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As 2013 comes to a close and we all enjoy some well deserved time off I always find Christmas a time of both celebration and a time to review the past 12 months. A lot has happened this past year  at Calico Laine including the opening of two new units and the launching of our new website. Both of these...

As the year comes to a close, here at Calico Laine we’ve been looking at which colours are chic for Spring 2014. We love colour and nothing gets us more excited than combining two of our favourite hobbies, fashion and sewing.  Fashion is ever changing with styles looping in and out and modernising each generation. The bridal world is no...

This week at Calico Laine we have been really busy adding a number of new items to our website. Each week we are going to write a blog entry highlighting some of our new arrivals and also covering what new items are due in to us. If you have been keeping up to date with our blog or follow us...

When it comes to replacement zips there really is a huge choice available and it can quite easily become confusing. In my blog entry today I'm going to try and cover the different types of replacement zips and some of their intended uses. Hopefully by the end of this you may have a better understanding of replacement zips at Calico...

Haberdashery has really grown over recent months and years, and as such, our range has also grown significantly. In my blog entry today, I'm going to talk about our range and also some new items that have just arrived. Zips - We have hundreds of zips to buy here at Calico Laine, available in all kinds of colours, lengths and...

Now the cold weather is on it's way and the wind starts whipping up, what better way to fight off the dark nights and the bite of the icy winter weather than with a snug jumper or a classic cardigan? Here at Calico Laine we stock a fantastic range of excellent quality Wool from world renowned manufacturers including Stylecraft and...

Today at Calico Laine, we are happy to announce the launch of our brand new website - full to the brim with everything you could ever need for dressmaking, haberdashery and crafts, we think our new website is a big improvement on our old one, and hopefully you will too. As well as everything that is already available to look...

The main use of Blackout lining is to block out the natural sunlight entering a room. Calico Laine stock quality 100% opaque heavy duty blackout lining available in an off white. Blackout lining can easily be sewn to the back of curtains to provide a lining that will block out any light when the curtains are drawn. Blackout linings are...

Gingham Fabrics are light and airy, perfect for the summer months! Keeping you feeling cool and fresh in the sun. Gingham fabrics are perfect for making school uniforms, kitchen curtains, tablecloths, napkins and much more. The traditional square coloured Gingham pattern is bold, fresh and inviting,  perfect for the home. Quality Gingham fabrics are available at low prices from Calico...

Calico Laine have a wide range of Acrylic Jewel Stones available at incredibly low prices, we have acrylic jewels in every colour of the rainbow! Shiny acrylic stones, Matt acrylic jewels we have a wide variety of acrylic stones to choose from. Calico Laine pride ourselves in our wide range of quality items we have available to buy at low...