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Nostalgia

"Nostalgia is inspired by fond memories of childhood. Time spent decorating dolls houses-creating pictures for the walls of each room. Dancing every day in your favourite pair of red shoes. Memories of grandmother’s lace table covers and crochet placemats, all beautifully stitched. Bedtime stories of the Ugly Duckling. Vintage floral wallpapers and handwritten letters from my grandmother. All amazing treasures that have a special place in my heart. - Lisa Dolson"

CORE LINES

Here at Empee, we are putting a focus on supplying our customers with high quality, on trend, regular basics that will be consistently restocked, so you never have to say goodbye to your favourites! With around 100 different lines to choose from, we’re sure to have something for everyone.

GLEENER® Dryer Dots – eco-friendly Fabric Softener

Love your laundry. Soften 3000 loads of laundry and reduce drying time by up to 30% with Gleener Dryer Dots. Made with 100% ethically sourced New Zealand wool, Gleener Dryer Dots are hypoallergenic and biodegradable. Free of harmful chemicals, toxins, carcinogens, or perfumes, Dryer Dots certified as USDA BioPreferred and are safe for those with asthma, eczema, sensitive skin, and allergies. These all-natural dryer balls soak up moisture and increase air circulation in your dryer which cuts your drying time, and your power bill. All it takes to make a Dryer Dot is a happy sheep with a fresh haircut, some soap & water to wash the wool, and a few days of Nepalese mountain sunlight to dry them out before packaging. Bring your down filled puffer jackets, pillows and duvets back to life with a quiet and gentle tumbling action. Fluff up your towels and increase their absorbency by eliminating harsh chemical residues. Simply toss them into the dryer and run the cycle as usual. In lieu of harsh chemicals, Gleener® Dryer Dots™ harness the natural properties of wool for eco & effective fabric softening. Tell your old fabric softener to bounce, say hello to a new, greener softness.

Cosy Home Cross Stitch Kit

This cross-stitch kit is the first 7" hoop in the Sew Sophie range. This colourful cross stitch kit features a pink front door, brickwork, and purple ‘Home’ doormat. Perfect as a new home gift or to stitch and display in your home. This kit comes complete with everything you need to create your very own work of art, including aida fabric, cross stitch needle, embroidery thread, pattern, how to cross-stitch guide and 7-inch wooden embroidery hoop.

RRP £17.95

W100

W100 is made from Corozo. Corozo is highly popular because not only beautiful to look at, it is a 100% natural source. Every button has a visible, naturally forming grain that means no two buttons are the same. Corozo is our most popular material for those looking for an eco-friendly option.

OLFA’s TS-1

OLFA's TS-1 Top Sheet Cutter features an adjustable Auto Pressure Control function that allows you to cut only the top sheet! When cutting thin material such as newspaper, move its adjuster towards the MIN sign. When working with thicker material, move the slider towards the MAX marking.

FineNotes

FineNotes by Hahnemühle Introducing Hahnemühle FineNotes Collection. FineNotes writing instruments are veritable treasures for anyone who loves writing and collecting sophisticated accessories. The collection consists of limited-edition fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoint pens handcrafted with high-quality materials and designed with precision to ensure a finely balanced writing experience.

Natural Line

Natural Line In 2008 Hahnemühle started to use fast-growing and sustainable raw materials and launched Bamboo a mixed media paper made from 90% bamboo fibres and 10% cotton rag. Bamboo mixed media is a perfect all-rounder, once tried, forever loved due to its highly responsive surface to a wide range of drawing and painting techniques including watercolour, gouache, acrylic and pastel painting. As a 265gsm heavyweight paper its great for crafting and creating cut-outs too. The Natural Line also includes Agave Watercolour blocks, Hemp Sketch pads and Bamboo Sketch pads.

Nifty Cotton Splash

100% cotton dappled with specks of color give a hand dyed look at an affordable price.

Wallace & Gromit: The Official Colouring Book

Crack out the crayons, Gromit lad, and get colouring with this inventive new colouring book! Wallace, inventor extraordinaire, and his canine companion, Gromit, invite you to spend a grand day in, colouring in iconic scenes and classic characters from four of their hit films: A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death. 

Mini masterpiece

Picture this serene and dainty Seahorse bobbing around in its underwater world! Crafters of all levels can enjoy creating this mini masterpiece Seahorse, which includes clear instructions and materials sourced in the UK where possible. Others in this range include a Jellyfish, Crab and Octopus.

