Japanese Fabric - Echino Helicopter Black

Using Japanese Fabric for your next upholstering project is a fantastic idea as shown by Jennifer on her "I was told to get a hobby" Blog.  Below is the Before and After picture of her upholstery project and the result is absolutely stunning.

Jennifer used Etsuko Furuya fabric called Helicopter black.  Helicopter Black is part of the Echino Fabric Collection designed by famous Japanese designer Etsuko Furuya.  What a wonderful way to use this stunning Japanese Fabric.

California Dreamin' Fabric Collection by Jenean Morrison

Looking for some modern and eclectic fabric?  See this California Dreamin' Fabric Collection by Jenean Morrsion.  Jenean Morrison's California Dreamin' Fabric collection consists of playful stripes, floral abstractions and intricate medallions make up this fresh collection of vibrant prints inspired by the golden sunshine, blue waters and the varied, colorful landscapes of California.

Some fabric designs from Jenean Morrison's California Dreamin' Fabric Collection:

Jenean Morrison Fabric - Catalina Pink

Jenean Morrison Fabric - Malibu Pink

Jenean Morrison Fabric - Santa Barbara Orange

Jenean Morrison Fabric - Santa Rosa Blue

Jenean Morrison Fabric - Bodega Bay Blue

Designer Fabric Handbags

Etsy seller AnnyAndMe features a wide variety of textile products ranging from clothing, furniture slipcovers, home draperies and highly fashionable yet super functional accessory garments such as purses and bags. Her bags and purses all boost with so much attitude that each and every design entails real drama and superb sense of style.

Delila Bag Echino Woods – this wonderful large bag is made from Etsuko Furuya fabric called Deer forest grey fabric that’s why the material itself is oozing with rich personality and stunning appearance. This Echino fabric created bag features subtle colours of grey with complimentary patterns of black, white and brown that creates an illusion of delicate yet theatrical sense of style.



Delila Bag Wildflowers – with strong eccentric colors of magenta and deep plum, this designer fabric created bag will surely compliment a brave and flamboyant attitude. Made from Joel Dewberry fabric featuring Wildflowers mulberry fabric design, expect an uber fashionable bag that is durable yet affordable. Home decor fabrics like this can be converted into something gorgeous yet useful all with the help of Etsy seller AnnyAndMe.

Amy Butler Fabric Jelly Roll

How about making your next quilt or creative project using this Amy Butler Fabric Jelly Roll?  This Amy Butler Jelly Roll is exclusively available at Imagine Fabric.  There are 22 fabric strips, each fabric strip measures approximately 2.5" x 44".  There are 22 different Amy Butler fabric designs in this stunning jelly roll, each fabric design is different and part of the Amy Butler Midwest Modern and Midwest Modern 2 Fabric Collection.

The least favorite part of most avid sewers is cutting the fabric.  It is very time consuming and as many of you would agree, not the funnest part of a creative project.  A Jelly Roll gives you multiple advantages.  You save a lot of time on cutting.  Second of all, you get a large variety of designer fabric designs from the same or multiple fabric collections for a great price!  Saves time, save money...what more can one ask for?

Heather Bailey Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle

Looking for a great way to get your hands on many designer fabric designs without having to spend a fortune?  What better way to do so than purchasing a designer fabric fat quarter bundle.  If you are unsure of what a Fat Quarter is, read this "What is a Fat Quarter" article. 

My pick of the week for the best fat quarter bundle is this Heather Bailey Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle:

Heather Bailey Fabric - 18 Heather Bailey Fat Quarters from Bijoux and Pop Garden Collection

Not only does this designer fabric fat quarter bundle affordable but is also provides you with Heather Bailey designs from two of her famous collections: the Bijoux and the Pop Garden Fabric Collection.  Both collections, as you can see, are absolutely gorgeous.  Modern, dramatic and yet romantic. 

