Obiko

Beautiful designs from a seaside town

Obiko was established in 2010 in the seaside Town of Hastings UK – specialising in luxury stationery.
Linda Williams, Obiko’s designer says “painting and sketching is an integral part of my life, by allowing myself the freedom to work on at least two designs at any given time, I am able to see everything in a fresh way.”

Birds and roses G50510-1 double gauze
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A mixture of Obiko’s library artwork was used to create a collage print.
‘Birds and roses’ is a light cotton gauze and has a quirky dual colour and print, perfect for statement blouses, dresses and skirts, enabling the sewer to channel their individual style. The fabric is light and fine enough to make children and babies clothes and soft toys.

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Plump Cheeks ‘70s Retro  

Retro and Pop Motifs

New designs from plump cheeks are here! The name plump cheeks means inflated or puffy cheeks in English. This cute fabric is presented with the concept to inflate with knowledge, creativity and fun. The theme for the new design is ‘70s Retro, looking very charming with beaming brightness.

Retro★Drive H3160-1 Oxford (Ox)
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A fun drive with music is the concept behind this design. This free spirited ‘70s retro motif and pop looking stars create a lively atmosphere. Whether it is a backpack, hat or a table cloth for an outdoor event, this fabric will produce a lively feel

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Ready-To-Sew Fabric

You can make matching pouches and bags!

With this series, you can make a bag by just cutting and sewing the fabrics’ motifs. It comes in two designs, bags and animals. Sewing beginners can even make a variety of bags without a pattern by cutting the shape as shown on the fabric.

bags P38900-900 Oxford (Ox)
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These bags feature four motifs in one panel. In addition to a large bag, smaller items like a pouch and clutch bag are included. The pouch and mini bag can be enjoyed by themselves or as a bag-in-a-bag.

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Huedrawer

Motifs taken from a scene reminiscent of somewhere you have been before

A new collection from echino’s Huedrawer is here. Huedrawer was created with the theme, “feeling like putting on a ‘color’ from a ‘drawer of hues.’
A silky cotton sateen fabric comes in very bright colors, producing a light feel. It is a textile perfect for clothing as well as for bags and small items. The theme for the new collection is “one scene.” Motifs from nature and scenes reminiscent of somewhere you have been before are recreated with patterns in familiar designs. As an accent, silver and gold prints are sporadically featured in all fabrics. Through this treatment, a subtle light overtone can be appreciated.

fox box  JG96300-300 60Sateen
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The design features foxes peeking out of burrows that are drawn in a “box” form. Though the design is simple, silver and gold sides of the box work as an accent, making this fabric look both cute and unique. Since the motifs are little, small items as well as bags and shirts will look great in this fabric. Black and blue color series can be perfectly utilized for items with unisex feel.

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TSUMIKI

New Textile with a Sense of Warmth Derived from Handiwork

TSUMIKI is a series that proposes high quality fabrics to cherish the texture through a combination of special treatment and materials. The much-awaited second series is finally here! This new series is inspired by handiwork from around the world…for example, Japanese Sashiko, Kantha embroidery from India, carpets from Turkey and Morocco and traditional costumes of Europe. The end result is a beautiful textile that expresses the warmth of the handiwork.

Cross   Cotton/Linen Broadcloth
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This series features a special treatment called flocking. Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber particles onto a fabric surface. Flocking print creates a fresh look to a cotton/linen fabric through delicate unevenness like velvet. Inspired by traditional European costume, the fabric features a cross motif. The borders on both sides will stand out and create a stylish look as a skirt, dress or for the hem of a curtain.

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