Last fall, designer Jessica Jones released her ‘Time Warp’ collection of retro inspired barkcloth patterns. It was so popular that she’s doing it again. Jessica’s ‘In Theory’ collection — due to go on sale at the end of January 2016 — includes four new retro barkcloth patterns, each available in two colorways. The colorways are related, so you can mix-and-match patterns — if you dare!
‘Zenith Gold’
‘Zenith Blue’
We reached out to Cloud9 Fabrics with some questions, and Jessamyn Dukes, Creative Assistant, told us:
Time Warp was quite successful indeed and has nearly sold out completely. Much like Time Warp, In Theory features 4 retro inspired prints in 2 color ways each. For those looking to mix and match, the two collections coordinate quite well and share many of the same colors. The barkcloth itself is 100% organic cotton, 54-55” wide, and weighs about 9 oz. per square yard. It is quite soft and wonderfully textured and would make great accessories and apparel in addition to the usual home decor.
“Meridian Brown’
“Meridian Blue’
Here’s the feature blurb that Jessica Jones wrote for us:
It will begin shipping to shops at the end of January 2016, suggested retail price is $17/yd.
‘Wavelength Gold’
‘Wavelength Red’
“Half Life Blue’
“Half Life Brown’
Note: We particularly see this fabric as working well for window treatments and pillows. Pam says that it’s her experience that barkcloth is not durable for upholstery projects — for those we prefer wovens that have been abrasion-tested (Martindale or Wyzenbeek-tested.) Of course you can upholster with barkcloth, just know that it will wear faster.
See more information on Cloud9 Fabrics’ website — The “In Theory” barkcloth collection will be available at various retailers beginning later this month.
And: Remember to check out the other collection: Time Warp, shown above and profiled here.
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Jessica Jones says
Thanks so much for mentioning my fabric! I can’t wait for it to go to good homes. Hooray! (As for a “feature blurb” by Jessica Jones, it seems to have evaporated if there was one. Timing and pricing are definitely Cloud9’s department 🙂
pam kueber says
Sorry, Jessica, in the wake of our epic Las Vegas adventure I just ran out of steam to make that happen. But next time – okay!
Mary Elizabeth says
Beautiful fabrics!
Joe Felice says
What, exactly, is barkcloth (since that isn’t really a word)? I know what it looks like and used for, but is there a real definition? I’m assuming it has nothing to do with dogs. LOL
also, what, exactly, is a “colorway?” Does this mean, simply, color and pattern together?
pam kueber says
Well, this would require some research to be authoritative, but off the top of my head:
(1) Barkcloth probably named thus because it has the look of fabrics once made with bark — the “nubblies” give it away. See our story on Tapa Cloth, which is made from the bark of a paper-mulberry tree — https://retrorenovation.com/2014/07/01/tapa-cloth-tiki-bar-basic/
(2) Colorway — yes, I guess, I’d agree with what you say, color and pattern together. I guess if it were a solid, I would simply call it a color. Once you lay a pattern over it, the dominate color — likely the field color — becomes the “colorway.”
Like I said, though: These are my quick thoughts.