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New Sheers & Lace at SYW

Monday, February 27th, 2012

At Sturbridge Yankee Workshop we are pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING on all curtain collections in both our New Spring 2012 Catalog and on our website. For Spring, many new curtain collections featuring sheers and lace are available.

Spring is the perfect time to consider updating the look of your windows. Remove the feeling of heavy, weighted and dark curtains for lighter weight and sheer materials. At Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, we are proud to offer such a large curtain selection that can suit individual tastes, as well as varying decor styles. For the spring season, we have incorporated many new sheer and lace options for customers to choose from. Pictured here to the left is our unique Lace Balloon Shade.

A distinctive balloon style shade boasts an intricate soft, old world jacquard lace with a scalloped edge. Displaying delicate penny flower, circular designs and clip rings that allow for an adjustable height; customers will love the look of a shade like this on their window. Sturbridge Yankee Workshop’s Lace Balloon Shade is the perfect accent for a singular window at the top of a staircase or perhaps for a vintage inspired bathroom. Crafted of 100% polyester, with a cotton like feel, customers can choose from a pretty cream or a crisp white.

Another new curtain collection at SYW, includes our Dogwood Lace Curtain Collection, seen here to the left. The entire collection is crafted of a poly-cotton blend, (a lighter weight but quality cotton) here in the USA. We find a scene filled with dogwood flowers just in time for spring. Our Dogwood Lace Curtains have a unique staggered and slightly scalloped bottom which gives this curtain collection a fresh look. A valance, swag, tiers and panels are available in the collection in a choice of ecru or white. Create a light and airy window treatment to soften the mood in your home, with these pretty floral curtains.

Dogwood flowers, like the ones seen woven into the fabric on the left, are truly symbolic of springtime. Did you know that the buds of the dogwood blossom are actually hidden from the previous summer and stay nestled in the bracts (petals) until spring? This allows the dogwood flower to be one of the first spring flowers to “pop out” between early March through June. Spring marks the official reproductive cycle of the Dogwood Tree. The beautiful dogwood flowers can range in color from a creamy white to a pink, and are even seen in shades of red.

~We hope you enjoy dressing up your windows for spring and remember FREE SHIPPING on all curtains during our Annual Spring Sale!

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Delicate Textiles & Heritage Lace Inc.

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Heritage Lace Inc. first began production of European lace in 1975. Based in Pella, Iowa, Heritage Lace Inc. creates beautiful lace textiles for retailers and consumers throughout North America. Developing into a full scale manufacturer and marketer of fine lace over the years, this company prides itself on their unique designs, consistent quality and innovative products. At Sturbridge Yankee Workshop we are happy to say that we have worked with Heritage Lace Inc. consecutively over the last 5 years; continuing to provide us and ultimately provide you with superior sheer lace curtains, table toppers and wall decor, made right here in the USA.

A True Heritage

Heritage Lace offers some beautiful curtain collections that are perfect to display any time of year. The intricate lace designs first begin as an idea that later is sketched by a staff designer. Later transferred into a detailed finished drawing that will be a “work in progress” as it heads further south to Heritage Lace’s North Carolina Mill. The drawing is translated into computer data that will eventually instruct the digital knitting machines to replicate the design and in the end, a finished textile.

To the left we see our Folk Lace Curtain Collection. On these lovely Folk Lace Curtains, the design includes a marvelous forest scene of ferns, birds, rabbits and trees. Another option for a woodland inspired feel, is our Pinecone Lace Curtains. For a woodsy feel in your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, our lovely Pinecone Lace Curtains are a fun addition to your rustic or cabin home. Clusters of pinecones accent these pretty and delicate curtains. Both are made from substantial easy care 100% polyester that looks and feels like a heavyweight cotton. Your choice of ecru or white.

