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Something fun for Friday: Custom Suits with Pendleton Wool

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A Customer Note

We received these fun photos from one of our customers, and wanted to share with you all for a Friday smile.

Dear Pendleton,

I hope this is something that can put a smile to your face, and hopefully be shared with other Pendleton fans. My husband, Jordan, and his best friend Ian, each had custom suits made with Pendleton Wool, and they absolutely couldn’t be happier.

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Jordan’s jacket is made of the “Basket Maker Turquoise” sponge weight fabric, and his pants are the Eco-wise wool in “Berry”. Ian’s jacket is made of “Pine Top Red”, and his paints are the color “Doe.” They accessorized with bolo ties, belt buckles, and the Stetson hats that they purchased over 10 years ago when they originally graduated. Both suits were beautifully tailored in Albuquerque, New Mexico by the tailor at Final Stitch Alterations and Clothing, who, I think, was pretty surprised by this request. I should also credit Ian’s dog Ned, who wanted to be in the picture.

Originally, they intended that the maiden voyage of these suits would be a yearly alumni event held in early March for their fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta, at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, where Ian, Jordan, and I attended college. Unfortunately, like so many other people during these challenging times, we were unable to attend this year’s event because of work requirements related to cross-state travel and quarantine.  Instead, Ian and his wife Maria hosted Jordan and I for our own mini alumni event in Albuquerque to celebrate our friendship, our health, and of course, the Pendleton suits. With any luck, the suits will make a more public debut at next year’s event. 

Thank you!

Emily

Emily thank YOU for sharing. We love seeing what creative people imagine with our fabrics.

More information needed?

Give us a call to find out about these fabrics, or any others you need for your projects. We are able to take orders via email and phone, and are happy to ship right to your door.

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8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Portland, OR 97222

(503) 535-5786 • http://www.woolenmill.store • WoolenMiIIStore@penwool.com

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A Happy Customer with the WMS Upholstery Door Service

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A note from a happy customer

Hi All,
I wanted to send a note to let you and your team know how pleased we are with our new cushions. The seamstress did such a fabulous job lining up the pattern and just the overall quality. The ladies who were at the store when I picked up the cushions asked if I would send a photo. Here is a before and after of the sunken living room in our 1972 home. We are in the process of remodeling the entire home to a “modern lodge” theme – this room is now our favorite!
Thanks again,
Tabitha

We are happy to share this beautiful transformation!

Before:

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After:

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Door Service

We are offering door service for upholstery projects. We are happy to provide a quote for labor and materials.

  • Shop fabrics online at woolenmill.store.
  • Request swatches to see colors in your room or match existing décor. We will mail them, and this is a complimentary service.
  • Email us at woolenmillstore@penwool.comand include a picture, and dimensions (length x width x height).
  • We will email your estimate.

More information needed?

If you need information about materials or have any questions, please give us a call at (503) 535-5786.

Pendleton Woolen Mill Store

8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Portland, OR 97222

(503) 535-5786 • http://www.woolenmill.store • WoolenMiIIStore@penwool.com

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A Kit Project for #CraftingatHome

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Two checkered pillows on a background of white linen. These pillows are made from strips of Pendleton wool felt binding in Navy Blue and White.

Introducing our newest craft kit for woven wool pillows!

This kit contains all needed supplies to make a pillow, woven from our wool binding (70%wool/30% rayon). You will learn basic weaving and beginning sewing techniques. We’ve made the kit in grey and white. So versatile!

A craft kit for making a pillow of woven wool, with the bagged kit, a finished pillow, and a board with weaving in process shown.

 

Email us at WoolenMillStore@penwool.com to order while supplies last! The Woven Pillow kit is $20.00, plus $7.00 shipping.

More options for you

And if you already have this craft down pat from taking our class on the subject, keep in mind that we sell felt binding in a rainbow of 19 colors by the yard! It is 1.5” wide and $1.00 a yard!  Just imagine the customized color combos you can choose.

See all the colors here: Felt Binding

If you need information about materials or have any questions, please give us a call at (503) 535-5786. Happy crafting!

