How Does Your Blanket Drape?
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It’s the reason you want to touch it. It’s called the drape of a piece of fabric, the natural fall, the graceful folds, and appearance that the fabric is flowing....
What Is The Difference Between a Knit and a Woven?
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KNITS A knit fabric is constructed with one continuous yarn that is looped in rows. Consecutive rows interlock and a fabric is created. The result is a cloth that moves...
Words Weaving New Meaning
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Have you ever noticed how words can weave new meaning? These phrases are called idioms; a group of words that have meaning not directly related to the individual words. Many...
The History of Textile Dyes
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A Bit of History Long has it been since the industry of textile products left behind its humble beginnings in natural dyes, but such growth and expansion has only proven...
Making a Blanket Statement
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A blanket statement is one that is all encompassing, a declaration that has unlimited scope in its purpose to sweep all points of view under one umbrella. Some might say...
Best Size Blanket For A Platform Bed
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What size blanket should you buy for your platform bed? Here are some guidelines and considerations. Comfort First and foremost, when you buy a blanket, your choice should be governed...
How to Care for Your Cotton or Linen Brahms Mount Blanket
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Congratulations! You're the proud new owner of a Brahms Mount blanket. Whether cotton or linen or a blend of both, you'll love how easy it is to care for your new throw. Cotton Blankets and...
Is it a Herringbone? Is it a Chevron? It’s far more than a Zig-Zag pattern!
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A Chevron is a modification of a Herringbone, though some might say a herringbone is a variation of a chevron, and that would be true too! These ubiquitous zig-zags have...
American Textile History
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The history of textile mills in America seems an unlikely topic of national interest, but within their history you can find the cornerstone of our Industrial Revolution. The mechanization of...
A Dictionary of Bedding Terms
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Credit: Plow and Hearth plowandhearth.com including Brahms Mount editorial notes. We’ve come a long way in bedroom décor since the Egyptian pharaohs first moved their beds up off the ground around 3400 BC! One...
Mill Visit
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Minnesota based Construction2Style visited our Mill in October. Contruction2style started as a DIY blog and has evolved into a design and build firm plus a small media company. Contruction2Style appreciates...
Fall Favorites
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