Showtime fabric spotlight

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 5, 2003

American Century Home Fabrics

A soft hand and easy-to-use colors enhance the allover acanthus leaf pattern of Venice Spring. Rayon, polyester and cotton, $8.95.

American Decorative Fabrics

Waterford, in wine and gold, is a silky blend of fibers with upmarket appeal and enhanced durability. Silk and rayon, $10.95.

American Silk Mills

The bold stripe, elegant finish and railroaded pattern of Macintosh make it a classic design for a wide range of applications. Rayon and polyester, $9.95.

Annabel

A warmly colored faux suede, Nubuck is a silky, high-performance fabric. Polyester, $5.30.

Arpel Leather

A soft hand and random pattern give a beautiful surface effect to the two-tone, full-grain of Mystique. Leather, $2.40.

Bartson Fabrics

Persia and Dikili are high-end rug looks that coordinate with each other and with leather. Polyester, viscose and cotton, $11.50.

Belle Fabrics

Paris is an elegant brocade enriched with heavy chenille. Viscose, cotton and polyester, $13.95.

Bloomcraft

Coordinates from the Tropic Nights collection, Royal Palm and Hawaiian Basket feature a soft monochromatic color scheme. Cotton and rayon, $6.95.

Blumenthal

Part of the Cadence collection, Metronome showcases a contemporary graphic pattern. Acrylic and polyester, $7.50.

Braemore

Vintage sailboat models printed on a faux linen ground highlight Fair Harbour, from the Northfork collection. Cotton and rayon, $6.35.

Bruvatex

Arcadia, an upscale pattern in a distinctive raisin color touched with gold, features the look of silk. Cotton and rayon, $14.20.

Canadian Velvet Textiles — C.V.T.

Vivian is a soft, drapable velvet shown in a luscious Riviera blue. Polyester and rayon.

Carpostan Mills

Diablo showcases a clean Southwest panel design in a colorway called bandana. Olefin, $4.25.

Chatham Home

Beautifully detailed foliage is featured on Panama, a transitional tropical pattern. Cotton, recycled polyester and acrylic, $5.95.

Chris Stone

A Hawaiian state of mind comes through in the hibiscus print of Oahu. Cotton, $3.95.

Circa 1801/Doblin

A softly colored large-scale pattern, Bagatelle is reminiscent of the countryside of northern Italy. Cotton and rayon, $10.95.

Claridge Textiles International

Damon's classic panel is softened with chenille while maintaining its traditional look. Rayon, $4.25.

Cone Jacquards

Colorfield combines great color and texture in a contemporary block pattern. Rayon, cotton and polyester, $10.95.

Conso

These fringes, cords and bullion are all UFAC-approved and part of the Ultra Duke collection. Polyester.

Cositex/Bruvatex

Paris is a small-scale contract pattern of cut and uncut velvet, shown in a rich wine color. Viscose, polyester and acrylic, $20.50.

Costa Blanca Textile Inds.

Hot-air balloons drift quietly across Julia, shown here with Victoria, a coordinating stripe. Rayon and polyester, $8.95.

Covington Fabrics

Cameo Toile, in cream and black, is adapted from a document source and features classic silhouettes arranged in cameo compositions. Shown here with Caitlan, a small-scale scroll companion print. Cotton.

Covington Upholstery Fabrics

Sanderling is a neat, midscale, yarn-dyed plain shown in a comfortable palette of sky blue, navy, gold and natural. Acrylic and olefin, $4.75.

Craftex Mills

Moulin Rouge showcases a romantic floral bouquet and swag in beautiful, European-inspired colors. Cotton, rayon and acrylic, washed, $17.70.

Culp

Hanover and Princeton are relaxed textures that combine in a traditional package. Polyester and cotton, $3.95.

Dan River

Woven plaid coordinates Alto and Alcott feature an appealing dandelion colorway. Cotton, $4.95.

David Rothschild Co.

The floral allover pattern Emmaline and its coordinate Sadie, a neatly scaled windowpane check, are shown in a warm ruby color. Acrylic and cotton, $6.50 and $5.75, respectively.

Dicey Fabrics

Seabrook is a textural jacquard overprinted with traditional and tropical patterns in a patchwork effect. Cotton and polyester, $4.95.

Duralee

Happy little critters in primary colors are the subject of Birds, a small-scale novelty print. Cotton, $5.80.

Edgar Fabrics

Paris features upscale stripes and sophisticated colors on a puckered cloth. Polyester and cotton.

Elizabeth Weaving

Marcella's plaid pattern and classic colors create a traditional matelasse construction with a casual, yet opulent look. Cotton and polyester, $6.95.
Fifield Home Furnishings
A fresh green color makes a lovely statement on the striae velvet of Blazon. Polyester and linen, $20.95.

