An Inspiration: Relaxing by the Ocean

A fringed umbrella created custom designer shade.  Costal Living

The ocean is represented with every shade of blue from robins egg to teal and navy. Southern Living

This pillow from Cottage and Bungalow  is bright and cheerful, even if a little crabby.

Hand painted oyster shell pillows for the deck from Nautical Luxuries

Make any room feel like a beach cottage with simple ticking slipcovers from Nautical Cottage Blog

That's pretty darned happy!  Cottage and Bungalow

Pillows with Split-Mitered Flange

We love the pillows shown in the May 2012 Issue of Traditional Home Magazine (“On the Line Design” pages 123 -131).  Designer Megan Perry Yorganicioglu uses the simplicity of color blocking and tailored flanges to accent plump knife edge pillows.

The same style of flanged pillow is used for Euro shams in the Master Bedroom.

 

But did you notice something different?  Take a closer look at the corners of the flanged pillows.  The flange meets in a miter but each piece is separate.  What a great idea!  When the pillow is filled and karate-chopped the flange creates a playful corner, a custom detail worth paying attention to.

 

How is this done?  The flange is cut in four separate pieces, with angles sewn at each end.  The flange pieces are then fitted to the pillow front. If the fabric is thin fusible stabilizer or interlining can be added but the corners do get bulky where the flange sections meet, so the flanges should not be too thick. 

To achieve the plump look of the pillows shown in the magazine, use a 10/90 or 25/75 down/feather pillow form. 

 

If you would like to make a Flange Pillow with a Split-Mitered Flange like this one, a free how-to guide is available on our website.

 

 

Vision-IWCE 2012 in Chicago

Rowley Company exhibited at Vision-IWCE 2012 in Chicago April 24-26.  We had a great time meeting customers, sharing products, taking orders (free shipping on orders placed at the show!) and spending time with industry professsionals. 

The photos below show the behind-the-scenes views of our booth and the Rowley team.

Thanks to everyone that stopped by to visit, we love meeting customers face-to-face and learning more about you and your business.

The crates are unpacked and the "shade room" walls are set up.  From left to right, Keith Baranic, Laurie Medford, Susan Woodcock and Scott Rowley.

Bill Taylor, Rowley Company CEO setting up a hardware display for the booth.

Keith Baranic jumped in the crate to help unload the contents. 

Annette Minor is unpacking hardware for the Finestra and Aria displays.

New for 2012, our bedding display, created by Laurie Medford, was updated with bold black, white and silver prints and the added texture of burlap.  We love the touch of bling with Diamond Head nails and a beaded pillow.  Other pillows featured grommets and a faux fur bolster just for fun. 

A close-up of the pillow collection using Rowley Company pillow forms.

Laurie Medford is giving a demo in the Construction Zone; the place to be!

Laurie Medford and Susan Woodcock; co-presenters in the Construction Zone.



The Rowley team; Keith Baranic, Laurie Medford, Annette Minor, Susan Woodcock, Tamara Meyer and Scott Rowley.

Jute Webbing in No Longer Undercover

 

Jute upholstery webbing is commonly used as a base on upholstered furniture seats and headboards. It is extremely strong, durable and when woven together and stretched over a frame creates long-lasting support 

It is available from Rowley Company on 72 yard rolls.

Jute webbing provides a base that is not too rigid yet is extremely strong yet can be sewn through for button tufting

A jute stretcher is used to pull the webbing tight for stapling or nailing.

Jute webbing is no longer undercover!  

We are seeing this affordable and humble product transformed with creative ideas and inspired uses.

 Simple burlap bolsters with jute webbing accents

The Bolster Queens

Tote Bag with Jute Webbing and Buttons

Pesky Cat Designs

Burlap and jute pillow collection from Better Homes and Gardens

Shabby chic shower curtain and pillow from Burlap Country

We love this idea!  A woven jute webbing floor runner can be customized for any space.

Learn how on the Martha Stewart website 

 Stage curtain manufacturers use jute webbing to reinforce heavy drapery panels but we love this industrial look for loft living, boys rooms, home theaters or that oh-so-special high end garage

Northeast Stage Curtains