The Last of the Zodiac Designs

I love colors, saturated colors! So as I was trying to figure out what color thread to use with each design, I came across this beautiful multicolored thread by Coats and Clark. There are so many color variations that would be such a great compliment to the dish towels, creating a nice decorative edge.

When Rarer was just refinishing furniture, there were many hours of sanding furniture where the mind would just wander. I would think about maybe sitting at a computer in air-conditioning wouldn’t be such a bad idea as I was sweating it out in my garage on a typical summer day in DC with 90 degree…

Like I have said, besides fonts, I love colors, vibrant colors.  So I wanted a printing method that could provide great colors and gradients.   There are several methods of printing on fabric, However, since Rarer is a small business and  only requires small batch prints, the reasonable printing methods are screen printing, sublimation printing, heat…

The first 4 designs of the zodiac collection is being released: the Mouse, Cow, Tiger and Rabbit.

The second set of designs featuring the Monkey, Rooster Pig Dog.

When it comes to dish towels, I have a large stack in the kitchen that I have collected over the years.  I definitely have my favorites but have never really thought why until now.  Some  factors I took into consideration are feel, durability, absorbency, and dry time.  Some choices for materials for the dish towels…