Favorite Fabrics Blog

"Ribbons of Hope" - new breast cancer awareness fabrics

2011-12-20T15:01:00.004-05:00

We're ever so pleased to be the first one to bring you preview pictures of Rosemary Lavin's upcoming collection of new "pink ribbon" fabrics. Due to ship to stores in August, Windham Fabrics is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Maurer Foundation, which works to educate the public by providing current and accurate breast health information, to save lives.

The best thing about this collection is that the word "SURVIVOR" is included in two of the fabrics. We can't think of a more powerful message of encouragement!

While most of these fabrics are best suited to "Quilt Pink" projects: comfort quilts and quilts that will be raffled at fund raising events, you'll find that these designs are also very well suited to smaller projects such as tote bags, scarves, and pillowcases.

And of course the butterfly designs can be included in any projects, because there aren't any pink ribbon loops. We think the butterflies on the black background would be a stunning addition to add a "pop" of color to a black and white quilt!

Every year, Windham Fabrics comes out with a new group of pink ribbon fabrics, and they sell out very quickly. That's why we are taking pre-orders on these fabrics so very early. When you pre-order, it helps us to know which are going to be the best sellers, so that we can order an ample supply. And you will be assured of getting everything you need for your project(s).

We will also be offering a Fat Quarter bundle for this nine-piece collection.

The Farm Animals are here!

2011-12-19T14:12:00.003-05:00

We've never seen such a realistic collection of farm animal fabrics as this group by Elizabeth' Studio. Goats, sheep, cows, horses, pigs, chickens, eggs... and a craft panel too. As always, the printing and attention to detail on this design are superb.

They were *supposed* to arrive in late September, but were delayed until December because the manufacturer wanted to make sure that the printing was just right. We think it was worth the wait!

Yo Gabba Gabba Fabric

2011-11-08T22:29:00.004-05:00

Coming early next year there we will be carrying fabric that's based on the popular children's TV show, "Yo Gabba Gabba". Very colorful, they're suited to the pre-school crowd. We've chosen five fabrics, and all of them feature the characters Foofa, Plex, Muno, Toodee and Brobee.

Use these fabrics by themselves or combine them with brightly colored solids and textures to create unique quilts, pillows and pillowcases, curtains, or even fun clothing for your favorite little one.

The Yo Gabba Gabba fabrics are 100% cotton, designed by Hoffman Fabrics.

Berenstain Bears Fabric

2011-10-30T00:19:00.006-04:00

Welcome to Bear Country!

Moda is coming out with a group of fabrics based on the classic childrens books, "The Berenstain Bears", written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

So wander down a sunny dirt road to the heart of Bear County, and meet Mama and Papa Bear, and Brother and Sister too!

Due to arrive in February, these fabrics are sure to make delightful curtains, pillows, quilts, or kids apparel. Think of what a wonderful baby shower gift it would be, to give a copy of one of the books plus something you've made.

Come take a peek at the Berenstain Bears Fabric collection! We're taking pre-orders: reserve yours now so you won't be disappointed later. These fabrics are sure to be popular!

Florentine 3 - Peggy Toole's new collection

2011-09-20T23:39:00.006-04:00

Have you seen it? No? Seen what?

We're talking about Peggy Toole's latest collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Three stunningly beautiful, elegant colorways of the most interesting florals, geometrics, stripes, leafy scrolls... and all with lush gold metallic.

These fabrics have so many "friends", too, playing well with metallic blender fabrics from several groups, including Kaufman's "Fusions" and "Honeystone Hill" from Blank... selections from Hoffman, P&B, and... well, you get the idea.

"Florentine 3" just arrived yesterday, and already we're re-ordering more of it. Did we mention that we have FQ bundles, too? They're great when you really just can't choose... that way you can have a little bit of each fabric to inspire you!

Goodnight, Moon Fabrics

2011-07-22T12:25:00.004-04:00

Do you remember the children's book, "Goodnight, Moon"? Many of us have read this bedtime story to our children and grandchildren.

Quilting Treasures is coming out with a line of fabrics based on this beloved book by Margaret Wise Brown. We have chosen to carry five of them.

We've been told that this collection will be available in October or November.

Think of the wonderful baby shower present it would be, to receive a copy of the book, plus a quilt for snuggling under? Or a book and pajamas... or curtains, or a pillowcase... time to get your imagination fired up with these fabrics!

Simple Pleasures - daisy floral fabrics by RJR

2011-07-19T15:29:00.004-04:00

What a delight it was to open a plain, brown cardboard box today and find these treasures hiding inside! Brand new from RJR (designed by Debbie Beaves) they have what must surely be her favorite color (purple) but it's the sky blue in this collection that sets my heart leaping.

