Monday Spotlight: Fabric ala Carte

Let's face it, some of us are just addicted to fabric. My habit started when I was probably about 4. Back then, I had to try to be satisfied with leftovers from the clothes Mama made for us and herself. Since I made Barbie clothes, leftovers were perfect. Soon relatives heard about my sewing attempts and I was being given vintage fabric right and left. When a flood destroyed my scrapbag, a kind neighbour of my aunt sent me a new stash, and it is on that stash of garment-factory remnants that I have built an insane collection of fabrics of all kinds. Even now, when I have no room and no time, I find it very hard to resist an interesting print or a fun texture.

Which brings me to today's shop, Fabric ala Carte. This is one of those Etsy shops I cannot visit without finding at least five new things that I want! I have a feeling that anyone who crafts with fabrics will find themselves in the same situation. So click here to see the shop, or keep reading to take a look at my selections.Fabric ala Carte

One thing I love is that Kris's shop is full of fabrics that are not only high-quality, but stylish. For instance, I would love to make a Jackie-O style suit from this! It would be perfect for fall.

Bubble Flower Dusk Kaffe Fassett Rowan Westminster

And wouldn't this exotic print make the most gorgeous maxi skirt?

Crazy Love Pricilla Green Jennifer Paganelli Free Spirit Fabrics

For kids, doll clothes, or pillows I can't imagine anything cuter than this mushroom fabric! I'm a sucker for mushrooms anyway though, as anyone who is forced to scroll through my camera files will see.

FAT QUARTER Lecein Fabrics Woodland Mushroom House

I really like that you can find custom fabric bundles at Fabric ala Carte. For example, here Kris has put together 10 coordinating Amy Butler fat quarters--endless project possibilities!

Amy Butler Bundle 10 Fat Quarters

This set of Riley Blake charm squares would make up into a great table runner for Thanksgiving, no?

28 Decadence 5 Charm Squares Riley Blake

And of course, it's time to start thinking Christmas crafts (oh deer....) Deck the halls with peppermints this year!

Fat Quarter Flurry Peppermints Kate Spain

Believe me, I am only showing a few highlights here--there are 22 pages of fabric for you to drool over! So head over to Fabric ala Carte now and stock up.