Beauty in a Building's Renovation / The Mystery of Taos Blue

Located in the Taos Historic District, Common Thread is situated in an old adobe and wood structure that has been placed on the New Mexico State Historic Register. This week, the John Dunn House, part of which was originally a stables, is undergoing a series of cosmetic renovations to bring it into compliance with it's historic status. These renovations include period architectural details. 

In preparing the exterior walls for a fresh coat of plaster, the removal of layers of plaster and paint reveal previous eras of color and texture--including what appears to be a layer of blue. Is this the color the building once was? Or, a painted advertisement from once upon a time? The mythical color, "Taos Blue", is said to have been one of the few commercial paints available in this geographically isolated village for many years.. 

It is most likely that, before we know the answer to this question, these etchings of time will disappear under a fresh layer of mud--only to be revealed again one day...
  

Heritage Blankets of New Mexico

Heritage Blankets are handloomed in a diversity of natural undyed shades of Navajo-Churro wool  raised and spun in Northern New Mexico. The rugged Navajo-Churro breed has been used by self-sufficient  Native American and Spanish New Mexican agricultural communities since the 17th century, and is currently listed as an endangered breed. The production of this beautiful product promotes the continued raising of Navajo-Churro sheep, provides employment for weavers, and supports a sustainable rural economy. These medium-weight blankets measure approximately 4'x6'.

Fil à Coudre / Trade with France

Cotton Hand-Sewing Thread "Cocoons" in ecru, white, and assorted (110m) $2.95 ea

Invoke a higher touch with Sajou. Common Thread now stocks a selection of cotton hand-sewing thread (classic "cocoons"), and exquisite linen embroidery thread--made by the intriguing French maker, Maison Sajou (Articles de Mercerie de Qualité Fabriqués en France)...for your sewing basket...

Check out Sajou--and Common Thread's improved user-friendly range of sewing supplies, accessories, and tools.

Linen Embroidery Thread in black, ecru, and assorted (50m) (with cool dispenser) $8.95 ea

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Needles & Pins & Such... our new "Notions" display