Brick House Fabrics is just my mother Barbara and I, and as a tiny family business we want to try to make it a little easier for people to Shelter in Place Durring the Covid-19 Pandemic.
We feel as though a sewing project is a great way to do that.
Blue Chicken and Rooster Fabrics are Cheerful!
Last week and this week,
blue chicken and rooster fabrics seemed to be what people needed!
And, one in particular was what people wanted.
Continue reading Blue Chicken and Rooster Fabrics are Cheerful!
In the Face of Problems
We, all people, everywhere, are facing fear over everything from becoming ill, concern for loved ones, loss of income. The sense of crisis after crisis, from lack of essential items, to returning home from abroad safely, is prevalent. For some the sense of safety has been eroded.
So, I thought I would share what happened yesterday. Continue reading In the Face of Problems
The Importance of Truing Up Fabric
Truing up is the term for squaring the warp and weft of a fabric, so that the weaving is truely squared. While it is not necessary for some projects, I am a die hard truer upper!
All Things Valentine!
Tulip Toile Fabrics
We have two new tulip toile fabrics!
Neutrals are the Colors of the Week!
This week has been all about neutral fabrics-
checks, stripes, and a variety of other fabrics.
Decorating With Color in the Winter
Yes, the days are getting longer… but, much of January here in Maine is not pretty. Yes, we have snow, and when it is fresh, things look nice. But, snow and ice also mean our roads and driveways get salted and gritted. And, with every plow job, that gets mixed into the new snow, creating muddy, dirty, salty slush. This gets splattered all over our cars, and covers our boots and clothing. In short, it is a dirty mess.
Yellow Blue Tan French Horse Toile Fabrics
For many years we carried a horse toile fabric that had a distinct Victorian feel to the design. Eventually, like all patterns, it was discontinued. Well, we decided to bring it back, but in new colors! We are excited about these!
New Horse Hunt Equestrian Fabrics
We are always looking for new horse fabrics.
And, for some time now, there have not been any…
So, we have been working with a company to bring back one of their patterns.
in two of the older colorways.
