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Monday, July 07, 2008

Make Your Summer a Lasting Memory with J&O!

With the lazy, hazy dayz of summer slowly approaching, thoughts of laid back days along exotic umbrella covered beaches, long Sunday drives in your drop top convertible, and majestic sunsets that never seem to end come to mind. But the one symbol of summer that has withstood the test of time as one of the most nostalgic memories of the season is the infamous back yard BBQ.

Whether you have been invited to one, hosted one or simply lived vicariously through someone else who has, visions of a quasi chef behind a veil of medium rare ribs and charcoal smoke, children dousing one another with mega water guns and infamous female clicks gossiping it up in their respective pockets around the yard are sure to transport you to Grandma Edna’s annual family gathering or Sammy Jr’s neighborhood block party and grill almost instantaneously.


From the fabulous beach side estates of Southern California to the graffiti filled roof tops of East Brooklyn, a BBQ is a BBQ. And while contests for the perfect rib sauce recipe will undoubtedly strike up debates across this competitive ego thriving country of ours, one thing is for certain, the ingredients for an awesome outdoor celebration of food and friends can be found between the various fabric filled pages of http://www.jofabrics.com/.


With just one yard, the designated cook for the day can step to the grill in style with a custom made apron carrying the perfect print with just enough pockets to hold their various cooking utensils. This first ingredient serves two purposes, as it not only looks good, but it protects the cook’s carefully selected BBQ attire from the inevitable grease and sauce stains that are sure to make their way to the closest fabric it can find. A vast selection of fun food prints and spirited novelty designs to fit an individuals unique taste are available right here at J&O.


Two yards of our cotton novelty print or vinyl fabric can be used to cover unsightly tabletops and wood rotted picnic tables while at the same time, providing a beautiful canvas for the splendid spread of food that will surely have partakers raving days later. From colorful floral designs and picturesque summer scenes to NFL and college team prints, nothing brings out the flavor of the season and creates a great conversation piece quite like a table dressing from J&O.


Finally, with just a few yards of our fabulous outdoor fabric, the perfect look & coverage for your outdated 1970’s patio furniture can be achieved. No more bright florescent flowers or yellow and black bumble bee stripes for you. With outdoor designer prints from John Wolf and Chris Stone, you will not only be the talk of the town for your incredible feast, but the envy of your neighbors, as you chill out poolside in fashionable style and flair.


Good food, good friends and good fabric, what more can one ask for . Make your summer BBQ a lasting memory for years to come with a little help from J&O!







Check out J&O's great novelty fabric here!


Check out our fabulous outdoor fabric here!





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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Cotton Gauze: The Fabric of Summer

Cotton Gauze: The Fabric of Summer



The weatherman is calling for another hazy, hot & humid 98 degree summer day as you head out for an afternoon picnic in your beautiful white sundress. But you're not worried... Why? Because that lightweight & breathable fabric draping your body is none other than gauze. Created by a loose plain or open weave, gauze dries easily and holds any vibrant dye incredibly well wash after wash.



Originally made from silk, the name gauze is said to have derived from that of the Palestainian city of Gaza where the fabric is thought to have originated. Eptymologically its roots are said to trace back to the Persian word for silk via the spanish word "gasa". History also relfects its heavy use in Ancient Egypt. Here, the fabric was used not only for clothing, but more importantly, as a protective ceremonial wrapping for mummified bodies. Today, gauze is made from silk, cotton or modern synthetic fibers as well. Because of its loose weave, it is also very useful for bandaging wounds where other fabrics might stick to the burn or laceration. And with the many uses of gauze, it's no wonder it is considered a great fabric for summer.


So while you are lying out on your picnic blanket enjoying your delicious spread in your cool summer dress, take a moment to reflect on the other many uses of gauze. With two boys playing around nearby, you never know when you might have to whip out those bandages!


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