...is the name of this new fabric collection from Moda which is in the shops already, or will be there very soon. I first saw samples of it before Christmas, and then I saw this over at Kathy's lovely blog, Cherry Blossom Hill Studio. As Kathy mentions, the main floral print is a Cath Kidston wannabe: not quite Cath's bubble rose print, but definitely a cheaper option! I've been resisting preordering any of the "Swell" fabric, but when I saw the very pretty photo of the quilt made up with it in her post, all my resolve to stop buying or ordering any new fabric for the next little while immediately crumbled; if you look at the photo closer (follow the link in Kathy's post for a larger view), ric rac is used along some of the stitch lines -- I like that! So, off I went to my local Moda fabric wholesaler, hoping that I would find something to satisfy my "Swell" craving... There were no bolts as of yet, but on a shelf were sitting a couple of fat quarter "Swell" bundles; now I'm not in the habit of buying fat-quarter bundles, but how could I resist this pretty one?! If I can get myself to undo its prettiness, I will use some of the bundle's smaller scale prints for kerchiefs for my next babushka batch...
By the way, have you seen Cath Kidston's fresh new spring catalog? Yum! 'love those new prints...
How pretty. :) Love those colors.
Posted by: tiffany | January 31, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Oh gosh. I should have known; you're an enabler as well as creative and talented. Well shoot. I just HAVE to HAVE some of that fabric now!!
:-)
Posted by: jen duncan | January 31, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Oooh really lovely fabric! I am trying to find something nice for a big curtain. Must take a look! L loved your photo. I couldn't have resisted either.
Posted by: retrorose | January 31, 2008 at 03:35 PM
I know, I know!!! Isn't it all just so delicious?! Sigh... :)
Can hardly wait to see what you make!
Posted by: Lilli | January 31, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Thanks for the heads up on this new fabric, I will stop in my favorite quilt shop next time I drive by. And I LOVE the new CK designs! Will she ever open that US website!! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | January 31, 2008 at 05:34 PM
oh, i love it! i am on a no fabric buying stretch here too. it is getting harder everyday! i can't wait to see what you make.
Posted by: katie | January 31, 2008 at 05:50 PM
love those colours! just show us, what you will do with them!
and, yes: cath kidston's catalog came yersterday....
Posted by: rike | February 01, 2008 at 03:03 AM
That is so pretty! I think that people in Montreal are not into quilts because I never saw fat-quarter bundles (or simply fat-quarters). Maybe it's a good thing...better for my budget!!! Have a good weekend :)
Posted by: Claudia | February 01, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Oh dear, as if I don't already have enough fabric!! These prints are beautiful, can't wait to see what you do with them. Thank you for all the links too!
Posted by: ~Vicki | February 01, 2008 at 09:48 AM
So nice, isn't it? I love Cath Kidston too, very much, but I did not try her fabrics yet..there is Pastel Antique Flower Collection by Lecien fabrics, that makes me remember Cath Kidston. I am crazy to put my hands on a fat quarter bundle...75 bucks...eeeeeeh.
Xoxo
Posted by: Zee | February 01, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I love stopping by your blog, you always amaze me with your beautiful creations!
Posted by: anna | February 01, 2008 at 01:44 PM
What a beautiful (and neat!) stack of fabric. It just begs to be played with in fun ways.
Posted by: June | February 01, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Yes, this fabric is a very "close" Cath Kidston interpretation! I was looking at this collection on the Moda Website back over Christmas and even pointed it out to my husband how "similar" it was! He, being a guy and not really into fabric - didn't see what all the flap was about. It is a great and more affordable option! I always love Cath's colour palettes.
Posted by: Jodi | February 01, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Oh oh, I couldn't resist this beautifull beautifull swell either ;o))
Yesterday I start my quilt.....
Posted by: Maureen | February 02, 2008 at 10:11 PM
I love that Swell. In fact I think I like it better then anything I've seen from CK. I can't wait to see what you do with it Beata. I'm sure it's going to be something amazing!
Posted by: happy zombie | February 21, 2008 at 05:13 PM