Fabrics - Last updated on November 20, 2008.
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Inspired by the colours and patterns of indigo-dyed and sashiko fabric traditions, these fabrics are designed and manufactured in Japan. They are 45" wide, and 100% cotton with minimal shrinkage. Most fabrics are a typical quilting fabric weight and cost $16 per metre or $4 per fat quarter, while specialty fabrics may be a heavier texture and weight, and range in price from $24 to $28/metre.

*New fourth series of Echino prints is now posted and selected older prints are ON SALE!

*New Olympus prints are now posted and more are COMING SOON!

Premiered to an overwhelming response at the 2007 February Open House, these gorgeous batiks are fairly traded from two batiks artists in Dar es Salaam. They are hand printed and hand dyed, so shading naturally varies within each fabric. Fabrics are 36" wide and cost $12 per metre or $3 per fat quarter. This collection is now extremely limited and new prints will be premiered at the February Open House.

Produced in Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Mali and Ghana for traditional West African clothing, these bold prints make durable quilts. All fabrics are 45" wide, and 100% cotton with up to 10% shrinkage. Dyes may not be colourfast. Pre-washing recommended! Fabrics cost $12 per metre or $3 per fat quarter.

This evolving collection of stunning batiks is hand wood blocked and hand dyed by a women's cooperative in rural Ghana. Produced especially for Kallisti Quilts, these Authentic batiks are the creative community effort of women pursuing self-sufficiency and education for their children. All fabrics are 45" wide, 100% cotton and cost $12 per metre or $3 per fat quarter.

NEW FOR FALL 2008! (Photos coming soon!)
One of a kind hand made batik panels are back. Several South African artists have produced these beautiful works of art, perfect for the centrepiece of a wallhanging. All panels are 100% cotton and are available in three sizes. More coming for the February Open House.

AVAILABILITY OF ALL PRINTS IS NOW LIMITED!
The traditional art work of several Aboriginal designers is represented in this vibrant collection of Australian cottons. All fabrics are 45" wide, 100% cotton and cost $18 per metre or $4.50 per fat quarter. Fabrics have been reduced to $10 US per yard and are now exlusively available through eBay!