Thursday, February 24, 2011

Kaffe Fassett ~ Shot Cottons Stash

Just in case you need a little color in your day:


What were you doing at 1am this morning? I was arranging and re-arranging these fabrics in color order  and was so absorbed in my own quiet little world that  I was shocked to see the time.  Someone please tell me how it is that those evening hours pass by in just a jiffy.


These pretty solids are Shot Cottons by Kaffe Fasset.  Shot cottons are not true solids, they are woven using cotton thread which is dyed in small batches. Variations in color and small imperfections in the weaving are a natural part of the process and creates soft and subtle shifts in color.  Tonal solids are less harsh/vivid than true solids.  There are more than 50 colors in the range.


I so wish I could tell you with color codes and names here (Kaffe, we really need a color card as images can, and some do, vary greatly in color, please ... it would make choosing and identifying colors so much easier).  


Enough color infusion?
Rita

 RELEVANT LINKS:
Chaos Quilt - A Shot Cotton Quilt
Flock of Flying Geese Quilt - A Shot Cotton Quilt
Kaffe Fassett - Stripes
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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43 comments:

  1. AndiFebruary 24, 2011 1:45 PM

    Another divine stack.
    Do you EVER sleep?
    Andi xx

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  2. BethanyFebruary 24, 2011 1:52 PM

    Where do you find such wonderful toys?

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  3. TracyFebruary 24, 2011 1:56 PM

    OMG! I am in love! Thanks for the eye candy!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 1:59 PM

    These are my absolute favorite solids ever!

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  5. kellyFebruary 24, 2011 2:02 PM

    DROOLING! oh how i love mr. fasset.

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  6. BonnieFebruary 24, 2011 2:10 PM

    Oh, and I was looking for the perfect purple solid for my next quilt! Might have just found it!

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  7. One Flew OverFebruary 24, 2011 2:12 PM

    Glorious!

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  8. JanFebruary 24, 2011 2:14 PM

    You're right! A color card would be SOOOOO helpful!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 2:34 PM

    Love the colors! Thanks for the tutorial on how they make their fabric. It totally makes sense.

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  10. LisaFebruary 24, 2011 2:36 PM

    Shot cottons - it's about time! They're beautiful.

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  11. MelindaFebruary 24, 2011 2:44 PM

    I have always wondered what it meant when someone said shot cottons. Now that I know the difference between those and a solid, I may have to try and find some!

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  12. Dora, the QuilterFebruary 24, 2011 2:54 PM

    Thank you for reminding me of Quilthome. I ordered from them several years ago and then lost the link and forgot what their business was called. They have a wonderful level of service!

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  13. Q @ JAQSFebruary 24, 2011 2:54 PM

    Wonderful fabrics. Need to get my hands on some to try out :). Thanks for sharing ... and get some sleep! :P

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  14. Julia @ Blue-J CottageFebruary 24, 2011 2:56 PM

    Love it! I am a color phene!

    I too find myself staying up crazy hours sewing, quilting, doing something quietly. Although it seems crazy.... it is very relaxing and calming to me :)

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  15. KellyFebruary 24, 2011 2:57 PM

    i agree, a color card would be GREAT! i'm almost done with my first ever all shot cotton quilt, and i love it. except it's not for me. :( but it was a dream to work with. and the colors are beautiful!

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  16. KristyFebruary 24, 2011 3:09 PM

    I don't know if this is still avaliable (and updated) but this is supposed to be avaliable from Sunspun.

    http://sunspun.com.au/sunspun/documents/Shotcottons-Sept2008-webpage.pdf

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  17. DianeYFebruary 24, 2011 3:12 PM

    I think I would just leave them in this stack on your stool & drool on demand!

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  18. Little CreatableFebruary 24, 2011 3:15 PM

    Thank you. I really did need a shot colour and that has boosted me considerably. I love these colours and I would love to see how those imperfections look quilted *swoon*

    How spoilt for choice are we!

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  19. The Rx quilterFebruary 24, 2011 3:26 PM

    I can't wait to see what comes next...I envision another amazing quilt!

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  20. holly | bijou lovelyFebruary 24, 2011 3:32 PM

    So beautiful!! I have a few shot cottons but nowhere near the amount that you do. I'm a little jealous of your stash :)

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  21. Kate S.February 24, 2011 4:09 PM

    Wow, beautiful! And I know what you mean about arranging and rearranging your fabric and then noting how time has flown...

