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THANKSGIVING PICKUP
We all dream of a homemade Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes (and these days more often than not) we get swept up in the busyness of life and find ourselves scrambling to put together a last minute...
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RECLAIMED DOWN: TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
We had an overwhelming response to our Reclaimed Down launch yesterday. So much that we need to take a minute to evaluate our current stock of upcycled jackets and make sure we don’t sell more than...
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WORKSHOPS: GIFTS FOR LEARNING
Giving the gift of an experience rather than a thing can often leave a longer-lasting impact. Whether it is traveling to a new place, visiting a favorite destination, or learning a new skill, each...
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CEDRIC BURNSIDE + BENTON COUNTY RELIC
Cedric Burnside’s love for music was born in a juke joint, alongside his grandfather, legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist R.L. Burnside. Though Cedric seeks to pay tribute to the man he calls...
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A DIY HOLIDAY SALE FOR THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
We’re getting ready for the holidays. Take advantage of our sale to stock up on fabrics, maker supplies, gifts, and projects to make or gift. Shop and save 20% this weekend with code TSOMLOVE. Please...
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SAVE 20% ALL WEEKEND DURING OUR DIY HOLIDAY SALE
Enjoy our DIY Sale from The School of Making and save 20% this weekend with code TSOMLOVE. As you place your orders, please remember we cut and stencil our kits and cut our fabric yardage in the order...
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DIY SAVINGS END TONIGHT
Enjoy our DIY Sale from The School of Making and save 20% this weekend with code TSOMLOVE. As you place your orders, please remember we cut and stencil our kits and cut our fabric yardage in the order...
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INSPIRATION: ANNA ATKINS
In the late 1830s, English Botanist Anna Atkins likely was not too interested in the specifics of photography. Atkins was formally trained as a botanist and, at the time, was studying algae. Through...
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COZY CORNER @ THE FACTORY STORE
“Certainly work is not always required of a man. There is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which is now fearfully neglected.” – George Mac Donald As the weather gets cool and crisp...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 45/52 | 2018
“The attractions of ceramics lie partly in its contradictions. It is both difficult and easy, with an element beyond our control. It is both extremely fragile and durable.” ― Isamu Noguchi Founded in...
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VOTE
“TO VOTE IS TO EXIST” American graphic designer Milton Glaser’s 2016 “Get Out The Vote” poster More from the AIGA Design for Democracy #getoutandvote
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SANDWICHES FROM THE FACTORY CAFÉ
Whether you’re craving a burger, a hot pastrami, or a grilled pimento cheese with bacon, The Factory Café has a tasty selection of warm sandwiches available on the menu each week. Our menu is...
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WEBSITE HICCUPS
We’re having trouble with our website this week. Technology sometimes it has a mind of its own. Be assured we are working with our web team to get it up and running smoothly as soon as possible. If...
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DIY BLAZER INSPIRATION
Since its launch in October, the Ezra Coat Pattern has become one of our best-selling patterns. The pattern dates back to 2012 and was developed with a handful of other outwear styles. At the time,...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 46/52 | 2018
“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” ― Lucius Annaeus Seneca In a world where the news is filled daily with tragedies, injustices, and strife of one kind or...
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A COLLABORATION: ALABAMA CHANIN X HEATH CERAMICS JEWELRY
Our seven-year long collaboration with Heath Ceramics began in 2011 with hand-etched dinnerware ceramics. Founded in 1948 by Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics is run by Cathy Bailey and Robin Petravic, who...
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FLORI POP-UP
Susan Rowe is the designer behind Flori, a boutique floral design studio in Florence, Alabama. (She is also the other half of Abraham Rowe Photography, who we work with on much of the beautiful...
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THANK YOU NOTE CARDS (+ SCRAPS)
Over the years, we have tried to create various ways to put our scrap fabric to good use and to inspire our fellow makers to do the same. We studied the zero waste design techniques of Dr. Timo...
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Q&A WITH GINA LOCKLEAR OF LITTLE RIVER SOCK MILL
We’ve been partnering with friend and fellow Alabamian Gina Locklear of Little River Sock Mill for four years to create a line of Made in the USA, organic cotton socks that complement our collections....
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 47/52 | 2018
“Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.” ― Roy T. Bennett For many, Thanksgiving (just a few days away) serves as a day to examine our lives and look with gratitude at the many things...
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