Imagine Fabric also offers a few Jelly Rolls cut out of the same Heather Fabrics that you can purchase in addition to the Fat Quarter Bundle.  The combination of both the fat quarter bundle and the jelly rolls will provide you with endless opportunities to be creative without having to spend a lot of money and especially without having to spend a lot of time cutting the fabrics. 

Heather Bailey Fabric - Mini Jelly Roll Bijoux and Pop Garden Collection HBJR68

Heather Bailey Fabric - Mini Jelly Roll Bijoux and Pop Garden Collection HBJR42

Designer Fabric Jelly Rolls

Designer Fabric Jelly Rolls are a great way to obtain many different designer fabric designs at an affordable price.  Many times, you obtain multiple designs from one fabric collection or even multiple complementary fabric collections.  

If you have not purchased pre-cut fabrics before, you may be wondering what a Jelly Roll is.  A Fabric Jelly Roll is a collection of pre-cut fabric strips. Even though the size of the fabric strip my vary, most Jelly Rolls contain fabric strips measuing 2.5 inches X 44 inches. Quilted creations made using an assortment of fabric strips have become more and more popular. Not only are they beautiful but the strip piecing technique makes it possible for you to assemble your design quickly.


A Jelly Roll has many advantages and it is extremely versatile. First of all, it saves a lot of time as your don't have to spend time cutting your fabric. Furthermore, purchasing a Jelly Roll provides you with a dazzling array of fabric designs without you having to purchase each design by the yard.


Beyond the time and money savings aspects, the projects you can use pre-cut fabric strips for are endless. Here is a short list of things you should consider fabric strips for: key chain, placemats, fabric covered buttons, quilted carry-alls, aprons, wall hangings, log cabin pillows, doll quilts, baby quilts and many, many more.

Heather Bailey Fabric - Mini Jelly Roll Bijoux and Pop Garden Collection HBJR42

Heather Bailey Fabric - Mini Jelly Roll Bijoux and Pop Garden Collection HBJR68

Joel Dewberry Fabric - Mini Jelly Roll Deer Valley Collection

Free As A Bird... Beautifully Soaring With Wings!

They are beautiful, stunning, free, supreme and astounding; birds can really capture even our highest fantasies and imaginations far above the ground. They also make the plain blue sky full of wonderful colours and hues illuminating its natural beauty that is truly unique and incomparable. These reasons and more make birds a girl’s animated icon that represents not only supremacy and freedom but also elegance and fine beauty.



This list was created to feature amazing handcrafted products that depict not only the stunning beauty of birds but its most admired traits and characteristics as well. Feel the freedom within you and surround yourself with wonderful items filled with vibrant colours, amazing patterns and one of a kind grace. Soar high in the sky without burning holes in your pocket, featuring the “bird” theme of Etsy Treasury List which was created by Imagine Fabric!

Top Row Left to Right:

Hand Cut Silver Hummingbird Necklace by lisahopkins

The Charming Little Birds by TheViewFromMyWindow

Bottom Row Left to Right:

Lampwork Glass Bird Bling Ring by maize

Blue Bird Handmade Yard Wreath by CreativeButterflyXOX

Top Row Left to Right:

Green Fire Bird Oil Lamp by StudioKahn

Tweet Bird by moonfly

Bottom Row Left to Right:

Pleated Bag with Adjustable Straps by ModDiva

Lovey Dovey Bird Headband by Lacey406

Top Row Left to Right:

Bird Scrapbooking by MissTeacherLady

Blue Bird Vinyl MacBook Decal Sticker by HollyVisionArt

Bottom Row Left to Right:

Bird of Paradise Bracelet by blancheb

Blue Owl Pillow by ChickadeeShop

 Top Row Left to Right:

Birds 'n Apple Tree Hanging Mobile by PrettyPlush

Chunky Bangle Bracelet by BuyMyCrap

Bottom Row Left to Right:

Colorful Bird Art by PargyaK

Flock Ceramic Wall Art by PrinceDesignUK