Now that summer is nearly over, it's time to start planning some craft and dressmaking projects for this winter - and here at Calico Laine, we have a great range of fabrics that will keep you warm and cosy during those cold nights. In today's blog post, we'll be suggesting a few fabrics that you can use in your winter projects. Whether you're looking to make a new jacket or coat to wear out in the cold weather, or a comfortable blanket to snuggle under, there's bound to be something in our available fabrics to suit you. Fleece - Our fleece fabrics are popular all year round, and are available in many different plain colours and several different prints. They would be great to use as a ready-made blanket, or if you're feeling more adventurous, they would be fantastic for making a fleece gilet or jacket to keep yourself warm. Included in our fleece range are a good selection of children's prints as well. Melton - We stock melton in several different colours, and they are perfect to use for winter coats. They have the same texture and thickness as boiled wool, and are guaranteed to keep you warm this winter. With a make-up of 80% polyester and 20% viscose, our melton fabrics are great to work with and look stunning when made up into a finished product. Faux Fur - All of our faux fur fabrics are long pile fur, and they come in a big range of plain colours and patterns. They would be good to use for a throw or blanket, and we recommend lining them with either fleece or our dress lining for extra comfort. Winter Fabric - This section of our online store contains lots of wool fabrics that are great to use for clothing such as skirts, trousers and suits. These fabrics are available in a large range of patterns and textures, and they are also available in both of our branches if you are planning to visit us in-store. Tartan - Our tartan fabrics include several different colour combinations, from the standard types such as Royal Stewart to the more unusual such as our cerise tartan. They are great to work with and are suitable for making up into clothing, and some of our customers have even used our tartan combined with our dress lining to create coats for their dogs to keep them warm over winter! Christmas Fabrics - If you're looking to make some unique decorations for the holidays, why not take a look at our Christmas fabrics? Available in loads of different seasonal-themed prints, these 100% cotton fabrics are incredibly versatile and can be used for practically anything you can think of - from toys to tablecloths and aprons to cushions, create your own look for your home this Christmas. As always, don't forget to share photographs of your creations on our Facebook page! Until next time, Calico Laine