Macrame King Cotton

Made from 100% recycled cotton, this strong cord is suitable for all sorts of home projects. In four neutral colours, this can fit in with any home décor. With pattern support available, there’s even a free pattern with every ball! Just scan the QR code on the recycled ballband for your copy.

Mandala Elephant

Mandala Elephant needle minder is our hero sewing product, which is a fabulous accessory that magnetically holds your embroidery needle in place so you don't lose it. This product is suitable for any needlecraft - cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, quilting, dressmaking, and general haberdashery.

The Giraffe Quilt Pattern

Why not stick your neck out and try something new with this 42” x 60” inch giraffe quilt design? This 8 page booklet is full of pattern illustrations, fabric requirements, cutting instructions and sewing instructions.  

M106

M106 is our glossy 4 hole urea formaldehyde button made via compression moulding. The button also includes 30% biomass material. Biomass is an organic and naturally sustainable as it is made from living organisms making the button much more eco friendly than polyester. This button is perfect for menswear.

OLFA’s CMP-3

OLFA's CMP-3 Rotary Circle Cutter with Ratchet System adjusts to cut circle diameters from 4cm to 22cm. Its 18mm rotary blade makes it suitable for cutting fabrics. It also comes with a needle cap to protect the centre of your cutting material.

Waytercolour Hardback Books

Watercolour Hardback Books, 100% Cotton. New to the traditional range and a firm favourite in 2022, the Hahnemühle Watercolour Book is made of 100% cotton fibres and a durable moisture repellent cover, ideal when painting outside. This smooth to the touch paper is surface sized on both sides which results in the easy removal of colour, corrections can be made quickly, particularly important for artists who are trying watercolour for the first time.

220 Superwash®

With over 180 colors to choose from this machine wash/tumble dry yarn is favored by knitters of all skill levels. 

Silcaress DK

Silcaress is a super soft yarn with an incredibly smooth and silk like feel. Its high twist gives great stitch definition to finished knits & is perfect for bright crochets. Available in solids and complimenting stripes inspired by days spent at the beach, this summery yarn is a lovely sunny addition to our collection.

MASD10370-BZ is from Maywood Studio

The Behrens Group is Manchester’s oldest textile company – established 1834. We are the UK Distributor for many of well known patchwork fabric suppliers from USA & Canada. We have an extensive collection of patchwork fabrics with something for everyone and will be showcasing our range of Christmas Quilting fabrics for Christmas 2023.

Mandala Lion

Mandala Lion is our hero cross stitch product. It is a kit that includes everything you need to make your very own fabulous cross stitch, using high quality materials.

CRYSTAL ART BUDDIES

Easy to make. Fun to Collect. PERFECT TO GIFT! Crystal Art Buddies combine the play value of the craft of diamond painting with collectible toys of your favourite characters from Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and L.O.L. Surprise! Suitable for anyone aged 6+, each Buddies kit come with everything you need to complete the project. It takes only 30-45 minutes to make a sparkly buddy that you can proudly display on your shelf! Crystal Art Buddies make a perfect gift on its own, or a cool item in any party gift bags and as stocking fillers!

100 Essential Embroidery Stitches

• A handy directory of 100 need-to-know freestyle embroidery stitches to refresh or add to your embroidery skills.
• From best-selling author Susie Johns.
• https://www.gmcbooks.com/sewing/100-essential-embroidery-stitches/

Boho Spirit

Boho Spirit is a fabulously soft, variegated roving yarn. Available in an array of incredible eye-catching shades, with newly added shades for Spring/Summer. Boho is incredibly soft and versatile and works well knitted or crocheted and results in a soft garment with a beautiful subtle sheen.

Colour Rush DK

Colour Rush is a beautiful contrasting premium acrylic yarn that is ideal for eye-catching accessories, homewares & clothing. Creating a stunning defined stripe effect when worked up, this DK yarn is versatile and fully machine washable. Colour Rush is your perfect self-striping yarn available in an array of bright colour popping shades.

Moomin

The cross-stitch kits, all designed and made in Scotland, will contain everything the beginner needs to start crafting. They will appeal to both the craft and gift market - and of course to the growing community of Moomin fans worldwide. Each kit includes: 18cm embroidery hoop, Aida fabric, tapestry needle, DMC embroidery threads, full colour pattern chart and beginners' cross-stitch guide.

