A lot of people like lace, and a lot of people LOVE lace. And in the world of home decorating lace has several uses.
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Lace Fabrics for Light and Privacy
Category Archives: Fabric Facts
Cool Blue Fabrics For Summer
As we move into July many of us are looking for ways to cool off. While many people just like the color blue, it also can have a visually cooling effect, which is perfect for the summer.
So Why Novelty Fabrics
Brick House Fabrics has always focused on novelty fabrics.
Let’s start with what a novelty fabric is. A simplistic definition is a fabric with a pattern that highlights a subject. They are not solids, stripes, or plaids. And, florals don’t usually qualify either, though there are exceptions. Paisleys and geometrics are not novelties, but again, there are some exceptions. Continue reading So Why Novelty Fabrics
Considering the Color Orange in Fabric Patterns
Orange is an interesting color.
I think it is one of those colors that one either is attracted to or repelled by, when used for home decorating. I really don’t know anyone who is indifferent to it- who could take it or leave it-when used for that purpose.
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Unique Novelty Fabrics
As many know, I have been trying to catch up with getting small pieces or pieces with flaws online. Some of these have been waiting to be listed for quite some time. As each needs to be inspected, measured, and photographed, the process has given me time to reflect on many aspects of home decorating fabrics.
About Digitally Printed Fabrics
For those that don’t know, the fabric industry is moving more and more to using digital printing for printed patterned fabrics. Recently we have gotten questions about digital printing in general, and how it differs from traditional printed fabrics.
Toile de Jouy, Oberkampf- The Early Years
Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf,
christened Christoph Philipp Oberkampf,
is known as the father of toile.
Lace Curtain Fabrics
I like lace!
And, recently our lace has been getting a lot of attention!
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!
Fabric Seconds and Remnants
First a bit about fabric seconds.
