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Sue Foster Curtains | Fabrics | Upholstery

Emsworth

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- a reflection of your taste, your lifestyle and your personality. It’s the place you spend time relaxing and where you should feel most comfortable. We believe finding the perfect soft furnishings to reflect all these things will ensure you feel happy and comfortable in your home for many years to come.

Our customers return to us time and again because they trust us to not only produce beautiful soft furnishings, but also make the experience enjoyable and stress free.

From the moment you step into our Emsworth showroom our aim is to find you your perfect furnishings, in a relaxed and comfortable environment. All our curtains, blinds and upholstery are made by local crafts people, and we'd love to show you examples of our recent creations.

You don't need to spend a fortune - or have an out of the ordinary home - to give every room the wow factor.

All it takes is a little imagination and a willingness to experiment.

Be bold with colour - This doesn’t mean having every wall painted bright red, but adding an accent colour with cushions, rugs or even a trim on curtains or blinds, can create interest and really make a room look “together”. Complementary colours (that sit opposite one another on a colour wheel) such as red/green; blue/orange or yellow/purple are particularly striking.

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Add a feature - Most of us are familiar with the concept of a painted or papered feature wall, but there are other more ingenious ways to create features in a room: Try adding just a panel of paint or paper on a chimney breast or behind a sofa or table; hang pictures cleverly, small pictures can be lost in a large room, so group lots of them together to create an interesting and eclectic display; or even cover a large canvas in stunning fabric to create an individual and cost effective work ! st “You are the be of art. re to do

As good service is at Always a pleasu u” the heart of our Hang fabulous curtains - Curtains have a huge impact on the business with yo business, we offer on look of a room, and well-made, beautifully dressed curtains ps m ho T Mrs free interior design can totally transform a room. Made to measure curtains can Coon advice to help you seem disproportionate compared to ready-made, but the find exactly what you investment is well worth it in the long run. are looking for. And as good value is important to us all, Accessorise with care - We all have treasured souvenirs which have been we’ll give you 20% off all gathered over the years, but sadly they don’t always complement our home fabrics with every curtain in quite the way we would like. Look out for individual pieces that really making or upholstery order work within your scheme, or if you really cannot bear to hide a cherished placed before 25 February belonging away, make this a feature by displaying it well and choosing a 2012. scheme to complement it.

Call us today on 01243 378831 or pop in and see us at 14 Queen Street, Emsworth, PO10 7YA

Choose amazing upholstery - Why accept the limited (and frankly quite dull) choice most furniture retailers offer for upholstered furniture. Big, bold patterns look fantastic on even the smallest of pieces - that will certainly get the “Wow” factor!

For more interior advice and inspiration, pop in and see us at 14 Queen Street, Emsworth, Hants PO10 7YA.

Chris Chris Gorton Managing Director

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20% off all fabrics with every curtain making and upholstery order*

Q. I've noticed that machine made curtains are a bit cheaper than hand finished ones. Are hand finished curtains really worth the extra expense, or are machine made ones just as good?

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A. Hand finished curtains have central seams that are machine stitched but pretty much everything else is done by hand - side and bottom hems, certain types of heading like pinch pleat and internal holding stitches. Professional, well made curtains are always hand finished and will last longer and look better than those entirely made by machine. Compare a drawer made with dove tail joints and one that is held together just with nails. They will both serve as drawers but the dovetailed one will last longer and look better. Obviously dove tailed joints take longer to make and require more skill. Likewise with hand finished curtains.

Image courtesy of Jane Churchill It is the internal work that is not seen that is important as it will ultimately show in the way they drape and how long they last. Lining needs to be hand stitched not just at each side but also at other points within the body of the curtain, known as stab stitching, so that the fabric and the lining dress together, rather than flapping about independently. Hand stitching the sides also ensures the fabrics will not “pull” as they react to climactic influences. The face fabric of curtains will respond to heat, cold and moisture differently than lining fabrics.

This can cause “twisting” of the leading edge in machine made curtains. Hand finished curtains also enable curtain makers to sew weights into the hem to improve the drape and dressing of the curtains.

As with many things you get what you pay for. Quality made to measure curtains are not cheap nor should they be. Good tradespeople take pride in their jobs and take care to do them professionally. Curtain makers are no exception. Well made curtains are an investment. Consider how often you change them? Remember that they cover large expanses of a wall and have a significant impact on the look and finish of any room. They may be a bit more expensive - but are ultimately better value for money.

our favourite ...New fabric and wallpaper collections

Colefax and Fowler epitomises the very best of English style, a style that is admired and emulated the world over. The essence of this look is a timeless elegance and subtlety, combined with an emphasis on perfect comfort, and an insistence on quality. Fabrics, wallpapers and trimmings by Colefax and Fowler with their understated colours and sophisticated designs are the ideal choice for the relaxed and informal atmosphere that characterises the modern interior. Recent collections include embroideries, velvets, silks, woven checks, floral prints, stripes, and plain linens. Complementing them are comprehensive ranges of wallpaper and trimmings

Jane Churchill has built an international reputation for creating fresh designs specifically intended to work together to produce a wide range of looks, both contemporary and traditional.

Sporting easy-to-live-with colours and tones, each collection offers a broad mix of fabrics, wallpapers and trimmings. Eye-catching wallpapers work across all the ranges yet are strong enough to be used on their own; trimmings are innovative and pretty. With a colour palette that is constantly evolving, each new collection is always right up-to-the-minute so that, with Jane Churchill, it couldn't be easier to coordinate and pull together any look you want for your home.

Linwood are passionate about maintaining a classic English style, while at the same time introducing new contemporary designs and trend ideas that are relevant to the way we live today.

In their latest kids collection “Checks & Dogs & Rock 'n' Roll” renowned artist Jennie Maizels has designed a fabulous collection of fabrics to delight and surprise both children and parents alike. All are suitable for curtains, soft furnishings and upholstery and co-ordinate with plains and gingham checks. Have a look on our facebook page to see our recent window display using fabrics from this innovative collection www.facebook.com/ suefosterinteriors

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continue to create fresh and innovative designs that offer a beautiful and sophisticated look for both contemporary and classic interiors.

Designed in England and woven in Scotland, their recently released wool collection encapsulates British craftsmanship and style.

Woven in the lowlands of Lanarkshire, Scotland, near the hill and town of Tinto, these five wools give an innovative twist to traditional plaids, damasks and knitted patterns. The mix of natural marled wool yarns in subtle, glowing colours and natural linen yarns give contrast and texture to the designs.

“The curtains are beautifully made and hung. I used to make my own curtains but this is a treat!”

Ms Pitt

WHAT YOU SAY..

"The staff are always helpful. A pleasure to deal with you. Excellent service" Mrs Robbins

“A 1st class service.

Keep up the good work and many thanks for all your help” Mrs Escott

"Absolutely thrilled with the blinds in both main bedroom and kitchen. It is a pleasure to visit a shop where all the staff are so knowledgeable and helpful” Mr and Mrs Clare

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Our 5-star promise *You will be inspired by our experienced staff and beautiful selection of fabrics and wallpapers * We will take time to listen to your needs and suggest options that are right for you * The quality of our products and service will exceed your expectations * You will be genuinely surprised by the great value for money we offer * You will experience exceptional personal service - regardless of order value.

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*JANUARY OFFER Offer valid 3 January - 25 February 2012. Fabric discount available on all fabrics with every curtain making or upholstery order placed before 25 February 2012.

We are conveniently located at 14 Queen Street in Emsworth, Hampshire, close to Chichester, Portsmouth and Havant on the Hampshire West Sussex border.

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