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This weekend, millions of us all over the country stopped what we were doing to take part in remembrance services and silences to mark Remembrance Weekend. This important event is an opportunity for us to come together and remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in conflict for the freedom we enjoy...

Since it hit our screens in May of 2004, Strictly Come Dancing has been one of the most watched programmes on television. Every year a new cast of celebrities take to the floor to master a variety of classic dance routines including the waltz, foxtrot and quickstep guided all the way by some of the world's best and most successful...

Haberdashery is one of the most popular sections on our website and all year round we sell an enormous amount of Haberdashery Online for everything from creative projects such as Christmas decorations to dressmaking and home decor projects. One of the most popular items in this section is our zips. Zips are useful for many projects, most commonly for clothing...

Fleece Fabric is always one of our best sellers every winter and when you see the gorgeous colours and designs on display and run your fingers over the soft, warm surface it is not hard to see why. There really is something about Fleece which conjures up thoughts of long walks under the bright sunlight of a cold, crisp winter...

Butterfly Net Curtains Net Curtains are a very popular choice for home decor during the summer months as they are a great way of keeping out wasps, flies and other summer critters as well as protecting against hey fever but many customers also choose to Buy Net Curtains for the first time during the colder months of winter. For...

This month, one of the most successful motion pictures of all time is back in movie theatres. As Gone With The Wind prepares to celebrate its 75th Anniversary, cinemas around the world will once again welcome fans of this timeless classic set during The American Civil War. Based on the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell the epic tale follows the...

Although what is traditionally known as 'wedding season' may have come to an end a few weeks ago, that does not mean that sales of our most popular Bridal Fabrics have slowed down at all! In fact, over the years we have noticed more and more brides shunning the traditional spring or summer wedding for a winter wonderland spectacular. As...

For many years, Satin has been one of the most treasured fabrics in fashion but this beautiful, lustrous fabric has not always been as readily available as it is today. It is believed that Satin Fabrics originated in China over 2000 years ago and in fact, this fabric derives its name from the Chinese town of Zayton and was exported...

Now the temperature has dropped, the nights are drawing in and we are hurtling our way towards Christmas it is time to dig out your winter pieces which may have been in hibernation for quite some time over the lovely summer months. One of the best fabrics for warm and cosy winter attire is Fleece Fabric. Fleece has been one...

As we bid a fond farewell to the long, balmy days of summer, our thoughts inevitably turn to our winter projects and Dressmaking Fabrics to keep both ourselves and our families warm through the colder months of winter. Although I do love my floaty summer dresses and sandals, winter dressmaking projects present the opportunity to experiment with a whole new...