Where has the year gone? Once again, Christmas is fast approaching, so here at Calico Laine we're getting organised early and getting into the festive spirit. Here at Calico Laine we offer a stunning range of Christmas fabrics and ribbons; this year in particular we have sourced some fabulous unique lines which will enrich anyone's craft project regardless of how big or small. A good selection of ribbon is vital for everyone at Christmas, and we use it for everything from Christmas cards to around the cake board. Equally, a great selection a festive fabrics is sewer's heaven, and we make items for ourselves or for gifts which are put away and reused year after year. In my house we use rolls and rolls of Christmas ribbon every year, and there's no need to compromise as the selection at Calico Laine is so good. We order plenty, the quality is great and the price is unmatched. Every October, it's our tradition to make all of the family a boozy Christmas cake; however our favourite part is icing the cakes and choosing two matching ribbons - one for the board and one for the cake. The bow has to be huge and the main feature, since they're gifts, so appearance is everything. Wrapping gifts is my favourite part about Christmas, and I love colour coordinating my paper and ribbons and making my presents look exquisite. They look wonderful under the tree and really get everyone into the mood for the festive period. Anyone who sews knows that you have to start early and plan ahead if you're making things for Christmas - you think you have ages and then all of a sudden it's December! Here at Calico Laine the Christmas rush has already started; perhaps that's because our range this year is particularly nice. We have some stunning new prints and we've repeated some of our best sellers from last year. I often used to wonder what people used Christmas fabric for, but your options are endless - you just need a little imagination. I've made Christmas tablecloths and runners, which work out very economically and wash brilliantly.  All of the children in our family have lovely hand-made stocking made from Christmas panels. They're embellished with glitter and diamanté and all have their names beautifully embroidered on. What's not to love about Christmas with so many opportunities to be creative? Until next time crafters, Calico Laine