Designers, makers, curators, bloggers, and boutique owners have been abuzz with news of Pantone's 2021 "colors of the year." Even venues like Etsy issued their own "color of the year," too. Pantone went with two colors this year — "illuminating yellow" and "ultimate gray." Etsy settled on sky blue. Both style-making authorities cited optimism in choosing uplifting colors, though Pantone … [Read more...] about Why Brown Deserves a Place with The Colors of the Year for 2021
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Customer Story: Eden at Olden Vintage
Eden Saalsaa began buying vintage fabrics from me this year, which is how I got to know her. She shared with me when she was checking out my shop that she was on a quest to pursue a long-held passion as a designer of home interior goods. When she found my shop she was sourcing vintage fabric for a blossoming plan she had to create the brand Olden Vintage Co. As she explains it, In March I was … [Read more...] about Customer Story: Eden at Olden Vintage
My Birthday Buying Trip for Vintage Fabrics and Textiles
Like most of us, travel hasn't really been on the agenda this year due to Covid restrictions and Covid caution. I know for many folks it's been tough to not get out to see relatives afar, and tough to forgo travel jaunts of every kind. My own take on travel is to almost exclusively travel in my home state of Virginia, with a little travel further afield occasionally. Over 30 years ago I … [Read more...] about My Birthday Buying Trip for Vintage Fabrics and Textiles
Customer Story: Meg Busacca and Her Amazing Masks
Editor’s Note: The second in an occasional series focused on Lady Virginia Vintage customers and their projects using our fabrics. See the other profiles here. Earlier this year I was thrilled when one of my Etsy customers, Meg Busacca, left me such a nice review: This fabric is one of my absolute favorites! I am so happy with it, it really is special. I love this shop! Who doesn't love … [Read more...] about Customer Story: Meg Busacca and Her Amazing Masks
Customer Story: Vintage Fabric Pieces Make Cheery Home Art Gallery for Designer’s Grand Niece
Editor's Note: The first in an occasional series focused on Lady Virginia Vintage customers and their projects using our fabrics. Earlier this year I received a delightfully excited note from one of my fabric customers who had picked up a few vintage Kent-Bragaline pieces in my Etsy shop, Lady Virginia Vintage. "Hello! I just wanted to say thank you. I am the grand niece of Edward Bragaline … [Read more...] about Customer Story: Vintage Fabric Pieces Make Cheery Home Art Gallery for Designer’s Grand Niece
