Empress Mills

Classic sumptuous Cotton Velvets.

🪡Ideal for curtains & upholstery. Also perfect for fitting with the trend of velvets once again being used extensively for garments - think jackets, dresses & more.

🎄Festive Projects - at this time of year the red and green is also super popular for Santa Outfits!

We hold extensive stocks & can cater for any sized project - from a single metre to 100s!

For all shades & more info:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E106565

A gorgeous, timeless Poppy Fabric collection created by UK design house Lewis & Irene.

Needless to say, the fabrics feature the distinctive & unmistakable red poppy at the heart of each design.

Each print has lovely touches of detail & the designers have done a superb job of making the florals have a true life-like feel.

(can you spot my 'deliberate mistake' in the pic - I could kick myself!)

For all the designs:
www.empressmills.co.uk/poppies-fabric

Arriving any day, new Dry Brush Extra Wide Fabrics from Wilmington Prints USA.

They are super quality & feature a tonal-shaded design. Ideal for blending with a variety of shades.

The new fabrics perfectly complement our existing collection of over 70 Extra Wide designs, featuring everything from florals to cross-hatch checks and more.

Extra Wides are ideal for quilt backings & a variety of other sewing projects. Their generous width means you won’t need to piece fabric together, even for king-sized quilts!

For all designs:
www.empressmills.co.uk/extra-wide

What a week at the Empress Warehouse Shop. It has been fantastic to welcome visitors from around the UK.

🌟We managed a couple of snaps with the ladies in the pics that include Soraya from Devon, Ali from the Isle Of Man & Kate from our hometown Colne.

🌟Not pictured - we enjoyed meeting Jan from Buckinghamshire (who we knew from the shows) and Charlotte from Kidderminster - back for her fourth visit since we opened!

It is a genuine pleasure to welcome all our visitors and we would be so pleased if you decided to call in.

🧵We promise fabrics galore & whether you are interested in quilting, dressmaking, tailoring or general sewing you are sure to find plenty to tickle your textile taste buds.

🧵Plus, of course, all the haberdashery you can shake a stick at!

Empress Mills, Colne, BB8 9HU! For all details, opening times, etc:
www.empressmills.co.uk/visiting

The interest is huge in the upcoming Tilda Sanctuary Fabric Range.

After our preview video showing many of the Quilt & Cushion projects lots of people emailed asking about the pattern fabric requirements.

We don’t normally pop these on the website as, like Tilda say, they should be used more as a guide than set-in-stone details until the full pattern is checked & available.

However, I have emailed the PDFs to a few customers who have found them super useful so… they are now all on the website for you.

For full info:
www.empressmills.co.uk/sanctuary

I am delighted to say we at last have some new Cork fabric for you to peruse!

Cork is a remarkable fabric that is supple, versatile & adds a super unique finish to your work.

Ideal for a wide range of projects from bags & purses through to placemats, jewellery & even garments.

For more info & all shades:
www.empressmills.co.uk/cork

New Bamboo-Cotton Blend Fabric now in stock!

🌈10 shades available.

The fabric, which has a light-mid quilting/apparel weight finish, is incredibly soft and features the benefits of both cotton and bamboo. It is super breathable, gentle to the touch, and helps regulate temperature 🌡.

Not only that the Bamboo brings with it the added benefit of being inherently resilient & antimicrobial - perfect for projects in regular use.

🌍Last but not least, Bamboo is an eco-friendly fabric option - renewable & fast-growing - a great way to sew with a mind for the environment.

For full info & shades:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E111626

Thank you so much to everyone who visited the Empress September Sewing Event on Saturday!

It was our absolute pleasure to welcome so many of you! We hope you had a great time & visit again soon.

Also a huge thank you to the fabulous demonstrators & all round gurus John J. Cole-Morgan and Janet Kolle from Vlieseline.

If you didn't make the day - never fear, we have more events on the drawing board. Register using the link below and we will let you know dates as soon as we have them.

In the meantime, you are welcome to visit! We are open Monday to Saturday every week!

Whether you are a new stitcher or a seasoned hand we have something for you. With masses of fabrics and all the essentials through to specialist haberdashery, notions & more.

For all the info, opening times, address details etc:
www.empressmills.co.uk/visiting

New Extra Wide Floral Fabrics! 🌸
These latest arrivals are from Wilmington Prints USA.

They are super quality and feature a tonal-shaded gentle floral design. Ideal for blending with a variety of shades.

The new fabrics complement the existing collection of over 70 Extra Wides featuring designs that include florals through to cross-hatch checks & more.

