Crafts

With the summer holidays fast approaching, you are probably looking forward to no more school runs for a few weeks and having the kids around at home – that is, until they start to say they are bored! In this case, you might be looking for something fun to do without travelling the length and breadth of the UK –...

Now is the perfect time of year to pick up your sewing machine and get started on some quick and simple sewing projects to update your summer wardrobe. As any dressmaker or hobby sewist will know, no dressmaking project will work without some good quality Haberdashery items to complement your expert stitching and imaginative design. Here, our Haberdashery department have...

Now summer is finally here and wedding season is upon us, it is the time of year that we are always inundated with queries from brides to be, wedding planners and venue dressers concerning everything from dress fabrics to Craft items. There are many reasons why you may choose to take creative control over your wedding day; many brides working...

Here at Calico Laine we have recently got a wide range of Motifs for our Crafts Section. Motifs are a great way to personalise your clothes, bags and accessories by making them unique and eye-catching with different designs and are great for all ages. We sell a large variety of different designed iron on motifs including butterflies, flowers and sport...

With wedding season fast approaching any brides to be will be thrilled to see the sunshine finally making an appearance before your big day; and for brides getting married this Spring/Summer season, at this point in your preparation you may also be thinking of those special final touches that will make your day extra special and unique. Many couples may...

One of the newest additions to our website is our wool and tools suitable for felt Crafts. This has become a popular Craft since Kirstie Allsopp tried it out on her series 'Homemade Home' and showed how easy it was to do. It is an easy Craft to do with the kids or to master as an adult and you can...

Sequins always catch everyones eye and stand out on any decoration. They are a perfect feature for all Craft projects and can be used by everyone. Sequins are usually disc shaped beads but often come in many geometrical shapes as well as being available in a variety of designs and colours. Sequins are made from plastic as opposed to metal...

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...

I have been sewing and making Crafts for nearly seven years now, and after being taught the basics and how to operate my sewing machine by my mum, I’ve barely stopped creating; I love to make clothing, costumes and soft furnishings for myself, and I am always willing to learn and try out a new technique when it comes to...

All year round there are opportunities and inspiration for Craft projects and particularly during the Easter break, when the kids are off and the weather is not always up to outside play, you can keep your kids amused with a variety of Craft ideas from simple greeting cards for the little ones to more complicated projects such as Easter bonnets for the more advanced...