Pendleton Woolen Mill Store

8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Portland, OR 97222

(503) 535-5786 • http://www.woolenmill.store • WoolenMiIIStore@penwool.com

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Free Online Tutorial: Sew a Tote!

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Join us for a free online class!

A woman stands with the jacquard tote bag slung over her shoulder.

  • Get up close and personal to a work in progress.
  • Make an easy-to-sew tote out of Pendleton wool fabric.
  • All materials used in this tutorial are available to order by phone from our store.

Ready to learn?

Screen shot from a free online tutorial for sewing a jacquard wool Pendleton tote bag. A blonde woman holds p the finished bag, she is seated next to a sewing machine.

Click here to watch the class: Jacquard Tote Bag Class. 

Information

If you need information about materials used, or have any questions, please give us a call at (503) 535-5786. Happy crafting!

Pendleton Woolen Mill Store

8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Portland, OR 97222

(503) 535-5786 • http://www.woolenmill.store • WoolenMiIIStore@penwool.com

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Miss Rodeo Oregon Takes the Stage in Pendleton Wool

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Miss Rodeo America Contestant

The Pendleton Woolen Mill Store was delighted to be part of the unique and beautiful attire worn by Taylor Ann Skramstad as she competed in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Here are the designers who worked with her in styling these unique outfits:  Ariana Head, Judy Benzel, Harris Sisters Collaborative, Kanaine, and Char Bracher.

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Making Oregon Proud

Taylor Ann Skramstad is the daughter of Scott and Kelly Skramstad of Umapine, Oregon.  Growing up with her three younger siblings on the Lazy SK Quarter Horse Ranch, she has helped her family raise and train countless horses.  Taylor Ann has been competing in rodeos since an early age and she continues to compete in Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and Team Roping at the college level.

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Looking Ahead

A senior at Eastern Oregon University with a dual enrollment at Oregon State University, Taylor Ann is majoring in Agricultural Science and minoring in Agronomy.  After completing her bachelor’s degree, she plans to attend law school. Taylor Ann is passionate about agriculture and fascinated by government and policy.  She plans to combine her interests by running for a seat on the Oregon State Senate to advocate for Oregon agriculture and Eastern Oregon.

It was a pleasure to work with Taylor Ann and her team. We hope you find her personal story AND her Pendleton looks inspiring!

Miss Oregon Rodeo 2019, Taylor Ann Sramstad, poses for a photo wearing rust-colored jeans and a jeans-style jacket made from Pendleton wool. She is wearing herw Miss Oregon Rodeo 2019 sash, and a white western hat adorned with her title tiara.

And remember:

If you live out of town, or you can’t get out of the house…March 2020 might be a great time to get projects done! We can ship directly to your house, and our fabrics are on sale this month 30% off! Call 1-866-865-9285 or email us WoolenMillStore@penwool.com Free shipping on $ 250.00 our fabrics are on sale this month 30% off!  Pre-shop at www.woolenmill.store And then give us a call to place your order.

 

Pendleton Woolen Mill Store

8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Portland, OR 97222

(503) 535-5786 • http://www.woolenmill.store • WoolenMiIIStore@penwool.com

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am – 5:30pm • Sunday 11am – 4pm

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Upholstery Magic with Pendleton Wool

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From Tattered to Fabulous

As you may know, the Woolen Mill Store offers upholstery service when  purchasing wool fabric from our amazing inventory. One of our customers sent photos of the most adorable child’s chair re-upholstered for their daughter and new grandchild.

Side by side photos of a child's chair. The before shot shows a small winback chair with tattered brown vinyl upholstery. The after chair is covered in Pendleton wool in the "San Miguel" pattern, of ivory and red crosses on a grey background.

Inspiring, yes?

How to Get Started

Please send an email to woolenmillstore@penwool.com with the subject line UPHOLSTERY INQUIRY, including the following information:

  • Type of furniture to be upholstered.
  • Dimensions of piece and/or cushions.
  • A photo of the piece to be upholstered.
  • Your choice of fabric – visit the store or see a selection of fabrics by clicking the Fabrics tab at the top of the page.

