Special Delivery Fabrics! We are delighted to say this beautiful new collection created by UK design house Lewis & Irene is now in stock. The Special Delivery Fabrics all feature lovely soft subtle tones and are absolutely perfect for all manner of children’s projects from quilts through to cushions, dresses, skirts and more. The fabrics
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What Is Fusible Fleece / Fusible Wadding
Fusible Batting or Fusible Wadding/Fusible Fleece as it is commonly called in the UK is a type of wadding that has been treated with a heat-activated adhesive on one or both sides. This adhesive can be activated by ironing, allowing the wadding to be fused directly to your fabrics during the construction process of either
Continue reading »Introducing Empress Mills’ Fabric & Haby Of The Week Specials
We are delighted to introduce a new feature to Empress that was actually suggested by quite a few of our readers in our last questionnaire… Drum Roll please… Empress Fabric Of The Week Empress Haberdashery Of The Week What Are These New ‘Of The Weeks’? Well, an idea born from suggestions from our questionnaire
Continue reading »Explore Spring Hare Reloved Fabrics With Charles
Take a brief ‘video tour’ of the fabulous Spring Hare Reloved Fabric Collection created by UK design house Lewis & Irene. Explore the fabrics and learn a little about the designers and the thinking behind the collections. The Spring Hare Reloved Range is designed with quilting in mind but is printed on a
Continue reading »Explore Kindred Canines With Charles
Take a brief ‘video tour’ of the vibrant new fabric range from Laurel Burch Designs – Kindred Canines. There is lots of design detail to explore with the prints featuring Laurel’s iconic incredible detail and also extensive use of gold metallic. The Kindred Canine Range is ideal for a multitude of projects it
Continue reading »Explore Tilda Pie In the Sky With Charles
We are huge fans of the new Tilda ‘Pie In The Sky’ Range here at Empress HQ. Explore the range further in our new video taking a closer look at the designs and the thinking behind the collection. Tilda Pie In The Sky Video Here Tilda Pie In The Sky Fabric Collection Here
Continue reading »Luxury Sweatshirt Fabrics
With more designs than ever in our Luxury Sweatshirt Collection learn more about the rage in This Quick Video. Looking at the designs through to the fabric itself (what makes it luxury) as well as chatting about the best needles & threads for sewing there is lots of info. Luxury Sweatshirting Video Here Luxury Sweatshirt
Continue reading »Majolica Fabrics & Pattern
The complete Lewis & Irene Majolica Fabric collection plus a Free Quilt Project designed specially for use with this Victorian inspired design collection.
Continue reading »Clare’s Acid Dye Video!
Feel The Fun – Feel Inspired… with this fab video from Clare at made.up.fer.yer having a quick look at using Procion Dyes to their full vibrant effect!
Continue reading »Sewing Bunny Youtube Video
I am delighted to share this Sew-Along video created by Michelle from the Sewing Bunny Youtube Channel. Michelle uses one of the Empress Linen Viscose fabrics in the project but more importantly takes you on a fantastic sew along with lots of info about the project, pattern and working with the fabric. Sewing Bunny Videos
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