Mele Kalikimaka - This Here's Some Cool Bark Cloth!

Like any self-respecting fabricophile, I just love quirky prints and cool finds. So when I received a box of  unused fabric from a friend of mine, it was like Christmas 2013 all over again! I opened the lid and staring me in the face was a beautiful piece of Hawaiian Bark Cloth.

 Okay, maybe not original bark cloth. Bark cloth was originally made from the fibrous inner bark of a certain species of tree, and is actually a non-woven piece as opposed to the woven fabric we know today. Still, it's a find. This particular piece is from Gordon Hawaiian Fabrics, and is a beautiful chocolate brown with teal accents. I have 3 yards. I don't dare cut into it.

If I had a sunroom, I would consider making some cushions for my island wicker chairs. If I had a summer home, this fabric would be perfect for pleated drapes in a family room. As it is, I am just going to hold onto it for awhile and admire it. Who knows what may inspire a project? I'll bet if I were given the opportunity of a free trip to Hawaii, I would gladly make his and her island shirts for me and Bob. They sure would look nice with a few leis wrapped around our necks.

Please comment with your ideas on what I should do with this fabulous fiber. I will send all comments a gift of appreciation! (Leave your mailing address please!)

 Look at this beautiful
 medallion!

Clair and Clover respectively