Tag Archives: linens

It’s Never Too Late…

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Barb

Why is it that at the end of the sewing/selling season, we suddenly get access to some fabulous fabrics for the current season?  Well, there actually are some good reasons for that, but its nonetheless frustrating to find fabrics that … Continue reading →

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Fabric and Fiber Contrasts

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Barb

Crisp–soft, shiny-matte, light–dark, wide-narrow, smooth, ragged… these are the elements of texture and texture is what it’s all about!  I thought this piece just about said it all. This unusual complex fabrication was milled in Italy for Alice & Olivia. … Continue reading →

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Flirty Skirts

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Barb

Summer 2007 is definitely flirty and feminine with skirts replacing shorts in many venues!  Whether you choose prints or solids, be sure you use a fabric with drape — silk prints, chiffon or georgette with underskirts, cotton lawn.  For a … Continue reading →

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Fuchsia

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Barb

It’s hot and it’s striking!  Fuchsia is on a comeback for those of you who miss it, and it’s an all new color for those who haven’t tried it. Tip toe in with just a bit in a print or … Continue reading →

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Linen, Linen Everywhere!

Posted on April 2, 2001 by Candy

Linen, linen everywhere! Tank tops. Loose shirts. Little shirts. Pants of all lengths and widths. Skirts short and long. Full dresses. Slim dresses. Some of the dresses, skirts, and tanks are cut on the bias. Machine embroidery embellishment can be … Continue reading →

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