Dear
Purveyors of Luxury,
I feel my chances to live The Hyena Life slipping away
like rain off an armadillo. Is my ambition in vain? The
Hyena Life....Italian sofas covered in the kind of silk
your rump slides off. Chairs so cosseted in Giverny
Coral that you must keep a small rifle at hand in case
someone's visiting pet schnauzer decides to make a leap
for it. Window treatments more costly than spa
treatments at the Golden Door. Lustrous striped silks
so extraordinary that no one under the age of 26 will
dare enter the room without paper booties on their
Asics. To never again be asked to host a cookie
exchange ("You understand--we can't get grease on the
Italian silk brocade.") To revel in the kind of
opulence that asserts, "My trust fund blows yours to
hell." That's what I want. Just give me the
chance--for once-- to own upholstery worth swooning
over, dupioni that sneers at Scotchgard, fabrics that
make every garment in my wardrobe resemble used paper
towels at the Greyhound Bus Station. No more Pottery
Barn! Kick IKEA to the curb. Just pile on custom
designer throws I'd chloroform my mother for, with
dangly beaded trim that has never seen a Jo Ann's.
Guests departing a little bit more depressed than when
they arrived. I want my Hyena Life wrapped in Sienna
Silk Velvet. My bedspread to gleam in Twinkle Crinkle as
Napoleonic Bees hum overhead.
Let me feast on Midori Sno-Cone and Praline Cream. I
want my Big Top Collection OVER the top. Don't skimp on
the Dan Rather Garnets. My M.A.C. will repose in
dupioni silk instead of a make up bag from Rite Aid. No
more, "So Shabby Chic of you, dear." It will be only,
"Good God, this cost a fortune!" Farewell, swatches:
how much do you have left on the bolt? And above all,
"I'll take it! ALL of it!" Please help me not to
settle. I deserve The Hyena Life.
Yours in frustration once more,
your devoted fan,
Holly Alarcon -- Austin, Texas
Recognize the fabrics? Still working on the other rooms
with your green silk damask and floral embroidered
silk. Ciao!
--Miami, Florida
As beautiful and iridescent as your silks
are, I think your “Artist of the Month” columns shine even brighter sometimes.
A good example is the current (September 2009) account of C.
S. Lewis by Brian Fairbanks. Before reading it, I wondered how
difficult it must be to try to say something interesting and engaging about a
person concerning whom so much has been written. But as usual, Brian Fairbanks
was up to the task. Good writers and speakers know instinctively that the
challenge is not to speak or write many words as in a lengthy book or lecture.
Rather, the test of a writer's skill is what he is able to do with only a small
bucket of words.
It is obvious the words in this essay
were skillfully chosen and applied as a painter would choose hues of color and
texture to penetrate our intellect and emotions. The article is informative and
inspiring. Academically and historically it is sound, and from that perspective
alone, the scene is breathtaking. What a life, what amazing accomplishments,
what creativity! Today, so many of us stand on the shoulders of C. S. Lewis
without even realizing we are doing so. I have read much that Lewis wrote and
many things about him, but I still learned much from this piece.
But what
I appreciated most about this article is the fact that through it, the genius of
this magnificent soul shines so brightly. It makes me feel as though I not only
know more about Lewis, but I actually know him better. There's a great deal of
difference. Reading this column, I somehow feel closer to him than perhaps I
might, had I been privileged to actually follow him around for a day in his
life. Thanks Hyena, and thanks Brian, for this extremely well-written piece
about one of the truly remarkable people of the twentieth century.
Jere Underwood --
Jeffersonville, Georgia
The bedroom drapes are fabulous. We hung
them this weekend, and I thought you'd like to see the finished product. Thanks
again for putting out such high quality products - not only the glorious silk
fabrics and textiles, but the superb construction and fabrication of the drapery
as well.
Kelli
Kaufman -- Lafayette, Louisiana
WOW, WOW, WOW! LOVE IT - LOVE IT! Need I
say more? Cheers!
Jenny Schneider --
Melbourne, Australia
I just wanted to let you know that I just
received my first order from HYENA and I am overwhelmed! The beauty and quality
of the fabric is excellent. I must also commend you on the quality of your
on-line photos. The color of the fabric I received was exactly what I expected.