And what happens next?

We’ll get back to you with a price quote and the next steps. All upholstery orders must be pre-paid. Pickup and delivery service is available for an additional fee.

Thanks to Mrs Hutchinson for sharing!

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Creative Customer: Fit for a Queen!

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Creativity Reigns!

We have two sets of photos of this young rider and contestant, in outfits made with Pendleton wool from our own USA looms. We couldn’t be more proud of how our patterns have been incorporated in these designs. You can click each photo to see a larger version.

First, a take a twirl with Rodeo Royalty: Pip competing at Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon in the dress she went on to wear during her reign as Little Miss NPRA 2018.

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Next: Pip riding as she competed for Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo.

Her mother gave us all the details here:

My friend (designer at Ariana Head Designs) made these for my daughter to compete at Junior Miss Rodeo Oregon and for her to wear during her reign as Little Miss NPRA 2018.  We bought two yards of Pendleton and we were determined to use every piece we could. The dress was made with Pendleton and an aubergine velveteen. Those pictures were taken in fields outside of Pendleton, Oregon during the Round-Up. The vest was made with the same materials and patches added to her jeans which also matched her saddle pad (made by me).

Feeling inspired? Check out our fabrics here: Click to see Jacquard Wools (new tab)

All photos by CK Ferrache for Trailsong Photography. Used with permission, all rights reserved.

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Pendleton by Sunbrella Fabrics

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Sunbrella for Pendleton Fabrics

The season for outdoor living is here, and Pendleton is ready with Pendleton by Sunbrella outdoor fabrics.

Sunbrella fabrics made into pillows, tent and chair, set up on the beach!

Pendleton consistently searches out the best partners for collaborations and shared projects. We have been delighted with our partnership with Glenraven on a line of Pendleton-patterned outdoor fabrics. These Pendleton by Sunbrella fabrics are perfect for all outdoor uses, including awnings, furniture, umbrellas, and anything else you can think of.  They also work indoors, for ultra-durable upholstery.

All About Glenraven

Like Pendleton, Glenraven (the company that produces Sunbrella fabrics) is a multi-generational family business. Also like Pendleton, Glenraven is headquartered in the USA. And, again, like Pendleton, they have maintained a strong commitment to weaving in the USA. You can see the Glenraven mill in action in this video.

Pendleton by Sunbrella fabrics use dyed threads for weaving, which means vivid, lasting color. That’s a similiarity to wool, which also takes dye all the way to the core.

One key reason Pendleton has been so proud to work with Glenraven lies in the company’s commitment to sustainability. Any used Sunbrella fabric can be returned to the company for recycling and re-use through their Renaissance program. You can read all about that here: Sustainability and Sunbrella

Did you know you can set a Sunbrella fabric in a bucket of bleach, and it won’t change its color? These fabrics will not run, stain, or fade…ever. The world’s clumsiest person can’t ruin Sunbrella fabrics, though you can watch someone try in this video:

The “Indoor Durability Challenge” will give you an idea of what Sunbrella fabrics can withstand.

Decorating ideas

We use these fabrics in our store designs, and choose them when our stores need awnings, as in our Pendleton store in Eugene, Oregon. They make an impact indoors or out, as you can see in this adorable camping trailer interior by @stagecoachdetaildesign that artfully uses Pendleton by Sunbrella fabrics. 

RV interior featuring a bed with Pendleton blanket and Sunbrella/Pendleton fabric pillows.

RV interior featuring Sunbrella/Pendleton fabric pillows.

For information on their work and design services, contact information is here: STAGECOACH detail and design(opens in new tab)

If you’re feeling inspired, we  stock Pendleton by Sunbrella fabrics  – call us directly for availability and information.

A row of Pendleton/Sunbrella fabric pillows nestled in a Sunbrella/Pendleton tent on a beach

Happy summer!

 

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A Camper Redux with Pendleton Wool Seat Covers

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Rio Rancho Rules!

Our Rio Rancho fabric is inspiring so many customers, including Leilani Sullivan. Leilani and her husband have done an amazing job refurbishing a camper and making it into a dreamy, fun space that reflects their taste and talent for decorating, cooking and crafting –all while on the road! 

