As a company established in 1956 we are now one of the largest specialist needlecraft stores in the U.K. offering an exciting range of craft, haberdashery, wool, sewing machines and accessories. We are a Brother appointed spares distributor for trade and retail. Franklins is a member of the SMTA (Sewing Machine Trade Association) Visit one of our Stores at Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Salisbury or Dovercourt. We pride ourselves on being at the top of the sewing industry.