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Skirting the Issue
This spring’s skirt trend is one of my favorites. Why? Skirts are pretty easy to make so whether you are beginner or advanced, this is a garment that will work in your sewing room. Skirts can be created from a … Continue reading
Tango This Spring
We started a love affair with tangerine last year and this year its taken over the color palette! Everyone is talking about Pantone’s choice of Tangerine Tango as the color of 2012. We’ve seen it in our European prints since … Continue reading
Winter Light
Who said winter fashion has to be dark and drab? Wearing pale colors in the dead of winter is a great fashion trend this year. Did you see the Golden Globes? Lots of blush tones and soft pastels. It’s time … Continue reading
Cordially Yours
Some historians tell us that Corde-du-roi was the name given to this cotton pile fabric in the 17th century. Worn by servants in the French royal houses, this durable fabrication gained popularity with the townspeople and spread to the … Continue reading
The First Print?
One of the most well-loved decorative designs is the paisley. Named for a village in Scotland (more on that later), the paisley claims roots in many cultures: India, China, Middle East and Europe. One legend I read reported the paisley … Continue reading
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Paisley Trend
Paisley is back and in full swing this fall. You can find this design in cotton prints, knits, jacquards and embellished fabrications. Read more about the history of this traditional design in Barb’s Blog. Through the years artists from all … Continue reading
Long Live Texture
It’s that wonderful time of year when texture becomes king and all the fairies in fabric land rejoice!! OK, a little silly, but seriously fall and winter fabrications offer some of the most exciting textures for our creations. Colleen recently … Continue reading
Welcome to The Bistro
What is a trend? Fads come and go overnight. They are temporary. Trends are a movement in a particular direction. It’s fun to watch trends. If you enjoy fashion, then watching the fashion trends can be a hobby and a … Continue reading
Fashion Runway to Your Way
The newest trend report from Vogue describes a group of runway trends as Depression Chic. Now that’s depressing! The Roaring Twenties-inspired group is fine, but the bag lady???, please! I recently heard/read about a new fashion term—recessionista! It refers to one … Continue reading
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