I have a good monitor and if the site color is accurate I am not surprised when
I receive the merchandise. I also must tell you that I just happened to be on
line familiarizing myself with the silks you have available and I am beyond
impressed. I make high end decorator pillows, table linens, and also hand made
books and I am so pleased to have found you and you can count on me as a (new)
loyal customer. Thanks again for your beautiful silk.
Susan Sondgroth -- Raymond, California
I just HAD to email you to say how stunned
I am with your awesome service. This morning, at about 9:15UK time, the parcel
arrived containing the eggplant silk and the embroidered silk - only 1 week
after I ordered them. Not only are they absolutely beautiful (especially the
embroidered one) but I honestly can't get over the service. As a means of
comparison, one week ago - and before I found your website - I sent a small
amount of silk to a UK supplier for a swatch... and I am still waiting even
thought I included an SAE....their silk dupion is at least twice your price too.
In contrast, not only do you have a fabulous collection of really well priced
silks, you were really thoughtful about my order in offering me an alternative
to the off-cut I bought, you kept me informed AND it arrived within a week with
a discount voucher for next time....oh yes and your emails were friendly too!
You really have made the whole
experience a huge pleasure, and I must say, UK suppliers could learn an awful
lot from you. I have already passed your name on to two friends - one of whom is
an interior designer, so I am spreading the word as best I can in the UK (and am
hoping that shipping here isn't too much of a pain).
Thanks again....and I am already
planning my next order...
Toni Clarkson -- United Kingdom
Dear Hyena, I will get you a lot more
pictures of the drapes. That is your Chopin on the dining room chairs. So many
people have asked me for your name and number and website - so much company has
been there and they all ask about where I got the fabric from: friends and
relatives from New Jersey, friends in The City, Chicago, and so many in Florida.
I have two decorators that are now ordering from HYENA already.
Look at what you did! YOU allowed me to
create our seasonal home to "our" dreams. Did you get the pictures of the master
bedroom - the headboard is not in yet and the balloon shade is the white on
white circle along with all your other fabrics.
You made my day, my house, my lifestyle......Thank you.
Barbara Marulli --
West Palm Beach, FL
Just like to say how much I love the
actor/person of the month...it is such a wonderful addition and being a writer
myself, it is so great to read how such successful, creative people have often
struggled, have always worked really hard, and have kept at it to get where they
are. Thank you for some wonderful insight into some super and talented people
(characters)! Kind regards!
Cyn English --
Hamburg, Germany
I just wanted to thank you. I found out I
was hosting Easter the Tuesday before the holiday and I panicked. I needed
curtains and couldn't find the striped silk ones I wanted for under $1000.00.
That evening at almost midnight I found your sight and for the 13 yards I needed
to make them myself I could order the fabric for $400.00. I have been sewing for
years so this wasn't a big deal. I decided that in order to get the curtains I
really wanted I would order the fabric and just do Easter in an unfinished room.
It is now Wednesday (I ordered the fabric last night) and I just received an
email with the tracking number and the fabric will be here on Friday. I am so
excited I can barely sleep! I need several more rooms finished which will
require many, many more yards of fabric and because you are so amazing I won't
even consider going anywhere else or spending the extra money on purchasing
finished products. Thank you more than you can imagine!
Tarah Luinenburg -- Oakland, New Jersey
Thank you! These are absolutely
fabulous!!!!! I've been shopping in Florence, Venice and Milan for similar
quality--but the selection you have is much better. Thanks!
Dee Anderson --
Canal Winchester, OH
Good grief, that throw is totally
perfect. You can't imagine how it looks in the den. Unbelievable. Thank
heavens I weakened and got it. The fabrics are all fabberooni also. Thank you!
Mary Lambeth --
Winston-Salem, NC
I love perusing your extraordinary luxury
fabrics. We likes taffeta and brocade—everything else is just in the way,
except maybe velvets. In fact, I pretty much camp out on the Italian silk
brocade page whenever I visit. I sweetly forget that silk isn't the only fiber
in existence.
