Sometimes you need a specific design or detailing in your fabrics and here at Calico Laine we try to bring you the widest choice of fabrics available on the market today! We have many different checked fabrics made from different materials and designs which involved that popular checked design! As the winter is approaching us, we have a beautiful range of Tartan available in lovely shades and designs inspired from famous clans from Scotland and Ireland! The designs include 'Royal  Stewart Tartan' and the 'Lindsey Tartan' which are recognised all over the world. We also have modern Tartan designs too which include vibrant rich colours which can be made into many different dressmaking ideas and also accessories such as bags and hats! Our Tartan material is great value for money and made from 100% polyester! Many people also use the Tartan Fabrics to make lightweight curtains or even to cover seating too! If you are looking for a super soft checked design, we have some beautiful Brushed Cotton Checks which will be lovely and soft against the skin. They will not only make great looking clothing such as shirts and skirts, they will also help to keep you warm through the colder temperatures! As brushed cotton is so luxurious, it also makes for a great lining for coats and jackets to provide extra comfort and will also act as a statement lining which is very popular at the moment! As Brushed Cotton is a lighterweight fabric, it hangs really well so if you are wanting to make a flowing skirt this is a perfect choice! This fabric is made from 100% cotton and is 150cm (60") wide... Gingham is one of the most popular choices here at Calico Laine, it is so versatile and comes in a choice of different sized checks and stunning colours! We have Poly Cotton Gingham, Cotton Gingham and even a Daisy Print Gingham for all your needs. You can also use gimgham to table cloths and accesoories as it starts from as little as £2.99 per meter! We also have plainer checked fabrics such as Chef Check which is a heavier weight gabardine material and lighterweight Poly Cotton Checked Fabrics which are great value for money too! If you are looking form more of a Haberdashery perspective, we have Checked Bias Binding which add a lovely deatiling eging to your garments and can also be used with your craft and accessory ideas! So come and have a look around at our wonderful selection and see if any of our fabrics can inspire you! If you have any specific designs in mind and you need some help, please do get intouch, we are more than happy to help! Why not also follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages?  Share any tips or creations with other and we ofter have special offers and competitions on these sites and it and excellent way to keep to date with what’s happening! Until next time, Calico Lane