Aren't these fabrics just the very essence of summer?

I can see all sorts of quilts, curtains, and table linens that will make it seem like picnic time in your kitchen, no matter what time of the year the calendar says it is!

Simple Pleasures... a lovely group of fabrics, aptly named!

A New Twist

2011-07-07T15:01:00.004-04:00

With designs reminiscent of what you can create using a spirograph toy - remember those? - Hoffman has come up with a group of fabrics that are a little bit mod, a little bit retro, and totally fun!

Choose from a warm colorway of sherbet-y orange, hot pink, and purple... or a cool palette that favors green, turquoise, and violet.

View them all!

They're advertising for us?? How nice!

2011-06-11T09:25:00.004-04:00

I just looked at the latest flyer from Jo-Ann fabrics... and... they're advertising for us! Even gave us a type font as big as their own. Not capitalized, but that's okay with me... we're front-and-center, and that's just fine!

Shabby Chic Fabrics

2011-06-01T08:13:00.008-04:00

Coming in fall... we will be receiving a beautiful selection of "Garden Rose" Shabby Chic Fabrics!

For those of you who have come to love this look, you will recognize the pale color palette of pink, blue, soft green and lavender set against a milk white background. The lovely larger cabbage roses, tiny calico florals, damasks and stripes mix and match wonderfully, and the colors flow easily among each other.

You can play up any one color, or combine your favorites. Whichever ones you choose, you'll find that it's simply impossible to create a bad combination. These fabrics all harmonize to make beautiful decor.

The "Garden Rose" collection isn't just limited to decor, though... from little girls clothing and bonnets to beautiful dresses for a garden party wedding, the possibilities are endless. Let your creativity soar!

And in case you're wondering... yes, the designer of this group of fabrics is Rachel Ashwell herself.

"Dogwood Trail" fabric by Moda

2011-02-27T19:10:00.004-05:00

Nothing says spring more beautifully than pink and white dogwood blossoms against a clear blue sky! And since 1964, Paducah, Kentucky has been home to the "Dogwood Trail", a twelve mile driving tour showcasing the area's flowering dogwood trees.

Paducah is also the home to the National Quilt Museum, and Moda Fabrics decided to create this lovely collection to honor this beloved institution. They are donating proceeds of this collection to help the museum continue to celebrate the art, history, and heritage of quiltmaking.

Whether or not you are lucky enough to see the Dogwood Trail in person, you can certainly share the beauty of the season with this delightful group of dogwood fabrics and charming coordinates. They're designed by Sentimental Studios.

This collection will be arriving in July 2011, but we will be taking pre-orders. We're quite sure that Dogwood Trail will be very popular. Did we mention that the dogwood fabric comes in five colorways: porcelain, blossom (pale pink), petal (deeper pink), sky blue, and leaf green?

Military Fabrics to celebrate the Armed Services

2010-11-23T12:32:00.004-05:00

Just arrived - and more than a month early, too! - a nice little group of fabrics with Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines motifs. So if you were thinking of sewing a Christmas gift for someone serving in the US Military, the timing couldn't be more perfect!

2010-11-09T09:04:00.004-05:00

We already know what the goal is: more fabric, of course!

That won't be a problem. Our RJR sales rep stopped by to show us some of the new lines. Our favorite is "Sew Sporty", which is designed by Dan Morris. This is a seventeen-piece sports theme group which features baseball, hockey, and football. We will be carrying the entire collection!

Dan also has a wine theme group in the works, but we don't have any pictures of that to post just yet.

Got the Munchies?

2010-10-27T13:27:00.003-04:00

Look what just came through our door! New FQ bundles of Timeless Treasures' wonderful food-theme fabrics! Eight veggies, 5 junk foods, and a dozen sweet treats in each bundle.

This is a wonderful, easy way to add to your stash of novelty fabrics... and just think of the I-Spy quilts you could make from this!

And as if these aren't enough, we have sixteen other food fabrics by Timeless Treasures. That doesn't count all the others, by Kaufman, RJR, and Fabri-Quilt.

Some days just aren't meant for dieting, are they?

Bouquet Gallery Fabrics

2010-10-12T13:27:00.003-04:00

Once in a while a collection comes along that just stops me in my tracks!

Last week our sales rep from South Sea Imports stopped by to show us the new lines that will be debuting at Quilt Market later this month. One of the groups that he pulled out of his "magic bag" was this breathtakingly beautiful collection of floral fabrics called "Bouquet Gallery". They're realistically rendered, and the colors are rich and dreamy. The addition of the soft rosy-violet tones makes this just so much more compelling than the many groups of pink-and-green florals that have been on the market lately.

