby Reds, Scandinavia and Sorbet - combine a single warp shade with a rainbow of weft threads. This ensures that the colours mix, match and tone happily together and it makes for easy colour combining.
How should I care for the fabrics - before, during and after sewing?
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning. Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing. Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
Delivery & service
We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 full working days of receipt. From leaving our warehouse, deliveries are normally received in the number of days shown below. (Please understand, however, that these timings are beyond our control.)
| P&P Charge | Service | |
| UK | £4.95 | 1st class mail 1 day |
| Europe incl. Switzerland | £9 | Air mail 3-5 days |
| US & Canada | £17 | Courier 1 day |
| Australia & New Zealand | £18 | Air mail 5-7 days |
| Rest of the World | £25 | Variable |
Please ensure that you provide a delivery address where someone will be available to accept the goods.
If we’re not able to supply all the items from stock, we will notify you and may offer an alternative. We only ship part-orders with your express agreement. There are no delivery charges on Gift Vouchers and Downloadable Patterns.
Incomplete, incorrect, damaged or missing orders
If your order is delivered incomplete, damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 24 hours of receipt. We will resolve the problem in the most appropriate way.
Returns and refunds
We want you to be happy with your purchase, however if you're unhappy, please let us know.
Unless faulty, we'd like this to be within 30 days of receipt. We can only offer refunds on items returned in the condition in which they were supplied.
If a product is faulty in any way, please notify us immediately so that we can rectify the problem.
Please pack the parcel securely, enclosing a copy of your proof of purchase and tell us the reason for return. Post the parcel, taking care to obtain a receipt as proof of postage, to: Oakshott & Company Ltd, 20 Glynrosa Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8QS, UK. You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning an item.
When we receive the parcel, we will email you and a refund will be passed to your credit card or the original method of payment within 14 days. (Please allow 5 days for the bank to transfer the funds to your account).
If you have any queries, please email info@oakshottfabrics.com or call us on +44 (0)7486463821.
Colourshott 26 Lilypad, width 54" / 137 cm
Regular price £5.79VAT is not charged on shipments to non-EU destinations eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland
Our signature colour spectrum of 70+ shades evolves with your own colour journey. Pick the tints, tones and shades that 'speak' to you and curate your personal palettes. Alternatively, browse our Colour Pick bundles for ideas that might inspire you.
100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark 'shot' effect when colours appear to shimmer and 'move' depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.
Use them for quilting, patchwork and general sewing.
Fabric widths
Our fabrics are cut from a 54” / 137 cm bolt width - that’s up to 23% wider than 'standard'. This means that our cut lengths and pre-cut packs provide a surprising amount of fabric!
Oakshott Pre-cuts
Because they’re cut from 54” / 137 cm wide bolts, our cuts are up to a third bigger than 'standard'.
Our pre-cuts come in Fat 8ths, Fat Quarter, Half Metre Block or 1 Metre packs. 5” Charm Squares are available for individual collections.
Caring for your shot cottons - before, during and after sewing
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning.
Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing.
Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
If you’re not familiar with Oakshott, here are a few hints and tips to help you navigate our site more easily. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please get in touch.
Shop in your own currency - NEW
You can now use our selector to see product prices and choose the currency that you'd like to be billed in. This means that the price you see is the price you pay ie no exchange charges are applied. The currency you choose will be stored for the next time you visit.
Tax/duty/VAT
Our product prices are shown both with and without VAT (sales tax). VAT is not charged on shipments to countries outside the EU eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland etc.
VAT is charged at the current UK rate (20%) and is automatically applied to all shipments to countries within the European Union (EU).
When will my order be delivered?
We aim to dispatch orders received within 1-2 full working days of receipt and we ship daily worldwide. Normal services are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page. Customers are often surprised at how quickly their order is delivered!
What is the cost of shipping?
Our charges for packaging and shipping are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page.
What are ‘shot’ cottons?
Each colourway is achieved by selecting a base colour warp and marrying it with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces our trademark ‘shot’ effect, when the colour appears to shimmer and change depending on how the light falls. They appear to have depth and movement.
Many of our collections - Grayshott, Lakes, Lipari, Ruby Reds, Scandinavia and Sorbet - combine a single warp shade with a rainbow of weft threads. This ensures that the colours mix, match and tone happily together and it makes for easy colour combining.
How should I care for the fabrics - before, during and after sewing?
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning. Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing. Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
Delivery & service
We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 full working days of receipt. From leaving our warehouse, deliveries are normally received in the number of days shown below. (Please understand, however, that these timings are beyond our control.)
| P&P Charge | Service | |
| UK | £4.95 | 1st class mail 1 day |
| Europe incl. Switzerland | £9 | Air mail 3-5 days |
| US & Canada | £17 | Courier 1 day |
| Australia & New Zealand | £18 | Air mail 5-7 days |
| Rest of the World | £25 | Variable |
Please ensure that you provide a delivery address where someone will be available to accept the goods.
