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Dennis J. Shaffner textile innovator Alma Wallace Lesch 1917-1999, Kentucky textile pioneer

explore the range of fiber art and textile portraits in this tribute to Alma Wallace Lesch at http://almawallaceleschdatabase.blogspot.com The fabric collage, using whole clothing, to represent figurative portrait imagery was Alma Lesch's contribution to textile design in the mid 1960s. Continue

Added by Dennis J. Shaffner on July 28, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Claudia Buchanan Ripplefold Draperies Class - August 8, 2009 in Peoria, AZ

Ripplefold Draperies are contemporary, modern and a new look that creates a slim clean drapery. Ripple fold draperies requires 25% less yardage and provides unlimited fullness options, making ripple fold an affordable and unique design option for contemporary settings. Ripplefold… Continue

Added by Claudia Buchanan on July 23, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Claudia Buchanan 2009 Home Decorating Award

2009 Home Decorating Award •1st Place in Each Category $150.00 •2nd Place in Each Category $75.00 Awards - Gift Certificates 3 Contest Categories •Indoor/Outdoor Living Space •Bedroom Space •Kitchens Download Contest Application Categories 1.Living, Family Room or P… Continue

Added by Claudia Buchanan on July 23, 2009 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Claudia Buchanan Home Fashions U Fall Retreat

Mary Ellen Simmons, Kelly Hendrickson of Mesa with Slipcover Instructor Karen Erickson, Seattle WA Home Fashions U 2009 Fall Retreat September 16-20, 2009 7755 W Ludlow Drive, Peoria, AZ Get your creative energy off to a fast start! • Decorating Tips • Hands… Continue

Added by Claudia Buchanan on July 23, 2009 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Jason Fox Furniture Patterns giving new life to old things!

See how to creatively take an old piece of furniture and breathe new life to its existence. In a world of disposable furniture or pieces out of ones price range, bargain hunting and restoration is a great alternative! We can make old furniture look modern! http://www.theallpurposestore.com/wildstyle--1.html Continue

Added by Jason Fox on July 15, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker The Bear Necessities

Back to the wild! Lodge fabric never goes out of style. And, what could be better than lodge fabric celebrating one of natures finest creatures - the bear. I picked these three fabrics to share with you as examples of themed fabrics with a casually sophisticated style.

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Added by Paula Tocker on July 3, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Bailey Earith BaileyFiberArt.blogspot.com

Please enjoy my fiber art blog. I frequently update it with info about how art supports the spirit as well as my artistic process, upcoming shows and classes, and showcasing of new works. Peace, Bailey Continue

Added by Bailey Earith on June 30, 2009 at 5:39am — No Comments

BARBARA PASCHKE fabric wall

does any one have a good lead for someone that does padded wall? Continue

Added by BARBARA PASCHKE on June 29, 2009 at 1:56pm — 2 Comments

Paula Tocker How The West Was Fun

Yipee-i-o! Southwest and Western decorating has become an iconic American classic combining the rich hues of the desert with cultural influences of Native American, Mexican, and Spanish design to create comfortable and inviting living spaces.

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Added by Paula Tocker on June 18, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker Citron-elation

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Added by Paula Tocker on May 13, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

David Cooke Announcing the release of my latest book: "Cooked Up Sales - Another Great Selling Recipe"

Cooked Up Sales - Another Great Selling Recipe Great sales is quite simple–build powerful relationships based on trust and become a valued business resource. Focus on those two priorities and you will be successful. Cooked Up Sales provides a clear and concise methodology designed to provide you with the insight and the tools to effectively build relationships, understand how to really identify what your clients need, and how to create and deliver valuable solutions. The joy that comes… Continue

Added by David Cooke on May 1, 2009 at 7:39am — No Comments

Paula Tocker Life Lessons From My Hostess Snowball

First a warning; The following blog is not about fabrics. One cold and rainy morning, a little over two years ago, I received a call from one of my friends. She found a small puppy on her doorstep. I took him home and named him "Dexter." He was white and fluffy, reminding me of a Hostess Snowball, except for his disproportionately large paws. Though I thought he was a Lab mix, he never really grew into his paws, he remained a small dog. Now, he looks like a dog made up of mismatched parts, but… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on April 29, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker The Recasting Couch

Historically, when faced with the choices for a synthetic substitute for leather, the design community has turned to polyurethane and pvc products. These leather alternatives have the advantage of being more affordable, but no one enjoys the feeling of their thighs peeling off of a vinyl co… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on March 11, 2009 at 10:45pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker The Princess and the Worm

I would like to take a moment to honor the lowly silkworm who toils endlessly throughout its short life to produce the beautiful silk fabrics we love to drape around ourselves… and our homes. According to an ancient Chinese legend, around 2640 B.C. a princess named Xi Ling Shi was sittin… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on February 23, 2009 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker Damasks vs Jacquards or, Everything you wanted to know about jacquards but were afraid to damask.

I am often asked this question; “What is the difference between Damasks an… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on February 4, 2009 at 9:49pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker The Persian Pickle

As I was moving fabrics around the store today, I was struck by the large number of paisley patterns we have. I admit it. I love paisley. It is neither feminine nor masculine and it holds a timeless appeal. The history of paisley is really quite interesting – although it might resemble a… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on January 17, 2009 at 8:52pm — 1 Comment

Paula Tocker What's New at the High Point Furniture Market

I am happy to report the reemergence of color at the recent High Point Furniture Market. Though I can appreciate the sophisticated and gentle look of neutrals, I love seeing bright and bold colors used in accent pieces, pillows and accessories. One of my favorites was a round, beach-ball style hassock in a variety of sizes, upholstered in a large colorful frame pattern at Cisco Brothers. Very chic and urban cool. Kathy Ireland Home by Omnia Furniture, paired classic leather with bold ethnic ge… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on November 7, 2008 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Paula Tocker Color My World

Do you remember the very popular color olive green from the 1970's? It became the color kiwi green in the early 2000's. The home fashion industry is constantly exploring and reinventing color trends. Shades on the color wheel are tweaked, twisted, tinted and reintroduced as the home fashion industry moves forward every season. It is what we do to keep our industry fresh and dynamic. I once heard color described as food for our emotions. Whether or not we are aware of it, color evokes an emotion… Continue

Added by Paula Tocker on October 12, 2008 at 2:49pm — No Comments

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Barbara Barry

On March 11th I had the opportunity to attend the ADC Day of Design at the Arizona Design Center.  Barbara Barry, a well-know interior and product designer was the keynote speaker. 

Here is a Barbara Berry quote;

"If you can picture it, you can make it."

That one simple sentence struck me as profound.

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