May's 6-pack – NEW from Donna Becher

Margaret — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:23:02 +0000

Silk Road Textiles' May 6-pack sampler gives your stash a quick fix with “Neutral Territory”, the very latest from West Coast fabric designer Donna Becher. “Neutral Territory” is a gold-flecked collection rich with the blues of the Pacific ocean that will send you into a California day-dream. This is the first fabric line from painter Donna Beche

r, whose soft geometric patchwork of circles and rectangles reflects the expertise of a true artist. Cut and piece it in any direction! Our suggestion: pair the fat quarters in this 6-pack with a coordinating, hand-loomed Indian cotton and create a cool tote or yoga bag. Perfect for relaxing on the beach!

“Neutral Territory” is one of our newest arrivals, and as always 6-pack members will receive a coordinating spool of long-staple Egyptian cotton thread from Presencia. Not a member? You can learn more about the benefits of membership here.

April's 6-pack – Debra Valencia's "Silk Road"

Margaret — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:00:34 +0000

For our April 6-pack, Silk Road Textiles brings you “Silk Road” by Debra Valencia. The “Silk Road” fabric line is a modern take on motifs from along the ancient route including paisleys, mandalas, geometric borders. This 6-pack features the designs in Valencia's “Slate” colorway – rosy pinks, dusky grays, and fresh greens. These colors are pulled straight from a gentle South Asian spring morning, just before sunrise. One particular group of pre-dawn devotees have turned to Debra Valencia's desi

gns to add beauty to their early morning ritual. We're talking, if you can believe it, about surfers! Valencia's Silk Road print is a popular surf board decoration. It's this kind of juxtaposition of new and old that just makes us smile.

As always, a coordinating spool of Presencia thread is included with your six fat quarters. As a bonus, we're also including a free mystery pattern developed especially for the Silk Road – Slate collection. Share what you've created with your sampler at our next Sampler Circle meeting, Tuesday, May 21 from 6:30-8pm. Interested in becoming a 6-pack sampler member? Give us a call or stop by. You can also learn more here.

Read our Review at AndieJohnsonSews.com!

Margaret — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:40:14 +0000

Andie Johnson wrote about her “field trip” to Silk Road Textiles, and you can read all about it on her creative and lively blog, Andie Johnson Sews. A bonus: Andie’s bright pictures just might give you a hint of what’s new for spring. You can read the whole review by clicking the link below:

http://www.andiejohnsonsews.com/2013/04/field-trip-silk-road-textiles-in.html

Bloomin’ Blue Skies – March 6-Pack is here

Margaret — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:15:53 +0000

This month’s selection is a sampling of Ohio designer Amy Butler’s fun and fresh Midwest Modern prints from her Cameo collection for Westminster Fibers. According to Amy Butler, “Beauty is in the way you live. Enjoy your surroundings. Let them inspire you. Follow your own path, and approach everything you do with love in your heart.” Beautiful blues, cherry blossom trees, mandalas, and floral prints make up this cool, crisp pack. Use them to make fresh pillows for your porch or living room, a cute skirt, or lively spring purse or tote. Find more ideas in our selection of Amy Butler patterns, or join us for the Monthly Circle, which meets Tuesday, April 16 from 6:30-8pm.

Interested in joining our 6-Pack Sampler Program? Learn more here.

Our shout-out in Cincinnati Magazine

Margaret — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:52:16 +0000

Did you see the shout-out to Silk Road Textiles in Cincinnati Magazine’s story about a local denim designer? We’re mentioned in the side-bar as THE place to go in Cincinnati for garment-making classes. Sign up now for “Let’s Go Garments” beginning March 16, or our Asymmetric Jacket or Deconstructed Jacket classes in April. Click here to see our calendar.

College Hill’s Small Business Boom

Margaret — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:57:25 +0000

Click this link to learn about the $2.5 million Cincinnati is investing in College Hill. Silk Road Textiles is proud to “complete” our block, and we can’t wait to welcome the new restaurants and shops arriving along Hamilton Avenue in 2013. College Hill is an inspiring community in every way – come join us in creating something amazing!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! – February 6-Pack is here

Margaret — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:42:28 +0000

Our February sampler features six prints from Marcia Derse. Like Marcia Brady, Derse is something of a golden girl: stylish, smart, and very popular! Derse finds inspiration from her natural surroundings and the change of seasons, which means her Shoreline and Nouveau Chic lines (featured) are a perfect first taste of spring. Starting with simple muslin, Derse uses hand-made stamps, brushes, spoons, pine cones, and almost anything else to apply color to her artistic designs. Get creative with this thoroughly modern palette of pastels. How about a folio cover for an iPad, Kindle or tablet? This month’s Sampler Circle will include an Intro to Reverse Applique demo, and takes place Tuesday, March 19 from 6:30-8pm. Don’t forget to email us a picture of your 6-pack in action: images of work-in-progress or finished projects will be featured on our website.

Interested in joining our 6-Pack Sampler Program? Learn more here.

Vote SRT in City Beat’s “Best of Cincinnati” Survey 2013!

Margaret — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:34:46 +0000

We need your help! Please vote for Silk Road Textiles in City Beat’s “Best of Cincinnati” Survey. Select the link below to help us become the “Best New Store” in town.

Just head over to the Best of Cincinnati 2013 Survey at City Beat’s website. In the Shops & Services section, select “Create your own option” and write in Silk Road Textiles (if you don’t already see us listed) in the following 3 categories: Best New Store, Best Arts & Crafts Supplies and Best Arts & Crafts Classes. There’s just one week left to vote- the deadline is February 17th.

For your vote to count, you must vote in a minimum of 25 categories across the six sections of the ballot; spread some love by supporting 22 of your other Cincinnati favorites too. One ballot per email… so if you vote from work too, we won’t tell!

We’re really proud to have you all rooting for us. We vote YOU the “Best Customer” in town, so don’t forget to check out our Valentine’s Day special offers. Thank you!

Look for the results in City Beat’s 17th annual Best of Cincinnati® issue on Wednesday, March 27.

Hearts on Fire! Our First-Ever Fabric 6-Pack Sampler has arrived!

Margaret — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:47:17 +0000

Silk Road Textiles is spreading the love with our first Fabric 6-Pack Sampler, “Hearts on Fire.” Our gorgeous January sampler features ethically-traded, hand-dyed Batiks from Bali. This sampler can be used to make fun, fierce Valentine’s Day gifts that last all year (a heart-shaped pillow or shoulder bag, perhaps?), or create something totally your own. Whatever it is, send a picture of your finished product to silkroadcincy@gmail.com and we’ll feature it on our website! 6-Pack members can also register for our exclusive Sampler Circle on Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30-8pm, and enjoy an “Intro to Fabric Collage” demo for more ideas. In addition to these six fat quarters, our 6-Pack members also received a spool of matching Presencia thread. Passionate about fiber? Interested in joining our 6-Pack Sampler program? You’re not too late! Here’s more information, including how to register.

SRT has your emerald “Color of the Year” Fiber Fix!

Margaret — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:07:42 +0000

Color systems company Pantone has named Emerald its “Color of the Year” for 2013. Pantone’s annual trend-setting selection always inspires a flurry of design, accessory, and decor ideas. Looking for Oz? Put on your ruby slippers and head to Silk Road Textiles- we have everything you need to create something amazingly emerald, including fabrics, yarns, roving, jewelry and gifts.

Click to learn more about emerald from Pantone.
Click to read the emerald story in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
For fun- head back to Judy Garland and company’s 1939 “Merry Old Land of Oz!”