If we’re not able to supply all the items from stock, we will notify you and may offer an alternative. We only ship part-orders with your express agreement. There are no delivery charges on Gift Vouchers and Downloadable Patterns.
Incomplete, incorrect, damaged or missing orders
If your order is delivered incomplete, damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 24 hours of receipt. We will resolve the problem in the most appropriate way.
Returns and refunds
We want you to be happy with your purchase, however if you're unhappy, please let us know.
Unless faulty, we'd like this to be within 30 days of receipt. We can only offer refunds on items returned in the condition in which they were supplied.
If a product is faulty in any way, please notify us immediately so that we can rectify the problem.
Please pack the parcel securely, enclosing a copy of your proof of purchase and tell us the reason for return. Post the parcel, taking care to obtain a receipt as proof of postage, to: Oakshott & Company Ltd, 20 Glynrosa Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8QS, UK. You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning an item.
When we receive the parcel, we will email you and a refund will be passed to your credit card or the original method of payment within 14 days. (Please allow 5 days for the bank to transfer the funds to your account).
If you have any queries, please email info@oakshottfabrics.com or call us on +44 (0)7486463821.
Customer Reviews
Colourshott 02A Lemon, width 54" / 137 cm
Regular price £5.79VAT is not charged on shipments to non-EU destinations eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland
Our signature colour spectrum of 70+ shades evolves with your own colour journey. Pick the tints, tones and shades that 'speak' to you and curate your personal palettes. Alternatively, browse our Colour Pick bundles for ideas that might inspire you.
100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark 'shot' effect when colours appear to shimmer and 'move' depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.
Use them for quilting, patchwork and general sewing.
Fabric widths
Our fabrics are cut from a 54” / 137 cm bolt width - that’s up to 23% wider than 'standard'. This means that our cut lengths and pre-cut packs provide a surprising amount of fabric!
Oakshott Pre-cuts
Because they’re cut from 54” / 137 cm wide bolts, our cuts are up to a third bigger than 'standard'.
Our pre-cuts come in Fat 8ths, Fat Quarter, Half Metre Block or 1 Metre packs. 5” Charm Squares are available for individual collections.
Caring for your shot cottons - before, during and after sewing
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning.
Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing.
Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
If you’re not familiar with Oakshott, here are a few hints and tips to help you navigate our site more easily. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please get in touch.
Shop in your own currency - NEW
You can now use our selector to see product prices and choose the currency that you'd like to be billed in. This means that the price you see is the price you pay ie no exchange charges are applied. The currency you choose will be stored for the next time you visit.
Tax/duty/VAT
Our product prices are shown both with and without VAT (sales tax). VAT is not charged on shipments to countries outside the EU eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland etc.
VAT is charged at the current UK rate (20%) and is automatically applied to all shipments to countries within the European Union (EU).
When will my order be delivered?
We aim to dispatch orders received within 1-2 full working days of receipt and we ship daily worldwide. Normal services are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page. Customers are often surprised at how quickly their order is delivered!
What is the cost of shipping?
Our charges for packaging and shipping are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page.
What are ‘shot’ cottons?
Each colourway is achieved by selecting a base colour warp and marrying it with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces our trademark ‘shot’ effect, when the colour appears to shimmer and change depending on how the light falls. They appear to have depth and movement.
Many of our collections - Grayshott, Lakes, Lipari, Ruby Reds, Scandinavia and Sorbet - combine a single warp shade with a rainbow of weft threads. This ensures that the colours mix, match and tone happily together and it makes for easy colour combining.
How should I care for the fabrics - before, during and after sewing?
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning. Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing. Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
Delivery & service
We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 full working days of receipt. From leaving our warehouse, deliveries are normally received in the number of days shown below. (Please understand, however, that these timings are beyond our control.)
| P&P Charge | Service | |
| UK | £4.95 | 1st class mail 1 day |
| Europe incl. Switzerland | £9 | Air mail 3-5 days |
| US & Canada | £17 | Courier 1 day |
| Australia & New Zealand | £18 | Air mail 5-7 days |
| Rest of the World | £25 | Variable |
Please ensure that you provide a delivery address where someone will be available to accept the goods.
If we’re not able to supply all the items from stock, we will notify you and may offer an alternative. We only ship part-orders with your express agreement. There are no delivery charges on Gift Vouchers and Downloadable Patterns.
Incomplete, incorrect, damaged or missing orders
If your order is delivered incomplete, damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 24 hours of receipt. We will resolve the problem in the most appropriate way.
Returns and refunds
We want you to be happy with your purchase, however if you're unhappy, please let us know.
Unless faulty, we'd like this to be within 30 days of receipt. We can only offer refunds on items returned in the condition in which they were supplied.
