Calico Laine

It is very important choosing the right fabric for your perfect day. Fabric on your wedding day is not only for your dress but you need to include Bridal Fabrics for the bridesmaids, the groom, the grooms men and also the bridal accessories like table decorations. Theres a lot to think about and here at Calico Laine we sell a...

Easter is now approaching and its always fun to experiment with your creating skills. In our Haberdashery section of Calico Laine we have a range of feathers, organza fabric, buttons and many more items that would be perfect for some fun Easter projects. With these Haberdashery products you can create items like easter bonnets, easter chicks or even decorate a bucket...

A few weeks ago I wrote about our new range of Net Curtains that were being added to our already extensive selections of Nets at Calico Laine. These have now arrived in our warehouse and we have some fabulous new designs. When most people think of Net Curtains, they have an image in their head of older people and retirement...

All us girls want a Mulberry handbag on our arms but unfortunately most designer bags come with a very big price tag so why not create your own piece of arm candy or vamp up one of your existing bags that need a nice new look. Here at Calico Laine we sell a range of different detachable Bag Handles in...

In the next few weeks, one of the big events of the year for the North West will be taking place, the Crabbie's Grand National. In my house, it is tradition to get the paper in the morning and have a small bet on which horse might win and then my friends and family get together in the afternoon to...

Shopping for clothes can sometimes be a hassle - a garment that fits one area of your body may not fit another, and while you might be one dress size in a certain shop, often you are a completely different one in another. If, like me, you struggle to find clothes that both fit you well and look good, you...

A couple of weeks ago we mentioned, in our blog, that we were extending our range of Net Curtains here at Calico Laine. Last week our extended range arrived in store and this includes our new Flame Retardant Net Curtains, also known as fire resistant Net Curtains. Flame retardant Net Curtains are particularly popular with businesses such as hotels and...

Wool can be used to create many different exciting projects including knitting garments for all ages, creating home furnishing like cushions and bedding and one of my personal favourites creating Crochet blankets. Here at Calico Laine we stock a wide variety of Knitting Yarn including Aran Wool, Baby Wool, Chunky Wool, Double Knit Wool and Luxury Wool which all come...

Lace and trims are some of our popular Haberdashery items here at Calico Laine. Customers tend to use the lace and trims for a range of different products. Lace and Trims being attached to garments is a use we see and hear the most. Customers like to use these Haberdashery items to sew on collars, add to the edging of...