Here are Leilani’s words on the project:

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In the fall of 2016, we purchased a 2002 Jayco Granite Ridge 27 ‘ Class C RV. We spent some time that winter doing a little remodeling: painting the cabinets and counter tops, putting some burlap coffee bean sacks on the fronts and backs of the dining seats, above the cab and in the bathroom, and making new cushion covers and divider curtains for the bedroom and cab.

We camped in it for the next two seasons. We love camping, but didn’t love the carpet at all, as we travel with our dogs and usually have muddy boots from hiking. The fabric I used on my cushion covers was pretty, but not very good quality. So this past winter, we ordered new cushion covers through the Woolen Mill Store.

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Wow, what a beautiful addition they are! They add a level of class that is rustic, elegant and very durable. We also took the carpet out and put down wood flooring that we made from cedar fence pickets. My husband milled the pickets down to 1/2″ thickness, distressed them, painted them with a vinegar and steel wool mixture to age them, waxed them and installed them in the RV.

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We removed all the window valances, painted the window frames and then framed them out in the same wood as the floor.  We covered all the walls with the burlap sacks. We also added vinyl flooring that looks like wood to the backsplash, and headboard. We finished the projects by ordering fabric, and making custom window blinds.

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All of the renovation makes our little RV feel like a homey rustic cabin. It is so inviting.  We love meeting up with friends for camping in the mountains of Colorado and to see the fall colors in Missouri. I know there are a lot of beautiful spots that we hope to see in the next few years.

More camping hobbies

We also have a lot of camping hobbies! What are those? We do some Dutch oven cooking.

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We also make lanterns out of old minnow buckets by drawing scenes on brown paper that we insert into the minnow bucket.

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We hang the lanterns from our awnings for ambiance lighting.

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Another hobby is bleach painting on shirts – this is bleach painting on the picnic table at the campground.

Everyone who has seen the interior just loves it, and some are encouraging us to do another camper remodel! We recently purchased a 1974 Avion travel trailer as a project. Hopefully we will be able to have Pendleton help us add beautiful touches to this travel trailer as well.

Thank you, Leilani! This is inspiring. We love the truly handcrafted interior, and hope you’ll let us see your latest project as it unfolds. 

See our Rio Rancho fabric here: Fabric.

All photos by Leilani Sullivan

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The 1949 Jacket pattern

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Introducing the 1949 Jacket Pattern by Pendleton!

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This is based on our famous ’49er jacket, star of our women’s line debut in 1949. Read about it here: The Pendleton ’49er jacket

The joy of sewing your own jacket is that you can make all the changes you’d like to.

  • Choose a plaid, a stripe or a solid wool – even a jacquard pattern!
  • Add or omit pockets.
  • Add a self-belt.
  • Lengthen or shorten the body and sleeves.
  • Use any buttons you’d like – maybe some special vintage buttons you’ve been saving for a project!
  • Sew it up in cotton for summer wear.

The list is endless! So call and order yours today. We are so excited about this one! And click here to check out the wonderful wools we have available: Plaids and Apparel fabrics

More information:

  • The 1949 jacket pattern has eleven pieces.
  • Description: The Pendleton 1949 Jacket is based on the original Pendleton ’49er. It is an unstructured, unlined jacket with a straight hem. Button front has a French placket and peaked lapels. Flanged shoulders allow ease of movement. Long sleeves are finished with single-button rounded cuffs. Two open patch pockets can be cut on the bias, matched to grain, or omitted.
  • Recommended fabrics:
  • Pendleton Umatilla wool. Lightweight woven fabrics, including denim.
  • Fabric needed:
  • 60″ – bias pockets 2.5 yards, grain-matched pockets 2 yards.
  • 45″ – bias pockets 3.5 yards, grain-matched pockets 3 yards.
  • Small fits a size 4 to 6, Medium fits a size 8 to 10, Large fits a 12 to 14. Please call or email us for exact body measurements. Call to order: 503-535-5786
  • Also, thanks to popular demand, this pattern is in development for Plus sizes!