Where to buy jute/hessian/burlap type material for decorations etc.

[cartblanche]

Pondering on using this type of material to either make some decorations (ie. stockings, tree decorations, bows etc.) or to fashion into some packaging for jars, boxes and the like. Only fabric shop I've been in so far is John Lewis and they didn't have any. Anyone got any ideas where I can get hold of it. Would love to be able to actually see and feel it before I purchase but if online is easier and cheaper then I could risk a small purchase

[cartblanche]

Thanks - will look in Hobbycraft at the weekend - someone on the Arts and Craft thread also suggested the garden centre.