This week, I continue with the history, but with a different take (Then and Now). STI’s mill and offices in King’s Mountain, NC Here at STI, we primarily use Polypropylene (Olefin) and Polyester yarns. Our purpose for focusing on these yarns...
The designs in Navajo weavings have always been a personal expression of the weaver. However, we can make some educated guesses based upon historical research and interviews with Navajo elders. Perhaps two of the earliest design elements to be utilized...
Revolution Jacquard Patterns! When you hear the word jacquard, what comes to mind? You think of a fabric that is heavy, elaborate and traditional like a paisley or floral fabric that you would find in your grandmother’s house… right? You...
Savvy Giving by Design had their third annual fundraiser on September 8th, 2018. The Room to Heal event is Savvy’s largest event of the year and the donations they receive through ticket sales, sponsorships and auction items help to fund...
It is difficult to imagine a time long ago when textile mill towns began to spring up all across the southeast. What we fail to realize is just how different life really was 80 years ago. These small villages were the entire...
I love to walk in wooded trails at my local park. My dog likes it too. On my hike through the forest, I am in awe of the colors I see and the color combinations that occur in nature. Every...
We are bird watching for our new Revolution Plus jacquard pattern, Chickadee! Chickadee is a playful, stylized bird pattern that will be available in 6 colors on our online store. Like all of our Revolution Plus fabrics, it is perfect for: ...
Slipcovers can be used to cover and protect upholstery furniture from dirt and stains. Gone are the days of transparent, vinyl slipcovers. Today’s slipcovers are made of durable, machine washable fabrics. With Revolution Plus fabrics by STI you can make...
Animal prints are on trend for Fall 2018 and are plentiful on the catwalk. Read this recent Vogue article featuring some of the most fashionable prints debuting this season. Our pattern Magnetism is animal print inspired and correlates well with...
