I is for Ikat

The ABC’s of window treatments

Ikat is a type of fabric that uses the Far East method of warp printing on textiles and is very popular on upholstery, draperies and pillows.

I’ve used this Ikat fabric by Robert Allen, pattern Kathandi, color Cinnabar.  Another one of those projects that I wish I had taken pictures of but I didn’t.

Highland Court has beautiful Ikats as part of their Marakesh Collection.  I wish I had a place to use this one.

                       Image via Cote de Texas

A pink Carlton V Ikat is used on the drapery panels, chair and pillows, what a sweet room !

                                                Image via A Punch of Color

Another option is to use the Ikat on the walls and make coordinating window treatments and bedding in solid fabrics.

Or you could keep everything neutral and use a punch of Ikat on the rug, like this one from CB2.

My friend Sally at Divine Distractions just did a post on Ikats and she has some lovely examples if you would like to see more.

Are you a fan of Ikat ?

Fabrics from the Furniture Market

I spent most of my time in High Point looking at fabric showrooms and I wanted to share some pics with you.

Paisley….people either love it or hate it.  If you’ve been reading my blog you know I love it !

I’m still loving this color combination and this is a great mix of patterns. I could see the solid linen on a sofa, the circle print on a chair, the damask pattern on draperies and stripe pillows.

Black and white with a touch of red or yellow will always look sharp.

Silks are extremely popular, especially embroidered silks. 

Silk is a natural, lustrous fabric prized for its beauty for thousands of years.
In Roman times, silk fabric was so desirable that traders would bring it from China to Europe across Asia along a route known as the Silk Road. In Europe people would attach pieces of silk fabric to their clothes, like jewelry, as it was more expensive than gold.

There were a lot of great patterned sheers too.

While in High Point, I purchased a new fabric line, Catania Silks.  They have beautiful silks, sheers, trims and hardware.  I’m looking forward to creating lots of amazing window treatments with these.

Details Pattern Company Giveaway

Kathy at Creative Home Expressions is doing a pattern giveaway on her blog. The patterns are by Details Pattern Company and they are really unique and beautiful.

If you sew you will definitely want to go over to Kathy's and register for this giveaway. I know I already have. Thanks Liz and Kathy !