...i heart fabric...

Good stuff happening to Fremont Ave North...

In the neighborhood that I live (between Phinney Ridge & Fremont), there is a little stretch of Fremont Ave between 45th & 42nd. Whether it's called Phinn-mont or Fre-ney, there are some cute new businesses popping up in this little area. Aside the great regulars Helio Hair Studio, American Music, Market Time, Video Isle, Eyes on Fremont, Hunger, Caffe' Vita, Via Tribunali, Paseo, Fremont Abbey , Swingside Cafe,  we've got some new neighbors!

Pecado Bueno Mexican Restaurant

Dot's Delicatessen ~ Eat in or Take out Deli & Butcher Shop

Ten 22 Home ~ Modern Furniture Store

Uneeda Burger (they opened at the end of 2010, but are new to us and fabulous!)

 

Yoga Tree ~ Well loved yoga studio moved up from downtown Fremont 

Adele Salon

Local Phinney shoe shop, Strut, closing :(

Their grand closing sale is on now, pleast continue to support local business before they close their doors.

Local and National design competitions coming up...

Seattle ~ The Stranger's "Clothes Encounters" Fashion Contest, entries due March 21st. Contest Rules Here...

National ~ Project Runway season 10, apply by March 15th. www.bmpcasting.com/casting/pr/.



Seattle International Textile Expo...

The NW Fabric Show has changed it's name and location:

Sunday, March 11th  12-5pm & Monday, March 12th 9-5pm

Red Lion Hotel - 5th Ave. Downtown Seattle 98101

Trade only - click on the pic to go to their website.

3rd Annual Seattle Goodwill Designer Accessory Sale

Goodwill’s Designer Accessory Sale is back for its 3rd year and will again be held at the University District Goodwill location, 4552 University Way NE in Seattle. March 9th & 10th, 10am - 8pm.

via glamspoon.typepad.com

Urban Craft Uprising accepting applications soon!

Seattle's largest (and most fab) Craft/Art exhibition is coming soon for Spring, July 7th & 8th, and they are accepting new applications starting February 27th.  Make sure you read their requirements well, they are very strict! Check out their website.

Get your craft on!

Eternity in a Ruffle: Fashion in Art, Art in Fashion...

My gal Tina and I have been gettin' schooled in fashion Thursday nights at the Henry Gallery. Eternity in a Ruffle: Fashion in Art, Art in Fashion: "From what we wear to who we are, fashion is both a means of self-expression and a way that our times mark us historically". Tina will be transcribing the lecture and I'll be posting a link to that as soon as the series has ended.

I discovered last week that the Henry has a Costume and Textile collection that is over 18,000 pieces strong. The have been curating exhibitions to coincide with the lectures, it's amazing to see the pieces in person. They also have a Digital Database of their whole collection online. Click the image to be directed to their amazing collection:

You can also contact them directly and request viewing of individual pieces. To make an appt visit www.henryart.org/reed-collections-study-center

More Fashion at the Henry:

Opening February 11th: Flashback - Garb & Visual Art of the 60's & 70's

Friday March 16th: Collections in Focus: On Fashion 7pm

Buying at Market today!

 New Nick & Mo, Knitted Dove, Loco Lindo, Blue Platypus, Kensie, Papillon & Angie on order arriving soon for Spring/Summer!! (Juniper pooped out on me, couldn't take all that shopping! :)

We are "Best of: Reader's Choice" for Women's Boutique in Seattle Magazine!

Thank You! to the best customers ever! xoxo

A Vintage Christmas Event ~ Dauphine Pop-up Shop at Lucca...

This weekend, Dec 9 (10am-8pm), 10 & 11th (11am-8pm) peruse vintage collectible items for the home, Christmas decorations and jewelry at Dauphine, popping up at Lucca Statuary/ Fleur De Lis garden ornaments in Fremont/Ballard. 3623 Leary Way NW, 98107.

 

Hope to see you there!