You know what they say, "Those who can, sew... " Well in my case, those who can't, shop:-)
First off, I have to give huge props to the amazingly awesome
Hawthorne Threads!!! I have been waiting not so patiently for this adorable
Sarah Jane Out to Sea Anchor print to come back in stock. Friday morning I got the message it was finally available. 11:28 AM, I raced to my computer and placed my order (with this cute little bundle of JenPag
Circa for good measure). At 1:46 PM I got the message CharlieandLindsay@HawthorneThreads.com had sent me a package and bright and early Monday morning it showed up in my mailbox. Incredible selection, great prices... Fabulous!!!
I'm a big believer in shopping locally so I also had to be sure to do my part for my favorite local quilt shops...
Sunday the coolest peeps in Cambridge hosted us for another
Quilts for Boston sew-in. I had to drive all the way down from Maine (and back) but it was totally worth it!!! I have been
obsessed with the pink Liberty print since my last trip to
Gather Here when I didn't have time to buy it. Luckily it was still there along with a few new additions I also
had to have. Seriously, pink scissors... I think Virginia knew I was coming;-)
Since I was in Maine I also had to run by
Marden's for some "discount" fabrics. This is definitely my go to place to get yardage for backings. It's hit or miss but for 5 yards of designer fabric for under $15.00 I'm willing to do a little digging.
Of course I also had to visit my totally awesome friends at
Quilter's Way (4 times!?!). This month they are hosting 31 Days of Holiday Gifts. This week was
Chevron Week... how could I resist? Be sure to check out their
blog for 7 adorable tutorials using chevrons. Next week is hexagon week... I'm in trouble!
Don't think I'm just going to hoard all these amazing fabrics. I actually have a project in mind which finally precipitated a trip to new kid on the block,
Daley by the Yard. They're a Bernina Shop so I was able to pick up a piping foot (Any guesses what I need that for?) but they also have a nice selection of modern fabrics.
No more excuses, it's time to get back to doing what I do best;-)
Wow! You've got a lot of fabric there! I recognize Rashida's Washi fabric. I have that too and have a project on the far back burner. Am looking forward to what you are going to do with all that fabric!
ReplyDeleteFun stuff Alice! I will have to check out the new place - Daley by the Yard. Hope you have been having fun in Maine.
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