Though these won't be available until April or May of 2011, we're taking pre-orders on them now. Yes, we will be carrying the whole Bouquet Gallery collection!

There will be a free quilt pattern available, and we're also considering selling kits for use with the pattern.

Table Runner and Table Topper pattern

2010-09-15T11:39:00.007-04:00

Moda has posted a wonderful tutorial for a lovely table runner or table topper using layer cakes. (Those are 10" x 10" squares of assorted fabrics.) You could also make this using charm packs, or even just your scraps, as it calls for 3.5" strips of fabric.

This is a great way to use up bits and pieces from your stash. The scalloped edges add nostalgic charm.

The tutorial is available on Moda's site; click here to see it.

The Doctor is Here!

2010-09-15T10:45:00.005-04:00

Dr. Seuss, that is! We've received seventeen fabrics from "The Cat in the Hat" and "Celebrate Seuss" collections, with the remaining one (the panel) plus additional bolts of the rest due in October.

These fabrics look exactly like the books; the artwork translated perfectly onto fabric. Anyone young or young-at-heart will just love these Dr. Seuss fabrics!

Rumor has it that there will be a collection featuring "The Grinch that Stole Christmas". If rumor is correct - and if we're lucky - it might even be available before Christmas!

Temptation will be knocking on our door today!

2010-09-09T08:12:00.006-04:00

That means that our Robert Kaufman sales rep will be stopping by... and no doubt he and his wife will have suitcases full of wonderful fabrics to look at!

We've been peeking at the previews on Robert Kaufman's site, and we already know that there are lots of designs that we'll be wanting this time.

They have a new group of military fabrics: Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force.

And a GORGEOUS new line of batiks! (Are you following us on Facebook? We post preview pictures from various makers every Thursday.)

New chicken fabrics, too, including a pillow panel. Plus a wonderful feather print!

Two new fabrics featuring Maxine are in the works, too.

It's gonna be a fun, fun day! We've been looking forward to this for a long time.

A Child's Apron

2010-09-07T23:49:00.005-04:00

One of our customers stopped in today to show us the apron she'd made from the
"Tea and Sweets" panel fabric by South Sea Imports. We thought it was just adorable and just had to share the picture with you! Can't you just see this ... and the stuffed cupcakes ... at a tea party?

The three cupcakes are actually included as part of the panel. We're just not quite sure if you should give all three cupcakes to your favorite little girl... or keep one for yourself to use as a whimsical pincushion.

Hoffman 2011 Challenge Fabrics

2010-09-03T16:02:00.003-04:00

Hoffman has posted pictures of the 2011 Hoffman Challenge fabric plus the coordinating fabrics. It's a beautiful group of Asian fabrics, with a large-scale floral feature fabric and smaller cherry blossom coordinates, plus gold-enhanced blenders. You can view the entire group on Hoffman's site; we're showing you a picture of the feature fabric so you can get thinking about all the wonderful possibilities!

We'd love to hear what plans you would have for this collection!

Robert Kaufman Sale at www.FavoriteFabric.com

2010-09-01T00:12:00.004-04:00

From now through September 14th, all in-stock fabrics by Robert Kaufman are just $6.50 / yard (or less). Yes, that includes all those lovely holiday and Asian prints with gold metallic! (Sorry, fat quarter bundles are not included in the sale.) Kona cotton solids are $5.50 / yard. Quantities are limited!

It's Time for a Tea Party!

2010-08-31T15:12:00.005-04:00

How 'bout a nice cup of tea? Diane Knott's new group for Clothworks, called "Tea Party", just came through the door. It's a lovely pastel group, and there's a free quilt pattern available. This collection is pretty but not juvenile, which is very nice!

This collection of fabrics includes a panel, a tea-theme border stripe, tea bags, teapot fabric (in two colors), tea labels, and a pretty little floral.

We spied ... some of our fabric!

2010-08-30T15:06:00.004-04:00

Beth took a trip to the St. Jacobs Market in Ontario this weekend... and she spied one of our favorite customers, Jolanta, who used some of our peaches fabric to decorate her fruit stand! I hear the fruit was absolutely delicious... and that there is lots more to do in the area, besides the farmer's market.

Can you spy the fabric too, underneath all those baskets of peaches?

Mrs. Greenthumb - Garden Fabrics by RJF

2010-08-26T14:40:00.002-04:00

We don't have any pictures of the individual fabrics to show you yet, but here is a picture of a kit that RJR will have available using Dan Morris' new "Mrs. Greenthumb" garden theme fabrics. This quilt is titled "Garden Therapy".

