Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Marjorie Wilser wrote: Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. You're absolutely right, but unfortunately those are my choices here in the midwest. And as recently as 5 years ago I could get reasonable velvet and velveteen there. *pout* I wonder if velvet, like fur, is out of fashion. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Dawn, at least you *have* fabric stores to go to. There is *one* real fabric store in our tourist town. It's high-end and mostly I don't like their colors _or_ prices. There's a home dec store which claims to be discount but it's still high. And there's a hobby store that has quite a few fabrics (most quilt cotton) but always disappoints. If I want to drive 45 miles there's a huge, messy, jumbled-together Joannn's. Or, for 120 miles in nightmare traffic, I can go to the LA garment district and drive around looking for a parking place. Of your three, Hancock was the best in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 6:54 AM, Dawn wrote: Marjorie Wilser wrote: Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. You're absolutely right, but unfortunately those are my choices here in the midwest. And as recently as 5 years ago I could get reasonable velvet and velveteen there. *pout* I wonder if velvet, like fur, is out of fashion. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
This is one online site that I've bought some 100% cotton velvet from before. You can buy swatches to check out before ordering if you need. They seem to carry the same basic colors regularly. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/258 I don't see any blue-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
There IS a hancock online which is quite helpful. I've never understood if it was the same one as the chain. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:46 AM, Kimiko Small wrote: This is one online site that I've bought some 100% cotton velvet from before. You can buy swatches to check out before ordering if you need. They seem to carry the same basic colors regularly. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/258 I don't see any blue-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
If you travel to Bakersfield, then don't go in the late spring to summer seasons, when yes it will be very hot in our valley. Or days of fog in the winter. I live in Fresno, but visit Bakersfield on occasion, usually to visit their large warehouse fabric store (FM Fabrics). But I would rather trek south to the garment district and park on a roof than try and find decent natural fiber fabric at my local Hancock's any day, sad to say. Although yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to find my local Hancock's actually carrying real 100% linen, but their prices on sale is at least double to triple the price I find in L.A. I guess mileage varies. :-) btw, Marjorie, where do you live? Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com snip If I want to drive 45 miles there's a huge, messy, jumbled-together Joannn's. Or, for 120 miles in nightmare traffic, I can go to the LA garment district and drive around looking for a parking place. Of your three, Hancock was the best in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Santa barbara area. It's home. . . but the fabric prospects are grim :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:54 AM, Kimiko Small wrote: If you travel to Bakersfield, then don't go in the late spring to summer seasons, when yes it will be very hot in our valley. Or days of fog in the winter. I live in Fresno, but visit Bakersfield on occasion, usually to visit their large warehouse fabric store (FM Fabrics). But I would rather trek south to the garment district and park on a roof than try and find decent natural fiber fabric at my local Hancock's any day, sad to say. Although yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to find my local Hancock's actually carrying real 100% linen, but their prices on sale is at least double to triple the price I find in L.A. I guess mileage varies. :-) btw, Marjorie, where do you live? Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com snip If I want to drive 45 miles there's a huge, messy, jumbled-together Joannn's. Or, for 120 miles in nightmare traffic, I can go to the LA garment district and drive around looking for a parking place. Of your three, Hancock was the best in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Wow, I'm always looking for cotton velvetg, even when i don't need it just because it's so hard to fid. Thanks, Kimiko. I've never seen this place before. too bad their color selection is so limitged, though. MaggiRos Maggie Secara ~A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite online bookseller See our gallery at http://www.zazzle.com/popinjaypress On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Kimiko Small sstormwa...@yahoo.com wrote: This is one online site that I've bought some 100% cotton velvet from before. You can buy swatches to check out before ordering if you need. They seem to carry the same basic colors regularly. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/258 I don't see any blue-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Sorry, haven't been following this thread real well but has anyone delt w/these folks? http://www.aurorasilk.com/fabrics/silks_shiny/ALLSILKVELVET.html or http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=SILKVELVET1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Aurora has very nice stuff and I've heard good things about them from a few people on various lists. The other, I don't know. On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 1:44 PM, otsisto otsi...@socket.net wrote: Sorry, haven't been following this thread real well but has anyone delt w/these folks? http://www.aurorasilk.com/fabrics/silks_shiny/ALLSILKVELVET.html or http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=SILKVELVET1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I have dealt with swatches from the second company. They will tell you that their producers tell them it is 100% silk velvet. But do a bleach test and you will find as I did that the velvet is a regular silk/rayon velvet. I told them that, and they still wrote back that they stand by what their producers tell them, and that their burn test shows otherwise (note I did a bleach test, too, not just a burn test). I am sure they make more money selling silk making false claims like that. So, unless they actually have gotten in real 100% silk velvet in the past few years, I would order a swatch and do a bleach test first on any silk velvet to confirm their claims before placing a full order. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net snip or http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=SILKVELVET1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I've had good luck with Aurora for dyestuffs. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Audrey Bergeron-Morin Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:53 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Aurora has very nice stuff and I've heard good things about them from a few people on various lists. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=V Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=V Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
