The new SUZANI Collection from Warwick Fabrics is a Central Asia inspired collection including a leafy medallion, a useful trellis & stripe, with a complementary plain. Perfect for any modern home. Each design is in 4 subtle colourways, printed on a Cotton/Polyester blend cloth.

Price: $83/m

Click Here to see SUZANI, ASON, BANGLA, BOSTANI

Sofa: SUZANI  Cushions L&R: BANGLA

Something old, something blue…….

Earliest hints of Chinoiserie appeared in the early 17th century, in the arts of the nations with active East India Companies, Holland and England, then by mid-17th century, in Portugal as well. Tiny glazed pottery made at Delft and other Dutch towns adopted genuine blue-and-white Ming decoration from the early 17th century.

And we still love it for interior design, blending the many and varied blue & white fabrics in florals, stripes & plains, all tossed together with anything from French Provincial furniture, Asian antiques through to Australian antiques – or a blend of it all.

Here are some of our favourites that you will see in our on-line shop.

Schumacher BIRDS OF PARADISE 1048044

There is just something about the perennial pleasure of a ‘blue & white’ scheme, and Schumacher’s ‘BIRDS OF PARADISE’ 100% Cotton fabric does the job with aplomb. This trailing vine design, or should we describe it as ‘the floral you have when you don’t want flowers’, is truly majestic in all its blue & white splendour. It is also printed in a smart black & white combination.

Click Here to see Schumacher ‘Birds of Paradise’ in our online shop

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Well, it has happened at last! After the dilemma of trying to choose a new fabric to recover our old king-size bedhead, coupled with instructions from the M.O.T.H. to ‘keep the green wall’, it is now installed. As you could imagine, I am exposed to every conceivable option on the planet, so when it comes to updating anything in our home, it takes a while to settle on ‘the one’ …..

The bedhead floral fabric look is slightly Retro (in fact I am sure I saw a similar floral on Darren & Samantha’s couch on a re-run of ‘Bewitched’ yesterday), but coupled with the sophisticated statement of a velvet trellis design, I think it works. I also had made, a new valance for the base of the bed, in a very dark olive/charcoal heavy linen skirt style – with inverted box-pleats in the centre of the sides and at the base corners, it’s really smart! And thinking I might need to add a couple of little cushions in a similar colour with some exotic trim!!! (and yes, the M.O.T.H. rolled his eyes at that comment…. more cushions?)

And the prize went to Schumacher HOT HOUSE FLOWERS Col. Verdance for the bedhead, and IMPERIAL TRELLIS VELVET Col. Chartreuse for the large pillows. Phew….. it was a tough decision, but we are completely over the moon and thrilled with the fresh new look.

A Happy Homemaker…… Alison x

Drawn from documents in the archive, principally from 1930s, Delphine captures the heady essence of summer days and the frosty beauty of autumn mornings, the tranquillity and elegance of the herbaceous border and the endless allure of the English cottage garden. The fabric collection is strong, confident and highly useable, not just for curtains and accessories but for upholstery as well. It represents an eclectic fusion of prints with damasks and crewelwork-inspired embroideries. Fabrics include: Adele, Beatrice, Camille, Constance, Delphinia, Giselle, Lauren, Louisa, Ophelia, Sylvia.

The non-woven wallpapers encompass both bold statement papers and smaller designs to be used on all four walls, making a return to more accessibly scaled motifs, which can be used more extensively without being overpowering. Wallpapers include: Adele, Beatrice, Camille, Giselle, Iona, Lauren, Ophelia

Prices: FABRIC: $105 to $173/metre and WALLPAPER: $98 to $113/roll

You can see the entire DELPHINE collection in our online shop:-

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Clarissa Hulse is a bright star in the British textile world, uncompromising in her passion to deliver the ultimate combination of colour, print and texture. Her name has become synonymous with beautiful and luxurious home accessories, wallpapers and fabrics. Clarissa has teamed up with Harlequin to produce KALLIANTHI, a breathtaking collection of fabrics and wallpapers with a botanical theme, which encompasses her trademark style and distinctive handwriting.