It's very spring-summery, and somehow it feels odd to be looking at spring fabrics when we're in back-to-school mode. But these fabrics won't be available until February, and by then we will be more than ready for spring flowers!

Should you "scribble" on your quilts?

2010-08-25T10:10:00.004-04:00

Patrick Lose is designing a new group of blender fabrics for Robert Kaufman. It's going to replace his former "scribbles" lines. This collection is coming out in November and will be called "Meander". It's part of his larger "Mixmasters" group of tonal prints. Here is a picture of what Patrick calls the "summer colors". There will be 23 colors in all!

Check our Facebook page every Thursday for more previews of the up-and-coming fabric lines.

Chicken Wing Fabric - the preview pictures!

2010-08-24T12:50:00.004-04:00

At last, here we have it: pictures of the chicken wing fabrics.

However, we have a slight problem and we need your help with it. The problem is... what should we call them? There are two flavors, obviously. But do we call them hot, medium, mild, or BBQ? Or Buffalo Wings?

Timeless Treasures has already named the flavors, but we disagree. And, being from Buffalo (where chicken wings originated) we're going to ... uh... claim a right to be opinionated on this matter. But... while we're very familiar with what the various flavors look like in our area, it's possible that wings might look different in other places.

So we open it to up you! What do you think they should be named? We've blanked out the names that the maker has them, so that you're not influenced. (Other than becoming hungry for chicken wings!)

Modern and Contemporary Fabric Sale

2010-08-23T17:26:00.003-04:00

Sometimes we just overlook the obvious. Such as the fact that we hadn't created an official "theme" group for the more contemporary fabrics that we carry. So today we did just that, and to get things off and rolling, we decided to run a sale on them, too!

For now until the end of August, all of our modern and contemporary fabrics are on sale for $6.50 / yard (or less).

They're mostly selections by Michael Miller, P&B Textiles, Andover, and Hoffman, with a few by Robert Kaufman or other makers.

The wish list we always keep...

2010-08-22T09:07:00.003-04:00

Did you know that we always keep a list of fabrics that our customers have been looking for, but have not been able to find? Well, we do... and on Tuesday we have a sales rep coming.

So if there's anything that you've been searching for, or that you think we should carry, by all means let us know. We'd love to hear from you!

Mr. Fixit - perfect fabrics for your favorite handyman

2010-08-19T11:12:00.008-04:00

Looking for some fabrics to suit the guys? Dan Morris has designed an absolutely perfect group called Mr. Fixit!

This group celebrates all those really useful and creative talents such as woodworking, carpentry, painting, landscape work and grounds maintenance, plus general construction, building, and home repair trades.

Dan's designs are always realistic, and RJR has done an excellent job of translating the artwork onto fabric. This collection includes a panel fabric, a border stripe, and lots of coordinates. This particular border stripe is special in that rather than having four stripes, all the same, repeating across the width of the fabric, this selection has four completely different stripes, each with different tools/trades on it. (Wish we had a bigger picture to share, but we don't yet!) Anyway, you could start with the panel and then use the stripe to make four different borders, which would be enough for even the largest of quilts!

This group won't be available until December, but we will be taking pre-orders on it. Here's a picture to give you an idea of what's included in the collection; we'll be adding the items to our website over the next week or two.

Finally... a Chicken Wing fabric!

2010-08-18T14:36:00.001-04:00

Just got a call from Larry today... he is the traveling sales rep for Timeless Treasures. He's coming by on Tuesday, and he's brought the good news that Timeless is coming out with some new "food fabrics"... including Chicken Wings! You'll have your choice of hot wings (Buffalo Wings) or BBQ.

I'm told that there will also be hamburgers, hotdogs, curly fries, and peanuts. Maybe even goldfish crackers. I'm getting hungry already!

If there's anything that you want us to be on the lookout for, post a comment to let us know!

South Sea Imports Fabrics on sale!

2010-07-01T16:58:00.000-04:00

Beth - who knows all! - says that the "S" section of our store is rather crowded, and so we should run a sale on our fabrics from South Seas. Ok, Beth, we're doing it! All fabrics from South Seas, that arrived before May, are on sale for $6.50 / yard through July 14th. Panels are on sale, too. There are *lots* of fabrics included in this sale, including music, northwoods, animals, candy cane stripes, even jelly beans!

Did we mention horses, too? "Wild in Bloom" is a wonderful collection that includes many fabrics that are perfect for adding to your stash for landscape quilts.

2010-06-17T08:56:00.000-04:00

Aaahh, summer! Days with plenty of sunlight left after work, and time to go to the beach! We're a short fifteen minute drive to the shores of Lake Erie, so we do indeed have a beach nearby.

