This fabric collection began as a hand-drawn sketch of several flowers including roses, daisies, and larger petaled flowers with flowing petals and texture like hibiscus. The color palette is inspired by the darker, shadowed hues of tropical foliage. I imagine the twilight shadows of the shorter winter days in the tropics. The gorgeous palette includes a soft peach, fuchsia, a dark red, fern green, chartreuse and denim blue. A coordinating solid fabric of these colors is include in the collection for coordinating linings, borders or trim in any sewing project.

One of the most interesting parts of working with Spoonflower is that they offer my prints on all different kinds of fabrics. You can learn more about their fabric choices HERE. You can choose from Petal Signature Cotton (100% natural cotton fabric that’s versatile, soft and easy to sew); Satin (100% polyester) with a silky feel and high-gloss finish; Cotton Poplin (100% cotton with a fine weave and crisp, smooth feel); Performance Pique (100% polyester knit fabric with a diamond weave structure and a moisture-wicking, soil release finish); Chiffon (100% polyester chiffon fabric with a translucent look and delicate drape); Organic Sweet Pea Gauze (100% organic cotton double gauze fabric that crinkles in the wash); Poly Crepe de Chine (100% polyester crepe de chine fabric with a semi-sheer look and delicate drape); Silky Faille (100% polyester fabric with a slinky feel and matte finish); Lightweight cotton Twill (100% natural cotton twill fabric with a with a sturdy, drapable construction); Modern Jersey (95% polyester, 5% spandex jersey knit fabric with plenty of stretch and a cotton-like feel); Cotton Spandex Jersey (93% cotton, 7% spandex jersey knit fabric with plenty of softness and stretch); Organic Cotton Sateen (100% organic cotton fabric with a subtle sheen and soft hand); Linen Cotton Canvas (55% linen, 45% cotton fabric with a versatile medium weight and textured feel); Organic Cotton Knit (100% organic cotton knit fabric with a medium weight and cozy feel); Fleece (100% polyester low-loft fleece fabric with a slight stretch and soft, cuddly feel); Minky (100% polyester minky fabric with a soft, napped finish for the ultimate in plush); Dogwood Denim (100% natural cotton bull denim with a rugged twill construction); Sport Lycra (88% polyester, 12% Lycra knit fabric with a stretchy, sturdy construction and moisture-wicking finish); Cypress Cotton Canvas (Perfect for upholstery projects, heavyweight drapery, home accents and bags); Celosia Velvet (100% polyester velvet fabric with a short pile and subtle shimmer); and Belgian Linen (a luxurious 100% Belgian Linen™ features the finest flax in the world, grown ecologically in the Flanders region and woven by Libeco™, which has set the highest standards for textiles since 1858. This medium-weight linen fabric showcases lustrous color over the beautifully textured surface. Stronger than cotton and naturally hypoallergenic, Belgian Linen™ will soften with everyday use and is a top-of-the-line offering for decorators and makers interested in unmatched elegance on upholstery, bags and home decor.)

The Prints of the Tropical Nights Fabric Collection

Included in the Topical Nights Fabric Collection by Kristin Omdahl are 4 floral prints, 2 abstract prints, and a solid for each color of the collection. The abstract prints are textured to have a look of stone, reminding me of how lovely it is to enjoy an evening at a tropical outdoor cafe. I have organized each set of the prints by color below. Scroll further to see how beautifully you can mix and match the Tropical Nights Fabrics to create exquisite quilting and sewing projects. You can browse all of these beautiful prints in Kristin Omdahl’s Spoonflower Shop HERE.

Quilting Design Inspiration featuring Tropical Nights Fabric Collection by Kristin Omdahl

Here are a few mockup quilt designs I put together to showcase how beautifully the colors and prints of the Tropical Nights Fabric Collection look together. These mockups are heavily mixed. You can absolutely keep it simple with 2, 3, or 4 prints to combine as well. Use one print for a tote bag, and a second print for the lining. O make a reversible bag with two or more different prints.

Suggestions for using Tropical Nights Fabric Collection for lining your knit and crochet projects:

Browse through my knitting bag patterns or crochet bag patterns for lots of inspiration. Many of these patterns already have lining instructions in the patterns as well as the video tutorials on my YouTube Channel as well.

And for further inspiration, coordinate your fabrics with over 57 colors of Be So Baby Yarn for all sorts of project combinations. Shop Be So Baby Yarn HERE.

Plus, you can browse through my sewing pattern videos in a playlist on my YouTube Channel HERE.

And, I have a sewing chapter of fabulous sewing patterns in my book, “80 Handmade Gifts” which you can purchase an autographed copy from me HERE, or you can order on Amazon all over the world (more details HERE), or download an instant copy HERE.