Originally Posted by
TOOMANYUFO'S
What is shabby chic? I had another partner on a different swap that also liked shabby chic. Guess I am dumb, but do not know that type of style.
Not at all dumb. I had to look it up and then realized it's something I've always liked. There are probably different types of the style but it's basically things with an aged look. The quilt, I'd like to make, will be delicate florals, in soft, almost faded-look colors. Think of something you'd see on a grandparent's bed, that's been around for years. Of course, I don't want to use old fabric, just fabric that has an 'old' look. I'm thinking soft blues, pinks, lavenders, greens, and grays, along with off-whites. I've seen a few and they just look sooooo cozy and comfy!
I think Wonnie described it better.