No idea... but the wonderful thing with Diana's shop is she will send you swatches upon request... for free! Just send her an email. I've bought from her both via mail, and in person when I was in her area, and she's wonderful to work with and buy from. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:41 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta Pressf...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:41 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta Pressf...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch weight, it may be useful for something costume-related. Claudine - Original Message From: Ginni Morgan ginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 1:08:01 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'd suggest a net search for linen velvet. You will find it. But it is incredibly expensive. It makes 100% silk velvet look cheap. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 1:18 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch weight, it may be useful for something costume-related. Claudine - Original Message From: Ginni Morganginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 1:08:01 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I live about 30 miles south of San Francisco. I am willing to drive to SF (Britex Fabrics), San Jose (Fabrics R Us) and/or Los Altos (Thai Silks) Or anywhere else around here and get prices /samples for folks who live too far away. As these are local places for me, I can just combine a visit to the fabric store with another errand (I know, such a hardship!)I can also buy fabric if you like the samples, but you'd have to pay for both fabric and shipping (some places might sell online or over the phone.) Sharon C.in Redwood City -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Another place you all might try is Dharma Trading in Berkley, CA. I know they sell white silk and velvet for dyeing (as that is their main thing) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'm pretty sure that their velvet is either rayon or silk and rayon. I checked last year. But it may have changed since then. You never know. Ginni Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com 1/19/10 2:09 PM Another place you all might try is Dharma Trading in Berkley, CA. I know they sell white silk and velvet for dyeing (as that is their main thing) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
So I discovered. Whoa, Nelly! We aren't going there anytime soon. Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com 1/19/10 1:51 PM I'd suggest a net search for linen velvet. You will find it. But it is incredibly expensive. It makes 100% silk velvet look cheap. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 1:18 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch weight, it may be useful for something costume-related. Claudine - Original Message From: Ginni Morganginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 1:08:01 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I just went to Fabrics R Us last week, and they had cotton velvet in 2 or 3 dark colors (forget which ones) for $9/yard. Hancock Fabrics in south San Jose also had cotton velvet as of November, they had black, blue, green and red. They call it velveteen and some of their less than knowledgeable employees do not understand cotton velvet. I think it is something like $12 a yard. Hancock Fabrics on line may also have it if you search for velveteen. -Kathy From: the3t...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:31:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Kathy, There' s a Hancock LEFT in San Jose? :o Must be the one on Blossom Hill? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:16 PM, Kathy Stormberg wrote: I just went to Fabrics R Us last week, and they had cotton velvet in 2 or 3 dark colors (forget which ones) for $9/yard. Hancock Fabrics in south San Jose also had cotton velvet as of November, they had black, blue, green and red. They call it velveteen and some of their less than knowledgeable employees do not understand cotton velvet. I think it is something like $12 a yard. Hancock Fabrics on line may also have it if you search for velveteen. -Kathy From: the3t...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:31:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I don't think anyone has mentioned this place yet: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ They have a big selection of cotton velvet, although stretch velvets, printed velvets and upholstry velvets are all mixed in the same spot. Anyone for pink and taupe plaid velvet? Their prices are usually decent to great and I've ordered from them a number of times with no problems. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
FWIW, I was in Target (oh, pardon me, I mean Tar-zhay!) :-) today and admired some lovely robin's-egg blue 100% cotton velvet curtain panels (made in China, of course). I wondered what I could make out of them. $14.99 for a panel 40 x 84 (I think) doesn't work out too badly. Hope this helps! On Jan 18, 2010 4:43 PM, Dawn d...@reddawn.net wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Where I got mine..
I gave up too and shop online, for the cotton velvet. I got some super soft rose color cotton velvet at Fabric.com and also some nice black cotton velvet on sale for $5.75 a yd. Might see what they have up. melody --- On Mon, 1/18/10, Dawn d...@reddawn.net wrote: From: Dawn d...@reddawn.net Subject: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 4:39 PM I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
