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When I was a kid, we had plastic placemats that we used every day on the antique kitchen table. Far from being a fashion statement...  

I’ve been thinking a lot about time recently. People often say that "time is money" and although I don’t love the saying, I agree in the sense that time is a very precious commodity. Far more precious than money....

These felt pieces are not only some of our very first fine art pieces but they are our first felt embroidered fine art! Working with the Zyaada Collection design, these felt pieces were created in our studio. From design concept to the final stitch, these are DABU studio handiwork at it’s finest!

These pillow covers are our first felt textile. Nothing says warm and cozy like felted wool! So, how were these French Knot Felt Pillows made? Great question. I would love to tell you! First the felt is cut to size from large rolls of undyed felt. It is then scoured in hot