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From the lens Historic, Vintage & Reproduction Home Decorating Fabrics Glossary.

Are you a fabric addict? A textile design student? An old house nut? A fellow "IDiot" (see Jersey Boys, above, if you don't know about ID)? A browsing cephalopod? A welcome friend or friendly foe? Please take a minute and tell us a bit about yourself and what you think of this lens.

Or leave us a wry comment to parenthesize at the end of an entry. Go ahead, try to tickle our funny bone enough to warrant inclusion of your pun or punchline in the above glossary. We'll even give you a credit if you'd like. C'mon. Even Letterman doesn't do that...

  • TeamSTM Apr 23, 2012 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Information, Information and Lots of Glorious Information!!! I have truly Learned about decoraing that I never thought of or considered, Very Nicely Done!!! :)
  • MelonyVaughan Apr 4, 2012 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    A beautiful, informative and detailed lens. Well done!
  • LeslieMirror Apr 4, 2012 @ 9:37 am | delete
    This lens impresses! You really know a lot about Home Decor Textile. I am not that enthusiastic, but I tried once to make batik with my friend. It was an unforgettable experience! I don't know if I would do this any more, but it was very exciting process.
  • KateHon Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    I have had a love of fabric since I was a child. I am a lover of home interiors and feel homes should all be embellished with fabric, whether it's in the form of pillows, window treatments, table linens, bed linens....Great lens - awesome job!
  • miaponzo Mar 19, 2012 @ 3:19 am | delete
    OK.. I have actually reupholstered my sofas before.. all by myself.. what a project THAT was!!!!! OMG!!! Blessed!
  • miaponzo Mar 19, 2012 @ 3:19 am | delete
    OK.. I have actually reupholstered my sofas before.. all by myself.. what a project THAT was!!!!! OMG!!! Blessed!
  • miaponzo Mar 19, 2012 @ 3:18 am | delete
    OK.. I have actually reupholstered my sofas before.. all by myself.. what a project THAT was!!!!! OMG!!! Blessed!
  • Aquavel Mar 16, 2012 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Unbelievable lens! Amazing clarity and details. And so much I didn't know. I'll never forget the meaning of "beetling," thx to your vid on the Beatles and the line "everyone knows the Beatles can't be beat." LOL Excellent research & writing, images, vids and resources. Admittedly, I've only read (& watched the vids) on 1/2 the lens so far. Lots to take in and well worth it! I'll be back tomorrow for more!
  • familyrossi Mar 10, 2012 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    One of the best lenses on this subject i have seen awesome presentation makes for some interesting reading!
  • BestLaminateInc Mar 2, 2012 @ 7:58 am | delete
    I have to say... you are an expert in this area and thank you for sharing! Very interesting and educational lens~
  • esvoytko Feb 19, 2012 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    Whoa. This lens is seriously helpful.
  • scruffgirl Jan 7, 2012 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Wow. Very impressed. A great resource for fabric terms - I'll be back! (I'm a vintage fabric lover, by the way)
  • Kimbesa Dec 15, 2011 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Awesome! I learned several new things from this. When I start my next decorating project, I'll be back for a review. Thanks!
  • bloomingrose Dec 1, 2011 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens, one I will return to. I am writing about Victorian times and I can learn a lot here. I am getting inspired about how to dress to the Dickens Faire!
  • sarahrk Dec 1, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    very good lens, very entertaining!
  • fugeecat Nov 19, 2011 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    I never knew there were so many different types of fabric.
  • Leilani-m Nov 18, 2011 @ 2:59 am | delete
    Great lens! This is very useful and informative for me, I finally learned english names for many material :)
  • OhMe Nov 15, 2011 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Wow, thank you so much for this very informative page about Decorating Fabrics.
  • skiesgreen Nov 13, 2011 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    What an amazing lens. That sheep shearing video is so Australian. Had no idea there were so many types of fabric. It must be difficult to keep up with them all and certainly impossible, I would think, to have them all in one place. Great stuff
  • PhilRC Oct 28, 2011 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    This lens / glossary of textiles and fabrics has very good descriptions and to boot, it is educational. ( A mini - encyclopedia?)

