Mentioning fabrics being outdated prompts me to ask this question: Do you buy fabrics that are trendy or stick to your own color preferences? Sometimes I feel I am in rut because I simply adore florals with soft colors, can't bring myself to buy primaries or anything really dark. I get irritated with retail focusing on colors that are "in" . Remember all he blue and brown combinations, looked good but just not me. Hope I haven't change the thread. Just whip me with a wet noodle!