Portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni. Domenico Ghirlandaio. c. 1488/1490, tempura on panel. The Portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni by Domenico Ghirlandaio captures the beauty of this young women and carries more meaning than one may suspect. The historical significance of this notable work of art from the Early Renaissance reveals insightful keys…
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Do you love creating things out of linen? When it comes to crafts, do you let your creativity run wild while inspiring those around you? Show us and all our Fans just how talented you are when it comes to linen. Win the title of Fabrics-store.com’s TOP TALENT! YOUR ASSIGNMENT Create a design made of…
"Lady with a Unicorn," Raphael, c. 1505, Oil on wood, 65 x 51 cm, Galleria Borghese, Rome. Lady with a Unicorn (c.1505) by Raphael captures viewers who meet the gaze of this young woman with feelings of intrigue and wonder. Her beauty is undoubtedly honored in this portrait, which…
Name: Isabella Rose Occupation: Student and works at the Faire. What is your duty at the Faire? "I serve in her majesty’s household." Isabella was hard at work when we stopped by to say hello. Working at the Faire seems like a fun job in a great environment! Are you wearing a hand sewn costume?…
Name: Rapunzel Years at the Faire: 15 years Duties at the Faire: Participates in four parades and serves tea for the queen. Rapunzel also makes times to run two fun workshops! She teaches the "Sweet Dreams and Sachets" and the"Mortar and Pestle" workshop. Did you sew the lovely outfit you are wearing? "I purchased everything…
You are going to want to look your best at your next Renaissance faire. Sure, you’ve got the homemade outfit all ready to go, but remember, every detail counts. This is serious costume time where your polyester, and highly flammable, Halloween costume just won’t cut it. Read through these tips carefully so you avoid making…
He may be willing to work with other fabrics, but none have his heart like linen. Hailing from India, Rohit BAL has taken India’s fashion to new and more exotic worlds, changing how Indians allow themselves to view their clothing. In the process, he has influenced a number of other cultures around the world. And…
A finer quality medium weight 100% linen just arrived and went on sale! It still weighs the familiar 5.3 ounces/yard2 and can be used to make everything medium weight linen is used for. The thread size used in 1C64 is thinner than the thread used in other medium weight linen fabrics. In order to get…
The classic straight suit with a floral print lining, the multi-coloured stripe on a men’s sock, the ‘well-made, good quality, interesting fabric, easy to wear. No bullshit clothing.” This is the style of Paul Smith. Paul Smith has become known for taking traditional British tailoring to the younger slicker crowds by incorporating classic design with…
It is the 4th of July week and everyone is getting ready for a weekend of fun. To add to the fun we have cut the prices on two popular linens the IL020 and the IL019 by 15%. That’s right, you can get yards and yards of different color linen fabric for as little as…
This summer weight handkerchief linen is guaranteed to keep your body cool and dry even in the most humid hot climates. Woven out of fine thread, 3.5 ounces per yard linen is a perfect choice for summer days and nights. It is thin, soft and silky, but durable enough to hold up to daily washes….
What a better way to start your projects than with great savings on these gorgeous fabrics! You have heard of the very exclusive Jacquard weave linen fabrics. Silky and durable, this fabric is on the crafters most wanted list any time of year. Jacquards, to some better known as Damask fabrics, are made by using…
I am thrilled to email you about the new fabric shipment that has just arrived. IL020 – 3.5 ounces a yard 100% linen is one of the finest linen fabrics available in the world and it is here just in time for your summer projects. IL020, better known as Handkerchief linen, has an incredibly gentle…
Get the heaviest linen fabric yet and get it today while the promotion deal applies! Requests have been pouring in to add an even heavier fabric to the store selection and this long awaited super heavy fabric is finally available. 100% linen and 8 ounces a yard – IL090 is the answer to the heaviest…
IL020 -3.5 ounces a yard 100% linen is one of the finest linen fabrics available in the world and it is here now, just in time for your spring projects. IL020, better known as Handkerchief linen, has an incredibly gentle hand, is woven using fine, long staple threads and has very few slubs. The finesse…
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