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Hi, All! New to the group. Hope that this is an appropriate question. Does anyone know of a resource for appropriate Arts and Crafts style fabric that is not as pricey as the $100.00 + a yard…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by K Bailey Mar 3, 2011.
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K Bailey replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
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Don't know when or even how, but it is in my heart."
Denise Weaver replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"sounds like you will be going back to your roots!
Denise"
K Bailey replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
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Thank you so much for this information. And, I am thrilled that it came from a fellow Michigander! My parents were the original owners of house at the corner of Harvard and Webster. As newly weds they thought that it would be great…"
Denise Weaver replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"I am in the same bind you are in. I lived in Michigan and there is a fabric shop that carried A&C designs. I made a slip cover for a chair and bought yardage on sale. Look them up at You'll most likely have to call and ask…"
Marianne replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"And, Marilyn - about your doors. Why don't you post that question separately - I think it has a different audience than the textile folks here. I personally would like to know, in trying to answer it, how old your house is and…"
Marianne replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"I had done a little stenciling years ago, on paper. When I wanted to "warm up' to the fabric projects this year, I made my Christmas cards - on paper, to get back into the swing of things. Two stencils for the design, but only…"
Marilyn Tebor Shaw replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"Thanks, Marianne, for your input. I have never done stencilling. Can you recommend an easy project for a newbie trying to learn the art?"
Marianne replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"I've recently finished the stenciled runner that you can see as my avatar. Finishing the sewing on my kitchen curtains today and am warming up to the stenciling. I can really recommend using the "Paintstik" paints…"
Marilyn Tebor Shaw replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"Thanks for the word about plain linen and where to get it. I have beautiful samples from an on line arts and crafts design store but it is a bit expensive. I'll check out your wedsite suggestion. do you have any idea of whether portieres were…"
K Bailey replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"Thought that I was going to go with the finished fabric, but the little bit that I have found has been too expensive. So, my next idea is to do stenciling."
Marilyn Tebor Shaw replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"No, but when you find it, post it!! I'm looking for this as well. Are you looking for the plain fabric that you will then embroider or are you looking for totally finished fahric with Arts and crafts motifs?"
K Bailey replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"Thanks for your response. And, linen is a good suggestion. Obviously, I should have been more clear. Apparently, my, "Cabin fever," is worse than I thought! I will be using it for general decorating, things like throw pillows,…"
Marianne replied to K Bailey's discussion Fabric
"What sort of fabric do you mean - and what are you using it for? You can buy plain linen in appropriate colors for curtains at fabrics-store.com, for instance.
Cheers!
Marianne"
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- Right now it is just dream to convert everything from another style of decorating that I have done and enjoyed for years, but am just ready for a change and I am developing a real sense of appreciation for the order and serenity of the Arts and Crafts style.
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