Chambray screziato Al metro

I love how the tiny speckled dots give this chambray a playful, confetti-like feel without being too loud. The fabric has a nice, soft hand that's perfect for a lightweight spring blouse. It pressed out beautifully with just a warm iron, too.

The weave is surprisingly sturdy for such a lightweight chambray, and the confetti-like speckles are evenly scattered without looking busy. Cut a half-yard for a tote bag and the edges held up beautifully through the sewing machine.

The dots have a nice irregular speckle to them that reads more like hand-dyed texture than a printed pattern. The hand feels crisp and smooth, perfect for pressing into sharp seams. I’m already planning my next quilt around this yardage and the way it plays with light.