About
Sarah Minor Design
Sarah has been a member of the Button Factory Studios on Islington Street in Portsmouth, NH since 1999. In the mid-90’s, she left a career in the Women’s Apparel Industry in CT, moved to NH and began working on Canvas Floor Cloths. She has clients all over the world, from New Zealand to Palm Beach, FL , Fishers Island, NY , Northeast Harbor, ME, San Francisco, CA and most recently Scotland and Ontario.
Her work is shown in a variety of select galleries and in person at many Juried Craft Fairs across the USA. Many of the Boutique shows she participates in, are to benefit non-profit foundations such as Garden Club of Allegheny County, Wayside House (Woman's Sober House) in Delray Beach, FL , or Allendale Shelter Club in Chicago, IL
A number of her designs were featured in a collaboration with Foreside Company, a Home Accessories Co. and applied to Wall Art, Ceramics and textiles in the early 2000’s. Please contact her at (603) 431-4846 for more information or to arrange a visit to her studio.
The Button Factory Studios are located on Islington Street in downtown Portsmouth, NH. Over 30 artists have studios in the building. Information on the history of the building can be found at: http://www.buttonfactorystudios.com/building_history.htm
“The floor cloth on my porch is the game changer!! It takes an adorable charming beach house and adds flare, joy, brightness and personality. A huge conversation starter, and my favorite touch in my favorite escape!! I couldn’t stop at just one, I have 4!”
Mika Brzezinski
Co-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW (MSNBC)
Painted canvas floor cloths were fashionable in homes throughout the 1700's to the early 1900's (more history available here). They were used partly for decoration but mostly for practical reasons since they were easy to sweep, shake and wipe down. Today's floor cloths have added strength and durability due to commercial primers, paints and finishes. They are made of 100% cotton duck and are perfect for kitchens, laundry rooms, foyers or mud rooms.
Each floor cloth is hand-painted, so even though the design may be duplicated, each cloth is truly one-of-a-kind!
Easy care: most cleaning can done simply with a wet sponge and mild detergent
Floor cloths have a 15 to 20 year life expectency
Protects your floor from moisture and wear
Pet-friendly!
See the Installations page for examples!