We are delighted to share some exciting news from Empress HQ! With a major reorganisation underway we are moving warehouse to fully maximise 20,000sq ft of space for expanding stock, more fabrics, haberdashery & notions. The move will free up lots of space in the Empress Sewing Centre meaning we can dedicate all 5000sq ft
Continue reading »Double Gauze Baby Cloth
Well this fabric certainly takes the spot as the most difficult to name that we have ever encountered. Recognised under a variety of titles from Double Gauze through to Baby Cloth, Swaddling Cloth and many more. Learn more about the range…
Continue reading »Light Reactive Fabric
Prepare To Be Amazed! We are absolutely delighted to introduce this brand new range of Light Reactive Fabrics. Displaying a design when in standard indoor light the pattern transforms literally before your eyes as the fabric is exposed to the uv rays in sunlight and a multitude of colours appear. More info & view designs…
Continue reading »Variegated Quilting Thread… Launch!
Over a year in the making we are thrilled to launch our Variegated Quilting Thread Range! 13 Stunning Shades, From Brights to Naturals. Learn more and view the full shade collection…
Continue reading »Stay Warm With Empress Fleece Fabrics
Don’t forget with winter now well and truly set in the team at Empress have everything you need to stay warm. With the largest Fleece Fabric Range in the UK there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a Plain Anti Pil Fleece or… Read More…
Continue reading »A Countryside Winter Cushion – Sewing Project
We are delighted to make another pattern available, this time for the Lewis & Irene fabric range Countryside Winter. “Woodland animals that we see so often here in the New Forest and our friendly robin feature in this frosty winter collection. A much requested ticking stripe in our soft cotton blends perfectly with the
Continue reading »Grandma’s Garden Bag – Sewing Project
We are delighted to make another quilt pattern available, this time for the Lewis & Irene fabric range Grandma’s Garden. The Grandma’s Garden range is inspired by Irene’s country garden. Blissful childhood memories playing on freshly cut grass and of trees and flowers that would look much smaller now … Download The Grandma’s Garden Bag
Continue reading »Welcome to the World Quilt – Sewing Project
We are delighted to make another quilt pattern available, this time for the Lewis & Irene fabric range Welcome to the World. Lewis & Irene are proud to once again be supporting Act for Wildlife led by Chester Zoo. They will be donating, from the sales of welcome to the world, to a cause that
Continue reading »Knitting 3.0 – Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles
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…
Continue reading »Salisbury Spring Quilt Pattern – Sewing Project
We are delighted to make another quilt pattern available, this time for the Lewis & Irene fabric range Salisbury Spring. The project was created by one of the lead designers at Lewis & Irene and has been designed with the Salisbury Spring Fabric range in mind but it can certainly be used in conjunction with other fabrics.
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