Silicone Hemmer

Jenerates Silicone Hemmer – a unique and original design by Jen Hogg for pressing accurate hems. Jen was fed up with hot hemmers not working with steam or, well, heat! So she designed one for herself in silicone and they’ve been flying off the shelf since they were launched in late 2022. Heat resistant to 280°C; curves for hems and pockets; holes for marking the hem position, to let the steam through and for pinning the hemmer in place. Frequently described as “genius” by happy sewists from Alaska to Australia. Made in Scotland. www.jenhogg.co.uk - social media @jenerates

Summer Loving with Love You

We have fallen in love with our new summer yarn Love You and we’re sure you will too.  An aran weight yarn that creates a lovely random, dappled effect as you knit.  It comes in six lovable shades Sweetheart, Cuddle, Tender, Adore, Embrace & Cherish.  Love You can be used on its own or combined with another yarn like Bellissima to add effective contrasts of colour to sleeves and edging. 

Linendale DK

Linendale DKA gorgeous cotton, viscose, and linen blend, this yarn lends itself well to women’s luxurious garments. Available in a wide selection of on-trend colours, this is a fantastic spring-inspired yarn.

Coast

"Anchors Aweigh! Set sail with Coast, featuring nautical-themed designs including playful crabs, cheeky seagulls and sardines both smoked and unsmoked! The perfect collection to make a beachy tote or a maritime-inspired quilt!"

Baby Sparkle

Looking for a delightful baby yarn with a hint of sparkle?  Introducing our new baby yarn, Baby Sparkle! This bundle of joy comes in six celebratory shades, all selected from our original Special DK range.  But, there’s a twist because it’s the addition of a subtle iridescent lurex thread which gives the yarn its sparkly appearance.  

Pocket Book of Crochet

From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns.

Union Jack Fabric

100% Cotton Union Jack fabric Printed design is both landscape and portrait to ensure little fabric wastage and maximum use of the Union Jack Flag. Perfect for street party table cloths and also for coronation clothing i.e. dresses, waistcoats and shirts!

OLFA’s ESK-1

OLFA's ESK-1 Beginner's Craft Knife takes cutting safety to another level. Its plastic safety-inspired blade coverings minimise blade exposure, create a safer blade angle and reduce the risk of injury. The ESK-1 also comes with a dual-function knife stand and blade disposal case.

Small Pom Pom Trim in the alternating cols of Red/White/Blue

Ideal for trimming your Coronation outfits and your street party styling accessories, i.e finishing tablecloths and bunting Product code: SPP-RWB Sold on 15mt cards

Bertie Bunny

Bertie Bunny with his little red jacket is a needle felting kit containing everything you need to make an adorable and characterful rabbit, using top quality materials and tools.  All our products are designed and made right here in our workshop in Scotland. We are proud to have been awarded ‘Best Sustainable Craft Company’ two years in a row and we’re continually working to improve the sustainability of our business in every way that we can. 

Village Cottage Mini Embroidery Kit

RRP £15.95 The perfect gift for a new home or to celebrate your own personal haven, these new mini embroideries cute illustrations and easy to achieve stitching. Each fabric tile is pre-printed in full colour meaning you can stitch as much or as little of the design as you want. The kits come with the fabric, a 4” wooden hoop, needle, DMC threads and instructions.

Micro satin

Our Micro Satin has a beautiful appearance; a wonderfully soft feel and a great drape for a gorgeously flowy look. Stocked in a stunning range of 32 beautiful colourways. Perfect for dresses, skirts and tops.

Stitch Markers

Jenerates Stitch Markers – a unique idea by Jen Hogg. These stitch markers are named with the common construction points for a super quick reference. Knit in the round while watching TV? You’ll know your “recipe”, eg the combination of increases when you get to a sleeve seam. These markers tell you where you are in the garment without having to count back to the beginning. They let you keep the flow of your knitting no matter what else you’re doing at the same time! Made in Scotland from FSC approved wood. www.jenhogg.co.uk - social media @jenerates

Savannah

Savannah is an aran weight yarn which has a long colour change and is made using 100 % cotton meaning it’s not only cool but natural too so perfect for sensitive skins.  There is a lovely drape to the yarn and its natural texture is just perfect for creating beautiful stitch and lace definition. 

