by Nikki | Jun 4, 2013 | Eco Friendly Living Tips, Fabric Information
It’s Hemp History Week! Find out how you can get involved here. Hemp History Week began in 2010 in order to raise awareness of hemp. Despite a bill being passed in 2006 to allow states to farm hemp, no vote has actually been cast! If we look way way back, hemp...
by Nikki | Apr 30, 2013 | Fabric Information
People often ask me how outdoor fabrics like Sunbrella are different than other fabrics. Sunbrella fabrics are solution-dyed. That means that the high-performance colour pigments are added during the production of the fiber, giving Sunbrella yarn and fabric colour...
by Nikki | Mar 15, 2013 | Fabric Information
Did you know? Hemp most likely originated in southeast Asia more than 10,000 years ago. In the early seventeenth century, King James of England ordered colonists in the New World to plant the crop, which grows tall and skinny like bamboo and has the same notorious...
by Nikki | Oct 25, 2012 | Fabric Information
Lyocell is a fabric most know better by its brand name Tencel®. It has a soft finish and drapes well. It is absorbent, wicks moisture away from your skin, and is easy to care for. It is made from cellulose (vegetable matter), or wood pulp. This pulp may be a mix of...
by Nikki | Oct 12, 2012 | Eco Friendly Living Tips, Fabric Information
There are so many reasons I use organic fabrics in my business and in my home.I have been sewing for over 30 years. My mother is from The Netherlands and she instilled in me a sense of style and the importance of good quality fabrics from an early age. We...
by Nikki | Aug 5, 2011 | Fabric Information, Shopping
On Aug 21 I went to Hong Kong with my 21 yr old daughter. The main purpose of my trip was to visit my youngest daughter, who is working there for 3 months. But, of course it was a great opportunity to source out new fabrics as well!Hong Kong is an amazing place to...