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  22. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetFebruary 24, 2011 4:29 PM

    I was laying in bed WIDE awake, trying to go back to sleep and debating if I should get up and sew. i laid there till 4am, more or less awake the whole time. Talk about being tired this morning at work.

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  23. quilaryFebruary 24, 2011 6:27 PM

    I can understand why you would want to play with those and keep rearranging them. Sleep time does interfere with sewing time doesn't it? Sometimes I get up an hour earlier than the rest of the household, just so I can sew in peace.

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  24. madziulaFebruary 24, 2011 6:56 PM

    wow!! Love it! I am a color phene! thank you :)

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  25. happy zombieFebruary 24, 2011 7:02 PM

    Brilliant and beautiful! Oh. So. Beautiful!

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  26. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 24, 2011 7:23 PM

    What's the texture of the shot cottons like? Is it soft like Kona solids or is it a bit rougher?

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 9:53 PM

    I love the shot cottons, so much more personality than flat solids. I almost cast on a new knitting project at about 11pm last night, thinking it was about 9. I was instructed to stop knitting and go to bed....

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 11:36 PM

    De-lurking to thank you for the rainbow photos of fabric today. It's rainy and cold here in Ohio (USA)... just the thing to brighten up a dreary day.

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  29. ShelleyFebruary 24, 2011 11:43 PM

    Beautiful stack of colors!! Just the ticket for these cold dreary midwest days. I've had shot cottons in my cart at QuiltHome so many times, but never pulled the trigger - don't know why... What quantity of yardage to you typically buy of each?

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  30. GinaFebruary 25, 2011 12:05 AM

    Rita, Rowan fabrics website has pictures of all the shot cottons. They are numbered and named. Here is the link.
    http://www.westminsterfabrics.com/pub/singlepattern.jsp?designer=Kaffe%20Fassett&image=kaffe.jpg&pattern=Shot+Cottons&img=sc34lemonthumb.jpg&collection=Wovens&category=0&catname=&newitem=0&new_desc=null

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  31. Rachel at Stitched in ColorFebruary 25, 2011 2:31 AM

    Your solid stack would be perfect for the Bottled Rainbows quilt-along (http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/02/bottled-rainbows-ticker-tape-quilt.html). I know you don't need to quilt-along, but it would be so fun to see the rainbow you'd create! I wonder if you've saved lots of scraps...

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  32. ecuakimFebruary 25, 2011 5:42 AM

    Thanks for the information on how the colors are made. I don't love the tonal depth/brightness of most solids, but I didn't know what it was that bugged me. Now I know shot cotton is for me!

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  33. TrudiFebruary 25, 2011 9:26 AM

    Enough? Are you kidding? LOL what a gorgous pile of colour that is, you are so right, we need a colour card to help us all choose just the right one or ones! :)

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  34. queenopearlsFebruary 25, 2011 10:34 AM

    Shot cottons.... is that the same as a fabric shooter? :) Oh the colors are a Divine visual "fix". Yuuuuummmmmmmmmyyyyyyyy
    ~Christina in Cleveland
    PS I adore your site!!!!

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  35. MarinaFebruary 25, 2011 7:01 PM

    The sign of a true craft-aholic: arranging fabric at 1am. Love it (and your photos which are just divine!)

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  36. BecFebruary 25, 2011 9:17 PM

    What will these become??? Your kaffe collection rocked too!! xx Happy Sewing Rita xx

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  37. Victoria Findlay WolfeFebruary 26, 2011 12:50 AM

    glorious.. ooh, you caught my eye... I need to up my stash of shots.... yum!

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  38. LeslieFebruary 26, 2011 1:58 AM

    Aah, so beautful!! I totally agree: Color card needed. Should we start a petition? :)

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  39. GinaFebruary 26, 2011 9:13 AM

    thanks for that beautiful shot of color!! (forgive the bad pun but i couldn't resist it or the photo)

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  40. gina pinaFebruary 27, 2011 2:52 AM

    incredible collection. I want them all! I agree we need a color card.

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  41. Belinda aka beewareMarch 12, 2011 10:43 AM

    Love love love these. Beautiful photo. Love 1 AM playing with colour but I do pay for it the next day.

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  42. UnknownApril 13, 2011 3:29 PM

    Colorful collection, Every one likes it very much. Too much beautiful.
    Eyewash stations

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 10:48 PM

    Beautiful fabric!

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