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July 24, 2013

French Bull x Windham: Raj and Ziggy On the Horizon!

The past few collections we've featured have been relatively subtle in terms of color palette and overall design. Raj and Ziggy, two new collections designed by French Bull for Windham Fabrics, are here to shake things up a bit! Summer's still shining bright, and both of these groupings are a testament to this season of the sun. First, let's take a look at what bold, contemporary styling of Raj:


"Floral Repeat" from the Raj Collection


"Purple Paisley" from the Raj Collection

Saturated colors simple line work is the cornerstone of Raj, making it an attractive choice for a vibrant quilting project, a novelty apparel endeavor (such as a skirt, festive blouse or seasonal summer scarf) or home decor applications. The traditional paisley pattern and a bold floral print are shown here, infused with funk and mod styling, are begging to become a part of your fabric collection!

"Multi Chevron" from the Ziggy collection

"Speckled Chevron" from the Ziggy collection

Everyone knows that the chevron pattern is HUGE right now, and for good reason! It's a timeless pattern that is simple, bold and attractive in nearly any color scheme you can imagine. Ziggy takes chevron and runs with it, dressing it in cracking summer colors and pairing it with spin-off prints that add a cohesion to the entire collection. We'd love to see this project worked into a beach quilt, bedding material or even a loud and lavish skirt or dress!

Beverly's online fabric store will be receiving shipments of Raj and Ziggy in August. Be on the lookout for exciting projects and patterns for both collections! To stay up to date on the latest fabric releases and featured fabrics, keep in touch on Facebook and Pinterest.

July 15, 2013

Listen! It's the Sweet Sound of Bird Song

"Repeating Stripe" from the Bird Song collection

Loved and celebrated for its elegance, refined charm and lustrous color palette, traditional Asian artwork is a huge influence on the modern textile industry. Subtle floral patterns, fine line work and the occasional addition of text form a complex, satisfying material.

The Bird Song collection, designed by Graphic 45 and licensed for exclusive use by independent quilt and quilt supply stores, combines cultural elements and a tapestry motif. The result is a cohesive collection of fabrics that is a true joy to touch and admire.

Bird Song has it all: panel prints, packed coordinates, floral accents and several bold repeating stripe patterns. Through each element of the collection, the look is consistent without becoming monotonous: everything is tied together by an underlying uniformity. However, each fabric featured in this collection can also be used on its own without worry. We believe that the mark of a truly successful collection is the ability to stand alongside complementary fabrics harmoniously, but also to stand alone without lacking in punch and personality.

"Repeating Stripe" from the Bird Song collection

Because Bird Song works beautifully together, it is the perfect grouping of textiles for a beautiful quilt project, either as an accent for the home or as a creative gift for a family or friend. The floral prints of the collection could serve as a decorative touch in the home or as the base for blouse, scarf or hair wrap. The diversity of Bird Song makes virtually any project you have in mind a glorious possibility!

"Joy Luck Floral" from the Bird Song collection


"Endless Spring Parasols" from the Bird Song collection

Beverly's online fabric store will be receiving first shipments of Bird Song in July--and we believe it will go fast! Please remember to follow us on Facebook and Pinterest to stay up to date on new arrivals, featured prints and projects.

June 17, 2013

A Sea Breeze That's Just in Time for Summer

"Scenic" pattern from the Sea Breeze collection

The temperature's rising, the sun's shining bright and the kids have ditched their book bags -- at least temporarily. There's no denying it: summertime has arrived! Beverly Fabrics is here to help you celebrate summer and all of the relaxation and rejuvenation the season has to offer. Longer days and warmer weather mean more outdoor fun with the family, a few trips to the beach or the local lake and, of course, more time to quilt and craft!

Wilmington Prints has teamed up with talented and prolific designer Amy Shaw to produce the cute and contemporary Sea Breeze collection. This grouping of fabrics is marked by its coastal palette, which features a diverse array of light sky blue, deep nautical navy, pale seaweed green, coral orange and red and sandy beige, among others. Throughout the collection, cheery aquatic life rendered in clean, modern lines abound! Smiling sharks, grinning whales and super-cute jellyfish are just a few of the colorful characters you'll find in Sea Breeze. A range of coordinating fabrics featuring circles, stripes and other geometric patterns help add a cohesiveness to the entire collection.