Kraig Hausmann --
Provo, UT
A whole box of silk arrived today and the
smaller tafetta piece a week ago, so I am thrilled. The silk is so wonderful and
I cant believe that I was so lucky to get it so cheap! It is like winning the
lottery. I have told friends about your good service and I believe that some
have already placed an order. Thanks for being so trustworthy - you make
dealing on the internet a great experience. Have a nice day - you have
certainly made sure that mine will be great.
Kind regards from
Lene Huttel --
Denmark
Your silk is very wonderfull. I am very
happy with my new decoration. We are living in a duplex in a Castle in Belgium.
It was so great luxe and quality that this curtains transform this small
expressionist paintings salon in a sort of boudoir. The rich colour is perfect,
because of the barocco furnitures. I will thank you very much for your
kindness, professionalism and the very fast arrival. Sorry for my bad english
and MERCI BEAUCOUP POUR CETTE MAGNIFIQUE SOIERIE ROUGE.
Best regards from
Cécile and Yves GREGOIRE -- Château de Maizeret,
BELGIUM
I really love your website -- and your
choice of artists is terrific. I know of no other place where I can purchase
beautiful silk -- while listening to Dylan, Shane MacGowan or Bukowski! It's
outrageous. Thanks you so much,
Marybeth Perry --
Boston, MA
I just got the silk fabric I bought from
you and its FABULOSO!!!! LOVE IT!!! I can't wait to start sewing my curtains.
Omar Sanabria --
Coral Springs, FL
Got the material!! It's
drool-I-don't-want-to-share-it gorgeous!
Susan Tidwell -- Atlanta, GA
I wanted to start out by saying that you
are truly a wonderful company to work with. Everything from your web site, to
friendly customer service, fast shipping and great incentives to your customers
exemplifies that you strive to be the best in your industry. You are an all
around top notch company. It really shows that you enjoy what you do and value
your customers. This is a breath of fresh air. I see too many companies on a
daily basis that do the bare minimum to keep customers happy and coming back.
Thank you for allowing your customer's
to provide input on what they would like to see at HYENA. I am looking forward
to ordering from you again soon! I can't wait to see what new products you will
be offering in the near future!
Suzanne Horvatits
-- New York
After months of debating whether I should
spend the money for very expensive curtains I fell in love with on Horchow, I
found your website and decided to sew my own. I am elated they turned out
beautifully and I spent about 1/3 of the cost for two very long panels. I've
attached the picture of my curtains. I can't wait to do the rest of the house.
Marian Ibarra Kapp
-- Piscataway, NJ
I just wanted to let you know that I
received the silk yesterday and it is beautiful! The color is perfect. It was
great doing business with you and I will be sure to order once again when I am
ready for my next project. It is wonderful to be able to shop for quality
fabric right from home. I would have had to look forever to find this
particular striped silk. I love it! Many thanks,
Cindy Diederich --
Winchester, KY
You're
definitely the best site I've found for quality silks.
Shirley Wilczynski -- Redondo Beach, CA
I just wanted to let you know that your
beautiful fabric arrived here in Vienna today, safe and sound! Thanks very
much! Kind regards,
Emilia -- Vienna,
Austria
Thank you - I received my order
yesterday and am absolutely thrilled with the fabric - it was very well packed
and arrived in excellent condition. Needless to say, I was a bit apprehensive
about ordering on the web but in the future I won't hesitate. Thanks again...
Margaret Hagerty - Los Angeles, CA
I'm sending you two pictures of my
beautiful curtains, thanx to your products. I will be starting another project
really soon. I can't wait to work with you again. Thank you for helping to make
my home feel GRAND!
Nicole Kanaris -- Roslyn Heights, New
York
Received in perfect condition. Thanks
for taking care to fold and insure you took time to send professionally and
beautifully.
Jodie Tanino -- Virgin Islands
Thank-You. I'd also like to compliment
you on the expeditiousness of your services! I'm sure I'll be visiting your site
again in the future and will pass your website along to others.
Pamela Allison -- Vashon, Washington
I just LOVE the curtains I made out of the
silk I bought from you! Floor to ceiling garnet dupioni silk drapes are somewhat
decadent, for some I guess, but they really make the room.
