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What's Inside the Summer 2005 Issue of Fabric Trends
Patterns

Springtime Blossoms
Fabrics featuring mix-and-match patterns of plaids, stripes, bargello texture, and smaller flowers complement designer Ro Gregg's iris and stripe focal fabric in the Wild Iris collection.
by Patti Carey for Northcott/Monarch

Colonial Williamsburg Revisited
Designer Faye Burgos took her cues from the traditional style of the South to create the Williamsburg Pansy collection showcased in this double corner snowball and sawtooth star block quilt.
by Donie Mason for Marcus Brothers

Lake Cottage Plaid
Delight in the traditional colors of Provence in this casual country French collection, which mixes large florals and scrolls with a wealth of plaid and striped wovens.
by Gerri Robinson for Benartex

Under the Bali Sea
Keeping the ancient art of handmade batik alive is essential to strengthening this traditional craft in the 21st century market. The bright colors and tropical patterns of Princess Mirah's batiks enhance the summery shell design of this wall hanging.
by Sarah by the Sea for Bali Fabrics

Camp Pheasant Ridge
Pheasant Ridge, the first of eight wilderness lines Debbie Field of Granola Girl Designs is creating for Riverwoods by Troy Corp., features common natural textures and realistic pheasants brought to life in a true camp environment.
by Deborah Hearn for Troy Corp.

Enchanted April
Capture the magic and beauty of an April garden with Deborah Mosa's Enchanted April line, showcased here in a breathtaking bargello pattern accented with black tonal borders.
by Larisa Key for Classic Cottons

Berry Patch
The bold primary colors used by Peggy Waltman of Hopskotch Quilting in the Berries Jubilee line give a fresh look to retro designs, which is further emphasized in the zig-zagging ninepatch design.
by Deborah Hearn for Chanteclaire Fabrics

Razzmatazz
Accented by a modern quilt design, the vivid, dynamic colors and patterns in the Razzmatazz line were inspired by an original piece of artwork purchased in Australia.
by Mark Lipinski for Windham Fabrics/Baum Textile Mills

Quick Accent Floral Vase
Fabric vases are miniature works of three-dimensional art that make a home fashion statement using fabric, structural stabilizer, and cotton batting.
by Fran Morgan for Fabric Café

Ladybug Wall Hanging
This adorable child's wall hanging has a great three-dimensional effect courtesy of Chenille By The Inch™.
by Fran Morgan and Michele Wilcox for Fabric Café

Stars and Bars
Soft and bold solid flannels combine in this Ohio Star pattern to create a striking and cozy bed quilt.
by Deborah Hearn for James Thompson & Co.

Pine Forest
Jill Kemp's Christmas memories color the Gentle Christmas fabric line, which comprises this inviting tree block quilt.
by Laura Blanchard for Red Rooster

Butterfly Cabin
The Chasing Butterflies collection offers quilters an array of bright calicoes and fun panels to create playful designs, including this log cabin variation.
by Cathryn Tallman-Evans for RJR Fabrics

Tulips All Around
The Versatiles fabrics are an unusual basic collection that includes dotted, mottled, thatched, and geometric patterns, showcased here in a summery tulip quilt.
by Michele Crawford for Sullivans International

Noah’s Ark Crib Quilt and Security Blanket
Susan Brack's collection, The Promise, provides a soft rainbow of Noah's ark-themed fabrics, including panel images, perfect for any baby or young child's room.
by Kelley Walton for Troy Corp.

Funky Old Bats
Luana Rubin designed her disco witch fabric (shown here in fussy cut blocks) after watching a scene in a movie where costumed party-goers were disco dancing on Halloween.
by Luana Rubin for eQuilter

Royal Textured Trio
Stay on top of the latest home decor trends by combining different fabric textures—in this case, leather, velvet, and upholstery, to create a sophisticated twist on a traditional pattern.
by the Fabric Trends Design Team

tulips all around
Tulips All Around
razzmatazz
Razzmatazz
Lake Cottage Plaid
Lake Cottage Plaid
Under the Bali Sea
Under the Bali Sea
Enchanted April
Enchanted April
floral vase
Quick Accent Floral Vase
See more quilts in this issue
 
Special Features

Designing What Comes Naturally
Debbie Field of Granola Girl Designs® captures the essence of the wilderness in her original quilts and lines of fabric.
by Jack Braunstein

Structural Quilting: Standing Up for Itself
Structural quilting, the latest craze, might just become your favorite new sewing technique!
by Donna Robertson

Barbara Brackman: Just a Little Crazy About the Details
Quilt historian Barbara Brackman explains her obsession with reproduction fabrics and the history behind them.
by Jennifer Rounds

Through the Looking Glass with Paula Nadelstern
Get to know Paula Nadelstern, well-known for her beautifully intricate kaleidoscope fabrics and quilts.
by Jack Braunstein

Trendwatch
What colors and materials are hot right now? Where and why are they showing up in home decor? Fill your personal decorating palette and whet your palate as we explore the season's hottest fabric trends.
by Barbara Matthiessen
 
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