I could wax lyrical about the joys of Alpacas and why I'm captivated by these adorable, fuzzy Camelids. But, that would fill a whole separate blog! I will settle for a couple of pictures.
So, it will come as no great surprise to hear I'm elated that Monaluna's fabric collection, Modern Home, has reached UK shores.
You can find it in the UK at The Village HABERDASHERY. I for one, will be making a purchase as I'm quite taken with the whole range.
However, the camelids stars of this range are not Alpacas. They're Llamas. I've nothing against Llamas, except perhaps the spitting, but they just don't hold the same appeal for me as their smaller, cuter cousin - the Alpaca.
So your mission, should you choose to accept it. Is to recommend some appealing Alpaca fabrics. Nothing too cartoony (is that a word?) or cutesy. Silhouettes appeal, but aren't essential. The final requirement is that it's available or can be shipped to the UK.
Who's game?
Cute alpacas but can't think of any fabric that is appropriate. Di x
ReplyDeleteOne word for you - Spoonflower! Have a look but prepare to spend many, many hours drooling over the fabric. not cheap but they do sometimes have free postage offers on so worth signing up to their newsletter!
ReplyDeleteAgreed Sarah. I too have spent a happy hour or two perusing at Spoonflower. They do indeed have a number of Alpaca prints. Thanks for putting them back on my radar because I'd forgotten about their printing service - maybe designing my own is the way to go! Frivolous but fun! I'll keep you posted.
DeleteI love that fabric, especially the random combination of sofas, coffee pots and Llamas- how bizarre! Will look out for cuddly alpacas- have you tried Frumble Fabrics? they have lots of unusual prints.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip re Fumble. Me likey!
DeleteIf you do buy any of the modern home range I woud love to see what you make.
ooh a good excuse to visit my fabulous local (ish) fabric shop, the Eternal Maker in Chichester. When I went to the Birmingham festival of quilts theirs was the best stand (in my humble opinion) and I'm lucky to live only 30 mins away. They're online too but there's nothing like actually seeing (and feeling) the real thing, is there?
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