I found this vintage barkcloth fabric at Scott's last month. I had never heard of it before, but was really drawn to this sweet ballerina print.
Barkcloth is a type of cotton with a special weave that gives it a nubby texture similar to tree bark. It is defined by its texture rather than by weight, fiber content or print. It is typically a medium-to-heavy weight fabric best suited for upholstery, drapes, and other home decor.
The vendor told me this fabric was from the 1950's and she only had two small pieces, but I knew I had to have it to make a few pillows with.
I decided to trim out these pillows with hand-gathered tulle in coordinating colors.
I love these sweet fabrics from the past. I wonder what their previous use was and where they've been since the 1950's.
Hopefully they'll live another long life as pillows and made a little ballerina somewhere happy.
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They are just beautiful...so feminine and pretty! ♥
ReplyDeleteWELL DONE, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteLove that fabric - my aunt had some pillows in a bark fabric waaaay back - they were orange, lime green, gold, yellow and brown - looked very 60s and very Asian if I recall.
I remember asking Auntie about what kind of cloth it was.
Anyway, YOUR fabric-come-pillows is to-die-for lovely.
The first thing that comes to my mind is that they were drapes in a young girls bedroom. I love the tulle trim on them!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteI love your cushions. Such a nice contrast - dainty trim and subject on nubbly barkcloth. I love barkcloth and it's so hard to find. I made a set of drapes out of it but I've never seen such a lovely, light-coloured pattern on barkcloth before.
ReplyDeleteCindy I love barkcloth and have a bit in my collection. I have never seen the pretty ballerina print however. It is quite adorable and you have done a wonderful job on those pillows as usual!
ReplyDeleteNot much accomplished this weekend on the creative space-:( I did come up with a great idea for an inspiration board and a different wallcovering idea for the wall- I am just loving the process of it all. Have to work at Antique store so am bringing little bottles and things to pretty up while I am there if I have time.
Hope you week is wonderfully sweet!
bee blessed
mary
The pillows are darling. I picture them on a little girls bed - the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pieces of vintage barkcloth. It's very rare to find a piece like yours. Love how you added the tulle.
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Sissie
What a lovely piece of material to make into cushions.
ReplyDeleteI love barkcloth! I've never seen that pattern before. Don't you love the music detail? I love the way you trimmed your pillows too. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteWill you be selling these any time soon in town? I was introduced to your work about a year ago at a local festival on the green.
ReplyDeleteI love it. My mother made me curtains from this exact fabric when I was a child. She has just passed away. Is this fabric still available? I'd like to buy some also. Please, please let me know?
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I love it. My mother made me curtains from this exact fabric when I was a child. She has just passed away. Is this fabric still available? I'd like to buy some also. Please, please let me know?
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