Unlikely fabric sources
Ikea, of all places. I knew they had fabric, I just never considered it. Colin & I were there on Saturday and as we were following the floor arrows, I looked up, and wouldn't you know it, my cart completely veered to the right. On its' own, I might add.
It's a little more contemporary then what I am usually interested in, but as I said, I'm coming out of a Toile stage, and why not go in the complete opposite direction?
The funky red/orange combo is a large print that will most likely become pillows for the family room sometime in the next two years (trying to be realistic); and the blue, well, the blue is something I'm going to try to work with. Hopefully sooner.
I am a big fan of red and orange as a color combo. I've recently seen some magazine articles showing this in rooms and it really appealed to me. Come on.....you can whip those pillows up in no time :-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie | March 04, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Oh how I wish I could sew, I mean I probably could if I tried, I just do not have the patience. I am in an orange faze now - and would love to make some pillows for the backyard.....
Posted by: Jamie R Lentzner | March 04, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Oohhhhhh. I LOVE it!!! That would make a kicky bag...
Posted by: Sarah | March 04, 2008 at 10:51 AM
My God I miss Ikea!! The closest one is in Az!
Posted by: Bridget | March 04, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Oh, IKEA fabrics! Lovely! I'm fortunate enough to live very close to an IKEA and I always forget to check for fabric when I visit! I think a Saturday morning IKEA fabric run is on my agenda for the weekend.
Posted by: Sharon | March 04, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Girl, last time I was out there Ikea was on my to-do list - for the fabric!! I'm usually more traditional than modern, but every once in a while I like a little modern kick. I ended up bringing home a few yards. Oh, how I wish there was an Ikea near me!!
Posted by: beki | March 04, 2008 at 07:32 PM
I didn't know either until I read it in somebody else's blog very recently. It's been a while since I have been to Ikea, but I think I'm going to have to go. (because I desperately need more fabric :| )
Posted by: Kathi D | March 05, 2008 at 02:17 AM
We really should have an ikea in St. Louis! I have never ever been in one and would just love it I already know!
Posted by: Amy | March 05, 2008 at 05:47 AM
I think these would be perfect for summer designs. Eek! Did I just type that? I really hadn't meant it as a pun...really! :o)
Posted by: Erika Cass Designs | March 05, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Oh I'm with you on those IKEA fabrics and I've already drooled over the red and orange at the store. Did you see those butterfly pillow covers? Yummy!
Be sure to look at the duvet's and bedding too. They are great to take apart and use for projects!
Posted by: Jona | March 06, 2008 at 08:23 AM
I've considered IKEA's fabric before. They have good sales sometimes. I was concerned about quality, colorfastness, and durability. Those are great prints! They are usually SO large scale that they would be ideal for drapes.
Posted by: jennifer ramos | March 07, 2008 at 11:26 AM
IKEA is fantastic for fabric. We have not had that range... maybe we won't. But they always have something inspiring.
Posted by: Jenny Pocknall | March 08, 2008 at 03:34 AM