Prices: FABRIC from $75-$195/metre WALLPAPER from $98-$158/roll

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You can see the entire KALLIANTHI collection in our online shop:-

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EXPOSURE offers a striking new collection of very contemporary fabric designs! The eclectic nature of Carlucci di Chivasso’s newest release includes extreme and bizzare designs like skulls (see Dr D below), backing up with timeless animal prints, velvets & plaids. POA.

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The Bloomsbury Canvas Prints and Embroideries are inspired by the hugely creative output of the artists, poets and designers of the 1930s, especially those associated with the Bloomsbury Group and the Omega Workshops. The charm of the collection reflects the eclectic nature of influences ranging from Post Impressionist paintings and textiles, to the interior decoration in houses such as Charleston Farmhouse, the beautifully preserved home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, both of whom were key personalities within the Bloomsbury Group. Sanderson also offer the Bloomsbury Canvas Wallpaper collection to complement wallpaper designs to complete a beautiful modern interior with a touch of whimsy & history.

Designs include Angelica, Cut Flowers, Fitzroy, Layla, Lytton, Omega Cats, Ottoline, Pamona, Still, Life, Vanessa, Vita

Price: From $80/metre (+10%gst)

For more information about Bloomsbury Canvas please email us

To see this collection in the Fabric Studio Shop click here



IMAN HOME combines the essence of chic with exotic elements, cultural richness and a modern approach to traditional style. The rich colors, the distinctive embroideries and textures of the jacquard woven fabrics will enliven any interior. David Bowie’s model wife ‘Iman’ has collaborated with Unique Fabrics to create this ‘unique’ collection.

Prices from: $86/metre

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(the IMAN HOME collection will appear in our online shop soon)

MEISSEN/Ink

CERAMICA is a new collection from Unique Fabrics offering a fresh take on the much loved classic ‘Blue & White’ theme. On offer is a selection of co-ordinating florals, paisleys, stripes & checks, in colours of delft blue, ink blue and clay, with designs taken from Chinese Qing Ceramic patterns. These cotton/linen blend designs would freshen up any interior with an ever popular and easy to live with Blue & White scheme. There are 8 designs within the Ceramica Collection including Antique Paisley, Antique Rose, Ceramic Stripe, Chantilly, Meissen, Ming, Villeroy Check and Villeroy Stripe.

Price: 119/metre +10%gst

Click Here to see the Ceramica Collection in our online shop

CERAMIC STRIPE/Delft

ANTIQUE ROSE/Delft

VILLEROY CHECK/Ink

ANTIQUE PAISLEY/Ink

IMPERIAL TRELLIS VELVET Noir | MARRAKESH VELVET Jet

F. Schumacher expands the palette this season with their new collection of velvets and wovens. Plush cut velvets, finely detailed embroideries, luxurious silks and chunky cotton weaves are combined in saturated hues and sophisticated neutrals inspired by fashion and derived from exotic textiles. These multipurpose fabrics layer beautifully with many of Schumacher’s statement designs to create vibrant interiors.

One of the shining stars of the collection is an upholstery weight velvet version of the iconic ‘Imperial Trellis’ design by Kelly Wearstler.

IMPERIAL TRELLIS VELVET (seen right in colour Noir) will have Kelly Wearstler fans jumping for joy!

Click Here to see the ‘CHROMA Collection’ in our online shop

In Sept/Oct ‘11 Vogue Living, Caecilia Potter’s style is an absolute standout of eclecticism done beautifully and right!

In her historic inner Melbourne home she uses Chivasso BLACKBIRD sheer curtains for a filtered light effect, and it is a perfect whimsical backdrop to this interesting dining room. Note the mismatching of the elaborate and ornate, juxtaposition with the simple lines of the more contemporary.

BLACKBIRD is part of the SERENITY collection from Chivasso. Create a sense of calm and balance with Serenity’s fabrics and wallcoverings. Their focus on neutral colours, natural fibres and woven textures lend a relaxed but contemporary feel to any interior.

BLACKBIRD CH2532-090

For more information or to purchase please EMAIL us.