GLEENER® Super Eco Cloth

TOUGH ON DIRT AND SPILLS, GENTLE ON THE PLANET. Super thirsty, super eco-friendly, and super economical. Gleener Super Eco Cloths are a sustainable alternative to paper towels, sponges, and dishcloths. Use your Super Eco Cloth for a streak-free clean in the kitchen, bathroom, on glass, stainless steel, granite, indoor/outdoor furniture, for pet messes, and even for the car. If it’s dirty, this cleans it! Quick-drying design slows the growth of bacteria and odors. Simply rinse, dry, and reuse up to 15,000 times, then toss in the compost bin. For a deep clean, run through the dishwasher, and then hang or lay flat to dry. Every year, more than 110 million trees and 13 billion gallons of water are used to produce paper towel for the U.S alone. Certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program as a 100% biobased product, Super Eco Cloths are made with a blend of plant-based cellulose for absorbency, and cotton for durability. Soft on hands when wet, and scratch-free on all surfaces, trust the Super Eco Cloth to muscle through dirt, grime, dust, and spills, leaving behind nothing but a streak-free shine. Lab-tested to wipe up over 15,000 spills, the Super Eco Cloth can be used for up to a year before it's ready for the compost bin. Wipe up messes, without wiping out the forest. SUPER THIRSTY: Absorbing 15x its weight, the Super Eco Cloth quickly soaks up spills, and effortlessly polishes surfaces.

GLEENER® Battery-Free Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush

Save your faves. From jumpers and suits, to sofas and bedding, Gleener helps you get the longest life from your clothing, upholstery, and linens. The 3 different Fabric Safe Edges™ eliminate pilling, lint, and pet hair from virtually all fabrics. Each edge is designed to gently revive a different type of fabric, from big and bulky, to medium, and delicate. The integrated lint brush picks up pet hair, dusts away dandruff, and can be used to beautifully finish any de-pilling job. Gleener Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush is unlike other shavers because it doesn’t pull, tear, or damage woven or knitted fabrics. The 3 different edges gently remove bobbles without moving parts, motors, or blades which can damage garments. Extend the life of all your faves without the need for expensive, and toxic batteries. Choose Gleener and feel good about buying less and making it last.

Plush Fleece

Our new Plush Fleece is already in high demand. Warm, wonderfully soft with natural one-way stretch it is perfect for adults and children’s clothing, soft toys and blankets. Available in 16 gorgeous colourways.

Prayer Plant Felt Craft Brooch Kit

RRP £12.95 Part of a new collection of felt craft kits inspired by Hawthorn Handmade founder Stephanie’s passion for houseplants. Each kit comes with wool felt, DMC thread, needle, pins, brooch back, templates and our ‘can’t go wrong’ instructions including a beginner's guide to felt craft booklet!

EMU CLASSIC

Modern day classics are hard to come by, but these premium acrylic yarns with their iconic metallic and monochrome foil ball bands are exactly that! With a wide DK, Chunky, Super Chunky, Aran, and Aran with Wool range available Emu Classic has rapidly become a firm favourite for thousands of savvy UK knitters and crocheters who have already made the switch.

The Bumble Bee Quilt Pattern

This bee-autiful 55 x 55 inch quilt design is perfect for a beginner quilter.  This 8 page booklet is full of pattern illustrations, fabric requirements, cutting instructions and sewing instructions.  

EMU TREASURE

Taking its name from a favourite Emu yarn of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, this all-new baby yarn is set to become a modern-day classic. Selected for Emu by the experts who have led the way in British baby yarns for more than 30 years, Emu Treasure DK is set to become a must-have for UK yarn stores in 2023!

e-mark® go

The e-mark® go is one of the most compact and easy to use mobile printers on the market. Design your own personalised imprint in the free to download mobile app and print your artwork in full colour directly onto almost all absorbent surfaces, such as paper, cardboard, wood, textile and many more. Create your designs with the use of text, cliparts, and images, and print your own personalised ribbons, labels, tags or cards in no time by simply gliding the e-mark® go across your items.

Stretching Cat Needle Felting Kit

RRP £22.95 Stretch your creative mind with this beginner needle felting kit designed and made in Dorset. Use the felting needles to turn the British and ethically sourced wool into a stunning Cat sculpture. Follow the step-by-step photo instructions and shape guide and even a total beginner will be able to make this unique crafted creation.

Shaun the Sheep: The Official Colouring Book

Crack out the crayons and enjoy the fleece and quiet as your flock gets their hooves on this exciting new colouring book!  It's always mayhem on Mossy Bottom Farm, so get creative with colour to decorate scenes and patterns featuring your favourite fleecy friends: Shaun, Bitzer, the Farmer and even those naughty pigs.

Noble Cotton

100% mercerized long staple cotton in a versatile DK gauge has luster and strength for summer garments.

Flatter Smoothing Spray

Flatter makes ironing easier. This starch-free smoothing spray relaxes wrinkles, freshens fabrics and smells great. Soft mist sprayer for even distribution, no flaking, clogging or residue. Perfect for quilting and sewing projects.

• made with plant-derived and renewable ingredients
• biodegradable, phosphate-free, dye-free
• Smoothing spray, It’s flat out fabulous!

