{"id":73103,"date":"2023-06-18T16:44:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T23:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saffronmarigold.com\/blog\/?p=73103"},"modified":"2023-06-18T17:09:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T00:09:22","slug":"making-of-our-vintage-christmas-fabric-fete-royale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saffronmarigold.com\/blog\/making-of-our-vintage-christmas-fabric-fete-royale\/","title":{"rendered":"The Making of Our Vintage Christmas Print, Fete Royale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fete Royale embodies the nostalgic and heartwarming spirit of a vintage Christmas. It’s our special Christmas fabric collection available as bedding, table linens, and more. Today, we’ll get a behind-the-scenes peek into what inspired our designer Anisha to create this wonderfully festive Christmas print. With this charming collection, every day is Christmas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Fete Royale: our designer’s inspiration for a vintage Christmas print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our lead designer and co-founder Anisha finds joy in designing fabrics that bring joy to you, our customers, and your homes. Fete Royale is her spin on holiday table linens<\/a> and bedding\u2014the perfect blend of nostalgia, celebration, and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designing an elegant Christmas print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anisha wanted to create the perfect backdrop for family holiday dinners<\/a> and other charismatic seasonal decor. A rich patchwork of ivory and red polka dots, chevrons, stars, and foliage create a jamboree of festive elements.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This graphic design incorporates small elements that beautifully evoke the nostalic charm of vintage Christmas wrapping paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The border is another cozy patchwork of festivity with graphic, geometric elements with a traditional flair. Alternating stripes of black and red on a background of deep cream gives this Christmas fabric a classic color palette that works for many occasions, not just the winter holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block printing: a centuries-old art for a vintage Christmas print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To bring our Christmas fabric to life, our artisans must first trace the patterns onto paper, then transfer those patterns onto wooden blocks through the hand-carving method. These steps alone require a particular set of skills that include a meticulous process and boundless patience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our Christmas print is a checkerboard of sorts, comprising polka dots, jamborees, and foliage. Each element must be hand-carved and then stamped onto the cotton fabric in the correct spot. Fete Royale requires 10 different wooden blocks for the main print and border.<\/p>\n\n\n

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With most of our prints, the block printing method<\/a> begins with the border. Then, the main print is next, followed by finishing details such as color overlays and finer details.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The finished product: Fete Royale, a Christmas fabric to enjoy year-round<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We created a short video to give you insight into what goes into the making of our charismatic holiday print. Take a look at how our master artisans bring this joyous collection to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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