Blue Velvet has become an obsession of mine during the last month or so, and since the weather is starting to become colder, I felt that this would be the ideal time to show some perfect examples of this gorgeous fabric. And not only am I going to show you Blue Velvet at its finest, but I am going to show you "tufted" treated pieces of furniture.

Tufting is a type of textile weaving in which a thread is inserted on a primary base.

"A tufted cushion accentuates the stuffed nature of the cushion and gives it a soft look that is attractive for many types of cushions."

The link below explains how to tuft your own cushion, I believe I may try this during the holidays, a new little hobby.

Read more: How to Tuft a Cushion | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4897091_tuft-cushion.html#ixzz15NT1mPBR

I also decided that in some of my blogs I will also include what type of  music I am listening to as a form of inspiration, or motivation, for each new project. This week is dedicated to Mika. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWiccrTB4LM

Hope you enjoyed it! :)

Fabrics I have recently fell in love with

Since I am slowly beginning to learn the important factors of what fabrics can do to an interior of a room, I felt that my first blog should be the fabrics that I believe will be an impact on alot of designers projects. Just think, re-upholstering a chair or ottoman, even a settee, fabric is contagious! I encourage anyone to go to your local design district and check out what the stores have to offer.

My first piece I wish to join with you, is a Fabric Sample from Kravet, I think it is fun and would look great upholstered to a side chair.

[Image] Prospet 814. 100% Linen, Finish treatment is softened, and has Stain Repellent. Repeat Height is 27" and Repeat Width is 27."

Allan Knight and Assc. is a showroom I have recently found in the Design Center located here in Dallas, TX and came across the Nancy Corzine Fabrics. They are all so gorgeous, I am honestly happy with the whole collection.

 Nancy Corzine, Cavallo, Color: Azure, Width: 50," Content: 44% Cotton/37%Silk/19%Viscose

This next piece I thought was very interesting and comes in many different color ways. Would definitely liven up any piece of furniture. I love the way it has a pebble view of inspiration.

 Artistic Frame Company: Fabric VK06-28 Shagreen Orange, Width: 54," Repeat: None, Content: toptcoat: 2% PU Face: 73%PVC/Back: PO

Pierre Frey is located at the Culp Associates in the Design District in Dallas, TX. And everytime I am in there I must stop and look at the Pierre Frey collection. I think alot of it has floral design but if upholstered correctly or even used as draperies, this fabric is the right choice. 

Pierre Frey, Broderie, Saint Honore

Well I hope you have enjoyed my first blog dedicated to 4 of my favorite fabrics. Please feel free to leave any notes and responses to these, and if you wish to see anything in particular I am more than willing to look it up and enjoy learning about something new!