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Does anyone recognize this upholstery fabric?

11 years ago

I have several yards from a comforter that I made. Two heavy! Should never have used upholstery fabric for a comforter. lol I can cut away the comforter and would need just a few more yards to recover a sofa, but I cannot find the fabric. I cannot find any labeling.

Fabric print has a small raised pattern and is a yellow green with gold threading. It also comes in a salmon/coral color, maybe others. My mother had it on her host/hostess chairs.

Any ideas?

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les917
11 years ago
I think you run the risk of dye lot issues, don't you?

What about finding a companion fabric, and doing part of the couch in the comforter fabric perhaps the cushions, the rest in the companion?

Also wondering about how large the comforter piece is, as a couch could easily take 10-12 yards of fabric.
allison0704
11 years ago
You could always upholster the back in a different fabric if it's against a wall. Not the best suggestion, but if you really wanted to use your fabric and did not find elsewhere.

I googled the image (they can match) and it came up empty. Not a good sign to finding more. Like Les said, the dye lot would most likely not match.
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nhb22
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you. Not keen on the idea of mix-matched fabrics on the sofa. I am going to take the fabric to where my mother purchased hers (I cannot remember where I got mine lol) and see if they can identify. If not, there should be enough to cover a chair - I have about 9 yards.

Allison - I am intrigued with how you Googled the image. Please explain.

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