Price: Approximately $340/m

(144cm wide; 100% polyester)

Lorca 'XANADU' Collection

‘XANADU’ is a collection of elegant fabrics inspired by the rhythms of South America and coloured in distinctive Lorca style. However, the title name itself was the summer capital of Kublai Khan’s Yuan Dynasty in China, more correctly known as ShaÌngdu. It achieved almost mythical status as a metaphor for opulence most famously in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem Kubla Khan. Designs include PARANA STRIPE, CONGA, XANADU STRIPE, ODALIA & SAMBA.

Priced from: $226/m

Click Here to see the ‘XANADU’ Collection in our online shop

The new ‘BRAQUENIE EMBROIDERIES Collection’ by Pierre Frey, which brings together archive designs never seen before and reworked Pierre Frey classics, is composed entirely of embroidered materials on natural linen, cotton or silk base fabrics. The colours are faithful to the original designs in order to perpetuate these historic documents. The slightly darkened backgrounds reflect the passing of time. Striped, checked and embossed fabrics round off a collection which is very 18th century in spirit.

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Jim Thompson 'ALHAMBRA'

Jim Thompson continues to roll out amazing collections……

His latest is ‘THE RITE OF SPRING’ collection and we love this cotton blend fabric ‘ALHAMBRA’ for its intricate detail. Suitable for curtains, cushions and light upholstery. How interesting for an exotic Middle Eastern look!

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Jagtar 'WOODLAND'

We are loving this……..

‘WOODLAND’ by Jagtar, is a whimsical multi colored bold brush stroke hand print with boughs and birds on a jute cotton ground. This fabric would make up beautifully in curtains, cushions, or light upholstery.

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WOODLAND - Blue

Morris & Co 'ORCHARD' 220304

‘ORCHARD’

This charming design by Alison Gee, ‘ORCHARD’ was inspired by Morris & Co’s mediaeval tapestries which were woven at Merton Abbey. Small groups of flowers are depicted within a setting of fruit trees.

Morris & Co 'KELMSCOTT TREE EMBROIDERY' 230341 (curtains)

‘KELMSCOTT TREE’ – Print & Embroidery

The inspiration for the design ‘KELMSCOTT TREE’ can be seen on the bed curtains surrounding the four poster bed situated in Morris’ bedroom at Kelmscott Manor. The curtains were embroidered in 1891 by May Morris and friends. The bed hangings were probably made for Morris’ birthday and each curtain took three months to complete. Kelmscott Tree has been painted by Alison Gee in the Morris studio and depicts a large tree surrounded by birds and flowers.

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Morris & Co 'KELMSCOTT TREE PRINT (cushion)

Morris & Co - BRANCH 203276

A new collection by WILLIAM MORRIS

Taken from the MORRIS & CO wallpaper in ‘THE ARCHIVE COLLECTIONS’, the BRANCH design is now woven in ‘cut and loop pile’ velvet to create a contemporary fabric that will sit equally well in classic style interiors or modern homes. (As seen in THE WORLD OF INTERIORS Magazine – May 2011)

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Bed canopy: VOYAGE 836; Drapery: ECHAPPEE 845; Striped cushions: BABYLONE 485

ETAMINE by Zimmer + Rohde (& brought to us by Unique Fabrics), takes us on a voyage around the world discovering sophisticated ethnic cultures and exploring islands of paradise with their new collection EVASION | PARADIS (as seen in Vogue Living July/August 2011).

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Bedhead panels from left: Maldives 235 & 185

Lounger: CAPVERT 854; Pouf: MALDIVES 955; Drapery: MIKANOS 980; Cushion: BERMUDES 955

The “Intaglio” fabrics from ZOFFANY (as seen in July/August 2011 Vogue Living) are inspired by the distinctive ‘intaglio’ printmaking technique of incising a design into a hard surface to create dynamic fabrics. Three of these designs draw on the architectural lines of ancient and classical Rome, other designs depict illustrative maps, forests of sycamore trees and a sophisticated smaller scale design of repeated coronets. The image shows an armchair beutifully upholstered in 100% linen fabric ROME (priced from $165/m)

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