Have you checked out our summery beach fabrics lately? We have "Life at the Beach" (pictured), plus lots of flip-flops, surfing themes, seashells, beach toys, plus sea, sky, and sand fabrics for doing landscape quilts.

Come on in, the water's fine!

Visit our website: http://www.favoritefabric.com

Too Many Fabrics!

2010-05-15T09:41:00.000-04:00

Ah, the marvelous month of May. That's when all the new seasonal fabrics start to arrive, and we start asking each other where we're going to put them!

So... we thought maybe if we ran a REALLY BIG sale it would help make some room. What to choose? Well, how about Moda?

Until the end of May, all in-stock Moda yardage will be on sale for $6.50 / yard. (Sorry, pre-cuts are not included). There is a LOT to choose from, so be sure to take a peek!

Sales rep came to call...

2010-04-21T11:01:00.001-04:00

Yesterday one of our favorite sales rep came to call; Larry shows us lines from Timeless Treasures, Marcus, and Free Spirit.

What's new and exciting? We'll be glad to tell you the highlights!

Free Spirit has an Easter group, a graduation group (graduation caps, diplomas, balloons and confetti) in two colorways, plus some Chanukah fabrics. They also have a group called "Los Sanctos", with a Mexican feel, featuring saints and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Timeless Treasures will be coming out with a field hockey fabric, which is sure to be a hit with sports fans. They have a new designer, Jennifer Garant, who has a group called "Another Bad Hair Day". Lots of hair salon motifs. It's been a couple of years since we've had a group like this! Goods should be here in a couple of weeks. Jennifer also is working on a group featuring fat chefs. But that is so far in the future that there wasn't even any artwork to show us yet, for that line.

Sew for Spring, with "Cherish Nature" by Moda

2010-03-18T15:07:00.000-04:00

Moda's new group, "Cherish Nature" has arrived... and it is every bit as lovely as we thought it would be. In colors of aqua, teal, soft green, cream and chocolate brown, the color palette is up-to-date as well. We think this will be a quick seller. In fact, Moda is already out of the panel. We have ten left, as of this writing.

Fixit by Avlyn - tool themed fabrics for the guys!

2010-01-14T23:29:00.001-05:00

We knew that this was going to be a great collection... but until we opened the box today and saw it in person we didn't fully realize the appeal of this group! Not to mention the humor in the words on the panel fabric (pictured to the left):

Miters and routers and drivers and nailers,

Hammers and saws and drill presses with lasers,

Silver steel hardware like hinges and springs,

These are a few of my favorite things!

These are perfect for a man's quilt! Avlyn already has a second printing of Fixit in the works, so we're hoping this group will be around a while.

A pattern to go with this collection is also available.

Sneek Peek - Woodland Holiday Fabrics by Moda

2010-01-13T07:54:00.000-05:00

If you like your Christmas fabrics traditional, then you'll love Moda's 2010 "Woodland Holiday" group. Featuring cardinals, pinecones, holly and mistletoe, in red, green, ivory, black ... and aqua!

This collection is available for pre-ordering; it's due to arrive in late May. We recommend that you do pre-order as this group is sure to go fast, once it arrives.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-05T11:52:00.000-05:00

Best wishes to all of you as we begin a new year!

To get your sewing off to a good start, we're running a sale on all of our Moda Marbles; they're just $6 / yard.

All in-stock fabrics by Clothworks are just $6.40 / yard until January 15th.

So you save about $2 / yard, on these wonderful fabrics.

A Quilter Waits for Santa

2009-12-19T09:27:00.001-05:00

Dolores, our sales rep from Blank Quilting, has shared this poem with us:

Twas the night before Christmas,
I’m glued to the tree.
I’m wondering what Santa brought just for me.
Could it be fat quarters or a pattern or lace?
Or a quilt kit, I said, with a smile on my face.
And that’s when I heard him. “Hi Santa,” I said.
“You know….good little girls should be in their beds.”
“I know I should Santa, and now I’ve got caught.
But I was just so excited to see what you brought.”
“Well, let’s take a look in this room where you work.”
He shook his head quickly, And left with a jerk.
I heard him exclaim as he put it in gear:
“You’ve got enough stuff, I’ll see you next year!”

Oh, dear! I guess that means we'll have to buy our own fabrics for another year!

Merry Christmas!

"Love U" by Moda - fun new kids' fabrics!

2009-12-16T10:33:00.000-05:00

Introducing "Love U" ... a new group of nursery fabrics that are fun, trendy, and utterly charming! They feature letters of the alphabet (so your quilt can be educational, too) and also owls, snails, turtles, and trees. We've been told by Moda that this has been their most popular juvenile collection in years, so these will go fast! Moda already has a reprinting in the works.

