What solids line is this from?
 

Hello- I found this FQ at the LQS but no accompanying bolt. From the picture, can anyone identify the fabric line? It doesn't feel like Kona. The ridges are perpendicular to the edge. I have looked through google images endlessly, but can't get a clue. Thanks for looking.

hugs,
Charlotte

Sorry, wish I could help. Have you talked to the people at the shop? They might know. Or, have you considered finding a similar color in another fabric line, where you can get more? Good luck!

Hi, Margaret - there were 2 employees working, and I was the only customer because of rotten weather. Weirdly, there were only 10 bolts of solids in the entire shop (and this was KQ). A few FQ were hanging up, one of which was the right color. No one was very interested in identifying it. ( the shop has changed a lot, and not in a good way). I was hoping the grosgrain-type selvege might ring a bell with someone, and I could work from there.

charlotte

Well, if it was a good quality LQS, then I'd wager it was either Kona or Moda Bella. Let me check my Bella selveges, see what they look like.

eta: Nope, sorry, my Bella selveges look nothing like that. I'm out of ideas.

Tartan, I couldn't see the selvege in the picture and suspect that my ipad closeup may have made the fabric look coarser than it is. It's actually smoother than Kona and lighter weight. Peckish, thanks for helping me eliminate the Bella. That really helps.

hugs,
Charlotte

I wonder if they didn't want you to know the name of the fabric? It seems very strange that they won't tell you the name. I think you should be able to go back there and insist that they tell you so you know. If they bought it they will know who they bought it from.

you're right, of course, but this is Keepsake and because they have a warehouse, often the shop employees claim that they have no idea, i.e., this is what they send us. (The shop and warehouse aren't far apart, in a small town, not like one is in Peru.). Keepsake offers various solids groupings by color online but doesn't name their origin. You have to be lucky enough to see the bolt. I have a second fabric that I'm looking for, purchased there, with this same selvege. If I can find the group, I'll have more luck running down the colors.

hugs,
Charlotte

There are lots of top name solid collections. Do you need more of this fabric or are you just curious as to brand?

Sandy

There are so many fabric manufacturer's that are now producing solids color lines. In the old days, there was only Moda and Robert Kaufman.

[QUOTE=Sandygirl;7055474]There are lots of top name solid collections. Do you need more of this fabric or are you just curious as to brand?

I was hoping to get it for the back. I'm actually looking for a dark green from the same line as well. At first, the goal was to find a coordinating batik, but I was unsuccessful. I have a new idea this morning -at one point, KQ had a lot of Clothworks American brand solids in their catalog. I remembered that because they normally don't identify brands. I found a person who was in the license plate challenge and emailed her to see if the fabrics have that distinctive, ribbed selvege..

I don't use enough solids to merit investing in color cards, but this could drive me to it. :(

Hugs,
Charlotte

Keepsake carries/has recently (in the last 1-2 years) carried the following brands of solids in the shop...Kona, Marcus Brothers, Northcott, a bit of Moda, and one other that, regretfully, escapes me for the moment. I'd try Marcus and Northcott for that edge.

As you know from shopping there, they're famous for covering the manufacturer names on the bolt ends. They don't want you to know who makes the fabric you're looking at...probably so you don't go buy it online or somewhere else. Their famous 'Amish Black' is a prime example of this practice from the catalog side of the business, too.

RJR!! That's the one I couldn't remember...but that's not their selvedge.

I'm going to 'borrow' your photo and run it by an online shop owner that I know to see if they can help identify the line for you.

Thanks for the tip, Ghostrider. I'll try Marcus and Northcott.

Hugs,
Charlotte

Interesting to think of KQ as an LQS! I've been there once and it was overwhelming! I was too confused to buy anything.

Wow. Thanks!


Charlotte

Some fabrics, but not all, I've gotten from Connecting Threads have that type of unusual selvedge. Don't know that KQ would have fabric from Connecting Threads.

This is getting stranger by the minute.

Hugs,
Charlotte

Is the fabric a 'regular' weave? I've noticed that sateens have this gros-grain like edge.

try American made Brand, it has a woven selvage. I really like the quality and it is nice to have a made and grown American product.

One clue might be How long ago did you get this? You know, fabric lines are seldom available very long after they hit the stores and since it was "a fat quarter" it makes me think this was the end of a bolt and/or a "close out". It also looks heavier than most. I think I read that you are not looking for an exact match so I'd go with taking a piece you hope to come close to, to a local LQS and ask them what to do? Perhaps the store where you originally bought the fat quarter?

I have a solid jelly roll from Marcus (the Centennial collection). The selvage looks a lot like yours. Check
the Marcus website and see if you can find the exact color. Good luck.
P.S. Keepsake is my LQS also. They can be difficult to deal with!

Ok, that's a clue. I will find a shop online that carries it and will accept a swatch. I just bought the FQ on Saturday, so it's likely not ancient. Thanks!

Hugs,
Charlotte

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How about this? This is a Northcott ColorWorks solid. The blue/purple under it is a batik for reference re:size and weave. There are two solid selvedges here, that's why it looks a little weird.

ETA: sorry about the gianormous pic. Can't seem to resize on this ipad.

Well, my picture wasn't any better. :) I think it really looks like what I have. Now I have 2 leads. Thanks so much.

Hugs,
Charlotte

Good luck! I hope you figure it out. :)