    I am one of those who can recognize what they like but know little about the subject. It usually turns out that what I like turns out to be the most expensive item. Anyway, what I was going to say is that what I do know is that tapestries were made to weavel a story, mythical or historical.
  • LiteraryMind Oct 8, 2011 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    What a great resource. It looks as if you put a lot of work into this lens and it shows.
  • basementideas Oct 3, 2011 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    What a long lens, but it's worth reading every module...
  • MarisaAngelis Sep 14, 2011 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Fantastic-Fabulous Lens! Brilliant! Love Textiles - Best wishes :)
  • dlcass Sep 14, 2011 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens. So much information. One of my most prized possessions is a set of Victorian curtains I picked up at a local barn sale for about $12. 10' tall panels with valance, all hand sewn. I love them so much and am so happy I stopped at that sale that day.
  • emmajo Sep 13, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens! I am an actual tapestry weaver myself and worked for a time on the 'new' tapestries being woven at stirling castle, scotland which are a copy of the unicorn tapestries at the metropolitain museum , in newyork. so this is a fantastic lens and i'm going to bookmark it!!!
  • cdevries Sep 8, 2011 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    What a wonderful, helpful Lens! I finally found out what that "green baize door" in all those old English mysteries was - thanks. Squid Angel Blessed.
  • charlino Sep 6, 2011 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Outstanding! A wonderful weave of information, with a colorful blend of examples and resources. Thank you for sharing.
  • PopArtGirl Sep 5, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Gorgeous lens - really well done, and loaded with information!
  • poddys Sep 3, 2011 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    Wow this is a wealth of information, excellent resource. I love the selection of music videos too, some great oldies in there. Blessed by an angel.
  • daria369 Sep 2, 2011 @ 8:49 am | delete
    Not just a lens - but the whole project. Wonderfully done and blessed! :)
  • Runnn Aug 31, 2011 @ 2:08 am | delete
    Beautiful arts. Thanks for sharing.
  • theraggededge Aug 30, 2011 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Came back to see if there is a dinky purply thing on this lens and there is! Congrats!
  • Candlemakingsupplies Aug 27, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    Thank you for liking my lens! Going through and liking a bunch of yours now!!! Smiles!!
  • TapIn2U Aug 23, 2011 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    Informative lens about fabric! Fabric really does matter! The fabric that you love and the comfort it brings! Sundae ;-)
  • MissMerFaery Aug 23, 2011 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Superb!! Wow, what a comprehensive and wonderful fabric guide. Have bookmarked to reference back to!
  • scarlettohairy Aug 21, 2011 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    More info than I'll ever need about fabric! Wow, you covered it all (or most!).
  • nancycarol Aug 21, 2011 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    I don't even sew, but I know when a fabric doesn't "feel" right to me...it's too thin, too slick, or just sleazy. When I shop for clothing, if the fabric doesn't have that good "feel" to my hand, it won't be bought by me. I'm no expert in any of these, but loved your definitions of some fabrics I'd wondered about. Great lens, and it deserves the purple star...must have taken you forever to do all this! Thanks for sharing.
  • LaraineRose Aug 18, 2011 @ 4:05 am | delete
    I can't believe how wonderful this lens is. I have learned so much and I have bookmarked it for reference purposes. Thank you!
  • theraggededge Aug 15, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens. Incredible resource and very witty to boot. I adore it and would bless it three times thrice if I could. Excellent.
  • nDee Aug 15, 2011 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    What a comprehensive work! I used to be a fabric hound back in the olden days (LOL), but I'm long past the days of sewing, upholstering walls and creating all sorts of fabric-covered creations. You've really outdone yourself with the details and the presentation . . . worthy of a blessing!
  • Papier Aug 10, 2011 @ 12:10 am | delete
    When i began making art in earnest I quit sewing, except for episodic spurts, and this lens takes me back to an earlier day. Great!
  • vibinjoshua Aug 2, 2011 @ 7:21 am | delete
    very informative and interesting
  • Heather426 Jul 5, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    My degree is actually in Art (textiles and fabric design) so I found this a fascinating lens. You have done an extremely awesome job of presenting it! Blessed today.
  • Cindy Jun 21, 2011 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Very detailed lens. Love the fabrics. Thank You. I am an Interior Designer so I really do appreciate your information and the photos.
  • FarmerTom Jun 19, 2011 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    What a great lens to bookmark and keep for reference. Awesome!
  • lizziehumphreys Jun 18, 2011 @ 7:14 pm | delete
    Very nice lens!
  • buntyross Jun 15, 2011 @ 12:45 am | delete
    went on reading...excellent lense. thanks for sharing
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    House Insurance
  • avgsuperheroine Jun 13, 2011 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    wow, what an extensive list! Great lens, great resource.
  • happynutritionist May 31, 2011 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    What a nice blending of fabrics with history:-)
  • onlinemba May 17, 2011 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    A great lens.Thanks for sharing with us
  • GeoffSteen Apr 11, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Wow, amazing lens. I've learnt a lot this afternoon!
  • RetroMom Mar 31, 2011 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Wow, this is an amazing collection you have here. Extensive!