Also... our second sale for December features all in-stock fabrics by Alexander Henry at just $6.40 / yard. That's $2 off our regular prices. This sale runs through the end of the month.

Quilting Treasures Fabrics just $6 / yard!

2009-12-01T09:36:00.000-05:00

Now through December 15th, all of our in-stock fabrics by Quilting Treasures are on sale for just $6 / yard.

This includes all of the wonderful "Pink Ribbon" breast cancer awareness fabrics by Karen Neuburger, Norman Rockwell, Julia Cairns (African tribal theme fabrics including "Joyful Days" and "Sunset Safari"), Peter Rabbit / Beatrix Potter fabrics, Kari Pearson's fun kids' designs, plus lots of others.

Stock is limited on many of these fabrics, so be sure to shop soon for the best selection! Hint: it's a good time to stock up for your after-Christmas projects.

It's back! Ivory Hydrangea and Raspberry Fabric by LakeHouse

2009-11-10T22:33:00.000-05:00

We're so pleased that LakeHouse decided to reprint this lovely colorway of their perennial favorite floral fabric with hydrangeas and raspberries on it. With luscious shades of periwinkle blue, lavender, mauve, cranberry, plum, and purple, along with sage green leaves, you might as well call it irresistable to anyone who is fond of purple. The background is overlaid with pearlized scrollwork on an ivory background.

We didn't think that it would be here before January, so it's nice indeed that it arrived in time for you to sew Christmas gifts! Or add it to your stash now, to use after the holidays for spring decor.

As is the case with all LakeHouse fabrics, when a design sells out, you usually have to wait a long time for it to be reprinted. Don't let this one slip away!

Hydrangea & Raspberry Fabric

Moda Marble Sale - $6 / yard

2009-10-31T23:16:00.000-04:00

On sale for the whole month of November, we have our Moda Marbles for just $6 / yard (regularly $7.96). They are a great basic blender fabric, and come in a wide, wide range of colors, so they will come in handy for all your holiday gift projects. Nice fabric, nice price, nice timing... what more could you ask?

Vintage Trailer Travel Fabric - retro by Michael Miller

2009-10-27T11:09:00.001-04:00

For most of us it's not the season to think of camping ... unless you're one of the lucky folks who gets to winter someplace warm!

In that case, you may be thinking of outfitting your travel trailer for the season. We have four very fun retro fabrics that would make perfect curtains for your RV! Think fifties... think Airstream trailers... or just think about collecting some of these novelty fabrics to add to your stash.

There's the fabric pictured (Trailer Travel), plus a Trailer Stripe fabric, Vintage Trailers on an aqua background, and a fun companion fabric that's simply called Lawn Art. All are by Michael Miller fabrics so you know they're top quality.

Back to Nature - lovely leaf, pinecone, and berry fabrics

2009-10-26T17:17:00.000-04:00

Have you seen the new "Back to Nature" group by Timeless Treasures? We think it's very timely (no pun intended) that this collection has come out in the fall, with its lovely leaves, berries, and pinecones. In shades of soft sage green, beige and brown, with little bits of burgundy and blue for accents, it works well for seasonal projects or as a companion for traditional country decor. We even had a customer show us her burgundy and green plaid wallpaper, and these fabrics were just perfect with it! And we're certain that you'll find many uses for this lovely fabric group too... whether it's a quilt or curtains or table linens that you have in mind. Go ahead, be creative!

Moda Marbles Jelly Rolls - in half portions

2009-10-25T00:35:00.000-04:00

Something new... let us know what you think!

We're offering pre-cut 2.5" fabric strips of Moda Marbles, in specialized color groupings that we hope you will like! These are our own color combinations, so they're not something that you'll be able to get elsewhere. We've bundled them in groups of 20 strips, which is half the size of a traditional Moda "Jelly Roll", and also half the price. 'Cause sometimes you only want a half portion, just a little bit to play with or add to your stash.

This grouping is called "Autumn"... inspired by the hues found in fall leaves and the landscape this time of year.

View them all: http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=GRPCUT&template=PDGCommTemplates/sr_pre-cut.html

Major Buying Spree!

2009-10-21T21:55:00.001-04:00

Oh, my! So much fun but really very tiring! Two days in a row, two sales reps came to call, LOTS of new lines to choose from!

Just some of the new fabrics that we have on order include "Children of the Sea 2", with more wonderful ocean creatures (sea turtles, dolphins, and seashells) featuring the art of Christian Riese Lassen. Also a new buffalo scenic print and an eagle pillow panel, all by Elizabeth's Studio.

