Fall Fashion Fabrics!
September is my favorite month because it’s not too hot and you can feel the crisp air coming for fall. At least in New England that is! Fashion is always at its best with sweaters, cardigans, jeans, and boots. As…
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day to all our readers. We hope you enjoy celebrating our nation’s 236th birthday and have a wonderful, safe day with family and friends. Home sewing is a grand part of our nation’s tradition. In the years leading…
Fabric Quiz–Test your Knowledge
It’s time for a little fun. Test your knowledge of basic fabrics with this short quiz. I will have the answers in my next post. 1. The name of a classic pillow covering fabric. _ _ _ _ _ _…
Retro fabrics and color blocking all the rage
As Mad Men continues to win all the awards and new shows feature 1960 airline stewardesses and Playboy bunnies everything retro remains trendy and popular. This includes fashions (mod mini dresses), entertaining (i.e. old fashioned cocktail parties) and home decor. Color…
Home Decor: Color of the month—Citrus
In honor of these relaxing summer months, instead of just one color for the color of the month honor, I chose a whole color group. Citrus just seems to define summer, don’t you agree? Think of thirst quenching lemonade or yummy…
Ignite a spark with romantic home decor
Now that the wedding is over and Prince William and Princess Catherine have returned to “normal” life, royal wedding fever is cured; but romance lingers on. Many of us desire a romantic look to some rooms in our home but…
Happy Mother’s Day!!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you home decorating, fabric loving mothers out there. We hope your day is filled with loving family members and that you receive many lovely gifts including a gift card from Onlinefabricstore! This gift card will…
Fabric: St. Paddy’s Day Decorating
St. Patrick’s Day is not usually seen as a big day for home decor. It is more often than not considered a fun party day where you get to drink green beer (or in my case green milkshakes) wear funny…
Say “I love You” with these Valentine decorating ideas
A day of love. A day of romance. Cookies, candy, flowers and just maybe, an engagement ring. Valentine’s Day is a day set aside to remind all of your loved ones that they are special to you. Yes, it is…
