Last Chance Roundup - November
November is here, and we’re looking ahead to the holidays while making time for a little textile inspiration. This month, we’re sharing an early invitation to our Black Friday sale, a keepsake made with love, and stories from the people behind the shops and seams.
Here’s what’s in this month’s roundup:
Black Friday: Get Early Access
Historic Textile of the Month: A Pincushion with Love
Shopkeeper Spotlight: Velvet Coat
Compelling Clicks: The Midinettes of Paris
Get a Head Start on Black Friday
25% OFF SITEWIDE
We know the holiday shopping season can get a little noisy, especially around Black Friday. And as a small business, it can be to get a word in edgewise! Rather than filling up everyone's inbox for the better part of November, we're offering early sale access to those who want it. No extra emails for everyone else. Just a chance to get a head start if you'd like one.
Historic Textile of the Month
Made in in England around 1900, this heart-shaped silk pincushion from the Victoria and Albert Museum carries a sweet message: “Good Luck, With Love to Jack.” Colorful beads threaded onto pins form a horseshoe, an anchor, and words of affection, framed by delicate lace. Created as a keepsake, it’s a lovely reminder of how textiles can hold our wishes, memories, and love.
Shopkeeper Spotlight
118 E College Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
219 E Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
The Women Behind the Seams
The young women known as midinettes helped bring the designs of Paris’s fashion houses to life. But their story goes beyond beautiful clothes. In 1917, thousands took to the streets to demand a shorter working week, making their mark on the history of women’s labor rights. Textile Tours of Paris shares the story of these seamstresses, their daily lives, and their collective voice.