New groups from Moda that we'll be carrying include: Love U (November arrival), Lamour (December), Spring Fever (January), Lakeside Resort and Make Life (February), Cherish Nature and Frolic (March).

Also new: we'll be carrying some of the pre-cut fabrics from Moda to fill out these collections: charm packs and jelly rolls.

So you have plenty of time to plan ahead!

New Dogs from Makower UK - Woof!

2009-10-14T01:27:00.000-04:00

Yes, "Woof" really is the name of the collection! Fun, bright colors, and a variety of different breeds makes this a light-hearted group that's perfect for any age. There are several general-purpose blenders included (Tivoli Scroll) that you're sure to find lots of uses for. Come and take a look!

The Cows are Coming (Back)!

2009-10-08T12:46:00.000-04:00

Good news... the wonderful "crowded cows" fabric that Makower UK has made in the past is going to be reprinted! This time it's going to be part of a new group called "Buttercup Farm". In addition to the cows, there also will be sheep and pigs. I confess to being confused about the name of the group, though, because though it does contain a yellow floral fabric, the flowers are definitely not buttercups!

Upcoming Quilting Treasures Fabrics

2009-08-26T22:04:00.000-04:00

There are several new groups by Quilting Treasures that sound very interesting! They will not be available until January 2010, so ... remember that patience is a virtue!

Gone with the Wind - this appears to be the first in a series, as it features Scarlett and Rhett but no other characters. There will be some "photo" prints, plus stripes, damasks, and magnolia florals.

Veggie Tales - you know these characters, need we say more?

There's No Place Like Home - the final Wizard of Oz group.

Girl Scout Fabrics

2009-08-15T23:01:00.000-04:00

Robert Kaufman is coming out with a line of Girl Scout fabrics that should be available starting in October. Here is a sampling of the ones that we will be carrying:

View all six of the Girl Scouts fabrics that we will be carrying.

Mist Blue and Cloud Hydrangea and Raspberry Fabric

2009-08-05T08:57:00.000-04:00

We have pictures of the lovely new blue hydrangea floral fabrics from LakeHouse. They're calling these colors "mist" and "cloud". The leaves are a khaki-beige (not green) so these fall in with today's blue-and-brown color scheme. For realists, they also have a beige all-over packed blossoms print which is the color that fresh hydrangeas will dry to.

LakeHouse typically doesn't print a lot of fabric at one time... and it so often happens that with their popular fabrics, we sell out and are stuck waiting (and waiting!) for them to reprint a design. So for that reason, we suggest that you pre-order these fabrics. That way you won't be disappointed! Visit our LakeHouse section to reserve a cut of these beauties!

Monopoly and Gone with the Wind

2009-07-24T09:22:00.001-04:00

Just found out that Quilting Treasures will be coming out with two interesting new groups: Monopoly and Gone with the Wind. No pictures are available yet; I *hope* they will be posted by September.

Backyard Bandits - animal fabrics

2009-07-14T23:52:00.000-04:00

I've heard it said that life imitates art... but life imitates fabric? That's what it felt like this week! Fabri-Quilt's new Backyard Bandits group just arrived... and it contains a rabbit fabric, an absolutely adorable raccoon fabric, and a skunk fabric.

And... last night I finally saw who it is that's digging little holes in my lawn. It's a skunk, looking for (and finding!) grubs. He was more white than black, with an absolute fountain of a tail. And he was quite a vigorous digger, not at all disturbed by three onlookers plus a cat!

2009-07-03T09:39:00.000-04:00

Have you seen the new "Pink Ribbon" (breast cancer awareness) fabric collection by Marcus? It includes quite a few coordinates that are not "cause-related" and can be used in many ways... including the patchword-style block pictured here:

And here are some of the selections with the pink ribbon loops:

Did we mention there are butterfly prints in this group?

View the entire "Close to My Heart" Pink ribbon collection.

Young Patriots - Americana fabric collection

2009-06-14T20:16:00.000-04:00

Just in time for last minute 4th of July projects!

"Young Patriots" by Quilting Treasures

Back From Quilt Market...

2009-05-20T08:54:00.000-04:00

We're all back from Quilt Market now, even Beth, who of course brought pictures of beautiful baby Brooke.

And I must say... Market was everything that I'd hoped it would be, and more. All the fabric manufacturers were there, plus pattern companies, with all their samples. In addition, there was a wonderful art quilt display. My favorite quilt was a huge decorative dahlia in peach with white petal tips. It looked so dimensional that I was SURE it was 3-D.

