Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Fabric Obsession


A very good replacement for this perfect-in-every-way-but-discontinued Cowtan & Tout floral would be.....?

I would be incredibly grateful for any suggestions.


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29 comments:

  1. Faith SheridanJune 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Look at Lee Jofa and Brunschwig... handprints. Some are very similar..

    Good luck, Faith

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  2. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    http://www.michaelsmithinc.com/jasper-furniture-and-fabrics/prints/jp-6436-grace-willow/

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  3. Richard CottrellJune 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I have 15 yards very simular but roses are pink.
    Richard at My Old Historic House

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  4. 3systurJune 12, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Fabric is my obsession.
    Wonderful.
    _svala

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  5. LUCY WILLIAMSJune 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    OH THATS SO GREAT-IVE USED IT BEFORE AND CANT BELIEVE ITS DISC'D!! LOOK AT C&T 11178-01 OR LEE JOFA'S I THINK CALLED "HOLLYHOCK"...THEY HAVE SOME GOOD LOOK ALIKES-GOOD LUCK!!!

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  6. KarenaJune 12, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Dear Patricia I cannot believe this fabric is discontinued...I will have to get back to you on a replacement;however I know some of our fab designers will not disappoint!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. cindy hattersley designJune 12, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Oh boy...that one is a classic..have you searched ebay and the usual suspects? I am sure you have tried Jane Shelton?

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  8. Champagne on TuesdaysJune 12, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    I've been reading and enjoying your blog for a while, but I can't remember if I've ever commented. Questions like this are like a fun scavenger hunt for me. The closest I could find is at the link below. Not quite a replacement, more of a consolation prize I guess. Hopefully the blogger who pinned it has a source.

    I did find a shower curtain on eBay that was very similar, but it's a shower curtain. Not much flexibility I don't think. If you want to look it's Hillcrest Almafi Fabric Curtain. Good luck!

    http://www.coletterie.com/fabric-haberdashery/fabric-finds-blue-floral

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  9. Lisa Hilderbrand - Welhil InteriorsJune 13, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Take a look at the gorgeous prints from Michael Smith's Jasper line -- classic cabbage roses, lilacs. He used to have some beautiful ferns, but I don't see them on his site now... alas, maybe discontinued too.

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  10. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    I used to find these fabulous fabrics in an Aunt's barn. She and her husband were in the upholstery business before they both passed away - too soon! I have a similar Cowtan & Tout folded up somewhere but it has a touch of pink. Never used, but well loved!

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  11. mlbdesignJune 13, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    "Bowood" by Colefax and Fowler? that was my immediate response and is certainly a classic- can't wait to see what you choose!
    I love your writing and look forward to your every post- mostly because they always evoke a fellow feeling...
    Cheers!
    Meredith

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  12. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Mrs. B, is there any information at all stamped on the selvage? Would love to have the number or name of the pattern to feed into the search. Is that linen? it looks heavy, doesn't appear to be chintz. It's gorgeous.

    -Flo

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  13. VictoriaJune 13, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Colefax Bowood grey/green in the linen for the colourway and Nicky Haslam Aurora on Nivelles oyster, also linen.

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  14. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Hmmm, the "Hollyhock" does seem close, your readers are good!

    http://www.insidefabric.com/p-719132-hollyhock-block-134-by-lee-jofa.aspx



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  15. KatherineJane Home InteriorsJune 13, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Mrs. B,

    Try Bennison Fabrics
    (English,hand printed fabrics, in the 18th and 19th century designs). Fabulous.

    http://www.bennisonfabrics.com/frameset2.htm

    Good luck!
    Kate

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  16. QuatorzeJune 13, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Schumacher's "Pyne Hollyhock" in the black and white colorway, though they also have Tobacco (no) and blue and white (a possibility)

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  17. QuatorzeJune 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxDKd1e8IXc/TjNPOxZzAFI/AAAAAAAAMcY/WdlcFavZsiM/s800/lonny%252Bmagazine%252Boffice%252Bprincess%252Bpyne%252Bchintz%252Bfloral%252Bdrapes%252Bsaarinen%252Btable%252Byellow%252Btable%252Blamps%252Bfaux%252Bbamboo%252Bchair%252Boffice.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cococozy.com/2011/08/hints-of-chintz.html&h=641&w=800&sz=193&tbnid=XxZK-pETW3rehM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=112&zoom=1&usg=__BUL-CG4taVNpukmv8RWBKYWqVNo=&docid=ZCEbYzxPntDc3M&sa=X&ei=ttK5UY_VOoPD0gHvpoGoCw&ved=0CE8Q9QEwCA&dur=732

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  18. Susan Windsor JonesJune 13, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Patricia,
    Have you considered Peter Dunham's fig leaf fabric? Also, check out Katie Ridder's fabrics and Thistle by Timorous Beasties.
    XO
    Susan

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  19. MJH DesignArtsJune 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I was thinking of Colefax * Fowler, also. I love these old chintz patterns. Good luck
    xoxo
    Mary

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  20. Margaret McElroyJune 13, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    A nice alternative would be Bassett McNab's Wrentham 7619-777 at $144.00
    per yard. Nice small family runned business out of PA. Call for a sample,267-508-0001.
    Margaret

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  21. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    A perfect replacement for this beautiful faded print would be anything by Bennison.
    xo, Lissy

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  22. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    This is beautiful- but it is not Colefax's Bowood.I know, because I have the Bowwod.
    The person to ask is Betsy Speert, a fabulous designer who is well known for her love of high end cabbage rose chintz. Betsy also has a blog now:
    http://betsyspeert.blogspot.com/
    regards,
    Dolores

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  23. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Is the wicker black? I once saw black wicker with deep purple cushions with somewhat dark green piping. I think it was in House Beautiful. It was striking and dramatic and beautiful and different. It was used on a brick patio or more likely, an outdoor room.

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  24. AnonymousJune 14, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Cowtan & Tout's Longbourne (Veranda's Archive Project colorway) has a similar look and feel.

    Jason

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  25. GracenJune 16, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Hi, you should look at Bob Collins and Sons in West Palm Beach. Very old school....gorgeous florals. I actually thought your picture was one of their fabrics. Good luck!

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  26. Madison LaneJune 29, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Is it the same fabric Mariette Himes Gomez is using for her latest collection with Hickory Chair? We visited the showroom a couple of months ago and saw it then. I can't find it on their website, but I did find a photo of her bedroom on their facebook page.

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  27. Sis in TexasJuly 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Have you thought about a complete departure from what you've been using?

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  28. Marilee ShortJuly 14, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I think you should send it to us and let us create a new fabric for you in the same colorways. That is our speciality, as you know.

    Marilee Short
    Tillett Textiles
    617 835 1845

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  29. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    http://whiteandgolddesign.blogspot.com/

    cushion fabric? You'd have to ask the name.

    Mary in Maryland

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