THE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 4.4.2016 – 4.9.2016
“Celebrate we will because life is short but sweet for certain.” – Dave Matthews THIS WEEK Join us this morning for First Mondays in our extended studio space. We welcome veteran sewers and...
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ALABAMA CHANIN, NEST, AND DEBORAH PALMER KEISER
Alabama Chanin was born a decade ago with just three employees. From the beginning, we were committed to a few central ideals, among them the importance of producing ethically and responsibly and the...
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THE MODERN NATURAL DYER
One of my favorite parts of design school back in the 1980s was the hand-dyeing class I took in the fall of my third year. For me, it was a perfect combination of science and creativity that, to this...
View ArticleA SALE FOR MOM
Celebrate the special woman in your life: Mom—whether she is your best friend, sister, coworker, or the person who raised you—she deserves it. Save 20% on online purchases through midnight Sunday with...
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2016: UPCOMING EVENTS + WORKSHOPS
Our calendar has filled up quickly this Spring—and we continue to add even more events and workshops through 2016, including guest chef dinners and trunk shows. Plan your next trip to see us at The...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY PICNIC + THE WEEK IN REVIEW
We invite you to celebrate 10 years of Alabama Chanin at our annual Community Picnic + Open House on Saturday, April 9th. Our doors will be open to friends, family, and the community as we have an...
View ArticleLAST DAY TO SAVE
Our Mother’s Day Sale ends at midnight tonight. Save 20% with code LOVEMOM at online checkout. Shop alabamachanin.com and explore our Mother’s Day Gift Guides here and here. NEED HELP PLACING AN ORDER?...
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NATALIE BAXTER + INSTITUTE 193 Q&A
Some subjects are so polarizing that almost any discussion of them is fraught with tension or awkwardness. And so it is with the topic of gun violence. No matter what your stance is, whenever we are...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 4.11.2016 – 4.16.2016
“Space is the breath of art.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Our new Home collection is available in-store, along with exclusive items at The Factory like Mosser Glassware, Hable Construction totes and bags, an...
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TIMO RISSANEN + TEXTILE TOOLBOX
I met Dr. Timo Rissanen several years ago, just as he was taking on the role of Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Sustainability at Parsons School of Design. He is a pioneer in zero waste...
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INSPIRATION: FLOWERS + TUNICS
“If the day and the night are such that you greet them with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, is more elastic, more starry, more immortal — that is your success.” –...
View ArticleALABAMA CHANIN + SOUTHERN MAKERS 2016
Our team is getting ready to make our annual trip to Montgomery, Alabama, to participate in Southern Makers the first weekend of May. In its fourth year, Southern Makers is a celebration of creativity...
View ArticleSATURDAY BRUNCH + THE WEEK IN REVIEW
This weekend, we’ll be busy serving up The Factory Benedict with coffee and mimosas. Be sure to check out our newest products for your home while you’re here – the Classic Pillow and Wooden Spoons are...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 4.18.2016 – 4.23.2016
“Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it.” – Shel Silverstein THIS WEEK Let us see your latest project during our Third Mondays sewing meetup Monday...
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INSPIRATION: HOME
“Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.” – Voltaire can•vas [kan-vuh s]: a closely woven, heavy cotton cloth; often used for tents and sails – and paintings. Many artists...
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INSPIRATION: AN IRON BATH + CROP CARDIGAN
We continue our month-long exploration into natural dyeing with Kristine Vejar, author of The Modern Natural Dyer. Last week we created a Maggie Tunic project from fabric that was printed with flowers,...
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THE HISTORY OF EARTH DAY
As a sustainable design company, we take the health of our employees and our environment into consideration every day. And though not all businesses have the same focus, it is interesting to look back...
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EARTH DAY SAMPLE SALE
“There is a great need, and growing support, for the introduction of new values —in our society—where bigger is not necessarily better— where slower can be faster—and where less can be more.” – Gaylord...
View ArticleSATURDAY BRUNCH + THE WEEK IN REVIEW
This week at Saturday Brunch we’re serving up our Farm Breakfast with coffee and mimosas. We’ve got all your favorite breakfast basics covered. As always, we will have a selection of seasonal choices...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY | THIS WEEK 4.25.2016 – 4.30.2016
“What we take, how and what we make, what we waste, is in fact a question of ethics.” – Yvon Chouinard THIS WEEK On Thursday, April 28th, Natalie will be in New York along with Jill Dumain, Patagonia’s...
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