Calico Laine News

Net Curtains are often used as window dressing simply for aesthetic reasons however they can be very important for providing extra privacy. Many customers use Net Curtains along with ready made curtains to give an extra layer to their window dressing without being too obtrusive. Net Curtains can be a cheap way of covering your windows to obscure people's view...

If you are looking forward to the British summertime weather (which we seem to have had very little of so far!), you might be wanting your sewing projects to start reflecting that - with the bright sunshine come light and breathable Dressmaking Fabrics, summer dresses and clothing to keep you cool in the warmth. As I am off to the...

If you are a fan of handmade gifts, then you might find yourself a little disappointed when it comes to presentation – after spending time and effort putting a lot of love into your creations, it seems a bit of a shame to put them in a shop-bought gift bag or cover them up in wrapping paper. Have you ever...

As always the buying team at Calico Laine have been busy keeping a close eye on the latest developments in the world of textiles to ensure that our collection is bang up to date with the most popular and sought after Fabrics available on the market. It is a huge source of pride to us that people travel from far...

While our Haberdashery products are essential to practically any sewing project, most serve a functional purpose to make our crafting an easier hobby. However, there are some Haberdashery products that are wonderful for embellishing – maybe you have an old garment that needs sprucing up, or perhaps a tired old bag that you just can’t bear to throw away. In...

On your wedding day you want to look the best you can with everyones eyes on you which is why you need to choose the perfect fabric for your Bridal Gown. One of our most popular Bridal Fabrics is Lace due to its unique and elegant appearance making it a beautiful feature on a bridal gown. Many celebrities have also...

Many of our customers are avid fans of knitting and like to do this as a hobby in the evenings rather than spending the evening watching the television. Knitters tend to find the process of knitting Wool relaxing and there has been a lot of talk recently about the art of knitting Wool being therapeutic and beneficial to your long...

If you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new addition to your family, you might be wondering what you can do to welcome your new bundle of joy into the world – and what better way than a handmade Knitted gift? Here at Calico Laine, we have lots of customers who are always knitting for babies; from their own...

As I write, it is rumoured that Hollywood power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will be tying the knot this Bank Holiday weekend in the romantic setting of the Italian countryside. The couple, parents to baby North, have been planning their star studded nuptials for some months now and we are sure that the bride will have had in...

My favourite section of our Haberdashery department is definitely our lovely colourful ribbons. I’ve no idea where my obsession stems from but with so many pretty colours to choose from there is always something to suit whatever you’re making ready for the summer. This month in particular has given me plenty of reasons to stock up on my favourite ribbons. I...