Delicate Leaves

During fall harvest and throughout the entire autumn season, decorating with leaves is a must. Heritage Lace Inc. makes it easy with their leafy lace patterns. To the right we see our Leaf Harvest Table Runner. A variety of leaves borders this beautiful lace table accent in a rich goldenrod color. The design detail allows for the veins of the leaves to be exposed; making them appear much more life like. Other leaf table toppers include our Aspen Leaf Placemat and our Maple Leaf Placemat. Offering more color choices in the placemats, these leaves are a perfect way to highlight foliage in the fall. All of these items listed here are exclusive to Sturbridge Yankee Workshop and are also made with an easy care polyester; heavyweight cotton feel.

 

Pretty Blossoms

The state of the art Heritage Lace Inc. mill in North Carolina is proud to say it is one of the few remaining American producers of fine textiles. The facility is 150,000 square ft. and includes all manufacturing processes that pertain to the completion of a product; everything from yarn preparation to shipping is done here. If there is a particular item that needs any additional cutting or sewing, it is hand finished by employees at the facility in Pella. Both locations operate to the strictest quality and environmental standards.

If you’re looking for a light and airy new window treatment, then consider our Blossom Sheer Lace Curtain Collection. With teeny tiny blooming blossom flowers bordering the edges, they just barely reach the center. The swag, valance and tiers are complete with a large scalloped bottom that replicates the petals of a flower. Intricate loops for a unique weaving pattern, set for a perfect placement of the curtain rod. Mirroring the same design is our Blossom Lace Table Topper, shown here to the left. The table topper’s beautiful design draws your eye towards the center due to the patterns circular focus. Perfect accent for a small kitchen or breakfast table. Both the curtain collection and the table topper come in your choice of ecru or white.

Thank You Heritage Lace Inc. for your family owned, quality driven, service oriented commitment over the years!

For more ideas on how to brighten up your windows, check out our entire collection of Sheers, Lace & Curtains at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop today!

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Pinecones or Pine Cones?

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

It’s an ongoing debate, whether the word pinecone, is spelled pine cone or pinecone. It is acceptable to use both ways, though scientifically speaking, it is a pine tree’s cone; supporting the two word argument. Either way, at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop we’ll have you pining over some of our pinecone decor!

To start, lets look at our Pinecone Lace Curtain Collection. To the left you can see the swag and tier; which actually unlike some of our other tiers, come as one piece. The intricate lace detailing on our Pinecone Lace Valance showcases clusters of pine cones that accent these pretty curtains, featuring a pattern of scalloped edges. Made of easy-care polyester with the look and feel of heavyweight cotton. Your choice of ecru or white color.

Pinecones as they are traditionally depicted with a very “woody” look, are the female cones. Female cones are of course the cones that produce seeds and the male cones, which are typically not as easily recognizable, produce the pollen. It was named a cone because of its resemblance to the geometric cone and then classified by the type of plant or tree it is growing from; hence pinecone. If you were wondering, the individual plates of the cone are called scales. Make a statement with pinecones and consider our Pinecone Floor Lamp. Featuring a stacked three pinecone design and an elegant lamp shade that is the crowning touch, crafted of woven fabric with a ribbon trim.

Officially named the “Pine Tree State,” Maine has an extensive population of pine forests that cover the majority of the state; with the Eastern White Pine being the official state tree as of 1945. But even if you don’t live here, it doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate their beauty inside or outside your home. A couple of weather resistant, pinecone items at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop include our Pinecone Thermometer Clock and our Pinecone Boot Tray. The all in one, thermometer clock has a deep bronze background and copper-colored numbers that make it easy to read. It is also made from durable, rust-free, recycled aluminum, making it truly eco-friendly! The boot tray has an attractive antiqued bronze finish and an embossed design of pinecones; making it ideal for your cabin, lake, or country home this season. Storing your boots, garden shoes or sneakers, it helps control clutter by your front or back door. Fine for the outside due to its powder coated galvanized steel.

You may have known that pinecones are perfect for various arts and crafts/do it yourself projects, because of their widespread abundance. Everything from a seasonal wreath to a bird feeder are possible with these cones. But we hope you have enjoyed learning a little bit more about pinecones and some ways to now decorate with them in your home!

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