Episode 161: Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection @AQuiltingLife
Episode 161: Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection  @AQuiltingLife
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the latest fabric trends they have observed and also share why they don't believe it is important to stay up to date with fabric trends as a designer. They then discuss what to do with older/vintage hand me down fabrics and unfinished quilts and projects. Lastly, they revisit their 3rd ever fabric collection, Desert Bloom. They share why this collection was so pivotal in their careers and share some of the unique features of this fabric collection.

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