Gilman Enterprises

Old World richness defines Florentine, a lampasso medallion. Rayon and polyester, $16.95.

Golding Fabrics

Claudia is part of the Vintage print collection, inspired by 19th-century French documents. Cotton and rayon, $5.95.

Heritage House

Part of a new group of casements , Mesa features a soft, open weave in a natural color. Acrylic, cotton and polyester, $7.95.

Home Fabrics

A Wesley Mancini design, Bashir showcases Asian and Indian influences in a jewel-tone paisley pattern. Polyester and rayon, $11.95.

International Textile Corp. — ITC

A lovely, non-directional floral print, Etude gets added drama from a soft black background. Cotton and rayon, $9.95.

J.B. Martin

The double-linear stripe of Mocca is printed on cord for a tailored effect. Polyester and cotton, $9.25.

J.L. deBall

Comfort's quilting combines a soft touch with an appealing dimensional effect. Cotton and polyester, $10.50.

Joan Velvets

Atmosphere gets a double shot of personality from mélange and ratinne yarns. Polyester and acrylic, $5.50.

Krelan

Sonata's Old World lampasse features chenille yarns and a washed finish. Viscose, polyester and cotton, $18.95.

Master Fabrics

The Palace collection includes Madurai, an opulent frame, with its coordinates Camberley and solid Panacee. Polyester and rayon, $5.50.

Milliken Fabric

Lawrence gets antique appeal from its crushed stripe pattern and vintage luster. Polyester, $5.25.

P/Kaufmann

Tranquility, from the Equestrian collection, mimics the look of an antique woven jacquard. Cotton and rayon, $6.25.

Peachtree Fabrics

Flag red and natural make a powerful combination in Check. Cotton and polyester, $3.95.

Quaker Fabric

A railroaded classic floral pattern is showcased in chenille on Sunderland. Polyester, acrylic and polypropylene, $7.95.

Qual-Fab

Fresh colors characterize Tahiti, a tropical print on slub duck cloth that is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications. Cotton, $4.75.

Raxon Fabrics

Ribbons features rich coffee and chocolate colors blending in a playful textured pattern. Cotton and polyester, $13.50.

Regal Fabrics

Sailing in from France are three nautical coordinates in a crisp navy-and-white jacquard construction. Cotton and polyester, $10.95.

Spandauer Velours

Pola is a lush modern art-inspired contemporary velour in brilliant colors. Polyester, $10.95.

Sra Fabrics

Dakotah is an easily coordinated denim in neutral colors with a handsome washed finish. Cotton, $4.50.

Sunbury Textile Mills

A dramatic plaid combines with intricate seashells to create the novelty pattern Coastal Cottage. Polyester, cotton and rayon, $18.95.

Swavelle/Mill Creek Fabrics

Corinthian-Fresco is a traditional framed medallion with a soft, plush finish. Rayon and polyester, $10.95.

Ta-Bru

Zigzag patterning is showcased in the light, urban look of Style 9362/424, and a rich chocolate color is highlighted in 9314/424, an ethnic pattern. Cellulose, $26; and cellulose and cotton, $28, respectively.

Textile Fabric Associates — TFA

Myko, part of the Asian Fusion collection, features delicate butterflies on a silky ground of gold blocks. Viscose and polyester, $18.95.

Textiles Volfi

A stylized floral is woven with stripes in Ibis. Polyester, acrylic and cotton, $5.95.

Tri-Tex

Jaen is a sunny plain that features whimsical large-scale tufts. Cotton and polyester, $6.50.

Universal Leather

Freedom, also available in quieter shades, is a top-grain, corrected and protected article shown in a breathtaking blue. Leather, $1.45.

Waverly

Delicate dogwood blooms grace Garden Images, a Williamsburg pattern inspired by an authentic period document. Cotton.

Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills

A sophisticated geometric pattern, Velocity is ideal for transitional applications. Polyester, cotton and rayon, $11.95.

Weave Corp.

Graceful stylized flowers with needlework looks are at home on a diamond matelasse ground in Floral Craft. Cotton and polyester.

Western Textiles

Grifton is a casual stripe from the North Bay Ticking collection, shown in Hampton blue. Cotton. $5.95.

WM. Whitaker & Sons

A railroaded pattern and Quaker Plush finish add value to Turnbridge, a rich and elegant flamestitch pattern in a merlot color. Acrylic and polyester, $9.95.

World Wide Fabric

Casey, a luxurious multicolor lampasse available in five colors, is stunning on a black ground. Polyester and rayon, $8.95.

Zensilk

Gleaming yarns add to the allure of Luigi, an allover floral in bright feminine colors. Silk and Lurex, $26.50.

Z-Tex

A natural stone color and comfortable finish bring classic appeal to coordinates Chartwell and Bryant. Cotton, $4.25.