There is so much going on in the textile world, from haberdashery through to Fabrics & Sewing Threads there are New Releases, New Projects, Fresh Designs, Offers, Sewing Projects & more. Join with Empress Mills to Keep up-to-date and don’t miss out again…
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With the Great British Sewing Bee bringing more interest than ever to the sewing world all things garment making have rocketed in popularity. We have spotted this across the board but no more so than with questions about Overlocking. Learn more about this incredibly popular and ultra useful technique – particularity what threads are best for the job. Read more…
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Fantastic news – these hugely popular Volkswagen Campervan Furnishing Fabrics are once again available! The new improved designs feature illustrated VW Campers which even sport the VW Logo! the design is available in three colourways; Blue, Pink & Multi – great fun they are suitable for a variety of projects. Read more…
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The Festival Of Quilts – Europe’s premier quilting event. Learn more about this fabulous event which sees over 700 competition quilts displayed, exclusive curated galleries built, 300+ specialists exhibitors gather and 25000 visitors! Join the Empress team at the 2016 Festival Of Quilts – sewing paradise awaits!
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With denim being all the rage we couldn’t resist adding these new 10oz Denim Shades that we spotted recently. Although 10oz is heading into what we class as heavier weight, all the fabrics have been industrially washed to give them extra softness. Two of the shades in the weight Light Blue & Mid Blue are
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Well, nearly a full year has passed since last year’s event and preparations for the Festival Of Quilts 2016 are hotting up Mum & I have stand plans and drawings all over the dining room table and are already planning fabric ranges, samples & more. Register for
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With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Slipper project made using Thermolam , Decovil Light & Low Loft Fusible Fleece
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Two new ranges of designer elastics from Prym. The options in include Block Colour Elastics (nine shades available) and Design Elastics featuring seven varieties. Both the new ranges are the superb quality you would expect from Prym Haberdashery. What will you use the new elastics for? We are sure you have plenty of ideas but here are a few to inspire you…
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With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Table Organiser project made using Fusible Fleece Table Organiser Project… STEP 1 Cut out H 640, your outer fabrics and your lining according to the following bag parts. . . . STEP 2 Lay H 640 onto the wrong side of
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Introducing the fabulous Make Another Wish Fabric Range from UK design house Lewis & Irene. Hugely popular the whole collection is available online from Empress. Learn about the designers creative thoughts, fabric quality, design range and potential uses….
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