Bolt of Cloth's New Products & Inspirational Quote for the Week.

Bolt of Cloth are based in Christchurch, New Zealand. They have some absolutely beautiful and unique fabrics both in their new Madras Street store and on line store. I hope I am tempting you with some of their latest Spring fabrics and new products.

Fabric, curtains, blinds, cushions, lampshades, bedding, living, kitchen and lifestyle are amongst products on sale. Please go direct to their store to view more details.  Shipping within New Zealand and Australia is free on orders over NZ$100. Marimekko (Finland),  Alexander Henry (USA) and Echino (Japan) are amongst the International fabric Designers.   Bolt of Cloth also have a gallery where you can see inspiring ideas from their customers, current trends, promotions and weekly specials.

Bright new Marimekko cups

Gorgeous fabrics, more can be seen in their on line store.

                                                       

Inspirational Quote of the Week

"The best day of your life is the one on which

you decide your life is your own.

No apologies or excuses.

No one to lean on, rely on, or blame.

The gift is yours - 

it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible

for the quality of it.

This is the day your life really begins."

Bob Mowawad

Bolt of Cloth

I am always excited discovering new stores and products on line but the most exciting discovery about Bolt of Cloth is that they are a “home grown” New Zealand business based in Christchurch. The past year many businesses have been affected by the tragic earthquake in Christchurch and Bolt of Cloth is one such business whose premises in Madras Street became non accessible. However, Bolt of Cloth are bouncing back and preparing to open a new Bolt of Cloth store in Christchurch very different to their old one and they are excited about preparations for their new store and the current improvements to their website.

Roman blinds, curtains, cushions, wallpapers, lampshades and home decor are just some of the products Bolt of Cloth carry in their online store. I just love the gorgeous colourful fabrics and great choice of designs. Organic Fabrics, linens, outdoor fabrics, laminates/oil cloth are just some of the different materials available. In Bolt of Cloth's online store you can search easily by pattern, theme, colour, designer, price, weight or fat quarter and view all of their beautiful fabrics.

The choice of fabrics online made it difficult for me to select only a couple to post on my blog. However I have chosen some beautiful bright designer cushions and  a  Pohutakawa design that has been made up into cushions and lampshades.  For those expats the Pohutakawa design is a great way to keep some of NZ with you when your living abroad. 

1. Pink Zinnia 50cm cushion cover NZ$43.95

2. Leis, Luaus and Alohas 45cm cushion cover NZ$33.95

3. Spots and Stripes 50cm cushion cover NZ$43.95

4. Frida Kahlo 50cm cushion cover NZ$39.95

Pohutakawa design Cushions NZ$43.95 each - Pohutakawa drum Lampshade, 43x43x30cm NZ$209.00

Retro Kiwi Fabric

Harajuku Peony Fabric

Fuccra: Rakuen on natural linen

Bolt of cloth have a $5 delivery in  New Zealand and Australia. They  also deliver worldwide (prices on their website). They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and you can obtain fabric samples before you buy. Please view their vast range at their website, www.boltofcloth.com. Please use your back browser to return to Blooming Art.

Before I finish this post, however,  I want to leave you with a photo a friend emailed me taken in her garden in Christchurch last weekend after the recent snowfall, It must seem funny to my readers in the USA and Europe seeing a photo of a recent snowfall when they are almost in their mid summer. 

Ruth and Mikes Garden 25th July, 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand