Sit Down & Stay A While

Recently, Urban Outfitters being the international hipster destination it's famous for, custom ordered what is definitely one of the most simple- yet most stylish and cool oilcloth products that we've been a part of creating- oilcloth chair cushions! So basic and utterly uncomplicated, right? Yet these oilcloth chair cushions are cute and eye-catching and fashionable and functional and already sold out on the Urban Outfitters website! These oilcloth cushions are made with one of best selling oilcloth prints, Mums Yellow, and are made in the USA. Oilcloth International offers an array of oilcloth patterns & colors, so if you'd like to make your own oilcloth cushion check out our website and click here to check out Sewing with Oilcloth by Kelly McCants, a book that will teach you how to make a variety of different oilcloth projects!

Quilting As You Go

Our Zebra Black oilcloth print made an appearance on the cover of this quilting magazine promoted by the G.E. Designs company! Click here to learn more about how to make your own oilcloth tote bag!

DIY: iPhone Oilcloth Project

It's really too bad that this iPhone case is sold out! The Jagger Edge Floral Leather iPhone cover looks so much like our Zoya White print! I have an old iPhone case that I'm considering using in a DIY oilcloth project to make my own oilcloth covered iPhone case! Will definitely post pics!

Sewing with Oilcloth: The Book Tour

We are so excited for Kelly McCants, a longtime customer of ours, and the creator of Oilcloth Addict & Modern June, mother of two, and now- published author! Sewing with Oilcloth is a collection of "20 patterns that make sewing oilcloth easy, fresh, and fun"! Kelly has been "sewing for 27 years," after she "received [her] degree in Technical Theater and Fashion Merchandising" Kelly went on to design costumes for both film and theatre. Modern Juneoffers "handmade housewares for the hip home" and has an etsy site where you can find oilcloth goodies like party banners and table runners, or design your own oilcloth pillowcase!Oilcloth Addict feeds your "oilcloth addiction with tips and tutorials" and has an etsy sitewhere you can purchase an assortment of oilcloth, laminated cotton, and Chalkcloth (TM)fabric!

Sewing with Oilcloth is a compilation of easy to understand patterns, creative project ideas and beautiful photographs taken by Meghan McSweeney. The book is skillfully divided into four sections so that oilcloth addicts can choose from an array of project ideas and other important information, like the tools, that you need to create oilcloth projects that are super functional and absolutely stylish! From Ch. 1 "Tools, Tips, and Trims" to Ch.2 "For the House," Ch. 3 "For You," and Ch. 4 "For Kids," each chapter reflects the variety that oilcloth as a fabric has to offer. As a creative & successful entrepreneur, accomplished designer, and loving mother, it's clear that Kelly's lifestyle has influenced her in writing this smart, chic, fun book!

Some of our favorite patterns are the oilcloth "seat cushions...[which are] custom-made...weather-friendly and easy-to-clean," we can imagine your friends and family admiring this oilcloth project for years to come. The "Chalk Cloth Table Runner" is another project that we think is sure to draw attention and compliments at your next get together. The "Farmers Market Tote" is another project that will yield a creation that you'll wonder how you used to live without, featuring "four exterior pockets for...herbs and flowers and [an] interior pocket [for] a safe place to stash...money" this bag is great for shopping!

Sewing with Oilcloth is a rare book, it's clear that Kelly holds oilcloth in a special place in her heart; she mentions the way that when some customers "touch and feel oilcloth, it takes them back in time," it reminds them of their mothers and grandmothers, of cooking family meals in the kitchen or taking family trips to "Woolworth's to get a new oilcloth for the kitchen table." Many of our customers have told us about their memories attached with oilcloth and we, like Kelly, are proud and excited to provide families of generations to come with even more!

Scroll down to see the blog schedule for Sewing with Oilcloth's book tour, make sure to check it out for more information on this great book! Leave us a comment and we'll pick one lucky reader to receive a copy of the book along with some free fabric so you can start on one of the smaller projects in the book!

Monday, August 29: Wiley Craft http://www.wileycraft.com/

Tuesday, August 30: / Crafty Pod http://www.craftypod.com/

Wednesday, August 31: Sew Mama, Sew http://www.sewmamasew.com/

Thursday, September 1: Dana Made http://www.dana-made-it.com/

Friday, September 2: Craft http://craftzine.com

Monday, September 3: True Up http://www.trueup.net/ and Craft Gossip http://craftgossip.com/

Tuesday, September 4: Oilcloth International http://www.oilcloth.com/

Wednesday, September 5: Average Jane Craft http://averagejanecrafter.blogspot.com/

Thursday, September 6: Prudent Baby http://www.prudentbaby.com/

Friday, September 7: Craft Sanity http://craftsanity.com/

No Sew No Problem

Don't forget that you can always use no sew tape for an assortment of oilcloth projects!