"Repeating Stripe" pattern from the Sea Breeze collection

Sea Breeze lends itself to many fun and practical summer projects. Looking to craft a picnic quilt that you can spread out on the beach summer after summer? Use the Sea Breeze panel print as a centerpiece and complete it with coordinates! Perhaps a tote bag to store sandwiches, sunglasses, sunscreen and other summer necessities? Pick a bold print for the outside of the bag and let a coordinate serve as the liner. Amy Shaw's youthful designs also allow Sea Breeze to work well in children's projects. Create a seasonal set of bed sheets, a summer shade hat or just about any apparel project you can imagine.

"Jelly Fish" pattern from the Sea Breeze collection

This wonderful collection is shipping direct to the Beverly's warehouse in early July, and will be available for purchase shortly thereafter. We invite you to grab a few yards of Sea Breeze and let your imagination run wild and free -- just like the spirit of summer! Share your Sea Breeze creations with us on Facebook and Pinterest.

May 21, 2013

Deal of the Day: It's A Delight!

A beautiful, awe-inspiring quilt requires more than a few piles of luxurious fabric. The effective quilter understands that dedication, imagination and a keen eye for color, pattern and texture is what sets a quilt project apart from the rest. Using a selection of our irresistibly affordable, high quality Deal of the Day fabric, talented quilter Katy Prochaska created a nifty-thrifty masterpiece!

Photo courtesy of Katy Prochaska

We love the way Katy uses bright, bold color to help set off the subtle patterns of the white and grey fabrics. The machine-embroidered birds, located at the center of Katy's wonderful pinwheel designs, provide a detailed charm that makes her work truly unique and imaginative. Our hats our off to you, Katy! We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Photo courtesy of Katy Prochaska

Ready to embark on your own thrifty project? Stock up on affordable fabrics by checking out our Deal of the Day. Take home a cart full of wonderful material at just $2.97 per yard and let your creativity flow!

May 16, 2013

New Video! Fabric On Canvas How-To Project

Create your own unique framed artwork using fabric, canvas and embellishments of your choice!

May 9, 2013

Windham Debuts SUCH an Exciting Collection!

Collage quilt & dresses, courtesy of SUCH Designs

Beverly Fabrics is proud to announce the arrival of a collection that captures the fun, fresh and fancy-free spirit of summer: Collage!

Contemporary-cool and slightly quirky, Collage is the latest collection from artist, designer and entrepreneur Carrie Bloomston. Collage is being released by Bloomston's own design company, SUCH Designs, and is licensed for distribution to quilt shops by Windham Fabrics. The collection's defining characteristics are bold, vibrant colors (Bauhaus Red, Gold, Olive Oil, Aqua and Orchid) and a central motif inspired by collage art and scrapbooking. Newspaper clippings and a charming arrangement of birds, mugs and saucers give Collage all-encompassing appeal.

"Little Bits" in Charcoal

"Scatter in Bauhaus Red"

Our favorite thing about the Collage collection is the seemingly endless amount of projects it can be used for. A hip tunic for your youngster? Check! A sophisticated, eye-catching handbag for a teen? No problem! How about a quilt that you'll want to use for every single picnic you pack this summer? We're not exaggerating when we say that Collage can do it all, and in plenty of style.

Collage handbag, courtesy of SUCH Designs

Beverly Fabrics will be receiving shipments of Collage in July, which means that you have plenty of time to begin brainstorming project ideas! Take a bit of inspiration from quilters who have used this collection to fulfill their vision, such as Ramona Burke, Tia Curtis, April Rhodes, Karen LePage and Julie Goldin.

Collage child's tunic, courtesy of SUCH Designs

Take a closer look at Collage in Windham's fabric gallery, or shop the available patterns at Carrie's storefront. Feel free to share your Collage creations with us on Facebook or Pinterest!