Matt

Even though it seems like it is still pretty far away, it is only around 12 weeks until Christmas and that means that if you are planning on making a special occasions outfit for a Christmas work night out, now is the perfect time to be getting it all sorted ahead of time. There is nothing worse than leaving your...

Crafts, fabrics and haberdashery with UK wide delivery From humble beginnings on market stalls in Liverpool and Wirral, Calico Laine has now grown to offer craft, fabric and Haberdashery services UK wide, via our well stocked website. Since 2006 we have operated this ever expanding mail order division and are pleased to offer craft products, fabrics and haberdashery across the...

Now its coming up to winter a lot of our customers are starting to purchase more of our thicker and heavier weight fabrics that are more useful for creating warmer garments and warmer interior items such as blankets and throws especially for them colder months. Over the last few weeks we have seen a huge rise in sales of our fleece fabrics...

From Christmas fabrics to cards, we have everything you need If your children enjoy crafting then the lead up to Christmas is the perfect time to make it a family activity. As the night's begin to draw in and playing out is less of an appealing option, why not encourage your little ones to sit down and try their hand...

Free delivery on fabrics UK wide Calico Laine is one of the most reliable online textile companies in the UK. If you need fabrics in the UK you can turn to us, 24/7 for a broad choice, excellent service and even free delivery, subject to a minimum order of £40.   The best choice of any textiles company in the...

I'm sure I'm in the minority but I just love this time of year. I love the cosy dark nights, the autumnal trees turning and the impending thought of Christmas. The kids have returned to school and our routines are finally back to normal which means its an ideal time to dig out our sewing machines and revamp our winter wardrobes. I...

Cationic Chiffon Fabric is a luxurious fabric, widely recognised by its beautiful appearance and soft to the touch finish. Composed in such a way as to mimic the look and qualities of real silk, Cationic Chiffon Fabric is perfect for those who wish to achieve an elegant, high-end appearance at a reasonable cost. Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of cationic chiffons...

Here at Calico Laine the Bi-Stretch Fabric is one of our best sellers. This particular line is versatile, durable and an excellent price with an outstanding colour range. No wonder its so popular!. The Bi-stretch fabric is 100% polyester and 150 cm (60" if you're still imperial) wide, it has a mat finish and is a medium weigh cloth. Although...

Gutermann Threads have been in production for over 150 years, in this time the company has grown significantly and is now the international leader in supplying threads to both industry and home sewers. The company believes that it is there obligation to provide sustainability, quality and service as well as leading innovation. Gutermann threads are a premium product in the sewing...

The sun is shining all over the country, at last British summer time is cracking the flags, which means it's time to get those fabulous summer dresses out. When the weather is like this there's nothing I love more than a long walk in West Kirby or a lounge on New Brighton beach. We're so blessed on the Wirral to be surrounded by such beautiful...