Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos is the celebration in which friends and family gather to make their dearly departed's favorite foods and build altars in their memories. Altars are adorned with marigold flowers, orantely decorated sugar skulls and photos of loved ones. Another tradition in relation to this unique holiday is papel picado, brightly colored paper that is cut into elaborate designs. Check out our San Miguel print (San Miguel Yellow/Purple, Yellow/Black, Purple/White , Purple/Black and Aqua/Purple) in preparation for the Day of the Dead which takes place on November 2.

 

Butterick Patterns

Butterick, another source for great patterns, features this easy to sew beach bag. Try using a fun, vibrant print such as Hisbiscus Red (featured in the image to the left), Tropic Orange or Mums Green. Click here to purchase the pattern!

McCall's Patterns

Click here to become an "American Hostess" with this vintage apron pattern. McCall's has been creating great patterns for years, many of which can be made with oilcloth!

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Check out this great article from the New York Times on Highland Park, CA! Highland Park: A New Culture District in Los Angeles, written by Jamie Brisick, praises the neighborhood that Oilcloth International calls home.

DaWanda, Etsy and ArtFire

Check out DaWanda, an online buyers and sellers website, similar to Etsy. Click here to learn more about the various oilcloth products such as these fabulous tissue boxes and loads of tote bags! For more great oilcloth products browse around ArtFire.

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The Runaways

Set for release in 2010, The Runaways is based on band member Cherie Currie's Neon Angel memoir. The movie will depict The Runaways from 1975-77. In order to give the set a vintage look the crew picked up some oilcloth tablecloths from yours truly! When the movie comes out keep your eyes open for Birch Wood, Sweden Brown and Mariposa Salmon.