Ideal as a backing fabric for quilting and a whole range of other sewing projects. The width ensures you do not have to join your fabric when backing even king sized quilts!

For all designs:
www.empressmills.co.uk/extra-wide

🧵 Open Now!

We are open & cannot wait to welcome you to what promises to be an amazing Sewing Demonstration Day.

We are thrilled to be joined by John Cole Morgan and Janet Kolle who are showcasing various Vlieseline Interfacings & Waddings.

We also have our very own Christine Driver who is demoing various bag-making accessories & other notions.

Techniques for quilting, creative stitching, bagmaking, tailoring & dressmaking all being explored!

🧵 Completely free to attend - come along & enjoy the day!

🧵 Open Today (14.09.24) 10am - 3.30!

🧵 For all details: www.empressmills.co.uk/event-day

🧵 Sewing Event Day - tomorrow 14th September!

Late finish for some of the Empress team tonight as we popped the finishing touches on new Tilda Fabric, Lewis & Irene and Vlieseline Interfacing displays ready for tomorrow.

Not only that... super Demonstration Area prepared & ready for John Cole Morgan, Janet Kolle & Christine Driver showing all sorts of sewing techniques using Vlieseline Freudenberg UK Interfacings & other notions!

Whether you are interested in quilting, creative stitching, bagmaking, tailoring or dressmaking there will be something for you to enjoy!

🧵 Completely free to attend - come along & enjoy the day!

🧵 Open tomorrow (14.09.24) 10am - 3.30!

🧵 For all details: www.empressmills.co.uk/event-day

Arriving Soon, a fabulous new American Weight Flannel Fabric collection from Lewis & Irene.

The range draws designs from Lewis & Irenes best selling quilt fabric collection Secret Winter Garden. The range was hugely popular so we are delighted to see it coming on Flannel now too.

The cotton flannel is a lovely weight - ideal for quilts through to apparel. It has a soft brushed surface that gives it a natural warm, cosy touch.

There are 15 designs in the range!

www.empressmills.co.uk/E111614

Arctic Blast?!... No problem - stay cosy warm with the UK's largest Fleece Fabric Range at Empress HQ!

From hardy outdoor options through to soft & snuggly quilt backings, we have a fleece fabric for every project!

Not just that there are both plains & designs available across most of the fleece types too. Whether you are after a sophisticated floral or fun tractor print we've got you covered (sorry couldn't resist!).

Head online to browse the range and, if you are wondering which is best for you then no problem - we have a handy Fleece Guide Video on the site too!

www.empressmills.co.uk/fleece

Arriving Soon, Nature Trail - a splendid autumnal quilt fabric collection from UK design house Lewis & Irene.

🍂Packed with rich autumn shades & imagery, designs include crunchy leaves, forest walks & other treasures of the autumn months.

All are on Lewis & Irene's super-quality premium quilting cotton fabric. It is designed with quilting in mind but is perfect for a wide range of projects including bag-making, dressmaking, soft furnishings & more.

There are 15 designs to explore:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E111610

New Macrame Kits now in stock!

Twelve fabulous sets from the leading brands Anchor & Trimits available!

From festive options to fabulous other designs including Owls, Keyrings, Coasters and more there is a super selection.

The kits include options that are perfect for beginners through to experienced hands.

Explore the full range:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E111587

New Haby Of The Week! Save 27%!
The latest Milward Titanium Coated Scissor Set.

Includes Dressmaking Scissors & Embroidery Scissors!

🪡Both pairs are super quality with black titanium-coated blades for long-lasting cutting. They have green ergonomic handles that remain comfortable even when used for extended periods.

📏The Dressmaking Scissors include ruler markings along the blade & are more than capable of cutting multiple fabric layers.

🌍As one final tick, the set comes in plastic-free packaging that looks great if you want to give them as a gift and is also kind to the environment.

For more info & to order head to:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E111600

Three fab Oliso Ironing Boards Covers now in stock!

Super quality, the covers all feature Oliso designs & include vibrant prints & a classic black option too.

Whether you are a dressmaker, quilter, general stitcher or simply just need a new ironing board cover these are certainly great quilting options.

Made to an Oliso quality spec, they include strong elastic straps, a wrinkle-free surface & shaped nose pocket for a perfect fit.

They also feature a special felt lining to further ensure surface smoothness & to wick away moisture.

Stock is limited.

For full info, feature list & to order:
www.empressmills.co.uk/Oliso

🌟John J. Cole-Morgan - Demonstrating soon at Empress Mills!
🪡Saturday 14th September

John is a quilter & creative stitcher based in Hertfordshire. His focus on the day will be:

🧵Vlieseline Freudenberg UK Quilting Grids – easy, accurate, amazing quilt results.

