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Runway Inspired Fabric Finds: Crazy for Daisies

Daisy prints were featured in several resort/spring 2012 collections. Some were bright and bold, others more on the muted side.

Here is some of my inspiration for today’s fabric finds:

{above: marni, blumarine & marc jacobs / pics are from style.com}

I was able to find lots of quilting-weight cottons featuring daisy prints. There are also several vintage retro floral fabrics on etsy as well. Here are few of my favorites:

1. Timeless Treasures Daisy Fabric from Josie Mart
2. Michael Miller Daisy Dolittle from Fabric.com
3. Vintage Turquoise Fabric from Pumpkin Truck
4. All American Girl Daisy Fabric from Fabric.com
5. Vintage Yellow & White Daisy Fabric from Eve’s Eden
6. Michael Miller Daisy Doodle Fabric from Fabric.com
7. Colorful Floral Fabric from Create by the Yard
8. American Jane Daisy Bouquet from Claydeal
9. Michael Miller Daisy Path Fabric from Fresh Squeezed Fabrics
10. Studio eFabrics Paper Dolls Daisy Fabric from Uber Stitch

On-Trend: Southwestern Fabrics

I am a big fan of the Southwestern-inspired designs that are so popular right now – I am especially in love with Pendleton’s Portland Collection! I really want to make something - probably a bag – with a Southwestern fabric.

1. Joi Geometric Navajo Varia Cardigan from Revolve Clothing
2. Dopp Bag from Pendleton
3. Palmedo Blanket Bag from Free People
4. Lucinda Laced Boots from Pendleton
5. Sun Diamonds Tote from Anthropologie
6. Oswego Skirt from Anthropologie

Here are a few of my fabric finds. I would really like to get the Pendleton fabric, but it is $76 per yard! A girl can dream..

1 & 6 are from Pendleton
2 is from Great Southwest Style
3 is from Strictly Southwestern
4 & 5 are from Harts Fabric

geometric fabric finds

Today’s fabric finds were inspired by all of the geometric designs I have been seeing everywhere (like the ones below).

{blouse from anthropologie, rug from haus interior, tote from the new domestic, zipper purse from made by hank, lizzie fortunato necklace from frances may}

And here are my geometric fabric finds:

1. Cloud 9 Organic “Shards” Fabric from Harts Fabric

2. Brandon Mabley “Tents” Fabric from The Enchanted Square

3. Anna Maria Horner “Good Folks” Fabric from The Fabric Boutique

4. Joel Desberry Herringbone Fabric from Lily Bella Fabrics

5. Geometric Twill Fabric from Canopy Studio

6. Circus Bunting Fabric from Booster Seat

7. Geometric Abstract Sheer Fabric from Hart’s Fabric

8. Premier Prints Zig Zag Fabric from Scarlet Poppe

9. Denyse Schmidt Diamond Chevron Fabric from Fresh Squeezed Fabrics

10. Anthology Theory Lattice Diamonds from Sew Fresh Fabrics

Fresh & Fruity Fabrics

{Pics from Style.com Designers: Suno, Stella McCartney, Moschino Cheap & Chic}

A reader left a comment the other day saying that she was looking for fabric similar to Stella McCartney’s citrus print. As it turns out, several designers featured fruit prints in their Spring 2011 collections. Although I didn’t find anything resembling Stella’s, I still found plenty of yummy looking fabrics. I think one of the oilcloth fabrics would make a super cute beach bag.

1. Oranges Oilcloth from The Fabric Farm

2. Yellow Apples Japanese Cotton Canvas from Stefanie Style

3. Early Bird Cherries fabric from Voodoo Rabbit

4. Pears & Apples Oilcloth from The Fabric Farm

5. Pear & Floral Oilcloth from Glamour Stitch

6. Retro Lemon Fabric from Cyber Fabric

7. Citrus Scrub Fabric from Sew Fresh Fabrics

8. Cherry Oilcoth from Warm and Sunny

Runway Inspired Fabric Finds

I like to get ideas before fabric shopping because I tend to get overwhelmed ….so I thought it would be kinda fun to take some inpiration from the runway and see what I could find. The D&G Spring 2011 collection had tons of fun colors, floral prints, gingham, lace and denim, all of which I love. I’m not planning on trying to recreate their outfits or anything, but maybe I will make something else using similar fabric combinations.

From top to bottom:

1. Carolina Gingham Fabric from HartsFabric.com
2. Pink Rose Liberty of London fabric from The Top Drawer
3. Vintage Salmon & Blue Tulip Cotton Fabric from Zinnia Snip Snap
4. Powder Blue Lace from Harts Fabric
5. Blue Denim from Harts Fabric
6. Red Gingham Linen from Buttons and Such
7. Retro Buttercup Blue Floral Fabric from Harts Fabric
8. Liberty Tana Fairford Pink Floral Fabric from Hyggeligt
9. Bright Pink Rose Print Cotton from Blueberry Damsel
10. Tanya Wehlan Delilah Fabric in Green from Skye Reve Fabrics

D&G Runways Pics from Style.com

New Liberty of London Fabrics

I just saw that the Libery of London spring/summer 2011 fabric collection is out. They always have such great prints. Here are a few of my favorites. Aren’t they cute?

On Trend: Sequins

Have you noticed all the sequins everywhere? I especially love this sequin bag from Anthropologie:

And here is Drew Barrymore rocking a sequiny top:

pic from Le Fashion

If you are interested in adding some sparkle to your creations, here are a few sequin findings to check out. These are all from etsy sellers.

1. 5 yards of matte silver sequins from Mary Not Martha – $2.50

2. Half yard of Sequin Circle Trim from Venus 11 – $4.80

3. 50 oxidized brass sequins from Serious Beader – $3.75

4. 50 vintage gold leaf sequins from Queen Artist 1 - $5.00

5. Vintage light blue sequins from Button Up n Bead It - $2.00

6. Sequined black venise lace applique from Mary Not Martha – $3.50

Lovely Crochet Findings

I love these crochet trims – all are from various etsy sellers. I think they would be great for embellishing t-shirts, purses, pillows, cardigans….

From the Top:

Mint Green Vintage Crochet Flower Embellishments from Paisley Pathways, $8

Vintage Lace + Crochet Trim from Cheryleoc, $18

1940s Vintage Crochet Fabric from F. Kellerman, $56

Antique Rosaline Collar from Deepwater Trading Company, $12.50

Cotton Crochet Lace from Stefanie Style, $3

Unique Tie-Dye Fabrics

I was a little skeptical about the this season’s whole tie-dye trend. It kind of reminds me of summer camp art class. However, I have to say that tie-dye has actually started to grow on me. A lot of designers have really made it look modern.

I have my eye on this tie-dyed bag from Anthropologie:

Of course, tie dyeing is a great DIY project, but if you don’t feel like making a big mess, you can always just buy some already tie-dyed fabrics. I found some really unique traditional African tie dye fabrics over at Ananse Village. According to their site, they are a member of the Fair Trade Federation and a portion of the profits helps provide medical care & educational opportunities to the communities they work with.

Here are a few of the tie-dye fabrics they have for sale: