Well fly, if I'm not mistaken that fabric is more than a fifteen years old back when I sold fabric at House of Fabrics which is no longer in business. It could be just similar to what I remember. I wish I could remember if I bought any of it for sure, but I don't think I did.
Let's hope I'm wrong and it's new enough you can still find it. It's gorgeous!

Thanks, justgotabeme--it feels fairly new -- it is beautiful, though, even though it's not my style. It couldn't have been in a much-used kitchen (a guess as to where it was since it's plates and was just a valance) because it has no odors, no stains...hm, maybe a display kitchen or something like that? I wish you could remember the maker, at least, then I could search for that for her.

(side note: the person I'm asking for is SO not an online person -- she barely checks her e-mail once a week; I've pointed her toward g'web before but she just doesn't work that way--she said she prefers to ask people things in person--so she ends up getting remodeling advice from HD employees etc. sometimes--oh well!)

It is Waverly and yes, it is about 15 years old. I used something from that group in my kitchen and I remember really loving that fabric!

I may just have some of the coordinate still...but I think I passed it along when we moved onto the boat. I have to go dig through my stash today anyway, so I'll look.

I found this link by looking for Waverly fabric from the mid nineties. I don't have time to search the pages, but here's the link for you. If not there try googling the above phrase.

Here is a link that might be useful: Waverly Fabric

Wow, amy--you had this pattern? That's wonderful to know. Glad to hear my instinct was right on the waverly :)

justgotabeme, I'll do what you said. PLEASE don't search the pages :) btw, I found one really fabulous fabric I may buy just on one of the pages LOL--if my friend's project doesn't work out I may start one of my own :)

I couldn't resist looking since I'm a fabriholic. No matches at the above link. Sorry.
Did you check Waverly.com? Maybe you can email the photo to them and can at least tell you the name of the fabric.

Here is a link that might be useful: Waverly

Thanks, justgot...you made me laugh :) I actually found a thread on google from g'web back in 2007, where someone recommended that a poster write a seller in Philadelphia to id/purchase more discounted Waverly. I sent them the photo and I hope to hear back from them. She wants a roman shade over her kitchen sink window, of course. It would look SO amazing with her newly remodeled country-type kitchen (old house--fits perfectly). She wouldn't need all that much, compared to, say, full-length draperies.

If you end up talking to someone, it seems that the plates are Quimper rather than Delft. That might help a little.

I didn't have that fabric, Fly...just one from the same collection in the same colorway. Pretty sure I gave those curtains to my Mom years ago.

So, I dug through my stash and found what I knew I still had but it's a Kaufman Jacobean print in blue and white on a pale yellow ground. If your friend might be able to use it let me know and I'll take a picture.

I bet blue and white and yellow are tough to find these days.

not the same, but a similar feel and color. Read the description carefully. The piece apparently has flaws.

Here is a link that might be useful: Waverly tea cup fabric

Oh I was hoping you'd have found the fabric.

Amy can you ask your Mom to look for a salvage edge for info on the name of the group.

Thanks, cyn, amy, just, and bbs! We're closing in on it slowly but surely. I will tell my friend about the demitasse fabric--she might really like the gingham aspect but she'd definitely need more than that (roman shade over the kitchen window).

The phila. store got back to me -- they used to sell it but don't remember the name! So maybe I'll *call* Waverly tomorrow morning--they don't have an e-mail address to ask questions, except for IR questions, oddly enough.

I have to be able to find an ID on this. You all have been so much help.

I have a feeling my Mom doesn't have the curtains anymore, having downsized in a big way after my step-father died. She's in temporary digs now and everything is in storage. But, I can ask...

This is interesting. I just looked at the Waverly contact info and they list Kaufmann (misspelled it earlier) under fabrics. I wonder if my Kaufmann Jacobean actually is related to the dishes after all.

Hmmmm.... That would be interesting Amy.

fly if you can find a fabric store clerk that's been around for a while they may remember the name of it. Try Hancock, Joannes or even Hobby Lobby.
Also can you please tell me what the other thread was you started yesterday morning? I know I replied to it and I can not find it. It's driving me crazy because I can't remember what it was about either. Just know you asked for help finding something. It's not really important that I know other than it's driving me crazy that I can't remember!

It was about Lion Brand yarn.

Here is a link that might be useful: Here ya go.

Thank you Amy! That was driving me crazy. You are a lifesaver!

Sorry--I've been out all day. I did send an e-mail w/pic to someone whose name I was given when I called Waverly today--let's see what happens. I will suggest to my friend to do the in-person work, since that's what she prefers to do--maybe we'll have a race to find out who can get the correct name soonest :)

Got an answer back from Waverly--it was Waverly and it's called "China Shop", and yes, it's discontinued. At least I have a name to give my friend. The online world wins!

That does sound familiar now that I hear the name. Well read the name. I never would have guessed though. I hope you can find it for your friend. It's gorgeous fabric!

Thanks so much for your help :)