Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf,
christened Christoph Philipp Oberkampf,
is known as the father of toile.
Toile de Jouy, Oberkampf- The Early Years
Category Archives: Fabric Facts
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.
French Toile Fabrics- A Look at Patterns
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- Nothing Says Summer Like Seersucker!
Seersucker fabric says summer!
And with Maine in full summer mode,
it is time to think seersucker!
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Dog Fabrics
Dog fabrics are far and few between.
But we thought it would be fun to take a look back at those we have had!
Decorating With Neutrals
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.
Polka Dot Fabric
Just listed are two new polka dotted fabrics,
and a ticking stripe.
P.Kaufmann Rooster Strut Farmhouse Blue Toile- Is Back!
Yes, that is correct. We found stock of
P.Kaufmann’s Rooster Strut in Farmhouse!
Yeah!
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