Sally Shepherd -- Wilmington, NC
I just wanted to forward some positive
feedback about your website. Several months ago, I bought many yards of solid
silk dupioni. Well, I finally got around to sewing my drapery panels for my
master bedroom, and they are just fabulous! (I bought the 54"; wide Taupe
Chinese silk.) The fabric is so lovely, and I saved so many $$$ over what I
would have spent to purchase something similar. My sewing skills are VERY
basic, but making simple and professional-looking panels was not hard since the
fabric is very easy to work with and drapes like a dream. Just wanted to put in
a good word.....thank you!
Tracy Waitkus -- Avila Beach, CA
The silk has just arrived. Judy is on the
way home with it to begin a new plan. She is so happy with all the beautiful
fabric you have sent to us. When she has it all finished we are planning to send
you pictures of what you have helped to make possible.
Tom and Judy Riddle -- Green Forest, AR
Oh my gosh! I got the fabric today and it
is fabulous!! Thanks for the swatches...you'll be outfitting our whole home!
Lea Crouch -- Edgewood, WA
I just wanted to tell you that your
fabrics were everything they were cracked up to be. I love the way they turned
out for my clients' window treatments. The silk was sturdy with a beautiful
sheen and a very elegant look. I'll definitely be ordering more whenever I can
use them in future client projects. Thanks!
Kim Mance -- Divine Interiors
I just wanted you to know that I
received the silk and it is GORGEOUS!!!! Thank you so much! And fabulous
packaging as well! Thank you again!
Patty Ryan -- Des Moines, Iowa
I wanted to let you know that I received
the silk the other day. It is really beautiful! Thanks again for the careful
packing & fast shipping! It has, as always, been a pleasure working with you!
Thanks again!!
Vanessa Ross -- Midtown Antiques,
Memphis, TN
Thank you for directing me to your
on-line store - it's fabulous. I'm like a kid in a candy store and don't know
which way to turn first. It all looks sumptuous. Regards,
Susanne K. Stinger --Bridgewater, NJ
Thank YOU! I'm looking forward to getting
my order. Your website shows you have a wonderful selection of silks - which I
love. I hope to have every table surface and window covered with it. Great
Customer Service. Thanks again!
Mary Lathrop -- Downingtown, PA
All your silks are wonderful… the colors
are perfect… the stripes especially seem to appeal to the Italian side of me!
And the quality appears to be excellent. Best regards,
Lynne Russell -- Lynne Russell Unlimited,
Inc., Atlanta, GA
The fabric arrived yesterday, but I did
not open it until today. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Totally on cloud nine
with the gold and ivory plaid!!! I feel so greedy! I am SO THRILLED!!! THANK
YOU!!! You are the BEST!
Judi Gullett -- St. Petersburg, FL
You are a wonderful supplier. You will be
seeing much more business from me.
Northern deLights -- Sumas, WA
Just wanted to tell you AGAIN how
wonderful your web site is. I posted your link on Cheryl Strickland's Drapery
Forum today in hopes that others will find you and give you a go. Anyone this
talented deserves support. That is my opinion and I am sticking with it!! Love
the features and just the whole thing. Very innovative. Great site. Thanks,
Diana Davidson -- Distinctively Yours Interiors
I received the fabric today and I LOVE
IT!!! It is so beautiful. I am using the wine/gold for drapes and this beaded
gold to cover the bench at the end of our bed. It will just be FAB!!! :)
Thanks so much.
Nancy Phillips -- Lake Montezuma, AZ
Just had to send you pics of my new
drapes….they're absolutely beautiful! They've changed the whole feel of the
room. OH…my puppies wanted me to tell you thank you, as well….they just love
how their favorite window is framed in yards of gorgeous dupioni silk…..so much
more pleasant than gazing out of a bare window!
Veronica Bruce -- New Haven, CT
Thank you so much! The fabric arrived
today. It is STUNNING! It is going to go on an old kidney-shaped vanity that I'm
having upholstered. I will have them use tons of it so it looks like a ball
gown. I will feel like such a princess using it. I love your tag line (never
settle.) I hope I have enough left over to do the shower curtain too. I am
thrilled with the quality.
