Fabric Collection Review: Moda Sultry by Basicgrey

Basicgrey is traditionally a paper design company that branched out and introduced their Sultry paper line into fabric for Moda. I ordered a charm pack that consisted of all 40 selections in this particular line, and frankly, I feel most of these designs translated very well for use in the sewing room.

Check out the entire collection online HERE at the Fat Quarter Shop.

In this collection you will find botanical prints and smooth geometrics that have a wonderful range that can please the palates of fans of shabby chic to whimsy to contemporary sleek. The color palette of Raspberry, Vanilla, Chocolate and Pistachio hues mesh very well with current trends. The only snag I had, however, was that I was left wanting in the chocolate-hued category. There were very few selections that were of a predominantly brown design. To someone who blends and harmonizes fabrics in projects such as me, (and those millions of quilters out there especially) the lack of a few more balancing darks in this fabric family does leave me wanting (just a tad). But overall, this truly is an interesting collection.

Moda Sultry by Basicgrey : 4.5 out of 5

I'm in Fabric Heaven!

Much to the behest of my poor, dear, little husband, I had a fabric addict relapse moment and splurged on 7 (Yes, I said SEVEN) various Moda Charm Pack collections from CharmPacksPlus on Friday night and received them in the afternoon post today. CharmPacksPlus is having a FREE SHIPPING special during the month of May, so plop on down over there and get your fix.

I believe I am going to have one of those moments like you see in those drug-mogul movies where they dump their looty booty out on a table and roll around in it...but in fabric.

*Oh yessss, it feels so luscious on my skinnn*

I plan on reviewing each collection in depth here on the blog.

Matroyshka!

Meet Myra Matryoshka, my newest fabric ACEO. She is the standard size for an ACEO (which stands for Art Cards, Editions, & Originals), which is 2.5 x 3.5 inches, the same size as most any other trading card, and they're meant to be traded and displayed by artists, art lovers and fans of the ATC/ACEO movement alike (just like any other trading card!)

Myra is number one in a set of 10 Matryoshka cards in this style. I will design each card using different fabrics, with each one's face and hairstyle being unique. Though she may resemble her sisters in this little Matryoshka family, Myra truly IS one of a kind! See her in all her original, undistorted glory in my Etsy shop!

She is available for $6.00 (US) plus shipping, details in my Shop.
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