Catherine

So it is getting to that time of year again when it is deemed unacceptable to still be wearing your summer clothes. You may still have a glorious tan from your two weeks in Majorca, and you may still be proud to show it off by wearing a mini skirt, but lets face it, you're legs are covered in goose...

There are many pros to using Fleece Fabric, it is an extremely warm material and because it is such a durable fabric it dries quickly. Originally fleece was mass-produced with outdoor activities in mind, but as I said before, it is extremely warm which has increased popularity for indoor purpose, such as blankets, pet bedding and even pyjamas. Fleece Fabric is an animal-free alternative...

Here at Calico Laine we give everybody a chance to Buy Fabrics Online, whether it's for a crafty project or to make an incredible new item of clothing, we have a huge variety of different fabrics, so whatever it is you're making you're almost guaranteed to find something perfect! Each season we introduce a fabulous new range of fabrics and as...

Zips may not be treated as the most sophisticated technology known to man, often most of us don't even give them a second thought. They are however a fundamental feature used in the majority of our clothing and accessories that we all use each and everyday. Zips are a commonly used fastening in all kinds of garments ranging from jeans...

Like most women, I love shopping. When it comes to sewing buying fabric is no exception. Here at Calico Laine we fully appreciate the joy to be had from visiting your local fabric shop and spending the afternoon browsing the aisles. Sewing is such a diverse hobby which is becoming increasingly popular once again. However, many unfortunate people across the...

If you have the excitement of planning your wedding day we know you'll want everything to be perfect, from the table favours and other decorations to your dream dress. Picking the right Wedding Fabric for your dress to match the ideas in your head can be very difficult but from the huge ranges we do here at Calico Laine there...

Sometimes some of our clothing or interior can lack that individual touch. Not only do we have a brilliant selection of Fabrics here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic Haberdashery section with such a variation of different products it is so easy to customise your existing clothing! Buttons are not only used on may of our clothing, bags and accessories they...

When you finish work on friday and you have the full weekend off, you begin to plan, you automatically start thinking of how much you want to do. For me its trying to spend the evenings working on something crafty and through the days I try and get out of the house and do something completely different to what I...

So, we all know in the summer all you want to do is sit outside in your garden sipping on a nice iced beverage enjoying the sun (when we have some). Well right now the sun is shining and there is only one more thing I can think of to make this summer more fun in your garden- bunting! 25mm...

Working in a fabric shop with as much choice as Calico Laine is a dream for anyone that loves to Craft - well it is for me.  I get an idea in my head and that's it, I'm off. I literally cannot think back to a day where I haven't taken something home to use on a project. We have such...