Karen Atkins -- New Brighton, PA
Just
wanted someone there to know that I clicked on your Artists of the Month (as
usual) and for the first time took the time to write and say THANK YOU!! The
article about Jere & Hazel brought a few tears to my eyes. I'm not certain
whose parents they are, but their offspring is certainly blessed. The article
is very well written and I especially enjoyed the last paragraph, as I have
spent years searching for a way to express myself to the world. Thank you for
reminding me that the best expression of myself is...me. Have a WONDERFUL
LIFE!!
Susan C. Fix -- Reno, NV
Thank you!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate
your communication with me. I just received the silk and absolutely love it!!
Will order from you again.
Paula Davies -- Lincoln, CA
I received the fabric yesterday and took
it to my friend's house. We are thrilled with it. it's going to look so good.
There is something so luscious about silk, it's the perfect color. She really
wanted silk right from the start but we had trouble finding this color in any
kind of fabric, particularly for an affordable price. And they don't make
curtains in 125"; length. So thank you again. I'm so pleased and I'm sure I'll
be back for more. Thanks for all your help.
Caris Lester -- Orange, CA
Dear Hyena!
When I stumbled upon your business I was thrilled. Swedish textile stores has a
very limited range of silks, and as a seamstress specialized in historical
undergarments, I was dead tired of having to go silk-hunting for several days
every time I was approached by a customer wanting a fancy corset or petticoat.
Since I found you, I don't have that problem anymore. Whenever a bride-to-be, or
a re-enactor, or an historical fetishist approaches me for a pair of stays, I
happily point them to your site and tells them to sit back and take their pick.
Last year, I got a commission from an artist who wanted a 17th century dress for
the opening of an exhibition. Since she left all the details to me, I was a very
happy camper. How often is a seamstress allowed the luxury of being given a
time-frame a century wide, and totally free hands?
Here is the result, and I am sure you recognize both your olive
taffeta and
your silk dupioni in seamist.
Thank you for solving my silk problem, hopefully forever! My next project is a
late 18th century waistcoat for my boyfriend. And yes, I made him buy the silk
from you. :)
Your very happy customer,
Alva Lindvall --
Sweden
Sitting here in Scotland looking through
your wonderful web-site. I am a part-time lecturer at a college in Glasgow, I
also run a small business making corsets, wedding dresses, designer wear, as
part of what I teach is pattern cutting.
The corsets have been worn to many
fashion shows when raising money for charity. Should anyone want one they can
commission one. I generally do bespoke garments of any kind and nothing is too
difficult!
I normally get my silks from the UK, but
after looking at your site, I will have to rethink.
Nancy
Livingstone -- Scotland
You can see what I've done with your
fabric on my website. People are really loving it.
Alisa Benay -- Colorado Springs, Colorado
The pattern for the gown underneath the
top-skirt is a vintage Vogue pattern and I have supplied the design for the top
layer...I ended up not sewing it myself, since I had less than three weeks left
when the material arrived free of customs here in Denmark. I think that was a
strike of luck, since I found a very skilled lady that sewed it very well. I am
so grateful that you have helped me find these high quality silk fabrics.
Similar beautiful colors, shine and quality is just so very rare: I have not
come across anything like it. So a big virtual hug from me. My very best
regards to you,
Gertrud Knudsen -- Aarhus, Denmark
Here is a costume demi-wardrobe made from
the same "Ladybird Cabernet" fabric
as the gentleman's 18th century coat shown on your customer's page . There is a
day bodice, evening bodice, skirt, overskirt & bottom off train. This will be
for a historic theme wedding in French New Caledonia . The fabric was purchased
by the bride-to-be, then given to me to create with. What a joy to work with
quality goods!
Also another in "La
Dolce Vita Terra Cotta" going to the Dicken's Fair in San Francisco.
I am currently being tormented by your "Age
of Innocence" silk, in the Ocean colorway, paired with the solid Ocean &
Irish Whiskey taffetas, for a gown for myself! Edith Wharton is my inspiration,
"Age" my most loved of her writings. Have a wonderful holiday season amongst
the beauty of of your shop.
Arlene Terrell -- Hemet, California
Attached are a few photos from my
wedding. Love the sea of red photo heading into the church, it shows how
dramatic the reds were..... You all have been awesome to deal with and being an
artist myself, I love the artist spotlights on your site :) I just ordered some
of the sky blue dupioni silk for my study drapes against a slate wall, I think
it will be gorgeous! Thanks for feeding my creativity!
