Well the cold,dark nights are fast approaching so its time to start getting your winter clothes back out. This year why not think about making yourself some clothes instead of paying high street prices? You can have custom made high fashion unique items! Here at Calico Laine we have the highest quality fabrics to get you started and keep you warm. So in this blog i'm just going to give you a few examples of what we have and what it can be used for. Firstly, an ideal fabric for making your own jumpers etc is Double Knit Jersey, it's perfect to keep the chill out as it is a mixture of polyester, viscose and a little bit of spandex so it is a very versatile fabric. At £8.99 a metre it's a steal for the high quality of fabric it is and great value for money. We have some beautiful colours in this fabric so you don't have to stick with standard black. Alternatively,if you want to make yourself something extra special for example a coat we have Cashmere Wool which is of exceptional quality and at only £16.49 a meter it will work out alot cheaper than buying a coat off the peg. We also have Embroided Wool at £21.99 a metre which is soft and cosy. Maybe you have a wild side? In that case take a look at our Faux Fur Fabrics, at £8.99 a metre you can indulge yourself a little. Its a perfect fabric for making coats, gilets,scarves or gloves to name a few. Lightweight and durable, it's the ideal winter fabric. For the cold winter months a material you can't beat is Fleece Fabric. From £5.99 a metre you would be mad to not give it a try, the possibilities are endless! And with the wide variety of patterns and designs we have something for everyone. I recently made myself some fleece blankets at a quarter of the price it would have been to buy them, which means the heating can stay off for a little while yet! And finally, for the knitters amoungst you if you get the chance to pop into one of our shops you will be astounded at the choice of  Wool we have, and lets be honest you can't beat the good old knitted jumper! We have everything you could possibly need! So please pop in anytime and meet our friendly staff who will help you along the way. Until next time The Calico Laine Team