Meadowsweet from Sandi Henderson has arrived!

I am so excited to have this gorgeous and fresh fabric in my shop! Sandi Henderson has done very well this time around (as she always does). This is just so beautiful!

The browns, oranges, and greens are my personal favorites,

but really, what's not to love!

There are 2 colorways and I'm excited to have a bit from each.

On her blog Sandi describes the collection as as fresh, crisp, bright,

and inspired by the sweet things you would find in a meadow.

Photos taken from Sandi's Blog, Portobello Pixie.

Here are a few of my favorites and where you can get them!

Daisy Path in Celery

Splashy Rose in Pumpkin

Splashy Rose in Citrus

Henna Garden in Persimmon

Strawberry Field in Pink

Be sure to stop by to see all the great fabrics from this collection listed at Fabric Flair!

Adding a few more from the Alhambra II Collection

Today I received a shipment of a few more fabrics from Patricia Bravo's Alhambra II collection for Art Gallery. One of the difficulties I have when I look at an Art Gallery collection is trying to decide which ones to pair together in sets. All the fabrics coordinate so well that just about any 2 will go together. The sets are fun to make and I find I have to hold back or I'd list just about every combination possible!

Granada Arches in Green

Granada Arches in Cream

Palace Conversation in Berry

Arabesque Buds in Green

Cashmere Cameo in Garden

Something Pretty from Studio E

Last week marked the arrival of one of Studio E's pretty new collections, Gabrielle. Gabrielle is somehow very bright and very soft at the same time. It has beautiful color combinations of magenta, rust, pink, teal, and lime. A closer look shows an almost hand painted quality. Almost any of the fabrics coordinate so well! This is only part of the collection that I got in, so come on over and see more at Fabric Flair!

Diagonal Floral in Rust

Kaleidoscope in Magenta

Diagonal Floral in Teal

Lotus Collage in Lime

Medallion in Lime

Diagonal Floral in Light Teal

Stylish Storage

Magazine Holder Craft

I found this craft from Martha Stewart while searching for stylish storage solutions. The directions call for wallpaper, but why not use fabric instead? Have scraps of your favorite fabric that you just don't know what to do with? Or use coordinating fabrics from a designer coloway. You can find magazine holders at your local office supply store.

Or buy this pack of 5 from Ikea for only $2.99!

Coming Soon to Fabric Flair

I am making the transition right now from buying cut pieces of fabric from suppliers, to buying straight from the manufacturer. It's a move that I have been hoping to make for some time, and decided that it's time to take the leap. My first shipment is expected any day now from Studio E. I fell especially in love with their Natureology and Essentials II in black and white. Here is a sample of what's to come at Fabric Flair:

Bold Floral in Black

Bold Floral in White

Iron Scroll in Black
Iron Scroll in White
Wire Rose in Black

Busy Busy Busy!

Once again keeping up has been a bit difficult!  July has been a busy month for Fabric Flair and I'd like to thank the devoted followers who have helped make that possible.  Some of my "new" favorites for the month include home decor fabrics from Joel Dewberry and Amy Butler.  Stop by and check them out!

Amy Butler Nigella Collection

Starflower Tiles in Spinach

Grandiflora in Aqua

Passion Vine in River

Amy Butler Nigella Collection

Woodfern in Olive

Primrose in Pewter

Joel Dewberry Ginseng Collection

Wildflowers in Sage

Tiles in Glacier

Fabric Covered Matted Scripture

I was brainstorming early this morning about new or creative ways that I can try to use some of this beautiful quilting fabric. Trying to think of something fresh and unique, I came up with the idea to wrap the mats of the scripture prints that I carry in my By Every Word Etsy shop. I got started just as soon as the little one went down for a nap and managed to make 2 to list right away.

God is Love in Amy Butler Star Paisley

Be Kind in Temple Garland

Yart Sale Starts Tomorrow!

This is just a reminder that the ESST hosted Yart Sale begins tomorrow on Etsy.  Look for great deals on items tagges "yart".  So many shops are participating and everyone is looking forward to a successful event.

I have marked down tons of home decor fabrics at a fraction of the retail cost.  Most of the fabrics retailed for at least $25 per yard.  Most are now only $5-6 for a half yard cut. 

 Take a peek!  

Yart Sale! Yart Sale! Yart Sale!

The 2nd Annual "Yart Sale” will be held from Wednesday June 10th-Sunday June 14th, 2009. This year the “2nd Annual Yart Sale” will be sponsored by the Etsy Supply Street Team (Team ESST). Please check out the Etsy Storque article for details! 

A “Yart Sale” is an artistic spin on the traditional Yard Sale: Art + Yard Sale = “Yart Sale”. There are many art museums, artists, and groups that have Yart sales annually to raise cash. 

I will be participating in the 2nd Annual "Yart Sale". I will have many high end, designer fabrics listed for a fraction of the retail price.  Please be sure to check back here and in my shop on Etsy for specials. See you at the “Yart Sale”!

Yart Sale graphic designed by ESST member Misosoup

Home Decor Fabric Sale!

I am having a SALE at Fabric Flair.  There are tons of home decor weight fabrics on sale for a fraction of their retail price.  Fabrics that are normally $25-$35 per yard are drastically marked down to move them out.

Check them out!

Waiting for fabric...

So I ordered a bunch of new fabrics well over a week ago and am still waiting for them to be delivered.  It's difficult to have to sit and wait when I really want to get them listed on Fabric Flair!

I was able to get to work on a few new things, however.  I just love these sets!

Joel Dewberry Manzanita patterns in espresso and sky

Another from Manzanita in pear

Another Joel Dewberry set from the Chestnut Hill collection

Balancing My Time!

Okay, so I am having a really difficult time balancing my time between blogging, twitter, my Etsy shops, and everything else life throws this way!  I'm wondering how others schedule their social networking time.  Especially if that networking is done mostly for promoting business.

So you set a schedule?  Do it when you can?  Plan a certain amount of time each day?  

I feel so far behind!

Here's a few of the things I have been working on lately.

Redesigning Simplicity Interiors to carry more contemporary fabrics.  

Adding to my collections at Fabric Flair.

And trying to be more creative at

Simplicity Interiors on Etsy.

Oh!  And adding some Father's Day pieces at

By Every Word!

Please share how on earth you

balance your time!

Opening New Etsy Shop

My plan is to carry a broader range of fabrics when I move to Fabric Flair.  I want to carry products that inspire you to create and encourage you to get out there and do it yourself.

In the meantime I will continue to run a MOVING SALE in my Simplicity Interiors Etsy shop.  I will be doing some reconstruction on this blog: updating, redesigning, redecorating it so that if better follows the theme of Fabric Flair.

Stay tuned for big changes!

MOVING SALE!

   Joel Dewberry - Aviary            Amy Butler - Daisy Chain
     

I am going to be dividing up my Simplicity Interiors Etsy shop so that fabrics are in a different shop.  I am still working on my grand opening of FabricFlair. There's nothing there yet and I just registered the shop name.

In the meantime I am having a store moving sale.  Instead of relisting all the fabrics in a new store, I want to clear out my inventory.  I have reduced prices on almost 70 items. 

Stop by and take advantage of pricing that is far below retail!

Pear                                           Multi Floral