Hand Dyeing Heaven since 2005!

Your donations to Don’t Walk Past Group

Having fun & supporting good causes!

When I first started running online workshops I decided that it would be good to give something back and donate some of the workshop fee to local organisations that are doing great things in our community. We are currently making donations to Don’t Walk Past group, a great organisation that go out 5 nights a week come rain or shine and distribute essentials like toiletries and clothes as well as providing hot meals, drinks and support to the homeless community in Manchester.

Thanks to all you lovely people who have joined my workshops, here are just some of the items you’ve purchased so far:

  • 100 coffee cups
  • 1 megapack of 40 dog food pouches
  • Catering tin of coffee
  • 2 large boxes of wet wipes
  • 24 toothbrushes
  • 30 toiletry packs (soap, shampoo, shower gel)
  • 48 pairs of boxer shorts
  • 1 camping roll
  • 12 beanie hats
  • 100 aluminium foil food containers

 

It makes me so happy to be able to buy these essentials after each workshop so a huge thank you!

(If you would like to support Don’t Walk Past group, they have a wishlist here)

items purchased for don't walk past group using donations from online workshops by debbie tomkies of dt craft and design

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Debbie Tomkies

Debbie is a textile designer, hand-dyer, author and tutor with over 25 years' experience in her field. Debbie has 4 books and over 100 articles published in major magazines and welcomes requests for articles, how-to features, technical and research articles, video tutorials and books.

Making Futures

In addiiton to being a partner in DT Craft & Design, Debbie runs social enterprise Making Futures CIC, delivering a wide range of workshops, classes, Arts Award, Artsmark and City & Guilds accredited programmes. Debbie also offers business mentoring and start-up advice to new creative enterprises.

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It's Holiday Time!

Last posting dates:

We’ll be posting those stocking fillers and last-minute gifts (we’ve all been there!) for orders placed before 12.30pm on 23rd December. However, last posting date is 21st December so it may be that orders may not arrive in time for the ‘big day’. If you need a last-minute gift or you’re not sure what to get we do have gift vouchers in the shop!

Christmas holiday

As it’s Christmas we are then taking a bit of a break and the shop will be closed until 4th Jan 2026.You may still place orders (simply close this window with the ‘X’ or escape to return to the shop) but we will not start dispatching orders until 4th January.

Thank you!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for your support and custom this year. Your support for small businesses like ours is very much appreciated.

Last but definitely not least, we wish you all a peaceful and restful festive break and hope to be able to say thank you in person in 2026!

Love, Debbie & Pete xx