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RECYLING VINTAGE FABRICS

Recyling Vintage Fabrics

An Article on Vintage Fabrics by Joan Kiplinger

Oh, that old thing, I threw it out......
I cut it up for dust rags......
I cut it up for craft stuff......
Hubby needed oil rags.......

Words which send shudders through collectors and protectors of any kind of textiles, old and new. How many times have you heard the above phrases and cringed at the loss of what might have been salvageable goods. Well, in the broadest sense, the well-intentioned folks above actually did salvage.....

However, it is a foregone conclusion how much more abundant costume and quilt collections as well as general textile market availability might be today if common sense were used in conjunction with salvageable.....

There comes a time when a decision has to be made about what is worth saving totally intact or in part or what is justified in discarding or cutting up textiles just for the fun of it.

Most fabric collectors agree that because a textile is old or worn or ragged or not in the best condition or slightly damaged is not grounds for cutting it to pieces nor throwing it in the nearest dumpster. Among the many reasons for saving, historical value alone is desirable, especially in determining origins for instance of a quilt or garment, and as much as possible should be retained of the original for provenance and study purposes.

So when is it not a sin to throw away or cut up the old - when damage is so severe that it renders total fabric useless for any cause - allover splitting, mildew, rust spots, pinholes, oil and other unremovable stains, permanent odor, mothholes and other bug infestation are justifible causes. While it might be possible to rescue a few small scraps, there is little reason to keep mutilations unless the damage itself can serve as an example for personal reference and study groups. And there are some preservers who would argue this last sentence be stricken in the cause of preservation of all mutilations.

The next decision is what to do with items in usable or salvageable condition that you do not want. The following are some suggestions which will enable their longevity and bring literal joy to the receiver:

1. Donate to local historical society or museum
2. Donate to church group
3. Donate to a charitable organization
4. Donate or sell to or make a deal with quilt guild
5. Donate or sell to or swap with friends and family interested in textiles
6. Donate or sell to or swap with artisans and crafters.
7. Sell to antique stores
8. Sell on Ebay
9. Place with consignment shop
10. Place a classified in local paper

Undoubtedly you can think of other resources. But if you decide to keep the good parts of throw-aways, here are some ideas how to recycle them. My thanks to the following for sharing their creativity and projects:

Sharon Anderson, vintagererproductions@westriv.com ; Pat Lynne Grace Cummings, Quilter's Muse Publications, www.quiltersmuse.com pat@quiltersmuse.com ; Judi Fibush, J.P. Enterprises, www.fibush.net judi@fibush.net ; Barb Garrett, With A Mother's Love, bgarrett421@comcast.net ; and Nancy Worrell, Nancy Worrell designs, nowdesigns@earthlink.net

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Reading AuctionBytes: From the Editor

You may have noticed a new icon appearing in eBay search results. eBay began testing its Top Rated seller badge as part of a new program announced late last month along with news of many other changes coming to the site in the fall. It turns out that the announcement included so many feature- and policy-changes, covering so many areas, that it's impossible to give the announcement an aggregate thumbs-up or thumbs-down.

We wanted to gauge the temperature of AuctionBytes readers concerning eBay's July 27th announcement of the "SR2" changes, including the Top Rated seller program, so we conducted a survey, asking respondents to rate the changes separately.

Over 1,100 readers took the survey, and I was impressed by the many hundreds of comments left by respondents for each of the survey's 14 sections. We published the results in AuctionBytes Newsflash last week, and I've included a wrap-up in today's issue to highlight the key changes. Be sure you understand them, and don't be taken by surprise in September and October when eBay begins rolling them out to the site. Some of the changes have the ability to make a big impact on your pocketbook, as well as your rankings in search results.

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What is a Paisley Print?

Paisley Prints Come in a Variety of Fabrics

Monday, October 27, 2008

What is a Paisley Print?

Paisley print is an easily recognized pattern that resembles a crooked tear drop or half of a yin-yang. A very popular print on all sorts of clothing and fashion accessories during the 1960s, paisley print is commonly found today on men's ties and handkerchiefs. It has also recently resurfaced on women's skirts and handbags. Though paisley print became popular when it appeared in the shops of London's Carnaby Street during the mod fashion frenzy, its origin can be traced back to India.

Though the recognizable paisley print pattern was originally crafted by Indian artisans, it was brought to Scotland in the early 19th century, where it received its name. Paisley print was named after the Scottish town of Paisley, where printed cotton and wool fabrics were heavily manufactured. Paisley print saw its first acclaimed popularity in the 1960s. Clothes with paisley print were extremely fashionable, and in 1967, John Lennon had his Rolls Royce painted with a paisley print pattern. The trendy shops of Carnaby Street boasted skirts, tops, and men's shirts in paisley print.

Today, paisley print is very common on silk neckties for men, and some fashion designers regularly incorporate paisley print into their leather handbags. Handkerchiefs have long featured a paisley print pattern, most frequently seen in red or blue. In Los Angeles, these paisley print bandannas can signify gang affiliation, and in the Midwest, they are still worn by farmers and ranchers alike to wipe away the sweat of a hard day's work.

More recently, paisley print experienced a revival of sorts in a more modern version of the paisley print skirt. A trendy look for 2004, a paisley print skirt or top paired with a solid color was popular as both office wear and casual evening wear. Paisley print had been in existence for hundreds of years before it surfaced as a recognizable fashion print, and it is likely that it will continue to be seen in textiles and even decorative home designs for many years to come.

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Blue Denim Fabric

For over 30 years American Cotton Growers' denim has set the standard for quality, durability and fashion. That same fabric, which until now was only available to the world's largest manufacturers, is now being made available to smaller boutique manufacturers that share our vision of cloth that is Sustainable, American, and Friendly to the Environment.

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