🧵Vliesleine Waddings – a closer look at the attributes of Soya, their premium 80/20 and more.

🧵Vlieseline Creative Options – particularly the amazing results that can be achieved with Solufleece.

With his expertise, John has become a regular on TV including mainstream channels on shows such as Kirsty Allsop’s Homemade Christmas & The Wonderful World of Crafting!

He has also made/makes frequent appearances on dedicated sewing & crafting channels such as Sewing Street, Hochanda & more!

There is something for everyone at the Empress September Sewing Event with Three Demonstrators covering techniques for Quilting, Creative Stitching, Tailoring, Dressmaking & Bag Making!

🧵Completely free to attend - come along & enjoy the day!

For details, opening times, etc:
www.empressmills.co.uk/event-day

Also just an extra note... how amazing are the Wings Of Pride created by Matt Wilding!!

Light, soft with natural stretch this amazing Waterproof PU fabric is available in 19 gorgeous colourways

Its properties make it one of the most comfortable options that feels more like a 'normal' fabric than most waterproofs.

Ideal for raincoats, waterproof jackets, table protectors, soft furnishings & crafts.

Can be stitched or glued.

For all shades & more info:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E110377

One of the gorgeous colour sets in the Cassandra Connolly and Lewis & Irene Arctic Adventures Fabric Collection.

The prints are packed with illustrated Arctic imagery & wildlife including owls, polar bears, narwhals & more. They are superb for winter projects.

There are 15 fabrics overall which all coordinate perfectly together or the 15 can be separated into three curated 'colour sets' of five fabrics - a great way to dip into the collection.

The fabrics are all premium quality 100% cotton - perfect for quilting, dressmaking, toys, bags, soft furnishings & more.

For all designs:
www.empressmills.co.uk/E110371

Absolutely smashing to see Jo & her daughter Linda at Empress HQ today!

🌈We used to meet Jo at shows so it was great to meet up again!

Whether we have met you previously at shows, sewing groups or if you have shopped with us online or at our previous premises we would be so pleased to welcome you.

🧵We have fabrics & notions galore - something for every stitcher. Not only that, we are a friendly bunch & would be pleased to see you!

Empress Mills, Colne, BB8 9HU! For all details, opening times, etc:
www.empressmills.co.uk/visiting

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Say hello to the simply stunning colourways of the new Tilda Fabric Range - Sanctuary!

Split into four 'shade-selections', the range is varied with rich, warm autumnal shades & cooler tones. These combine to make a fabulous overall collection or super 'mini-collections' for you to dip into!

All the prints are on Tilda's incredible quality pure cotton fabric - perfect for quilting, crafts, soft furnishings, toys & more.

To explore all the prints:
www.empressmills.co.uk/sanctuary

🧵September Sewing Event Day!
🧵Saturday 14th September
🧵At The New Empress Warehouse Shop - Colne, BB8 9HU

There is something for everyone with Three Demonstrators - between them covering techniques for Quilting, Creative Stitching, Tailoring, Dressmaking & Bag Making!

There will be:
• New Fabrics
• Exclusive Offers
• Free To Enter Competitions
• Demonstrations: Janet Kolle - Vlieseline Freudenberg UK
• Demonstrations: John J. Cole-Morgan - Vlieseline
• Demonstrations: Christine Driver - Empress Mills

Not to mention quite literally 1000s of fabrics & notions to browse!

🧵Completely free to attend - come along & enjoy the day!

For details, opening times, etc:
www.empressmills.co.uk/event-day

September Event Day! | Empress Mills September Event Day! Empress Mills Sewing Centre, News, Sewing Events, Vilene / Vlieseline

It was our absolute pleasure to welcome the members of St Hugh's Craft Group from Baildon this week!

We had a great time chatting with the group!

Thank you so much for coming ladies - we hope to welcome you back soon!

If you would like to visit us we would be delighted to welcome you! We have 1000s of fabrics & notions catering for all sewing disciplines!

Empress Mills, Colne, BB8 9HU! For all details, opening times, etc:

www.empressmills.co.uk/visiting

The Small Things Celtic fabric collection.

15 fab designs from Lewis & Irene showcasing iconic Scottish themes such as Highland cows, tartans, Scottie dogs, and stag heads.

The small prints are great for mixing with other ranges or can be used stand-alone in projects too.

Perfect for quilts through to bags, dressmaking & more.

www.empressmills.co.uk/E110648