Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf,
christened Christoph Philipp Oberkampf,
is known as the father of toile.

First a bit about fabric seconds.
I was going through old images recently, and it was really amazing looking back at the last twenty years of toile fabrics that we have had. Virtually every company printed toiles. While some were based on the traditional French patterns, many companies developed their own patterns. I decided to dust off these patterns for people to enjoy!
But, first a bit of history! And the history of toile fabrics is a complex intertwining of politics, science, and religion.
Seersucker fabric says summer!
And with Maine in full summer mode,
it is time to think seersucker!
Continue reading Seersucker Fabric- Nothing Says Summer Like Seersucker!
Neutral fabrics are a timeless way to decorate. Neutrals can add visual space to a room. Some add a calm, serene look, others are bold and add punch.
When approaching neutrals, it is important to remember that there are warm and cool neutral color palettes. Many companies produce both.
Yes, that is correct. We found stock of
P.Kaufmann’s Rooster Strut in Farmhouse!
Yeah!
Continue reading P.Kaufmann Rooster Strut Farmhouse Blue Toile- Is Back!