Very pretty, soft and understated. My favorite patterns are the classics like you Irish Chain and that cream fabric does look very rich.

Very pretty, classic and subtle. My favorite quilt patterns are the classics like your Irish Chain and that cream fabric does look very rich.

The tan is from South Seas Imports - which I don't think is being manufactured anymore according to a local quilt store owner. She said she used to carry it, and can't get anymore from her supplier. Too bad, because I would use fabrics from them alot!!! They add an elegance to quilts that typical cottons don't always have.

I have seen some layer cakes in a pattern/company Williamsburg something that has a similar texture.

It's not a brocade, it is a cotton, but the finish is not smooth like we see in quilting cottons. The finish is a bit "rougher" - truly reminds me of a cotton decorator fabric.

I originally bought the tan about 4 yrs ago for a quilt for a friend. I had about 1.5 yds left and went online to find another yd. It was difficult to find and where i saw it in other colors, it was marked down. Learned something....I bought the first yard from a place in CA - but it was different, couldn't figure out why.

Got it in the bright light at a quilt store and we were examining it - it was a copy!!! :( Almost like it was xeroxed and printed on regular cotton fabric. Close - but not the same and I could tell when I felt it. Plus the fabric info wasn't on the selvage (that was the give-away)

Found another piece (couldn't believe it) and ordered it and it was the real thing. The fake is close enough that i'll use it for the binding.

here's a close up of how the patterns intertwine...

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Great fabric choices. I like the color choices too. This will look beautiful quilted. Can't wait to see a photo of the completed work.

It is very pretty! What an excellent job with the piecing.

Very nice quilt. Interesting about the fabric.

Beautiful quilt!! On my bucket list for the future!

I agree, that tan fabric is very pretty. Love your quilt.

I agree the neutral fabric is gorgeous. Love your color combo too. Have a irish chain in my "TO DO" list but haven't decided whether to do a single, double or triple pattern. My background will be the darker color though.