Thursday, September 19, 2013

textiles and sewing (my love for linen)


Getting married young was the beginning of my love for sewing.  If I wanted the family to have nice clothes, I was going to have to perfect the art on my own.  So, I guess you could say, I happened upon what would become an ever-growing love of textiles.  I learned quickly, through trial and error, what fabrics have the right feel and touch, and what works best for each particular dress or pillow I might have been making at the time.
I learned to love the natural fabrics and, over time, it was linen which captured my heart most of all.  This became my most treasured textile; one which I discovered had an enormous amount of possibilities in the home.  Not only amazingly gorgeous as bedding, but as a kitchen or bathroom towel or even thrown across a table as a runner... I cannot get enough.  I just love the versatility and variety (i.e. bleached, natural, finely woven, etc.).  In particular a lovely white linen, soft... supple... luxurious, will make my heart skip a beat upon beholding it for the first time. 


Come visit our shop and let us show you all of our favorite textiles for the home!
Our design team would love to work with you to make your home the one you dream about!
And, if you love textiles like I do, you have to come and check out our amazing bedding lines from Bella Notte to Matteo to Pom Pom.  You deserve an amazing bed to go home to!