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Following on from the queen's speech there is the impending plastic bag charge of 5p per bag. Rather than spending 5p (or more) every time you head off to the supermarket. Save your 5 pence pieces up now and put them to good use on some Haberdashery bag handles. Match it with some bag canvas and maybe some other fabric...

Tie dye is a major trend at the moment, with the design predominantly on T-Shirts. Popular bands such as Panic! at the Disco have begun to use the design on merchandise and celebrities such as Rihanna are even wearing the design on leggings! For Rihanna's look, I would recommend the China Blue dylon which can be found in our Haberdashery...

Following the Commonwealth Games and the Scottish Independence Referendum, Scotland is more prominent in people's minds than ever. One of the most famous things to come out of Scotland is the tartan pattern. This patterned Dressmaking Fabric is becoming increasingly popular for making many fashionable clothing items- not just kilts! Emma Stone and Dakota Fanning are fans of the tartan...

There are a number of methods that you can use to hang your Net Curtains, whether you have them for privacy or to keep your rooms cool during these hot summer months. The variety of ways enables you to hang your new curtains in a way that fits the decor of any room you choose to place them in. You...

The world of crafts has gone geek crazy! So Buy Crafts today and get started on the nerd trend. There are a number of ways to join in and as always my favourite hobby cross stitch is in on the scene. You can make all sorts with cross stitch you could make a cushion with your favourite pokemon, zelda or...

Headbands are immensely popular, not only for practical reasons but also as an accessory for any occasion from casual gatherings to weddings. At Calico Laine we stock a variety of headbands in our Haberdashery department in plastic, cotton covered, satin covered and metal. They can be worn alone or decorated using other embellishments. We also stock a variety of headband...

Crafts come in a variety of past times, this week we are looking at how to make cards. As we all know cards can be used for a variety of occasions. So why not create a personalised birthday card or get well soon card for your favourite loved one? Card making is the easiest of the Crafts to do all...

With only five months until the big day, it isn't too early to be thinking about your loved ones at Christmas. During the last few years Christmas jumpers have become hugely popular, and although they are sold in many shops, the best ones have an individuality that our Knitting Wool at Calico Laine can spark. At Calico Laine, our Aran Knitting...

To begin any cross stitch you need to make sure you have all the tools you need. The most important for this Craft are your fabric that you want to cross stitch on and your needle. Most commonly you will begin with aida. This comes in different counts. A count simply means how many blocks are in an inch, so...

Cross stitch is a great Craft that can occupy days and provide endless hours of enjoyment. Here at Calico Laine there are a number of Craft items that can help anybody from a first time cross stitcher to an old hand. We provide both aida, plastic canvas and binca. All of which come in white or cream. Aida is my...