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Swatch of the Week . . . Swatchbook from Powerhouse Museum in Austrailia
"About SwatchbooksSwatches or small samples of fabric have been collected and compiled in the form of swatchbooks for at least 300 years. The Powerhouse Museum has several volumes containing thousands of bright, unfaded samples of fashionable fabric ...
Kingyo Collection by Red Rooster Fabrics
I am loving this new collection from Red Rooster Fabrics. To view the entire collection please visit the Red Rooster Web Site.Create something unexpected! Jamie Kalvestran www.scrap-bags.com...
Swatch of the Week
I have not posted a swatch of the week for a quite a few weeks. So here are four! These fabrics are available at Aunt Annie's Quilts & Silk's. If you are interested in purchasing these African... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Swatch of the Week - Lonni Rossi's Tea Ceremony Geisha from Andover Fabrics
Lonni sent me her latest fabric to make up into a Scrap-bag or two for her schoolhouse at International Quilt Market in Houston at the end of the month. As always, Lonni has out done herself! I'll... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Swatch of the Week - designer: Anna Salander for IKEA
I'd love to see this fabric made into my Yin-Yang Handbag! View this fabric online at IKEA.com Create something unexpected! Jamie Kalvestran www.scrap-bags.com [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and...
Swatch of the Week - Whispering Woods by Sandra Banava for Robert Kaufman
I am truly loving this new line designed by Sandra Banava. I am a big time 'tree lover' and this is a gorgeous collection. I'll be using it in projects coming up, so stay tuned. Create something... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Swatch of the Week - Discharge Dyed Fabrics by Lucy Senstad
I found these gorgeous discharged fabrics at Aunt Annies Quilts & Silks in Avon, MN. These fabrics are created by Lucy Senstad the shop owner. Please feel free to contact her about other... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo...
Swatch of the Week Whispering Woods from Sandra Banava for Robert Kaufman
ASB-8294-191 Autumn by Sandra Banava - Whispering Woods Robert Kaufman Contents: 100% Kona® Cotton Width: 44'' wide Weight: 4.3 oz. per square yard. Available in stores September 2008! Create... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...
Swatch of the Week - Kings Road Cucina
Kings Road Cucina M714-5 A quick 'google' search found these sources for you: Golden Needles & Quilts Aunt Bea's Sewing Basket Fabrics Unlimited Create something unexpected! Jamie... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for ...
Swatch of the Week - Lonni Rossi - Hand Painted Fabrics
Handpainted Lonni Rossi Fabric Handpainted Lonni Rossi Design- Dark, rich red with small black floral screen and small white gold circle floral screen. 38"Wide Silk (Dry-Clean) (Can be customized... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Swatch of the Week - Flutterby by Tula Pink for Moda
Tula's Blog Tula's Website I 'googled' for you and found these resources: Hancocks-Paducah Z&S Fabrics Over the Rainbow Quilt Home Sew Mama Sew! Today's Quilting Country Expressions Quilt... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f...
Swatch of the Week - Joel Dewberry - Westminster Fibers - Ginseng/Spice
I met Joel Dewberry in person while we were both exhibiting at Surtex. Lovely exhibit booth, lovely products. Father of four and prolific designer, Joel has a great sense of style and an eye for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...
Swatch of the Week - Earth by Amy Schimler from On A Whim for Robert Kaufman
AAS-7567-169 Earth by Amy Schimler from On A Whim Contents: 100% Kona® Cotton Width: 44'' wide Weight: 4.3 oz. per square yard. You can view the rest of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...
Swatch of the Week- Flower Mart by Benartex
The swatch of the week this week is from the Flower Mart Collection by Benartex. This whole collection is gorgeous, but I was most taken by this leaf pattern.Leaf Olive Moss Style :3006Color :44I've located these online sources for this fabric, you ...
Swatch of the Week - Color Theory by Sandra Banava for Robert Kaufman
This weeks Swatch of the Week is actually three swatches. When I saw these new fabrics designed by Sandra Banava for Robert Kaufman they screamed summer, and more specifically the 4th of July. I'll be using them to create a summer tote so watch for a...
Swatch of the Week - Drawing Room by Anna Marie Horner for Free Spirit
I love the simplicity and peaceful feeling of this pattern. The cool color palette which includes grays plus the additional hit of orange appeals to my sense of color.Free Spirit - Anna Marie Horner - Drawing Room - HDAH01BlueHere are a few online so...
Swatch of the Week - Jessica II from Blank Quilting
I love the color palette and the great interpretation of the floral form!Jessica II-BTR-5102 Spice 3Create something unexpected! Jamie Kalvestran www.scrap-bags.com ...
Swatch of the Week - Hothouse Garden by Jane Sassaman for Free Spirit
This week's swatch is from the very talented Jane Sassaman and Free Spirit Fabrics.If this swatch appeals to you . . . then don't miss Jane's website and blog, they are filled with beautiful bright creations that will lift your spirit!Click here to f...
Swatch of the Week - Ginko from Kona Bay
This weeks swatch is from Kona Bay. I bought a fat-quarter of this fabric and had it pinned up on one of my studio windows during the grayest of winter days. It absolutely glowed! One way to warm a cold winter day.Product Number: GINK-01-RUSTCreate s...
Swatch of the Week - Sofia for Robert Kaufman
I've always been attracted to mono-chromatic artwork and prints. Here's an excellent example. I love the simplicity and directness of this print.This is from Robert Kaufman.To find out where to buy fabrics from Robert Kaufman Click here.Sofia: Cotton...
Swatch of the Week - Phillip Jacobs - Begonia Leaves - Westminster Fibers
Every once in a while there is a fabric that stops me dead in my tracks.This is one of those fabrics. Designed by Phillip Jacobs. "My hat's off to you Phillip Jacobs!"Manufactured by Westminster Fibers.I found it on the Hancock's of Paducah website.I...
