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Swatch Policy--

We know that sometimes you need to see the exact color of a fabic, or feel it to know if it will work. Swatches are the fabric stores answer to that problem. Swatches are small pieces (normally around 1" x 2") that we can provide. On large prints, you will only get a portion of the total design, but when you combine that with the pictures and info on our website you should have a pretty complete picture. We can send you up to 5 swatches at no cost. If you are interested, use our handy swatch request form.


It's sale time! 25% off EVERYTHING we sell until September 7, 2008! The price you see on the website will be discounted when you check out. Cool, huh? For more details, check out the sale info page.

Far-Out Fabrics- PLUSH FABRICS!


This page is filled to the brim with warm, cuddly, fuzzy fabrics. These are perfect for wrapping yourself up with on a cold winter night. They are also great for a quilt backing, a throw for your couch or a fuzzy, wuzzy costume.

And we have lots of fake furs for you too!.

  • Shorter furs ---- shorter fake furs, solids and prints....
  • Long Haired furs-- longer haired fake furs, solids and prints....
  • The plush fabrics are not returnable. If you are trying to decide between a couple of different fabrics, why not ask us for some swatches. We can send you up to five swatches at no cost. They are big enough to get a feel for the texture and a better idea of what color it is. Just use our Request Form .

    Note: There is a 1/2yd minimum cut for each fabric. After that you can buy in 1/4yd increments. Orders under 1/2 yard will automatically be increased to the minimum.
    1/4= .25
    1/2= .5
    3/4= .75

    When you are all done, find the little "buy" button near the bottom of the page and press it. This will start the ordering process.

    A note about colors!

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    We have spent a lot of time choosing swatches that appear to be close to the actual color on our screen. The color YOU see is affected by 3 things--
  • your screen-- things like age, and color balance
  • your environment-- if you are sitting by a window, if you have natural light, if you are in a dungeon
  • your vision-- Color is a very subjective thing. It is influenced by things around it as well as your interpretation of it. 8% of males, and 1% of females (myself included) are at least partially color blind (many don't even know it). Use the color swatches as a guide. Remember we can send up to 5 swatches at no cost so you can see the real deal. Just use our handy Request Form .
  • Velvet fur-This really isn't a fur, but its not a velvet either. Its a bit of a hybrid. It is super short (2mm pile if that means anything to you). It almost feels like velvet. This would be wonderful for a cape or curtains because it has a nice weight to it without any bulk. This is 100% polyester so you can feel free to toss it in the washing machine and dryer.

    60" wide, $9.95/yd
    Ivoryyards camelyards Mochayards
    blackyards Scarletyards
    Cuddles-This is very smooth, sleek and downright cuddly! This would be great for the back of a quilt where you want something cushy, but don't want to add bulk. This is 100% polyester so you can feel free to toss it in the washing machine and dryer.

    60" wide, $16.98/yd
    pinkyards redyards limeyards mossyards
    butter yellowyards Baby Blueyards Royalyards off-whiteyards
    camelyards Mochayards blackyards
    whiteyards

    Swirly Cuddles-This is seriously the coolest stuff.... smooth to the touch, a little bit shiny with little swirls that look like little tornadoes. Each little swirl is about 3/4" across.

    60" wide, $18.98/yd
    pinkyards ceruleanyards
    Midnight Blueyards Grapeyards
    Redyards Limeyards
    Blackyards
    Orange Brindle(with wavy pelting)--This is an ultra-low loft plush fabric. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. The pelting is a strip of fuzz going alternating ways (looks more real you know!) A combination of nylon and polyester this fur is machine washable and dryable. 60" wide, $24.95/yd
    orange brindle

    yards

    Cuddle Bumps-- This is a super soft, super short plush fabric with bumps the size of a pencil eraser (about 3/8") The best way that I can describe it is that it looks like a bunch of mosquito bite welts-- but not as itchy. Perfect for warm, cuddley things that need to stand up to washing.

    This fur is 100% polyester so it is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $17.98/yd
    whitebumpsyards mochabumpsyards
    redbumpsyardsCeruleanbumpsyards

    Cuddle Ridges-- This is a super soft plush fabric with ridges. The ridges are each 1/8" wide with even spacing between them. This reminds me of 2 things-- either a grandmother's robe or the indentations that you can make with a stick in wet sand. Great to make a little stuffed animal out of.

    This fur is 100% polyester so it is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $17.98/yd
    Baby blueridgesyardsBaby Pinkridgesyards

    Suede-backed cuddles-- This is good for lots of things, but the first thing that comes to mind is a western style vest. Everything is polyester so this is completely washable.

    60" wide, $24.95/yd

    The first color listed is the suede color, the second color is the fuzzy side.
    ivory/whitesuedeyards camel/whitesuedeyards
    baby blue/whitesuedeyards brown/camelsuedeyards
    black/greysuedeyards black/blacksuedeyards

    Poodle Cuddle-- This is a super soft plush fabric little fluffs that kind of resemble the feel of a poodle. It is so cuddly it is hard to not just ball it up and rub yor face in it.

    This fur is 100% polyester so it is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $18.98/yd
    whitepoodleyards pinkpoodleyards
    LavenderpoodleyardsCamelpoodleyards
    BrownpoodleyardsBlackpoodleyards

    Cuddle Fleece-This fabric is the texture of a well-loved sweatshirt. It is napped on both sides, so there is not right or wrong way to use it. Now, I don't go to the spa very often, but the word on the street is that they like to make spa robes out of the fabric.