Denise Fezza -- Huntersville, NC
Here are a couple of pictures of my
wedding dress, made mostly with your plain and embroidered silk dupioni by my
friend, Janet Gardner. It's made more or less authentically from a pattern from
around 1770. We loved the fabric, and the dress turned out gorgeous! Thanks for
all your help!
Celia Olson -- Seattle, WA
Thank you so much for the Dupioni Silk in
Golden Salmon Shot... It made a perfect wedding dress (Seamstress:
Nicola Ede, a new designer from New Zealand, now residing in Hiroshima).
I got to wear it three times, once to our Luau Reception in Hawai'i, another
time to our wedding party here in Hiroshima and again for a wedding reception
that my parents threw for us in Ottawa, Canada. It was absolutely amazing. So
much so in fact that my friend is ordering Dupioni Silk in ivory forherwedding
dress! She know that she'll get quality fabric when she orders with HYENA!
Keep up all the hard work with the website. I enjoy checking it out every now
and then and have a picture ofmyfabric as a background on my computer. Looking
forward to ordering again.
Emily Smith -- Hiroshima, Japan
Just wanted to send over a picture of my
daughter Alexandria in the skirt I had made for her for her second birthday.
(She is in the green and pink skirt.) I could not find a skirt I liked enough so
I got the material from you and had a seamstress make a skirt for my daughter.
EVERYONE who was at the party (the adults) asked me where the skirt came from,
as did the seamstress! I told them about your company! Thanks so much. My
daughter looked so adorable in her custom made skirt! (She's pictured here with
her twin sister, Sydney.)
Jennifer Cohen -- Plantation, FL
I just received my shipment of 12 yards of
"True Wine" silk dupioni from Hyena. I almost started weeping as I pulled the
fabric from its perfectly wrapped and protected packaging. I'm just a lowly
computer programmer dreaming of a medieval wedding dress. What have I done to
deserve such luxury? This fabric truly defies description. My local fabric store
carries 6 colors of dupioni 45" wide for almost $3.00 more a yard than I got my
54" from Hyena. What a steal! And the difficulty I had in deciding amongst four
shades of red is a testament to the amazing color selection I found at your
website. I had to consult my sisters, mother, and fiancé for input. Ultimately,
mom's choice was best. Thank you for making this one special part of my wedding
a success. I hope my sewing skills are worthy of the quality of fabric!
Beth Wesolowski -- Jackson, Michigan
Dear Hyena:
I absolutely adore your silk
collection! I've ordered many beautiful fabrics from you and I thought you
might like to see what I've done with some of them!
This is a reproduction 1872 bustle gown
that I made with the Ecco Qua Fire and Water Wide Stripe, Garnet Dupioni and
Turquoise Dupioni. I wore the gown to a costume convention where it won an
Excellence in Costume award. Everyone kept remarking about how lovely the silk
was and where on earth did I find such wonderful fabric. I was more than happy
to tell them! :)
Additionally, your service is
spectacular! Everything always arrives promptly and is so well packaged.
Susan Shirley -- Augusta, GA
It is just like going into an Art Gallery
looking at your silks - I just want to die in a vat of beautiful things...is
that too much to ask?
Diane Haffner -- British Columbia, Canada
Greetings from Stockholm,
For a year ago I bought this wonderful
fabric, and now it have been a 18th century costume for my husband. I've got
several compliments for it. This picture is taken at Beatelund Castle, 6 miles
from Stockholm this autumn.
Carina Rosén - Stockholm, Sweden
I ordered on Monday and my fabric arrived
on Wednesday. I just can't tell you how impressed I am with your service. The
fabric was beautifully packed and parcelled and is so breathtakingly gorgeous I
could hardly believe it. The swatch didn't really do it full justice. Once
again, many thanks and I look forward to my next order
Helen Going -- Hawthorne, Nevada
Hello, hyena -- Applause, applause - You
have the most fabulous website I've ever discovered. It's fab!! Huzzah!!
Huzzah!!
