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1 Nixon poly-acrylic in Peony
Ideal for upholstery, the tight weave of this hard-wearing
dusky-pink fabric will give furniture a retro vibe.
$46/m, Warwick Fabrics; warwick.com.au.2 Eldorado linen-cotton in Sand
The pocket weave of this fabric creates a softly ruched
texture that’s perfect for bedheads and curtains.
$525/m, Busatti; busatti.com.au.3 Crackle poly-cotton in Finch
This unusual crackle effect is visually interesting as well
as tactile. Great for cushions, upholstery and blinds.
$65/m, No Chintz; nochintz.com.4 Schumacher Samoa Diamond linen
Diamond-pattern stitching and tiny wooden buttons give
this fabric a couture feel. Shown in Sea Oyster.
About $250/m, Orient House; orienthouse.com.au.5 Huguenot poly-viscose in Cashmere
This coarsely woven textile has the appearance of an
antique rug so it’s robust enough for family-room furniture.
POA, Lewis & Wood; (02) 9552 1121 or lewisandwood.co.uk.6 Designers Guild Collston velvet in Noir
Coloured strips are woven into the velvet to stunning
effect. A great choice for upholstery and curtains.
POA, Radford; radfordfurnishings.com.7 Highland Court Arlia viscose-cotton-linen
Soft yet hard-wearing, this fabric (shown in Flame) is
excellent for furniture. The geometric print is forgiving, too.
About $395/m, Duralee; duralee.com.8 Zeke poly-cotton
Pocket-weaving creates puckering on this soft fabric,
resulting in curtains and blinds with a casual look.
About $160/m, Rossetti Fabrics; rossettifabrics.com.9 Lorca Calina Aradonis Weave cotton-viscose
Has a unique texture derived from an antique Maltese belt.
$330/m, Seneca Textiles; senecatextiles.com.10 Tappa Stripe polypropylene in Bayside
Inspired by Polynesian motifs, this hard-wearing design is
picked out in stitching to imitate embroidery.
About $120/m, Fabric Pavilion; (02) 9699 0036. #Fast find
TEXTURED FABRICS
Layering patterns and textures is key for winter, with woven and stitched
fabrics at the top of the pile. Rose-Marie Hillier lists her favourites.12
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