We are delighted to introduce the latest generation of Knitting Needles – the Prym Ergonomic Collection. Featuring a complete re-design the new ergonomic needles make use of modern manufacturing abilities to create huge increases in the comfort and ease of knitting. Learn more & purchase today…
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Vilene To Vlieseline Interfacings
You may have spotted the new brand Vlieseline appearing in the UK. Vlieseline is the new name for Vilene throughout the world – find out why the re-brand is taking place and learn more about these world class interfacings, interlinings and fabric stabilisers…
Continue reading »A Walk In The Glen – Sewing Project
With The Walk In The Glen Fabric Range provig popular we thought a set of three free quilt patterns would be a treat and lend a bit on inspiration for if you love the fabric but would like to have a project in mind. The designs are created by the team at Lewis & Irene so are created specifically to make best use of the Walk In The Glen collection.
Continue reading »New Denim Fabric Shade Range
Fab selection of colours now available in the Empress Denim Fabric Collection. Moving away from just the classic indigo blues traditionally associated with Denims the collection now extends to include colours as diverse as Fuchsia, Aqua, Optical White and Rose. Ten shades are in the collection which brings the Denim Range to a super total of over 50 fabrics & designs. What will you make?…
Continue reading »New Lewis & Irene Fabric – Ultimate Blenders
Seventeen, yes seventeen new fabric arrivals into Lewis & Irene’s ultimate blender collection – Bumbleberries. With clever design L&I include seven shade variations in each fabric to ensure tonal matches to the most difficult of projects is possible. Meet the new arrivals now…
Continue reading »Who Are Bosal Foam & Fibre?
The manufacturers behind the hugely popular In-R-Form Bag Wadding and also the new wadding ranges just arriving with Empress. Bosal have a 60 year manufacturing pedigree with Bob, the man that started the company still leading the way! Learn more about this fascinating firm, their family ethos and where it all began…
Continue reading »Walk In The Glen Fabric – Lewis & Irene
Don’t miss your chance to pre-order the upcoming fabric range A Walk In The Glen from the UK based fabric design house Lewis & Irene. With 15 designs featuring rich Autumnal colours the range has a classy sophisticated feel. Pre order with a free Empress treat today & learn more about the design range.
Continue reading »Egyptian Cotton Fabric – The Very Best Quality
This amazing quality Egyptian Cotton Fabric is now back available from Empress Mills in large pieces, by the metre and in half kilo fabric bundles. Crossing all creative sewing boundaries, learn what makes this fabric such amazing quality and why it is so useful for such a wide range of projects…
Continue reading »New Variegated Embroidery Thread
We are delighted to introduce a new collection of Variegated Shade Embroidery Threads for use on a wide range of projects. Available in nine multi shades the thread is wound onto a 300m bobbin. A 30s weight, essentially this is slightly heavier than what we all class as a standard weight embroidery thread. Learn more…
Continue reading »Vlieseline Mobile Phone Cover – Project
With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Fabric Box project made using Thermolam and Firm Flexible Fusible. Mobile Phone Cover Project… STEP 1 Cut out S320 Firm Flexible Fusible, 272 Thermolam and your lining material and outer fabric in the size you want. . . . . STEP
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