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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Take a peek at the latest fabric arrivals in to the Disney Design Collection. The latest additions feature classic Star Wars imagery all printed on a pure cotton base fabric. With three designs to choose from and other fabric prints in the larger Disney offering the question is can you make something ‘out of this world?’.
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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…
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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?…
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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…
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With eight new arrivals in the Printed Antipil Polar Fleece collection it is an exciting time for the range. Take a peek at the ‘new kids on the block’ and learn about different uses and the best sewing threads for stitching these incredibly versatile fleece fabrics…
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