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WE’VE MOVED! Come and visit our gorgeous new showroom

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside

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25% off all fabrics with every curtain making or upholstery order*

Living by the sea means that we are always on the lookout for beautiful coastal fabrics, and we were delighted to come across this lovely range of maritime prints.

This charming collection is inspired by the British seaside, and offers a total of 7 patterns including Seashells, Seabirds, Coral and Skipper, and to complement, a useful deck chair stripe, spot and geometric. They come in a choice of 5 different colourways and at just ÂŁ14 per metre for 100% cotton, offer excellent value for money. Come along to our showroom at 51 High Street to see this and other gorgeous fabric ranges.

our favourite ...New fabric and wallpaper collections Omega Italian velvets by Linwood

Celestine fabrics and wallpaper

by Colefax & Fowler

Paradise Gardens

By Jane Churchill

Rosetta by Clarke & Clarke

ow?... n k u o y d i D We now have over 100 of our most popular fabrics as larger samples available for you to browse. The samples are beautifully arranged by colour palette and represent a wide selection of styles and designs. We believe that viewing fabrics in larger pieces makes it easier to visualise the fabric as a finished product, as well as making the browsing experience much easier and more inspirational. Of course, we still have thousands of fabrics available to view in our sample books, and as always our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to help. Pop along to our new showroom at 51 High Street and see for yourself!

Ask the expert...

My sofa isn’t that old, but it hasn’t worn well at all and desperately

needs replacing. Can you give me any tips on choosing a new sofa to make sure I don’t make the same mistake again!

By the sounds of it, your sofa needs to be fairly robust, especially if you have children or pets, so consider buying a sofa with removable covers and a heavy-duty fabric. Upholstery fabrics should have a Martindale or “rub” test value which equates to the amount of times a fabric has been rubbed before showing signs of wear. We would recommend a rub test of at least 20,000 for general domestic use, but if you want something even more substantial, consider rub tests of 40,000+ which are for contract and severe domestic use. What is more difficult to check, though equally important, is how the sofa is constructed. Check that the sofa has a well-built, robust frame that will stand the test of time. Some high street sofas are constructed using less pricey materials such as conventional plywood and woodand-plastic composites. These are really only appropriate for infrequently used sofas and those that won't be kept more than two or three years. How the frame is constructed is as important as the materials from which it is made. High-quality frames are screwed and glued at all the joints, to doubly protect against anything coming apart. Of course, it’s not possible to strip the furniture to check the construction, but ask to see a brochure with details of how the frame is made and see if the company offers a guarantee. Above all, your sofa needs to be comfortable enough for you to want to keep it for a long time. Quality furniture makers should be able to tailor the dimensions, legs and cushion fillings of a sofa to suit your individual needs. Please get in touch with us if you would like any more advice about buying a sofa, details of our range of quality upholstered furniture, or to find out about our made-to-measure loose cover making service.

The past few months have been extremely busy planning and executing our very own “house move”!

We had out-grown our premises at 14 Queen Street, so in October last year we moved up the road to our new home at 51 High Street. This was very exciting for us, and a real opportunity to change the layout and format of our showroom.

Feedback from our customers showed that, although the range and variety of fabrics and wallpapers we offer meets their needs, they sometimes felt it wasn’t always easy to get “inspiration” and would like an easier browsing experience.

With this in mind, we set out to create a showroom that was inspirational, and to make the experience of choosing perfect furnishings easier and quicker.

Have a look at the photos and feature on the back of this publication for more details about our new showroom, but why not pop in and have a look for yourself!

Don’t forget, we still offer fantastic value for money on all our products. Our Price Match Promise gives you peace of mind that you’re getting the best deal around, and why not sign up to be a “privilege member” giving you extra discounts on all fabrics with every curtain making order. Contact our team today on 01243 378831 or drop us an e-mail at showroom@suefoster.co.uk.

Chris Chris Gorton Managing Director

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Join today and enjoy year-round discounts on fabrics with curtain making or upholstery orders, as well as fantastic member-only events and promotions. For just £10 Membership also entitles Privilege holders to free measuring and home consultation card visits within 15 miles of Emsworth*, usually worth £10 per visit. Cards are valid for 12 months, and the level of discount varies according to annual spend - the more you spend, the more you save! Call us or pop in to find out more about becoming a Sue Foster Privilege member today. *Excludes Isle of Wight

The curtains are made in a first class manner, all hand stitched, weighted and hung (I have been on a course!). There was a large selection of quality fabrics and the staff were really helpful. Many thanks,

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Mrs C

Come along and visit our gorgeous new showroom at 51 High Street, Emsworth. The new showroom has been designed with the customer in mind to make it much easier to browse our fabrics and get inspiration for your perfect furnishings. Our hand made hanging display pieces are colour coordinated and represent a broad spectrum of designs and styles from printed cotton to embroidered silk. And with prices starting at just £14 per metre, there’s something for everyone.

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Our helpful and knowledgeable advisers are always on hand to give free design advice, or if you would like even more of a helping hand, our team of interior designers would be happy to visit you in your home. Just visit us at 51 High street, or call us on 01243 378831. See you soon!

*January Offer Offer valid 2 January - 8 February 2014. Fabric discount available on all fabrics with every curtain making or upholstery order placed on or before 8 February 2014.

Discount varies according to order value.

“ We placed our order with you because we could have a complete service including new poles fitted. They are truly beautiful curtains and an overall excellent service, Mrs J

We are conveniently located at 51 High Street in Emsworth, Hampshire, close to Chichester, Portsmouth and Havant on the Hampshire West Sussex border.

Sue Foster

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