Hugh Formhals -- Ranchos de Alburquerque,
New Mexico
Hi there! I wanted to send you a picture
of the Irish Solo Dress I created using your blue/pink-shot dupioni silk. I will
definitely be ordering through Hyena again. I appreciated the fact that you sent
me high quality product for a great price and that you had it shipped
ever-so-quickly! Anyway, thank you so much! I will "never settle" for getting my
silk anywhere else, of that I'm sure!Adrienne
McKenzie -- North Carolina
I have been surfing the web for days in
search of the EXACT material to fashion my daughters prom dress, and low and
behold!!! a hyena produced, you have made my world perfect...I am in lust of all
your selections...Thank-You, from a small-town seamstress
Colleen Moralez -- North Bend, OR
Thanks so much for the update. I'm
excited about receiving the material. I sew renaissance garb for people and this
green silk is for the lining of a Musketeer tabard. I can't wait to see it. I
recently received an order of your black and a gold silk and I have to tell you
the gold is amazing. Your silks are wonderful and the quality amazing. As my
business grows, I'll have to explore the possibility of purchasing in bulk since
the silks are so popular for the renaissance court dresses. Thank you,
Rae Downing -- RaeFaire Designs, Austin,
TX
I so appreciate your help with this
project, and I'll be sure to pass on to my friends that you're WONDERFUL to
order from!!
Blessings,
Laura Warren -- Dawn, MO
The silk was beautiful and added such a
nice touch to the wedding. Thank you for going out of your way to get the fabric
to me on time. Thanks,
Alex Carvajal -- Columbia, SC
Just thought you might be interested in
our project. The silk is not for clothing, although it would be beautiful. It is
part of a reproduction flag, that was used during the American Revolution, flown
at Ft. Stanwix, New York, in the fall of 1777. American forces (about 800 men)
flew this flag while defending the fort against a force of 3000 British and
Indians. The British retreated back to Canada, failing in their attempt. This
reproduction will fly during an Revolutionary War reenacting event. Thanks
again for your quick response.
Wendell K. Smith -- 2nd Connecticut Regiment of
Militia
Thank you soooooo much - you solved my
wedding dress dilemma!!!!
Amy Barrett -- Tacoma, WA
Hi - I
just wanted to say that we received our order of 15 yards of silk and are very
pleased with the quality and the speed in which it was shipped. The fabric will
be used for the brides maid dresses for my daughter's wedding this fall.
Dealing with your company has been a real pleasure.
Deb Horne -- Essex Junction, VT
I just
finished making the dress out of the fabrics we ordered from you and I had to
take a few minutes to tell you that the dupioni was absolutely, by far, the most
beautiful dupioni I have EVER worked with. Previously I had been hesitant to
order from your company because the prices are a bit higher than my other
dupioni suppliers - but WOW - the higher price was WORTH it. The difference in
quality between your silk and the other silks I've been working with was
unbelievable - it was a DREAM to work with and I can assure you I will be back
again. I'm also going to tell everyone how much better quality your fabrics are
- and you're really great to work with too. Thanks again!
Very Merrily,
Heather Piper -- Lima, NY
Fabric received today! WOW --- that was
fast! You have a wonderful selection, and finding your site was prompted by my
niece's need for a prom dress, but I'll be back.
Maria K. -- Marlborough, MA
Your website is phenomenal and so are
your prices!!
Maryjane D'Orazio -- Quincy, MA
I had to show you a picture of another
lampshade I made with your beautiful silks. I used
Ladybird Terra Cotta embroidered silk taffeta and hand-beaded panels
over the Olive silk dupioni. Thank you for making such beautiful silk fabric
available and affordable.
Karen Cardwell, Lamp Shade Couture
Thank you so much for my order which I
received safe and sound and delicately wrapped in tissue paper. The fabric is
absolutely beautiful, I am going to start sewing tonight!! Thank you for your
excellent service and your amazing prices. Thanks again.
Stacey Sullivan -- Houston, TX
I like to make "projects" with my Hyena
silk, silk velvet, and all the other beautiful fabrics that they have. I do
design sets for Machine Embroidery. My designs look wonderful on these fabrics.
The latest I did were purses and I used my new Robin Crazy Quilt design set on
them. The silks are so easy to work with and the feel of them is wonderful.
