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Family Fun Furnishings

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Are you one of those people who has an interest in or enjoys making fun furnishings? At In-Weave we have seen this taking shape in a variety of projects. Our customers are stitching up things like card table play houses, tents, teepees, bean bag chairs and awnings for yard play sets.

Whatever your fun project, we have so many appropriate fabrics. Our twills, ducks and denims come in a variety of colors and weights. We even have some fun striped and camouflage twills. We also carry 96 inch wide rubber backed fabric that is excellent for outdoor projects.

So if you want to create a new fun play space this summer for your family, whether it be bean bag chairs or card table play houses for inside, or a tent, teepee or canopy for the yard, you can find a great suitable fabric here at In-Weave!

Don’t Forget the Pillows!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Are you getting ready to get busy on a decorating project in your home? Maybe you are recovering a piece of furniture, making slip covers, new draperies or a duvet cover. Just be sure you don’t forget the pillows!

When you purchase your fabrics for your projects, always allow a little extra to make yourself some matching or coordinating throw pillows. Whether you want sofa or bed pillows or some big floor pillows, they will add an extra touch to finish your project. You may want to recover old pillows, but if you are starting over, instead of using fiberfill to stuff them, consider using pillow forms. They make a tidy fit and can be used over and over again. We have a good selection in our store. Trim your pillows with self fabric piping you can easily make yourself, or use braid, fringe or other trims.

Try a few pillows! Once you have done a few you will see how easy it can be!

Information, Please!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Do you want to take on a home decorating project but don’t feel you have the knowledge you need to get started? Or do you find it difficult to calculate yardages needed for a drapery project or a job of reupholstering?

Don’t put your project off because you feel you lack the information you need to make sound choices. We get phone calls every day from customers who feel just like you do. Just the other day a woman called needing to have a sectional couch reupholstered. She confessed, “I don’t know what I am doing” Can you give me some suggestions for fabrics?” We were able to make suggestions based on her needs and were happy to send out a few samples to help her make her choice. We can also help you figure yardages for upholstery or drapery projects.

If you have a need for home decorating, you have come to the right place! Assess your needs, then give us a call. We can help you with the information you need to get that project started!

My Furniture Has Not Survived!

Monday, February 8th, 2010

How does your furniture look after a long winter of kids, pets and you spending more hours than usual indoors? Does your couch or favorite chair look a bit worse for wear? This can easily happen as we look around and see the after effects of a family that has played hard inside for a season.

Here at In-Weave we can help you give your favorite furniture a new look with our huge line of beautiful upholstery fabrics. Whether your taste is modern, funky, traditional or contemporary, we have something for every taste. Our velvets and chenille’s come in a wide variety of prints, patterns and colors. Made for wear, these are always a good choice. We have tapestries for a more stately look, and jacquards in more styles than you can imagine. Our faux leather is beautiful as well as practical for even the most active families. These along with our micro fiber fabrics come in solid shades to coordinate with any decor.

Visit us today and see the endless possibilities we offer you to fix up that furniture and make it look like new!

Dress Up Your Dresser

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Remember the days when doilies and embroidered cloths were on all your grandmother’s dressers, buffets and tables? If your home is decorated in contemporary styles, topping those tables and dressers in a new way is fun and creative.

Talbe runners don’t have to be complicated. With all the beautiful decorator fabrics, you can make one in an hour or two. Good choices are microsuede, damask, faux silk, jacquard, taffetas, tapestry or decorator cottons. Measure the length you want and determine the width. Cutting the ends of your runner to a point gives it a finished look. Choose a decorative tassel or beaded tassel to sew between the two layers of your runner fabric at the points. to do this simply lay the two cut pieces out right sides together. Place your tassel string at the point with tassel itself facing the center of the runner. Now stitch all around the runner leaving about four inches open for turning. Turn, press and hand stitch opening closed. If your tassel is beaded, you will want to stitch it in place by hand.

Piping is another good way to finish a dresser scarf or table runner. This gives it a less formal look. Experiment with different fabrics and finishes to complement your home in a look that is pleasing to you!