So I know that Lizzie has mentioned her love for animal themed fabric. However, as of late, my love for animal fabric, specifically birds, has crept in. I see a lot of clients come through that just LOVE any fabric that has birds featured. Some bird-themed fabrics from back in the day were pretty hideous, but the new updated approach to our flying friends makes for a great fabric! I love that fabrics featuring birds are not consistent in one look or style. This creature can translate to a traditional or contemporary space.

It is great to see a more graphic print using birds! Thomas Paul, our biggest crowd-pleaser, designed the first bird fabric in this set. I think a graphic bird can balance well between being playful and sophisticated.

I have seen birds used in a more delicate manner as well. These fabrics have a hand-drawn element that really shows off detailing well. And whose mother didn’t have a rooster print in her kitchen at one point?! Maybe some curtains above the sink? Just teasing, gotta love our mothers.

With so many methods for creating fabric out there, I have great respect for those who choose to use the hand-printing method. The time and precision of the craftsman is truly honorable. And we get to enjoy the rewards in our homes! These are a few of my favorite hand-printed fabrics that feature birds.

I have enjoyed admiring and adding fabrics to the Spruce collection that feature birds. We have used a few of these in client projects, and they have all turned out beautifully! Next time you are “sprucing” your home, make sure to give these guys a look. They will not dissapoint!

A little fabric nugget outside the realm of birds is that there is a new gal creating some amazing new prints. Her name is Christen Maxwell, and she’s great! She just launched, and you should certainly check out her textiles. When I see her prints, the first words to my mind are “ethnic” and “elegant.” Be sure to check her out, or come by our shop in a few weeks when we will have her samples here!

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1. kkrame2's comment is:

   I will say that i am not a huge fan of straight zebra or leopard print but patterns i do have a passion for whether they be birds or not. I will say that the higher detailed the print the more vested interest I will to have have in the fabric. The print like the “ink an spindle” and the “old bird fabric” do tend to appeal to me more than the others but the detailed prints do have a certain charm that if applied to the right piece of furniture can be more elegant than any stylized design.

   July 23, 2010 - 3:00am