We’ve selected some original Christmas decorations quite different from the usual reindeers and Santas. 1. Gardener’s Delight We love this unique greenhouse tree decoration in blown glass, carefully handpainted with a shimmering finish. Available at potterybarn.com 2. New York Fairytale These Little New York baubles will suit anyone mad about the Big Apple, and they…
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Simple and and preferably free, the best kind of preparation you wish for when thinking about your Christmas do this year. Instead of massive headaches and tonnes of new glitter and candle equipment to decorate your table, let simplicity of home crafts and Mother nature guide your choices. WORDS: Alice and Masha 1.’ Make your home…
No metal is as timeless as gold. Thanks to its enduring appeal, every woman can look and feel like a million dollars. We love these glittering pieces by independent jewelry designers. WORDS: Alice 1. Wish List Andrea Bonelli makes sustainable, eco-friendly jewelry in the US. This delicate clover design, made from recycled 14K gold, has…
The clutch is big enough to fit your makeup, purse and phone – small enough to look gorgeous. In a huge variety of designs, you’ll find one you love. These are our picks for festive party glamour. WORDS: Alice It’s that time of year when we’re socializing and celebrating – we want to look good!…
Make sure you’re nice and cozy before heading out this December. With our pick of seasonal accessories, you’ll be snug as a bug. A. Nordic Luxury If you’re looking to splash out on a statement piece for your winter wardrobe, you can’t beat this Iceberg cashmere wool scarf by Alva-Norge, inspired by the natural beauty…
Brighten up your meal times with our selection of unique tableware and ceramics by talented independent designers. Guests are sure to be impressed. A: Easy as Pie The Nuka plate is dipped in a wood ash glaze and brushed with iron before firing to create an unusual rust effect. Perfect for serving up your favorite…
Take a break from leopard print, and make your outfit work with an animal patterned scarf. WORDS: Natasha Too cold to go without a scarf, but not cold enough to dig out the woolly ones? Transitional dressing comes in to play at this time of the year, and there’s no transitional piece that works harder…
The pastel trend this season is a welcome break from the usual fall shades. These accessories capture the mood. WORDS: Alice A: Stack ‘Em High These rings by Pontus & Hawke were inspired by Asian tribeswomen who wear coiled brass rings around their necks. The subtly colored rings come in brushed or polished finishes. Available…
The Gold Prize winner is Amanda with 1168 votes! “Investiture clothing made for wonderful friends on their special day. Both are made from 6.0 oz ultramarine blue linen for the main body. I used 5.3 oz black linen for her belt and trim on his tunic and 3.5 oz white linen for her wimple and…
The 1st place winner is Lynne with 924 votes! "Heraldry’s modern equivalent is the college sweatshirt meeting the business card–something unique to you so you can be identified from a distance! This cotehardie is of the IL019 linen with appliquéd fleur-de-lis and hare. On the OTHER side of this dress is another whole pattern with…
I have been waiting, rather impatiently, for the new colors of linen to arrive. And now….the time has finally arrived! I am really excited to add these new colors to my linen collection. ‘ I held a few samples in my hands the other day and they were stunning!’ The colors are vibrant and fun. ‘ I…
We would like to wish all our Fabrics-store.com friends a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for sewing, crafting, and loving linen with us all year. *You can find these ornaments and more items from Smile Mercantile. Valerie Lloyd is behind this Etsy shop and did a great Winter White Hearts tutorial for us.
Great job, Katherine!! Your costume won first place in our Halloween Costume Contest. In fact, both of the costumes your entered were in the top rankings of the competition! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and where your passion for sewing developed? My dad started teaching me to sew when I was…
The Fearsome Winners of Fabrics-Store.com’s Hallween Costume Contest are….. The Top Talent winner is Katherine with 617 votes! "This outfit is made from 100% linen. The chemise is the handkerchief linen. The corset is made from IL019 in Emerald and is reversible and made with 22 spiral steel bones and 4 flat steel bones. The…
Fashion designer Bee Arthur has been making quite a statement with her label B’ExotiQ. The flamboyant fashion guru is of mixed Russian-Ghanaian heritage and she certainly translates this diverse background into her expressive designs. She has been designing for over a decade and was even honored in 2001 with the prestigious KORA Fashion Award…
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