    60" wide, $16.98/yd
    PS.... I didn't notice until after I had scanned the fabrics that there is a bunch of fuzz from one of the other cuddle fabrics. I will rescan the pictures but for right now here they are with some extra color! Sorry.
    whiteyards ivoryyards
    Baby Blueyards Midnight Blueyards
    camelyards Brownyards
    Blackyards

    Flat-Pile Leopard--This the perfect soft fabric for you to make a throw to complete your animal print family room! The pelting is a strip of fuzz going alternating ways (looks more real you know!) The background on this changes from a warm tan to a chocolate brown and back again. A combination of nylon and polyester this fur is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $12.95

    leopard

    yards

    Spots-- This is a super soft fabric with different sized white spots scattered about. The spots range in size from about 1/4" in diameter to about 1/2". This would be a great backing for a baby quilt-- a nice bit of excitement instead of a plain old solid color!

    This fur is 100% polyester so it is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $17.98/yd
    Bright Pinkspotsyards Banana Yellowspotsyards Lagoon Bluespotsyards

    Polkadots-- The polkadots are 1" in diameter! The base color is always brown.... (and remember brown is the new black!)

    This fur is 100% polyester so it is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $18.95/yd
    Lime dotsspotsyards Pink dotsspotsyards Blue dotsspotsyards

    Flat-pile Cow--This is an ultra-low loft, flat-pile fur. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. The pelting is a strip of fuzz going alternating ways (looks more real you know!). This would be a great fabric to use for a cow costume for a child-- they wouldn't overheat as much as in a plush fur costume and you wouldn't be as likely to lose them in the bulkiness. A combination of nylon and polyester this fur is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $12.95

    cow

    yards

    Flat-pile Pony--This is an ultra-low loft, flat-pile fur. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. The pelting is a strip of fuzz going alternating ways (looks more real you know!) The background is a creamy off white. The pattern is a couple of different rich brown tones. This fur is 100% polyester so it is machine washable and dryable.

    60" wide, $12.95

    Picture coming soon!

    yards

    Flat-Pile Pink Cow(with wavy pelting) --This is an ultra-low loft, flat-pile fur. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. The pelting is a strip of fuzz going alternating ways (looks more real you know!) A combination of nylon and polyester this fur is machine washable and dryable. 60" wide, $24.95/yd
    pink cow

    yards

    Flat-Pile Zebra--This is an ultra-low loft, flat-pile fur. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. A combination of nylon and polyester this fur is machine washable and dryable. 60" wide, $12.95
    zebra

    yards

    Flat-Pile RED Zebra--This is an ultra-low loft, flat-pile fur. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. Wonderful contrast with the red and black. Made out of polyester this fur is machine washable and dryable. 60" wide, $12.95
    zebra

    yards

    Flat-Pile Tiger--This is an ultra-low loft, flat-pile fur. It is slick and fuzzy, but not fluffy. This would be the PERFECT fabric for a caveman or cavewoman outfit! Because this fur is polyester, it is machine washable and dryable. It has a wavy pelted design woven in where the nap of the fur reverses.

    60" wide, $12.95

    tiger

    yards

    PIECES, SWATCHES and SAMPLES!

    What is a swatch? A swatch is a small piece of fabric about 1" x 3". It can help you decide if a certain fabric will work for your project. You can use it in the same way you use one of those paint chip papers you get a the hardware store. It gives you an idea of what the fabric looks like, and you get to feel the texture. We try our best to describe the fabrics well, but somethings are difficult to put into words.
    Free Swatches! If there is something here that has piqued your interest, we can send you up to 5 swatches free. Click here for our handy SWATCH REQUEST FORM and we will pop them in the mail for you.
    Swatch Sets
    Animal Prints--
    This set has just the animal print furs that we carry. You will get one swatch of each fur along with a price sheet for these furs. There are close to 30 swatches in this set. The set is $10.00 (which includes shipping within the US. If your order is being shipped to another country additional shipping charges will apply) animal print swatch set.
    Solids-- This set is just the solid basic furs that we carry. Some of the furs included in this set are: shag, plush, seal, fox and cubby bear. Some of the furs such as the cubby bears are multi-tonal but overall they are a solid fur. You will get one swatch of each style along with a list that details the other available colors. There are about 25 swatches in this set. The set is $10.00 (which includes shipping within the US. If your order is being shipped to another country additional shipping charges will apply).
    solid swatch set
    Novelty--This set has the fancy, whimsical, over the top furs that we carry. If you are looking for the extraordinary furs, this is the set for you. The frosted furs and hair plug furs are just some of the furs you will find in this set. There are about 25 swatches in this set. The set is $10.00 (which includes shipping within the US. If your order is being shipped to another country additional shipping charges will apply). novelty swatch set.
    Plush Fabrics--This set has all of the ultra-short, plush type fabrics. This includes solids, textures and animal prints. Note: The flat-pile animal prints also appear in the animal set so if you get both you will have some duplication. There are about 25 swatches in this set. The set is $10.00 (which includes shipping within the US. If your order is being shipped to another country additional shipping charges will apply). plush fabric swatch set.
    Custom Swatch setIf you have very particular requirements, we can create a custom swatch set for you. For $10.00 we will put together a set of up to 20 swatches which meets your specifications. Perhaps you only want the long haired swatches, or maybe only certain animal prints. Perhaps you are interested in all things yellow-- fur, pvc, oilcloth, stretch fabrics. Click HERE to go to the Custom Swatch Set Form

    We cut the fabric. Cut fur or fabric is not returnable. If you have any questions about what you are ordering, please request a swatch using the swatch request form so you can verify that it is what you want before you order it.

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