After I used these fabrics I was spoiled. I just can't go back to synthetic
fabrics. I sell my designs athttp://bfccreations.com.
If you are looking for Machine Embroidery, we have some beautiful designs. Here
are a couple of photos of my latest Robin Crazy Quilt design set used on purses
made from Hyena silks.
Barbara Del Duco, Machine Embroidery Artist,
New York
"I would like to say thanks to everyone
who sent me dupioni websites...found some incredible stuff but I think my
favorite incredible one is Hyena Productions.
They even sell quilt kits...gorgeous stuff....I think I hear my need saying
get out the plastic..."
from Quilt Art website
Last year I bought silk from you to
start my new business -- "Silver in Silk". I make bags for silver storage out of
anti-tarnish cloth (Pacific cloth) for the inside and your flawless, gorgeous
silk for the outside. I found your website and now I wouldn't think of getting
my silk from anywhere else
Amanda Horne -- Rochester, NY -- Silver In Silk
My goal to redecorate Versailles in 100%
Hyena failed due to my sloth (not to mix animal metaphors), a number of
apoplectic, very negative Frenchmen, and some sort of misunderstanding in regard
to my VISA account's limits. However, never one to take non for an answer, I
plan to sabotage Paris with my version of Madame du Pompadour or Marie
Antoinette--your choice. The garb of this 21" Madame Alexander Cissy doll is a
work in progress, still partly pinned together. It is difficult to find a time
one of the cats isn't draped across the sewing machine table, but I did manage
to sew by hand in excess of 300 silk and satin roses. You may recognize your
sublime silks in this project. If you don't, blame not the silk--it is (pardon,
Marie) my execution.
Cheers!
Holly Alarcon -- Austin, Texas
You have been such a real pleasure. I
will mark your site and watch carefully for more lovely fabrics. Perhaps some
other lovely stripe is in our future. Thank you again for your time and
invaluable assistance. I do hope we have the opportunity to do this again. As
always, my continuing best wishes to you and yours.
Barbara J. Thompson -- San Antonio, Texas
The
delight is all mine!!! My fabric arrived today and it is wonderful. Your
service and product is lovely. Thank you.
Miriam Clarke -- Wall, New Jersey
It's been a pleasure doing business with
you. I'll remember you in the future and recommend you to friends. Hope you
thrive!
Margaret Wheeler -- Lexington, Kentucky
I did a
search and came up with your website, and couldn't be more pleased and to find
out you took PayPal was even better. I have been looking for this color to
complete a dress for an antique doll of mine. Thank you.
Marsha Stringfellow -- Georgetown, Texas
Lovely fabric! YOU have got excellent A-1
quality silks, just to let you know (as if you didn't)! Most iridescent, highest
quality, truest colors! Thanks!
Meagan Fuson -- Deer Island, Oregon, Fairy Cove
Custom Silk Quilts
Thank you for your help that went "way
beyond". I've never had such excellent help by phone. You have been one of
those surprise gifts from God to make my day filled with extra smiles.
Marcia Boersma -- Tyler, Texas
Thanks for such a FAST reply! I had a
feeling that was the case - your site was mentioned on Quilt Art and it is
wonderful - have bookmarked for future projects!
Marie Johansen
You are a
wonderful supplier. You will be seeing much more business from me.
Northern deLights -- Sumas, Washington
Aloha! This is my second purchase from
you. I know I'll be pleased with this second purchase as much as I was pleased
with the first -- the beauty and quality of the silk of my first purchase is
exquisite. Thanks so much for your wonderful service. Best regards,
Maria Converse -- Honolulu, Hawaii
Check out this photo of orange and hot
pink silks I ran across in In-Style Magazine
of a gala affair that Sting hosted...Now, check out Shana's Gala Wedding...COOL,
huh? Thank you for everything you did to make the wedding such a success.
Susan Levine -- Brandon, Florida
Thank you - I received my order yesterday and am absolutely thrilled with the fabric - it was very well packed and arrived in excellent condition. Needless to say, I was a bit apprehensive about ordering on the web but in the future I won't hesitate. Thanks again...
--Margaret Hagerty, Los Angeles, CA