Craft

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...

As a UK Craft Supplier, here at Calico Laine, we recognise how many people there are that enjoy dressmaking and how many people love making hand crafted works of art as a hobby. As a result of this we not only have our two stores open to the public but our website so that everyone within the EU has access...

Here at Calico Laine we aim to supply materials to people who make things, whether is be dressmaking or crafts. we adore everybody that has the urge to pick up a needle and spend the day sewing, the people that happen to have a spare pair of knitting needles and a ball of wool in their handbag - just in case...

So with it being a fresh new year, we understand the need for a new hobby. Obviously we can't help you out if you're looking to start up a new sport like football or rugby, thats not our niche. However, if you fancy a dabble in some fun Crafts or dressmaking we can most definitely help you! Whether you would...

Here at Calico Laine our main aim is to offer you the best quality products for unbeatable prices. This also applies to our huge range of craft supplies that are popular all year round with our customers all over the United Kingdom. This Christmas I have taken it upon myself to make everybody I care about a small, cheap and...

So the countdown to the weekend has begun, it's Friday, only 15 minutes until 5 o'clock and the minutes are ticking away and everyone is eager to grab their coats and scarves and rush out of the door. For some, it may just be home, tidy, dinner, bath and bed. For others, like myself, it is home, tidy, do Crafts...

Here at Calico Laine we give everybody a chance to Buy Fabrics Online, whether it's for a crafty project or to make an incredible new item of clothing, we have a huge variety of different fabrics, so whatever it is you're making you're almost guaranteed to find something perfect! Each season we introduce a fabulous new range of fabrics and as...

Working in a fabric shop with as much choice as Calico Laine is a dream for anyone that loves to Craft - well it is for me.  I get an idea in my head and that's it, I'm off. I literally cannot think back to a day where I haven't taken something home to use on a project. We have such...

Being a parent I know the school holidays can be quite stressful. As much as I love my children, it's hard work keeping them occupied without breaking the bank. Today I’ve come up with some relatively cheap Craft ideas to keep the kids occupied with the help of Calico Laine! I find that Youtube, Pinterest and google are an excellent...

Crafts come in a variety of past times, this week we are looking at how to make cards. As we all know cards can be used for a variety of occasions. So why not create a personalised birthday card or get well soon card for your favourite loved one? Card making is the easiest of the Crafts to do all...