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We are in the midst of summer here in the UK, and you might be inspired to do some redecorating around you home. Interior design can be expensive, however, especially if you have holidays coming up (or ones you have just returned from!), so if you are after a cheaper but effective way of breathing new life into your home...

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 –...

If you are getting married soon and looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your big day, look no further than our massive selection available here at Calico Laine. With so many different Fabrics, colours and textures available, there is bound to be something to suit you and make your wedding that much more special. Popular in Bridal gowns at...

Aside from our massive range of dressmaking fabrics and haberdashery, we also keep a large selection of Net Curtains here at Calico Laine. With a fantastic range of designs and all kinds of drops available, if you are looking for an effective but inexpensive way of decorating your home or maybe need a little extra privacy from the outside world, it...

Recently I decided that it was time to better my Craft skills – I am a keen dressmaker and artist, but beyond that I have never really attempted many Crafts projects before. This seems a shame as I quite enjoy working with my hands! I have decided I will be making some of my own jewellery in the near future...

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...

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...

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...

If you are planning on redecorating around your home sometime soon, you might be looking for inexpensive and cost-effective ways to spruce up the different rooms in your house. Here at Calico Laine, some of our most popular products for redecorating amongst our customers are our Net Curtains and Jardinières. Our Net Curtains are a fantastic choice if you are...