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…
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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…
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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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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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