If a product is faulty in any way, please notify us immediately so that we can rectify the problem.
Please pack the parcel securely, enclosing a copy of your proof of purchase and tell us the reason for return. Post the parcel, taking care to obtain a receipt as proof of postage, to: Oakshott & Company Ltd, 20 Glynrosa Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8QS, UK. You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning an item.
When we receive the parcel, we will email you and a refund will be passed to your credit card or the original method of payment within 14 days. (Please allow 5 days for the bank to transfer the funds to your account).
If you have any queries, please email info@oakshottfabrics.com or call us on +44 (0)7486463821.
Colourshott 12 Bizzie Lizzie, width 54" / 137 cm
Regular price £5.79VAT is not charged on shipments to non-EU destinations eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland
Our signature colour spectrum of 70+ shades evolves with your own colour journey. Pick the tints, tones and shades that 'speak' to you and curate your personal palettes. Alternatively, browse our Colour Pick bundles for ideas that might inspire you.
100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark 'shot' effect when colours appear to shimmer and 'move' depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.
Use them for quilting, patchwork and general sewing.
Fabric widths
Our fabrics are cut from a 54” / 137 cm bolt width - that’s up to 23% wider than 'standard'. This means that our cut lengths and pre-cut packs provide a surprising amount of fabric!
Oakshott Pre-cuts
Because they’re cut from 54” / 137 cm wide bolts, our cuts are up to a third bigger than 'standard'.
Our pre-cuts come in Fat 8ths, Fat Quarter, Half Metre Block or 1 Metre packs. 5” Charm Squares are available for individual collections.
Caring for your shot cottons - before, during and after sewing
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning.
Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing.
Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
If you’re not familiar with Oakshott, here are a few hints and tips to help you navigate our site more easily. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please get in touch.
Shop in your own currency - NEW
You can now use our selector to see product prices and choose the currency that you'd like to be billed in. This means that the price you see is the price you pay ie no exchange charges are applied. The currency you choose will be stored for the next time you visit.
Tax/duty/VAT
Our product prices are shown both with and without VAT (sales tax). VAT is not charged on shipments to countries outside the EU eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland etc.
VAT is charged at the current UK rate (20%) and is automatically applied to all shipments to countries within the European Union (EU).
When will my order be delivered?
We aim to dispatch orders received within 1-2 full working days of receipt and we ship daily worldwide. Normal services are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page. Customers are often surprised at how quickly their order is delivered!
What is the cost of shipping?
Our charges for packaging and shipping are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page.
What are ‘shot’ cottons?
Each colourway is achieved by selecting a base colour warp and marrying it with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces our trademark ‘shot’ effect, when the colour appears to shimmer and change depending on how the light falls. They appear to have depth and movement.
Many of our collections - Grayshott, Lakes, Lipari, Ruby Reds, Scandinavia and Sorbet - combine a single warp shade with a rainbow of weft threads. This ensures that the colours mix, match and tone happily together and it makes for easy colour combining.
How should I care for the fabrics - before, during and after sewing?
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning. Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing. Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
Delivery & service
We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 full working days of receipt. From leaving our warehouse, deliveries are normally received in the number of days shown below. (Please understand, however, that these timings are beyond our control.)
| P&P Charge | Service | |
| UK | £4.95 | 1st class mail 1 day |
| Europe incl. Switzerland | £9 | Air mail 3-5 days |
| US & Canada | £17 | Courier 1 day |
| Australia & New Zealand | £18 | Air mail 5-7 days |
| Rest of the World | £25 | Variable |
Please ensure that you provide a delivery address where someone will be available to accept the goods.
If we’re not able to supply all the items from stock, we will notify you and may offer an alternative. We only ship part-orders with your express agreement. There are no delivery charges on Gift Vouchers and Downloadable Patterns.
Incomplete, incorrect, damaged or missing orders
If your order is delivered incomplete, damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 24 hours of receipt. We will resolve the problem in the most appropriate way.
Returns and refunds
We want you to be happy with your purchase, however if you're unhappy, please let us know.
Unless faulty, we'd like this to be within 30 days of receipt. We can only offer refunds on items returned in the condition in which they were supplied.
If a product is faulty in any way, please notify us immediately so that we can rectify the problem.
Please pack the parcel securely, enclosing a copy of your proof of purchase and tell us the reason for return. Post the parcel, taking care to obtain a receipt as proof of postage, to: Oakshott & Company Ltd, 20 Glynrosa Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8QS, UK. You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning an item.
When we receive the parcel, we will email you and a refund will be passed to your credit card or the original method of payment within 14 days. (Please allow 5 days for the bank to transfer the funds to your account).
If you have any queries, please email info@oakshottfabrics.com or call us on +44 (0)7486463821.
