Knitting is a one of the most popular Crafts for customers at Calico Laine and people of all ages are taking it up as a hobby, knitting clothes and accessories throughout the year and not just in the winter months as you would expect. Knitting has been a Craft for centuries, with the first evidence of knitting believed to be from Egypt...
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UK Craft Supplier - The rise of the craft business
In the last ten years, the number of designer makers has increased and we are seeing a continuing trend for handmade items as opposed to mass manufactured items. With online marketplaces sites such as Etsy and Folksy giving people the opportunity to sell their handmade crafts both in the UK and internationally; the number of crafters is building. Crafts allow... -
Crafts - New Products
Although we may specialise in dressmaking fabric and haberdashery here at Calico Laine we also stock a large range of items for different Crafts which can keep you entertained when you are aren't doing any sewing. This week we have added some new products to our Crafts range which may give you new ideas for creative projects. Many of the... -
Crafts - National Beading Week
This week sees the very first national beading week sponsored by the beadworkers guild and many people around the country are holding events to join in with the celebrations. The guild say that this is a time to celebrate our passion for beads, to encourage others to start beading and to support bead businesses around the country'. Out of all...