The big hoop is a large scale paisley

I would call the upper left a contemporary floral and the lower left a medallion motif.

I know it's paisley, but it's the color clarity of it and the other two.

I'll look up medallion, that sounds about right.

The large paisley looks like faux crewel work, like the Indian wool-on-linen needle work, but in a print. Is that what you mean?

That original image came from The Purl Bee. The fabric appears to be from the 2007 Liberty of London Tana Lawn collection.

Jennifer

Here is a link that might be useful: The Purl Bee

Jennifer, that's the site where I found the picture. I should have scrolled down further and read the comments. They sell fabric and gave the name and number of the one I want. They have beautiful fabric. I thought it was just a blog.

Thanks for the help!

So much for that fabric! lol. The price range is from $32 to $56 a yard. I will find something similar. Anyone have other recommendations?

Oakley, be sure to check at some of the online discount fabric places that sell decorator fabric. Fabricguru.com, fabric.com, buyfabric.com, fabriccarolina.com, housefabric.com come to mind offhand...

Oakley,

I love those fabric choices, too. Just for fun I started looking to see what else Liberty had to offer. Their website is full of women's clothing! I was completely involved before I realized the dress I liked was about $500US.

We have expensive taste

Jennifer

Last year for Mothers' Day I gave myself a present of a new yukata (summer kimono) made of Liberty of London fabric (and two obis, too). The fabric itself isn't super expensive (well, I guess it depends upon the exchange rate), but the shipping and customs hurt. Hey -- go to London for the Olympics and drop by Liberty for some "souvenirs" .... I like the way I think! If only I could afford to join you.

Have fun with your project! I look forward to seeing it.

I agree about checking some of the other websites listed and hopefully finding a lower price. Remember though that you'll only need a small amount. Will they sell 1/4 yard?

J, thanks for the suggestions. While I was checking out prices of Liberty's fabrics on Amazon, I looked at their other fabric. I couldn't believe the large selection on Amazon with super low prices. They have the color clarity of Liberty's fabrics.

The hard part will be getting fabric with the same colors.

Would you all paint the hoops or leave them plain? I'm leaning towards painting them all one color.

Those all look like simple quilting fabrics so it may be hard to find any specific one.

Check out ebay - there seem to be quite a few listings.

The style of the fabric is "Novelty." I found so many nice ones at low prices it's hard to choose.

Quilting fabric is usually Calico, which is small print.

Do you all think I should paint the hoops in one color or leave them plain? I'm going to be starting the project pretty soon. I found the perfect wall to hang them on, and what's nice is a straight pin will hold them on the wall without putting a bunch of holes in it.

It's been a long time since I've done any fabric crafting, I'm anxious to get back in the game!