November 30, 2011

Outside Oslo is available laminated!

Ooo, shiny. My entire home dec line for The Needle Shop now comes in a laminated version. Look at these makeup bags made by Rachel Epperson, the shop's owner. And how about this plump little boxy pouch?

This stuff is perfect for wipeable placemats, seat covers, play mats, and designer Slip 'N Slides. If you need a Christmas present for a sewist, consider a laminated fat quarter bundle and a copy of Sewing With Oilcloth.

Where can you get your hands on some yardage or goods made from Outside Oslo? Some options for you:

Online in Rachel's new Outside Oslo shop — Get fabric (both laminated and regular), as well as products made from the stuff. Totes, pillows, coin purses, placemats, and more. Any of the products can be made in the fabric of your choice.

At the Chicago Renegade Holiday Fair this weekend — Ms. Epperson will man a booth full of fabric and products so you can stock up on Christmas presents. I'm planning to hang around for a bit on Saturday and drool on her merchandise. Stop by and say hi!

At The Needle Shop store — Chicagoans, get hip fabrics, patterns, and sewing notions here. Or visit the online shop.

36 comments:

  1. PoppyprintNovember 30, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    hahahaha designer slip and slide. Love it!

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  2. Jessica JonesNovember 30, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    It would cost you a pretty penny, but hey, why not.

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  3. Grandma GNovember 30, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I wonder if my Boss will send me some of this to make her something out of (I think she secretly wants that Slip 'N Slide for herself)! The fabrics look even gorgeouser laminated!

    Mum

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  4. Jessica JonesNovember 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Sewer, do you want some?

    Boss

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  5. Grandma GNovember 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Of course! Silly question! :)

    Sewer

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  6. pakNovember 30, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    This is great news, indeed! I have wanted to make a few projects from oilcloth, but couldn't find any fabric I liked enough to buy. Now I have no excuses!

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  7. shadowprancerNovember 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    These are adorable!

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  8. SarahNovember 30, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Some of these would make the greatest tablecloths. My mom and I have been searching for pretty oilcloth that doesn't have anything to do with Italy, France or florals, and it doesn't really exist. So this is awesome.

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  9. BritanyNovember 30, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Yay! I've been searching the internet for a year trying to find laminated fabric to recover my beautiful-yet-child-stained-non-laminated-amy-butler-fabric. Seriously I am so excited!!!!

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  10. LiErNovember 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Hurrah, Jess! Infinite possibilities!!!!! Must start saving money. You know what would be a fun challenge? To make something that is not table linen, a bag (of any kind), a splat mat or an apron. I know! Raincoat! Umbrella! Galoshes! Motorcycle upholstery! Be still, my heart.

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  11. Jessica JonesNovember 30, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Please make me a Vespa with an Oslo seat! I would die. You can make a Vespa, can't you? You're crafty like that.

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  12. Stickers and StuffNovember 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    fabulously yum I love oil cloth

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  13. NinaNovember 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Looks great! Do you know what it's laminated with? Is it PVC?

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  14. Jessica JonesNovember 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I haven't the foggiest. You can contact The Needle Shop and find out, though.

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  15. Heather XNovember 30, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    oOooOO... placemats to match my seats? Is that taking it too far? And boo! Why am I in St Louis this weekend when so many fun things are happening in Chicago?

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  16. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Love it.

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  17. LiErDecember 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Sorry, I don't do Vespas. I make Harelys in my spare time, though. Sigh. I wish I HAD spare time.

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  18. Jessica JonesDecember 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Well, Harleys are really too loud for my taste, so I guess I'll pass. Thanks anyway, LiEr.

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  19. Grandma GDecember 1, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    "Harelys", Jess! Y'know, the kind for rabbits! I think they're very quiet! And probably made out of cardboard.

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  20. Jessica JonesDecember 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Well that's alright, then.

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  21. LiErDecember 1, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Of course cardboard! And no, Grandma G - I meant Harleys. My fingers can't spell to save their lives. Although, back to the main point - seriously, I would LOVE to upholster a Vespa in O.O., if I had access to one (and the permission to tinker with it). Uh, I mean a Vepsa.

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  22. Rose ClearfieldDecember 1, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    How exciting! Congrats!

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  23. sylvïDecember 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    yes, please! ( - u -)

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  24. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Is there any retailers in Canada that sell your oil cloth?

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  25. Jessica JonesDecember 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Nope, it's only available from The Needle Shop right now. But they ship internationally.

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  26. able mabelDecember 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh the possibilities!!

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  27. MammaLillDecember 3, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful! Love it! Say, I had a sighting of some aprons made with your fabric at Kreatalier in Providence!

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  28. Jessica JonesDecember 3, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Cool, thanks for the report!

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  29. BethDecember 4, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    The fabrics look great laminated! Congrats!

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  30. JenniferDecember 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I have a crazy love for cool oilcloth fabrics, and yours are some of the coolest--and SO gorgeous! I can't wait to get some and make myself a few zip pouches to carry in my daily life!

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  31. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    That is really a neat way to make something out of these gorgeous patterns, just what we needed!

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  32. Elisa @ The Self LifeDecember 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Somehow missed this post - just saw this. Ordered two! :D

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  33. MarciaJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Laminated fabrics are my absolute newest love, and your designs are stunning - very Scandanavian looking. I'm thinking a reusable market tote...

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  34. Live a Colorful LifeJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I do NOT know how I missed this! It's gorgeous!

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  35. Jessica JonesJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Glad you like!

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  36. Dvergen ArtzJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Thank you so much for the inspiring Quilt shop picture! I recently lost my business but my next quilt shop is gonna have some part of the spirit I see on your site:) Thank you!

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