  • Sylvestermouse Mar 29, 2011 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Wow, what a fabulous and complete list of fabrics. I sometimes think I enjoy sewing just because I love fabric so much :)
  • ---Chazz Mar 28, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Thank you Kim, aesta1, barb, nibbled, and kurtquintana for taking the time to not only reach the bottom of this lens but also to take a few more minutes to add such supportive comments.
  • KimGiancaterino Mar 28, 2011 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Wow ... this was a real treat for the senses and very educational too.
  • aesta1 Mar 1, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Everything about fabrics. So many things I did not know about. What a resource this is.
  • Brite-Ideas Feb 28, 2011 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Simply a fantastic lens, really excellent - loved the way you did your table of contents at the top!
    Barb
  • Nibbled Feb 28, 2011 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Wow I learned a ton about fabrics from this lens. Thank you. Awesome job!
  • kurtquintana Feb 25, 2011 @ 12:54 am | delete
    I was doing a search about length and found your post in the forums. I update mine with certain news events. Wanted to give a comparison and while I was here I am very impressed by the amount of information you have. This must have taken a while, awesome
  • ---Chazz Feb 19, 2011 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    Thank you for all of the encouraging comments! I appreciate it!
  • lindarandall Feb 19, 2011 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    adding to blog rolllblessed by a squid angel, this is a great resource for a fashin designer or anyone planning to go into that field as well.
  • ---Chazz Feb 19, 2011 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Thank you, Linda. Greatly appreciate the blog addition and blessing! This lens, in fact, is often assigned reading or handed out (with our permission) by teachers in Interior Decorating and Fashion Design programs.
  • Jimmie Feb 18, 2011 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Wow. What a comprehensive glossary. Fantastic resource!
  • emmalarkins Feb 18, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    Wow, you've got a ton of great information here!
  • capriliz Jan 31, 2011 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    I wish the online sites were available when I was working with someone to restore our Victorian house! This would have been my first choice. I looked at your website and that is also very nicely done. ~blessed~
  • ---Chazz Feb 8, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Thank you - I've been an "old house nut" all my life but it took me many years to actually be able to live in one! I appreciate the kind words and blessing.
  • ShirlW Jan 18, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Oh my goodness there is a lot of excellent info here! I loved, loved, loved the Summertime video. As far as fabric, I'm a toucher. When I see fine fabric, I have to reach out and touch it, I guess I have a "thing" for texture. Finally, I had the pleasure of seeing batik fabric being made in Jamaica many years ago. I bought a pair of shorts that I loved for many years, even after they shrunk and I couldn't wear them any more. OK I'm lying, they didn't shrink, I got bigger....but just a little.
  • ---Chazz Feb 8, 2011 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Thank you, Shirl. Fine fabric does have a different feel - especially the silks and velvets!
  • Interior Design Student Nov 13, 2010 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Love the droll sense of humor in this lens. Makes things easier to remember and the links are as fascinating as the information.
  • ---Chazz Oct 27, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Thank you, Patrick. High praise indeed coming from someone of your caliber in the field.
  • phdondesign Oct 27, 2010 @ 8:26 am | delete
    Another Great Contribution to the Squidoo Lens. Chazz has a knack for finding and Existing Need and Filling It
  • renee7 May 21, 2010 @ 8:19 pm | delete
    Just wanted to let you know that this is one of my favorite sites for looking up textile info. Thanks for the great lens.
  • ---Chazz May 22, 2010 @ 5:58 am | delete
    You're most welcome. Glad you found it helpful!
  • Amelia77 Mar 27, 2010 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Wow! What a complete guide for upholstery fabric. Thanks for all of the great information. Nice lens.
  • ---Chazz May 12, 2010 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Thank you for visiting.
  • MaryAnne_C Feb 7, 2010 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    A really good lens. Full of info. I have a new lens on re-upholstering your own furniture and I'll be sure to link to this one.
  • ---Chazz May 12, 2010 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    Thank you. Appreciate it.
  • davis66 Jan 27, 2010 @ 3:54 am | delete
    Loved the video on creating batik fabric. Great lens!
  • ---Chazz May 12, 2010 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    thank you!
  • Sep 15, 2009 @ 10:25 am | delete
    enjoyed your lens very much.

    thank you,
    Chandelier
  • ---Chazz Sep 14, 2009 @ 11:10 am | in reply to BrianS | delete
    Thank you, Brian. Glad to be part of this great group. As you can see, we've added a contents list as you suggested. Thanks again.
  • TheCheshireCat Sep 13, 2009 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    This is a blast! I'm grinning ear to ear :-)
  • BrianS Aug 31, 2009 @ 6:53 am | delete
    Nice lens, welcome to the Interior Design, Soft furnishings and Decor Group. A contents list would be good for this lens, there is loads of information and it is a useful reference so it would be good to help people find what they are looking for.
  • JDE Jun 24, 2009 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    The best lens I have had the opportunity view thus far. Great fabrics you have on display!
  • italianheart92 Jun 21, 2009 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    Wow nice lens you have a lot of great stuff here! very nice job :)

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