Colourshott 22 African Lily, width 54" / 137 cm
Regular price £5.79VAT is not charged on shipments to non-EU destinations eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland
Our signature colour spectrum of 70+ shades evolves with your own colour journey. Pick the tints, tones and shades that 'speak' to you and curate your personal palettes. Alternatively, browse our Colour Pick bundles for ideas that might inspire you.
100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark 'shot' effect when colours appear to shimmer and 'move' depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.
Use them for quilting, patchwork and general sewing.
Fabric widths
Our fabrics are cut from a 54” / 137 cm bolt width - that’s up to 23% wider than 'standard'. This means that our cut lengths and pre-cut packs provide a surprising amount of fabric!
Oakshott Pre-cuts
Because they’re cut from 54” / 137 cm wide bolts, our cuts are up to a third bigger than 'standard'.
Our pre-cuts come in Fat 8ths, Fat Quarter, Half Metre Block or 1 Metre packs. 5” Charm Squares are available for individual collections.
Caring for your shot cottons - before, during and after sewing
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning.
Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing.
Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
If you’re not familiar with Oakshott, here are a few hints and tips to help you navigate our site more easily. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please get in touch.
Shop in your own currency - NEW
You can now use our selector to see product prices and choose the currency that you'd like to be billed in. This means that the price you see is the price you pay ie no exchange charges are applied. The currency you choose will be stored for the next time you visit.
Tax/duty/VAT
Our product prices are shown both with and without VAT (sales tax). VAT is not charged on shipments to countries outside the EU eg US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland etc.
VAT is charged at the current UK rate (20%) and is automatically applied to all shipments to countries within the European Union (EU).
When will my order be delivered?
We aim to dispatch orders received within 1-2 full working days of receipt and we ship daily worldwide. Normal services are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page. Customers are often surprised at how quickly their order is delivered!
What is the cost of shipping?
Our charges for packaging and shipping are shown on the Delivery & Returns page and on every product page.
What are ‘shot’ cottons?
Each colourway is achieved by selecting a base colour warp and marrying it with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces our trademark ‘shot’ effect, when the colour appears to shimmer and change depending on how the light falls. They appear to have depth and movement.
Many of our collections - Grayshott, Lakes, Lipari, Ruby Reds, Scandinavia and Sorbet - combine a single warp shade with a rainbow of weft threads. This ensures that the colours mix, match and tone happily together and it makes for easy colour combining.
How should I care for the fabrics - before, during and after sewing?
We use the best quality reactive dyes which provide the best fastness to light, rubbing and especially to washing. This however cannot be guaranteed and as many quilts are future heritage projects, we recommend dry cleaning. Our fabrics are soft finished with steam after production and most quilters do not prewash them. If prewashing is preferred, then only by hand in clean water at 30C, please.
Our fabrics are pure finished ie they don’t contain binders / wax / starch etc. The handle will therefore change very little when the fabric is washed. They may however fray slightly more than ‘finished’ fabrics and to minimise this, we recommend overlocking cut edges prior to washing. Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry. Dark and light colours should be washed separately. Avoid optical whiteners and chlorine based cleaning products. Gently towel dry and iron whilst damp. Allow for a shrinkage of 3-5%.
Delivery & service
We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 full working days of receipt. From leaving our warehouse, deliveries are normally received in the number of days shown below. (Please understand, however, that these timings are beyond our control.)
| P&P Charge | Service | |
| UK | £4.95 | 1st class mail 1 day |
| Europe incl. Switzerland | £9 | Air mail 3-5 days |
| US & Canada | £17 | Courier 1 day |
| Australia & New Zealand | £18 | Air mail 5-7 days |
| Rest of the World | £25 | Variable |
Please ensure that you provide a delivery address where someone will be available to accept the goods.
If we’re not able to supply all the items from stock, we will notify you and may offer an alternative. We only ship part-orders with your express agreement. There are no delivery charges on Gift Vouchers and Downloadable Patterns.
Incomplete, incorrect, damaged or missing orders
If your order is delivered incomplete, damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 24 hours of receipt. We will resolve the problem in the most appropriate way.
Returns and refunds
We want you to be happy with your purchase, however if you're unhappy, please let us know.
Unless faulty, we'd like this to be within 30 days of receipt. We can only offer refunds on items returned in the condition in which they were supplied.
If a product is faulty in any way, please notify us immediately so that we can rectify the problem.
Please pack the parcel securely, enclosing a copy of your proof of purchase and tell us the reason for return. Post the parcel, taking care to obtain a receipt as proof of postage, to: Oakshott & Company Ltd, 20 Glynrosa Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8QS, UK. You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning an item.
When we receive the parcel, we will email you and a refund will be passed to your credit card or the original method of payment within 14 days. (Please allow 5 days for the bank to transfer the funds to your account).
If you have any queries, please email info@oakshottfabrics.com or call us on +44 (0)7486463821.
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