OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1996, the company began life as a mail order business (Quilt Direct) in order to establish a direct marketing link with consumers. However, the long-term objective was always to develop a wholesale business. During the next six years both sides of the business grew but the main income rapidly came from wholesale. Early in 2003 the mail order business and the Quilt Direct name were sold off and the wholesale company was renamed as European Quilting Supplies Ltd, more recently EQS Ltd.
Since then, we have developed a strong presence in the fabric market, quickly becoming one of the market leaders; we have launched the revolutionary SOAK; we have taken over distribution of Madeira threads; and more recently, Zweigart fabrics.
Incorporating these prestigious brands into our range has enabled us to fulfil our ambition to expand our activities into the broader needlecraft, sewing and craft markets.
Our offices and warehouses are located in Leicester, in the centre of the country. We occupy four warehouses: one for fabrics, one for notions, one for waddings and one for bulk storage.
The company is private owned and is a limited company. Co. Reg. No 3163200. VAT No GB 670 0292 58. Registered Office: 1 Colton Square, Leicester, LE1 1QH.
As of 2009 we employ fifteen people.