Some of our latest stock

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We have a lot of new fabrics in store at The Drapery, and while we won't have our web store up to date for another week or so, here's a look at some of the latest fabric goodness.
Anna Maria Horner quilting cotton Dowry - Flourish

Anna Maria Horner quilting cotton 'Volumes'

Anna Maria Horner quilting cotton 'Twill Bouquet'

Anna Maria Horner quilting cotton 'Reliquary' turquiose

Giraffe print cotton twill by Sevenberry of Japan

Echino Japanese cotton/linen Cherry Pink

Melody Miller for Kokka - cotton/linen Ruby Star Sparkle telephones

Kokka of Japan cotton/linen My Secret Garden teal

My Secret Garden blue

My Secret Garden green

Kokka of Japan cotton double gauze Little Spring cream

Echino mid-weight cotton dark/light teal dots

Echino mid-weight cotton mauve/green dots

Nani Iro brushed cotton Painting Check Red

Kokka brushed cotton/linen, soft grey with lambs

Japanese cotton/linen Fruity Goodness - blue

Japanese cotton/linen Fruity Goodness on cream

Umbrella Prints Floating World collection - Ume in Momo, peach, on organic cotton

Umbrella Prints Floating World collection - organic hemp/cotton Horizon in Glaze

Umbrella Prints Floating World collection - organic hemp/cotton Grand Hearts in smokey black (navy-ish)

Umbrella Prints Floating World collection - Bird in Paradise clover
New classic Liberty Tana Lawn, L-R: Betsy, Mitsy, Wiltshire, Mark and Capel

New Seasonal Liberty Tana Lawn, L-R: Heidi Maria, Jess & Jean, Daniel DJ, Torsten
As soon as school holidays are over we will be working madly to update the website, but we are more than happy to take orders for any of the fabrics you see here over the phone on 08 7324 5883, or email us on info@thedrapery.com.au . Or of course, come and see us at the shop!

We wish you happy summer sewing.

- Jane & Fiona xx


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  1. MiriamJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    What gorgeous fabric, Jane's friend Hannah just gave me your card and I am really looking forward to coming and having a lovely long browse one day soon. I love Echino fabric - here is a dress I made from some last year. http://createhopeinspire.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/make-my-week-tale-ends-from-2013.html
    I love the bird in paradise clover too - so lovely. Following your blog now :o) Hope to meet you in person soon

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