This week has been all about red… red fabrics are what have been flying out the door!
Color of the Week is RED
Category Archives: Fabric News
Some Unnoticed and Under Appreciated Fabrics
It is hard to believe that we are into the second month of 2024… but, so it is. And, after a hectic month, I have had a bit of time to peruse what we have in stock. And, one of the things I want to do is highlight some fabrics that don’t get much attention.
Here are some that I think are good patterns, that would work in several different decorating scenarios.
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Pastel Neutrals Are Hot
The last ten days have been all about neutrals.
But, what is interesting is
it has been the light colored neutrals
that have caught peoples’ interest.
Fabrics Industry Update
As we come to the end of 2023,
I thought it might be helpful for buyers
to understand some of the changes
the fabric industry has been,
and is, going through.
I hope this enables people to understand some of the
challenges we all face when trying to
update the decor in our homes.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest 2023
As many know,
I live in the town of Damariscotta, Maine-
home of Pumpkinfest.
Using Fabric for Wall Art
While most of us use fabric for curtains, cushions, upholstery, and
other home decor items,
some people like to use for wall art.
Back in the ’60’s it was fairly common to take fabric,
and stretch it on art stretchers,
creating instant art for hanging.
Tan Fabrics- It Is All About Neutrals!
The color of the week this week is tan…
not brown, not beige, tan.
Tans can be warm or cool,
moving along the color spectrum from more blue to more yellow.
So, when choosing a tan, it is really important to get a sample
to review it in your own light,
to make certain it is going to give the wanted effect.
Below are some of the tans we have.
Colors of the Week- Gold and Tan
This week has been all about neutrals-
specifically gold and tan.
New Asian Fabrics Listed!
I have been working on getting
the new fabrics listed…
To that end there is a new Toile de Jouy in two colors,
new exotic animal fabrics,
a parrot fabric,
and a new one for girls.
This week, I was able to list five
Asian fabrics!
Mid-Century Paisley Handprint Fabrics
Several years ago we brought in several paisley fabrics that have a retro, or mid century, feel to them. These are handprints. That means the screens for printing are actually moved along the fabric, by people. They move the screens along the length of the fabric, registering the placement of the screen so that the pattern is seamless, and pull the squeegee across the screen by hand, forcing the dye through it.
