Cotton Prints from V&A Quilt Show

Posted on | March 9, 2010 | 13 Comments

Miss Chelsea over at {frolic!} tipped me off to this fabric. The fabric is part of a quilt show at the Victoria & Albert museum in London. The fabrics above were reprinted by Liberty from old quilts from the early 1800’s and can be purchased through their site.

My mom is making me a quilt using some of my favorite prints with a box of fabrics Greg’s mom gave me before she passed away a few years ago. I want the quilt to be a scrap style showcasing my favorite prints including some beautiful floral liberty prints. It’s going to be pricey to gather all the fabrics but I know it will be something I will treasure for the rest of my life. Below a few quilts featured in the show at the Victoria & Albert museum through July 4, 2010.

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412636 Cotton Prints from V&A Quilt Show

Category: textiles

Rose Tarlow: Textiles & Wallpapers

Posted on | March 8, 2010 | 1 Comment

Last week Jennifer shared with me some great tips for decorating my den. One of my favorite suggestions was upholstering the sofa in Avignon from Rose Tarlow (above upper right-hand corner). I’m in love with the fabric—feminine but not over the top.

When I clicked over to Tarlow’s website I found all kinds of great stripe fabric (above) and beautiful wall coverings (below). How did I not know of this gorgeousness? The fabric is to the trade which is a bummer but many design centers now offer design services. Check the list of showrooms for purchasing information. Above and below just a few of my favorites. I love ‘Bloomsbury‘ in Merlot (above lower right-hand corner). How beautiful would those flowers be as drapes?

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Category: textiles, wallpaper

Working On Cable Knit Hat

Posted on | February 25, 2010 | 10 Comments

I started two new knitting classes this week. We are working on the red cable knit hat and fingerless gloves shown in the photo above. I was off to a good start on my cable knit hat when I realized on row ten I dropped a stitch in the second row. Crap. I had to pull it all out and start over. I could have probably done a fix but my ribbing was too loose. I decided to switch to smaller needles and give it another go. I am working in the dark gray yarn to the right.

My fingerless gloves are going to be gorgeous. I picked out a marbled gray, brown and cream undyed baby alpaca from Cascade yarns. I’ll share more photos as I move along with my projects.

On the left is basic garter stitch scarf for my sister. I made a hat to match. Hopefully, I will get the scarf done for her birthday!

Since we are talking knitting. I’ve been eyeing this beautiful baby knit book by Debbie Bliss at my local yarn shop. Gorgeous. I want to make everything in big kids sizes. And one more link. I totally want to make fingerless gloves in a beautiful Jade color like I saw over at Brora.

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Category: diy, textiles

Striped Wool Blankets

Posted on | January 20, 2010 | 21 Comments

Yesterday, my MacAusland striped wool blankets came from Prince Edward Island, Canada. I love them they’re super soft and warm. I ordered a queen size in Light Gray and lap blanket in Taupe Tweed. I received numerous comments and e-mails on my original post raving of their quality. I wish I could buy one in every color. Find out more at macauslandswoollenmills.com.

Category: blankets & throws, textiles

Embroidered Necklaces

Posted on | January 8, 2010 | 4 Comments

It’s barely snowing outside. The flakes are light and fluffy like falling sugar. I thought I would take a little break from home renovation talk and share these embroidered necklaces. Kinda artsy, funky, cool. A great way to add some color to a winter wardrobe. Buy now at Spin Thread’s etsy shop.

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Category: fashion, jewelery, textiles

Brahms Mount Textiles

Posted on | December 29, 2009 | 6 Comments

I’m a huge fan of Brahms Mount blankets & throws. I was excited to see their website has recently been updated. They have a great new video showing the history behind the company as well as how the textiles are constructed. Above and below just of few of the blankets, throws, and linens Brahms Mount manufactures out of their Hallowell, Maine studio. I’m adding their studio to my Maine road trip list for next summer. Check out more designs on their website: brahmsmount.com

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Category: blankets & throws, maine, textiles

MacAusland Woolen Mills Blankets

Posted on | December 16, 2009 | 21 Comments

I always get myself something special for christmas/birthday. I’m one of those unlucky people who have a birthday in December. I’ve gotten a little crazy with the vintage plaid throws this fall; I bought three. I really want a simple blanket for my new bed. MacAusland Woolen Mill out of Prince Edward Island weaves beautiful virgin wool blankets in stripes. They’re available in throws and standard bed sized bed blankets. I can’t decide which color to choose. Maybe the light gray or the taupe tweed? Prices begin at $39 for a lap blanket. Online ordering is not available but the website does offer a great gallery of photos to help you navigate the choices. I’ll be calling and ordering my blanket this afternoon.