Torre Collective Display

We’ve taken our classic display fixture and included all the must have colours. Bold, bright and simply delightful. The perfect fixture to offer all must have colours.

The Moth

No need to wing it; create this 60” x 40” inch marvellous moth quilt with these easy to follow instructions. This 8 page booklet is full of pattern illustrations, fabric requirements, cutting instructions and sewing instructions.  

LITTLE JOHNNY NEEDLE CORD

After the success of our Spring/Summer collection, our Little Johnny needle cords are back and better than ever. With a whole new range of fun, quirky and retro prints that are already customer favourites. Available on 10m Bolts, 100% Cotton, 145cms, 140gsm.

Ribbons and Cords

25mm Plain Block cols and Printed Jubilee Stripe satin ribbon bundles 5mm Rayon Twisted Cord col Red/White/Blue 6mm Matte Cotton Twisted Cord col Red/White/Blue Stripe

True Hand Printed Batiks

Stunning range of 100% Cotton Batiks in over 90 distinctive colours and designs, hand-printed in a unique cottage industry by specialist craftsmen who have been passing their skills down for generations. Year-on-year the demand for these gorgeous fabrics is increasing.

Crocheted Houseplants

• The new title from best-selling author Emma Varnam.
• 25 stylish projects to revive your home or office décor and create a lush indoor garden.
• https://www.gmcbooks.com/crochet/crocheted-houseplants/

29703X is from Q T fabrics

The Behrens Group is Manchester’s oldest textile company – established 1834. We are the UK Distributor for many of well known patchwork fabric suppliers from USA & Canada. We have an extensive collection of patchwork fabrics with something for everyone and will be showcasing our range of Christmas Quilting fabrics for Christmas 2023.

Soak

Soak is the modern way to clean and refresh the laundry you love. It's gentle, no-rinse, formulation is perfect for hand wash or machine washing your, handmade quilts, knitwear and to help knitters get their blocking done faster. Wonderfully eco-friendly, plus no-rinse no-nonsense product, just Soak!

• made with plant derived and renewable ingredients
• biodegradable, phosphate-free, dye-free, sulphate-free
• safe for hand or machine washing (including HE)

Pocket Book of Knitting

From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about knitting: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose needles and yarns, how to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns.

K65

K65 is our new nylon button available in a variety of bold colours. The button has a beautiful swirl design and a coating which makes it look ceramic. A very effective fashion item.

EMU FUNFAIR

Roll up! Roll up! Everyone’s a winner with Emu’s all-new super-soft, swirl-effect cake yarn! That’s right, this is the one that everyone is talking about, and we think you will very quickly understand why... Developed by the experts at Emu just for you, Emu Funfair Swirl DK is a totally new concept for the famous British knitting brand, and a genuine step-change yarn.

Seam Circles

Jenerates Seam Circles – a unique and original design by Jen Hogg, to add or take away seam and hem allowances. Simply pick the circle you need, put your pencil in the middle and roll the edge along the pattern line. The circles are nested so you can build up to the size you need, the sets include from 0.5cm-3cm or ¼” to 1”. If you need more, roll again along the line you just drew, great for facings and deep hems. Made in Scotland from FSC approved wood. www.jenhogg.co.uk - social media @jenerates

Sewing is my Therapy Cross Stitch Kit

This cross-stitch kit is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, with the statement 'Sewing is my Therapy' proudly celebrating why crafting is such a brilliant mindful practice! It comes complete with everything you need to create your very own work of art, including aida fabric, cross stitch needle, embroidery thread, pattern, how to cross-stitch guide and 4-inch wooden embroidery hoop.

RRP £13.45

Puppy Pool Party

"Get ready to join the ultimate pool party with the cutest puppies around! These playful prints feature all the summertime fun your four-legged friends can handle. From dogs paddling in the pool, to sunbathing on the beach."

25436-99 is from Northcott Fabrics

The Behrens Group is Manchester’s oldest textile company – established 1834. We are the UK Distributor for many of well known patchwork fabric suppliers from USA & Canada. We have an extensive collection of patchwork fabrics with something for everyone and will be showcasing our range of Christmas Quilting fabrics for Christmas 2023.

WHOLESALE BARGAINS

100 plus years of successful business has given Empee special access to very affordable fabrics that we can offer to our customers at absolute bargain prices. These fabrics are top quality, unique, limited-edition wholesale bargains, that you won’t find anywhere else.

Knitted Menagerie

• New title from best-selling author Sarah Keen.
• 30 easy-to-follow knitting patterns for an eclectic array of international animals
• https://www.gmcbooks.com/knitted-menagerie/