Cut Out & Keep: Project Idea

Here's a smart and easy oilcloth project idea that is both functional and eye catching! Cut Out & Keep, a site that asks users to "make and share step-by-step craft tutorials," offers easy to follow instructions about how to make your very own Pin Up Board. Using our Paradise Lace Orange print, a vintage floral inspired pattern, these creative crafters made a board that can be hung on the wall or placed anywhere around the house to showcase pictures of friends or family, to do lists, and the like.

The Neighborhood Salon

The Neighborhood Salon in Echo Park, CA is a stylish, community driven business in one of our favorite parts of Los Angeles! Owner Ava strives "to create a place that embodies the vibrance of the community she loves." We had our hair done there and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. These oilcloth lined cubbys serve as inspiration for your own household oilcloth projects! The beautiful and colorful paint makes a great pairing with the vintage flair of our Pears and Apples Yellow print!

Oilcloth Project Idea

Check out the CI Project of the Week, the Existential Tray, a great DIY project idea made even better with oilcloth! You can easily use oilcloth to line trays, drawers, etc. because oilcloth is easy to cut and clean! The project is courtesy of artist Kerry Lynn of 7gypsies.

e-Patterns Central

Check out e-Patterns Central for oilcloth patterns and project ideas!

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Eighth Wonder of the World

Check out Apartment Therapy for a fantastic article titled 8 Great Uses for Oilcloth! Also, thanks for the shout out "Oilcloth International, the largest oilcloth importer in the country (owned and operated by women)." From outdoor pillows to drawer lining, Apartment Therapy offers a wonderful assortment of oilcloth projects and patterns! This picture shows our Glen Plaid Yellow used to make a fun and functional oilcloth storage cube!

You Can Do This or You Can Do That

I am such a fan of Apartment Therapy! They always offer fantastic photos of great household projects. Click here to learn how to make your very own DIY Grill Cover! They've used our Glen Plaid Yellow oilcloth, but you can always check out oilcloth.com for a glimpse at our collection of over 50 prints and colors!

Patternmaking for A Perfect Fit

Steffani Lincecum, author of the new book Patternmaking for A Perfect Fit, offers a wonderful collection of different recreations and redesigns of your favorite fashions. Our oilcloth is featured in the Yoga Bag. Click here to learn more about Patternmaking for A Perfect Fit, and to pre-order your own copy, available from all booksellers October 19th!

The Land of Nod

The Land of Nod has great splat mats that are stain resistant and easy to clean. You can choose between 2 of these fun and functional items, one features our Rosegall Pink print and the other has both our Gingham Blue and Mini Gingham prints!

Art Aids Art

We are so grateful to be able to contribute to such an amazing organization. Art Aids Art is a program that "promotes sustainable economic development through collaborative art programs." We received this wonderful note from co-founders Dorothy Yumi Garcia and Tom Harding:

"On behalf of the Women's Skills Training Project at eKhaya eKasi

Center, allow me to extend our heartfelt thanks for Oilcloth

International's donation of 2 rolls of oilcloth. The women are

excited to work on top of these gorgeous pieces as they develop their

new fabric paintings! We will keep you updated regarding their

progress."

The Houston Quilt Market

Oilcloth International will be exhibiting at this year's Quilt Market in Houston, TX! We'll be there October 30th through November 1st, hope to see you there!

Canadian House & Home

We are so happy to announce that our oilcloth has been featured on a segment from Canadian House & Home online television. Click here to check it out! Design editor, Morgan Michener, uses oilcloth to create a DIY magnetic board. The bit is episode 40, titled "Fashion-Inspired Decorating" and tells you how to make any space chic!

Oilcloth in Readymade Magazine IV

One last final image to leave you wanting more! Check out the August issue of Readymade Magazine to see more beautiful images featuring our oilcloth!

Oilcloth in Readymade Magazine III

Am currently swooning over the amazing spread in the latest issue of Readymade Magazine featuring assorted oilcloth prints, including our Bloom Magenta print.

Oilcloth in Readymade Magazine II