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How to start sewing in 2021
Has 2020 made you feel the need to take up a new hobby? Maybe it’s time to start sewing in 2021. Sewing can be an incredibly rewarding and satisfying hobby, giving you creative and practical skills. Whether you want to start learning how to use quilting tools or start...
The best sewing machines to gift this Christmas
Do you want to treat a loved one this Christmas to a new sewing machine? Know a sewing enthusiast who needs an upgrade to their sewing machine? Here at Franklin’s, we have the perfect selection of sewing machines to bring a smile to the sewers in your life. ...
The Essential Guide to Choosing the Right Knitting Supplies
If you want to get involved with knitting, it can be tempting to buy practically all sorts of materials if you’re just getting started: from yarns like West Yorkshire spinners and needles, to fabrics and even sewing machine parts if you’re working on a something much...
Best Ways to Choose the Right Sewing Machine For You
There are many different sewing machines on the market today, and we know that it can get confusing trying to pick out the right option. In this blog, we will be sharing some of the best ways to help you choose the right sewing machine for you. Know What You Want It...
Sewing, Embroidery, and Quilting Machines: What’s the Difference?
If you’re thinking of buying a new sewing machine, you might find yourself facing a wealth of different options. This can be confusing, even for accomplished sewers. Let’s start with the basics - the difference between sewing, embroidery, and quilting machines. Sewing...
Translate your passion for sewing to gift-giving
As the effects of the lockdown are being felt, and belts are tightening across the country, what better way is there to economise on gift-giving than to turn our talents for sewing towards home-making gifts for our friends and loved ones? As well as saving money and...