fabrics

We’ve just been away for almost two weeks and even though having a break from the project managed to get to Annie Washbrook’s place near Newport in North Pembs. You’ll have to go in person as she has far too much to ever be catalogued on to a website. There is a treasure trove of fabrics and many specials and ends of rolls, offcuts etc. Jayne has bought a stack of materials for her bag and doll making and has even allowed me to pick suitable offcuts in the past. This time we went a little berserk as we bought about 7 binbags full of offcuts of heavyweight curtain grade material to make all our curtains, room dividers and wall hangings. We both choose materials so it is not just a girl thing. As the house will have mostly slate or solid wood uncarpeted floors the acoustics will be quite hard. Fabrics absorb sound and will soften the acoustic. We want to have plain walls but with fabric wall hangings for colour and acoustics as well as curtains for good night insulation. With the areas needed - one pattern or colour would be a bit uninspiring so we have decided to make up patchworks of fabric offcuts and so have managed to supply Jayne with tons of work for those long winter evenings. It might seem a bit premature - we haven’t even started the groundworks yet but as we won’t get down to Pembrokeshire during the build we now have a good stockpile of the most amazing range of high quality fabrics - perfect for our needs.

Anyone thinking of curtains, upholstery etc. who is within reasonable travelling distance should definitely call in. Phone first for opening hours as Annie isn’t open everyday. The address is Penbanc Fabrics, Plas y Ffynnon, Newport, ,Pembs, 01239-820568