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2019: A PLACE AT THE TABLE
… the role of the architect, or the designer, is that of a very good, thoughtful host, all of whose energy goes into trying to anticipate the needs of his guests—those who enter the building and use...
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HOLIDAY PICKUP + WHITE CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
The Factory Café is offering holiday desserts available for pickup at The Factory in time for Christmas weekend. Take a made-from-scratch cake to one of your family gatherings, or a box of cookies to...
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BURT’S BEES BABY: A ZERO-WASTE COLLABORATION
Burt’s Bees is among the most prominent brands in America with a sustainable approach to doing business. Their ingredients and packaging are simple, natural, and responsible. The company describes...
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ABSTRACT + CANOPY STENCILS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
Expanding on Verdant, our newest fabric color, we developed three new stencils for The School of Making that build on the design series’ connection to nature and geography. Inspired by strong graphics...
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ONE TO NONE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES
As part of our fundraising efforts on Giving Tuesday, we introduced a t-shirt that benefits an organization called One to None, which focuses on research for type 1 diabetes. This organization was...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 50/52 | 2018
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Theresa We’re two weeks away from Christmas and everything is a buzz at Alabama Chanin. Our Bldg. 14 team is humming along on...
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IN-STOCK GIFTS: JUST IN TIME
While our manufacturing philosophy is made-to-order, we have a selection of in-stock items perfect for holiday gifts. And they’ll make it just in time. Find in-stock gifts here. P.S.: Our shipping...
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RED TRUCK BAKERY COOKBOOK
Former art director of several national magazines, including Smithsonian, House & Garden, and The Washington Post, Brian Noyes knows his way around a publishing house. He also knows his way around...
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BUILD A WARDROBE 2019
Our 2019 Build a Wardrobe subscription launches today with modern, brand new styles to add to your closet. In planning for 2019, The School of Making design team set the tone with our color of the...
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IN-STOCK GIFTS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
The School of Making has a selection of in-stock gifts that will arrive just in time for stuffing stockings. For the novice sewer, choose to gift The School of Making’s Starter Sewing Kit, or the first...
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PROJECT THREADWAYS: NOTES FROM THE FIELD #2
The work of Project Threadways continues. We’ve been busy planning for the inaugural symposium in the spring and collecting oral history interviews from textile workers in our community. With the...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 51/52 | 2018
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” ― Bob Hope The signs of a Christmas season in full swing are all around us: homes and Christmas trees are...
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HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES
We’re in the holiday home stretch this week. Find in-stock gifts from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making. And as you make your final plans, please be aware of our shipping deadlines. Tuesday,...
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CREATIVE PROCESS WITH JUDITH WINFREY OF PEACHDISH
Judith Winfrey is an Atlanta native with a deep connection to the land and an extensive knowledge of farming. Her work with various organizations in Georgia has created a great impact on the state’s...
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NOVEMBER SUPPER CLUB RECAP
2019 is ushering in exciting new changes for The Factory Café. Our beloved Friends of the Café Dinner Series will continue, as well as an array of new programming. 2018 wrapped up with some great...
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LAST-MINUTE GIFTS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
Give the gift of making this year with one of our 2019 workshops, an online sewing class subscription from Bluprint, or a gift certificate to sewing supplies, kits, and notions from our online store....
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 52/52 | 2018
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Alabama Chanin, The School of Making, Bldg. 14., and The Factory Store and Café. May all your days be merry and bright.
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YEAR-END INVENTORY SALE
Shop this week during our biggest sale of the year. Find discounts on unique Collection samples, machine-sewn styles, DIY kits, fabrics, a little of this, a little of that, and always something for...
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THE SCHOOL OF MAKING: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
On the Journal, as in life, we like to take an annual look back on our accomplishments as we head into a new year. This year we’re reviewing each of our Family of Businesses, starting with The School...
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