'The Wave' in London
on Nov 16, 2009'The Wave' rally in London on December 5th is a critical moment in the lead up to Global Climate Talks in Copenhagen. We need to ensure that UK and World leaders know that there is huge concern and a demand for urgent action to stop global warming re...

Anti-Slavery Int'l ‘BID FOR FREEDOM’ Auction
on Nov 5, 2009 in Eco/Ethical in the News On Wednesday, 11th November 2009 Anti-Slavery International will be operating an online auction to help raise funds for their cause. Quail was asked to donate an item for this worthy auction and as such an Ahimsa Silk Nightdress and Mens Black Batik...

Quail teams up with Traidcraft
on Nov 4, 2009 in Fairtrade Cotton Quail Quail has been involved in another temporary Fairtrade Shop in Brixham recently--teaming up with Torbay's Key Contact for Traidcraft, Helen Barratt. It is the responsibility of a certified Fairtrade Town to actively promote Fairtrade as much as possi...

New Totem Print Shirts & Kimonos...blue on white
on Oct 19, 2009 in Organic Cotton Tops Limited edition 'Totem' print ladies 3/4 length sleeve shirt from Quail - blue print on white.Limited edition 'Totem' print ladies Kimono Top from Quail - blue print on white.

New Totem Print Shirts
on Oct 17, 2009 in Organic Cotton Tops New women's organic cotton print shirts will shortly be available from Quail's retail website on a limited edition basis. Wholesale orders are coming in from Australia, the USA and from select shops around the UK. The first release of shirts will b...

Organic Cotton - Fact No. 4
on Oct 4, 2009 in Organic Cotton Facts In northern India organic cotton seed is planted between the months of March and May. It takes about five months to grow a cotton-bearing plant from seed. After germination it grows quickly and begins to form flowers which die away. It is essential...

The Organopónico Eddoe Experiment ~ Day 171
on Oct 1, 2009 in Gardening Organopónico At long last, a review of the highly successful The Organopónico Eddoe Experiment. The plants are over 3 feet high and are healthy, sturdy and attract comments from visitors for their jungle-inspired beauty. The plants love a lot of water and will p...

Fresh Cotton Prints
on Sep 19, 2009 in Organic Cotton Fairtrade Cotton Behold Quail's latest import of organic cotton fabric from India!!! The pattern is a limited edition design called 'Totem' from Lucie Summers, who designs in association with Eco Eco Ltd in Hope, Derbyshire. Customers will soon be able to purchase me...

Photo of the Day 1
on Sep 8, 2009 in Photo of the Day Other Things This photo reminds me of Summer fun! Photo: Natasha Kroll...

Late Summer Studio
on Sep 8, 2009 in Studio Time to make some proper Quail progress after a lazy August in the studio. Late Summer Sales, selling off old stock, waiting for new fabric from India to clear customs and find its way to me in Devon, reordering some interesting batiks, finishing off...