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Redterra
07-10-2007, 11:57 AM
My favorite dress when I was first old enough to care was one that had strawberries on it - and it's stuck with me! When I see pretty strawberry or cherry fabric, it is SO HARD to NOT buy it!

Also...

anything with teacups/teapots
geometric retro prints
pretty flannels that are on sale

A_Furry_Thing
07-10-2007, 01:20 PM
cotton flannels here too! I never use them tho!
I am going to make a bunch of napkins for the kids out of some this week I hope.

Sandi
07-10-2007, 01:24 PM
Michael Miller funky retro prints and vintage repros.

earlygirl
07-10-2007, 10:00 PM
April Cornell fabric is a recent favorite. I made a wristlet using some AC fabric and it turned out pretty cute.

I'm also a sucker for anything Asian (kanji, koi fish, cranes, sushi, cherry blossoms, etc...) and Japanese imported (Kawaii) fabric.

Some Amy Butler, and anything with Russian dolls too.

starkl
07-11-2007, 01:18 AM
I love Alexander Henry prints, particularly his retro-inspired kitchen prints. My stand-by, always brings me back for more, is cotton/lycra knits. I just adore the stuff. It's so perfect to work with. :)

leonasmama
07-11-2007, 02:22 AM
I'm also a sucker for anything Asian (kanji, koi fish, cranes, sushi, cherry blossoms, etc...) and Japanese imported (Kawaii) fabric.


same here!! i found some super awesome asian prints at JA's (they even had a cream and red kanji/sakura blossom flannel!! i still have it and i pet it every now and then. i just have to find the perfect thing to make with it!) but they were kinda spendy and i'm kinda cheap:lol: so i only got a few yds. I LOVE kona bay prints as well!
also just about anything organic, bamboo, hemp, soy or any other unusual natural/sustainable fiber.

Empathic~Heart
07-11-2007, 12:59 PM
Batiks! Seriously an obsession, and someday I will make a huge quilt out of the ones I have and the ones I have yet to find. ;)

I also love Asian themes, and anything sort of bohemian/funky.

Megmama
07-11-2007, 01:30 PM
For me..anything with dragons, wizards, stars, fairies, fantasy type stuff..:D

Korwynne
07-11-2007, 02:39 PM
I'm with Meg.. and I'm also obsessing about this fabric that I can't find *sigh*

http://www.mindspring.com/~jpilcher/LeilasBib.jpg

Redterra
07-12-2007, 10:12 AM
April Cornell fabric is a recent favorite. I made a wristlet using some AC fabric and it turned out pretty cute.

This sounds really cool - do you mind sharing a pic?

I love Alexander Henry prints, particularly his retro-inspired kitchen prints. My stand-by, always brings me back for more, is cotton/lycra knits. I just adore the stuff. It's so perfect to work with. :)

Ok - I'm going to have to google this and I might have a new favorite...

I'm with Meg.. and I'm also obsessing about this fabric that I can't find *sigh*

http://www.mindspring.com/~jpilcher/LeilasBib.jpg

SERIOUS eye candy you got there!

brayg
07-12-2007, 10:30 AM
PRR. I know it's been over-hyped over the years, but I have a thing for it. Too bad it's harder to find now. *sniff*

earlygirl
07-12-2007, 11:08 AM
This sounds really cool - do you mind sharing a pic?


Sure. And I believe I shared it (here) before. I have major issues with doing zippers. :D

Both fabrics are April Cornell. And must clarify that I don't care for a lot of AC fabric, only some. :)

Outside: wristlet on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannonmarie2006/400119132/in/set-72157594499568460/)

Indside: on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannonmarie2006/400117604/in/set-72157594499568460/)

I also made a hook/needle roll: hook and needle roll on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannonmarie2006/481381850/in/set-72157594499568460/)