Tag: Sferra
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Pattern Play: New Graphic Bed Linens from Sferra
Patterns are popular this season, and our friends at Sferra have created some amazing new bedding ensembles with plenty of pattern and color. Here are a few of our favorites: Andover duvet covers and shams are just the thing to brighten the master bedroom, add warm welcome to a guest room, or enliven a summer…
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The Perfect Sheets for Cold Weather
Temperatures are dropping all over, and there’s no better time to winterize your bedding. The newest sheets from Sferra are specially designed to keep away chills. The only European woven, brushed Egyptian cotton available today, Villetta sheets provide the warmth of flannel but with an Egyptian cotton yarn quality that traditional flannel has never known.…
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What is Cashmere?
You hear a lot about luxurious cashmere blankets, scarves, sweaters and more. But what exactly is cashmere, and what makes it so luxurious? The experts at Sferra explain: Cashmere is wool from the Cashmere goat. The majority of the world’s Cashmere today comes from China and Mongolia, with the finest found in the Gobi Desert…
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Why Should I Use a Mattress Pad?
You can certainly get a good night’s sleep without one, but having a mattress pad adds a little extra luxury to your bed. And isn’t that something we could all use? Sferra recently gave us the lowdown on mattress pads: It offers extra cushioning, enhancing the overall comfort of the mattress. You experience the added…
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The Secret Behind Sferra’s Easy-Care Tablecloths
Some of our most popular table linens are the easy-care Orchard and Juliet collections from Sferra, and for good reason. They feel so soft they are often mistaken for pure cotton and they don’t require ironing – perfect for the busy hostess. We’re often asked about how they work. What’s so special about them that makes…
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What is Pique?
Our Marco bedspread from Sferra has a small diamond pique pattern that is simply classic. What is pique, you ask? Sferra explains: Piqué (pronounced “pee-kay”) fabric is characterized by raised designs – cords, waffles, or patterns. Technically, piqué fabric is known as a double-cloth, with the unique texture achieved by weaving two layers of fabric,…
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What is a Hemstitch?
Hemstitching is a very elegant addition to many types of linens, from bedding to tablecloths. Sferra explains the technique: A hemstitch is a decorative drawn threadwork technique. A section of parallel threads are removed from the fabric and the remaining perpendicular threads are grouped together with additional thread to make small ornate holes. Despite its…
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Sferra Answers: What is a Flange?
Sferra recently sent us a great explanation on this popular accent to bed linen pieces: A flange is a classic decorative accent, typically added along three sides of a duvet cover and on all four sides of a pillowsham. A flange extends beyond the dimensions of a duvet or sham, creating a large, elegant flourish.…
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What’s the Difference Between Chevron and Herringbone?
Both herringbone and chevron patterns have been very trendy lately. Long used on hardwood floors throughout Europe, they are also very popular in textiles because the subtle weave brings a sophisticated edge to every piece. Can you tell the difference between the two? Here’s how we keep them straight: – In a chevron pattern, the…
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How To Care For Your Bed Linens
Sferra, known for their fine bed linens, recently sent us some great information on the best way to care for your linens. Luxury bed linens are an investment – keep them in top condition for years with these tips. Most bed linens are made from natural fibers such as cotton or linen. These are designed…