Some of you will already have heard the horrible news about the fire at Calico Crafts, and that they have been forced to stop trading. Several of you were asking about the broken link from my most recent Calico project, but Helen wanted to break the news herself, so this is just to let you know the official announcement is now up in place of the website.I'm so heart-broken for Helen and Steve. It must be a devastating loss after all their hard work in creating and building Calico Crafts, a true original in the craft supplies world - with such interesting and inspiring stock, not to mention their wonderful line of Calico Craft Parts. I do hope they will find some way to re-join the crafting world in the future, but for now my love and thoughts go to them as they work to recover from this awful blow.
So many of my favourite crafty goodies came from Calico, and it was a real joy to be a part of the amazing Calico Design Team. My thanks go to Helen and Steve, as well as to Zuzu who organised us all so beautifully.
Adieu! I have too grieved a heart to take a tedious leave.
William Shakespeare
Oh, that's terrible news. My heart goes out to Calico Crafts. There are too few of these original crafting suppliers. How sad that this should have happened.Julie Ann xxx
ReplyDeleteReally sorry to hear the sad news Alison as it must be awful for them to have lost everything.
ReplyDeleteSorry too to be missing lately and the reason why is on my blog.
Your last projects are amazing and so beautiful.
Fliss xx
What a sad news...to see a great part of your life and your total business, gone in flames. Wish the owners and everybody who feels nearby, lots of strength!
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Such awful news Alison. I really hope they find a way through all of this. Jenny x
ReplyDeletehow sad!
ReplyDeleteHow dreadfully sad! All wishes for them to keep heart & hope they can rejoin our crafty world one day.
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This is such sad news and devastating for all of you.
ReplyDeleteI hope they are able to re-build and to keep hope throughout although at the moment I am sure they can barely comprehend what has happened.
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Lynne
sad news indeed xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news. I remember visiting Calico Crafts back before it was online only. I'd not been crafting long and it was like a wonderland. At least no one was hurt. Hope they get back on their feet soon.
ReplyDeleteVery sad news Alison and I hope that they can start again.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
That is terrible news. I am so very sad for them. Sending them love & best wishes.
ReplyDeleteIt really is dreadful news, I feel so sad for them and I hope they can recover from this and re-build the business again - in time. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this sad news! xxx
ReplyDeleteHow tragic. Everyone must be devastated but the main thing is no-one was hurt. Sending much love and I hope that they can overcome this event .
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Annie
Very very sad news indeed Alison. Life can be very cruel at times and this is one of those times.
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ShirlsCards.
Oh Alison,
ReplyDeleteSO sorry to hear such dreadful news- my thoughts and prayers go out to the owners and their family and staff.
keeping you in thoughts also,Alison hugs Jackie
How dreadful for such a lovely craft supply company to see so many years hard work gone overnight. I do hope they can rise from the ashes and I'm sure their customers will return in droves.
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Lesley Xx
Terrible news,I remember they were the first online retailer I got craft supplies from and they offered something that little bit different too. Hope they can rebuild it back to the level it was
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Donna xx
I had no idea. How devastating. Peace to all involved.
ReplyDeleteoh my word, how absolutely awful for them. I have been away so didn't know.. hope they can rebuild the business. thanks for letting us know.
ReplyDeleteThese are very sad news. Life isn't fair sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThat is just awful news. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
ReplyDeleteThat is just awful news. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sad, they will be sorely missed!!
ReplyDeleteSo sad news, i'm so sorry! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteI`m so sad to read this Alison, how very awfull for them, I dearly hope they can get back and re-built , and that they can find the joy of living again.
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I am so sorry to hear the news. Im glad no one was hurt. I hope you can recover from this and return better then before.
ReplyDeleteVery sad news indeed :( Calico Crafts has many crafty friends praying for them from around the world! So glad that no one was hurt! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteHow tragic for Calico Crafts. I do hope they are able to rise out of the ashes.
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It certainly is sad news! Let's hope they can recover! x
ReplyDeleteOMG, that is so painful! Very very sad news! I am so sorry to hear that. I hope they had adequate insurance, but still a whole lifetime's work destroyed, oh my.
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Linda
OMG, that is so painful! Very very sad news! I am so sorry to hear that. I hope they had adequate insurance, but still a whole lifetime's work destroyed, oh my.
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Linda
What a soul destroying thing to happen, making a business work in this day and age is never easy hope that they have the opportunity to relaunch the business and continue their success.
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Amanda x
Tragic! I hope they are able to recover. So glad no people were injured.
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