Anyway... we have some exciting new collections coming. I'll post them here, as they are added to our website. The first group of fabrics we've added is "Bear Meadow" by South Sea Imports, a superb new nature/wildlife group. Check out our "arriving soon" page, or type "Bear Meadow" into the search box at www.favoritefabric.com.

Happy sewing!
Nancy

Becoming a Grandmother at Quilt Market?

2009-05-16T00:08:00.001-04:00

Beth, Ginny, and I attended our first Quilt Market this weekend (in Pittsburgh). While it was a wonderful experience for all, it was particularly wonderful for Beth, because she had to leave early. But wait, it was for a good cause! Beth's daughter Laura phoned to say that she had just gone to the hospital to have her baby. So Beth was able to stay at Market for about four hours, while her husband drive down from Buffalo to pick her up, and then head on to Columbus Ohio to the hospital. She phoned us later to say that Brooke Elizabeth made her entrance into the world around 5 pm, at 8 pounds 9 ounces. Both mother and baby are doing well, as is the first-time grandmother!

Nancy

Farmer John's Market

2009-04-29T22:34:00.000-04:00

Just arrived! Farmer John's Market - a wonderful group of fruit and vegetable fabrics by Fabri-Quilt. You can view it here:
Farmer John's Market fruit and vegetable fabric

New Website!

2009-04-18T03:08:00.000-04:00

Our new website is ready for you to take a test-drive! We're still in the process of adding all the pictures, some of the coordinates and descriptive text, so please bear with us.

http://www.favoritefabric.com/

2009-04-15T14:13:00.000-04:00

We have been hard at work creating a new website, with features that you have been asking for, such as a search box. You will be able to search by item code, the name of a product, a color, the manufacturer's pattern number (with or without a color code), and pretty much any descriptive words that you can think of. We'll also tell you how many yards come on a bolt, and how much we have in stock. For brand new fabrics which are still on order, we'll tell you when they are coming in, so you can plan your projects.

We're also excited about the fact that this website is smart enough to calculate New York State sales tax, and also compute shipping charges for both US and international shipments. Yippee!

You will also have the option of becoming a registered user. This means that you can store your billing and shipping addresses, so that you don't have to type them in again each time you make another purchase.

We're looking for people who might like to take the website for a "test drive" and tell us what you think. The layout is a little different, and the colors are different... we know what WE think of it, but would rather hear YOUR opinion.

It should be presentable enough to look at by the weekend.

If you'd like to take it for a spin, please send us an e-mail at favoritefabrics@hotmail.com .

And thank you!

- Nancy

Oh, how we hate windstorms!

2009-02-12T20:35:00.000-05:00

We really do hate windstorms! Every time we get one, the power goes off to our shop. We are able to run a long extension cord from the building next to us, which allows us to power two computers, a pair of printers, the fax machine and a light bulb. Wow. But no heaters.

The cutting table is by the window, so we can make use of the daylight. We have a battery-operated lantern that we use to locate the fabrics in our darkened warehouse.

So we're able to still ship orders, but we sure are hoping that the electric crew comes soon! It's getting COLD! Brrr.....

Sale of the Week!

2009-02-02T10:13:00.000-05:00

This week's sale group is the "Sweethearts" collection by Benartex. This is a five-piece group with hearts and flowers that would appeal to tweens, or would make a nice springtime quilt or decorating project. These multi-colored prints are $6.96 / yard this week (that's a dollar off regular price per yard).

View the Sweethearts Collection

Brown Bear, Brown Bear ... just arrived!

2009-01-30T10:07:00.000-05:00

We've just received the three feature prints from Andover's new "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" collection! These feature artwork from the beloved children's book by the same name. There is a panel of squares, an animal toss, and a print with childrens faces. We will have them up on the website in a day or so. Till then, here is a picture of the panel:

Around each square are the words "What do you see?" You could use the panel whole, or cut the blocks apart to incorporate them into a larger quilt. What fun!

Something Old, Something New...

2009-01-29T09:42:00.000-05:00

It's a new year... and so we've resolved to shake off our mid-winter lethargy and try something new... a blog!

Our hope is that it will be a way for us to connect with you, our customers, and find out what it is that you would like from us. We hope to get your input, so please DO comment on our posts!

With all the wonderful fabrics that are out there on the market, we have a really hard time making up our minds about what to buy. (Oh, yes, we know you have the same problem too...)

So from time to time we will toss up a post about our fabric dilemmas and ask your help in choosing. We'll also post when new fabric collections have been ordered, so that you can get a "sneak peek", which hopefully will be helpful to you, as you plan your future projects.

For today, for starters... pop in with your comments and just say "hello"!

Happy sewing,

Nancy