Sometimes I buy fabric with intention and then other times just because! Last week was a little mix of both...
At Patchfinders I got some Acid Green, Bella Solids because I can't resist that gorgeous colour and Coquette Collection by Art Gallery Fabrics, which I am thinking might be backing for my gtsb quilt. I also stocked up on glue refills (turned out I had some already but I know I will use them!) and another Styla water soluble pen.
Today I met up with my cousin from America, Jackie. We had a lovely lunch at my mums house and I got to take her to Patchfinders so she could see where I work and also buy some fabric.
She had very kindly agreed to be my fabric mule and bring over an order from Imagine Gnats that I had sent to her address (saves postage!). I won a voucher from quarter 2 of the Finish-Along so I got some beautiful Artisan Cotton in yellow-copper - no real reason except I like the colour, some Chambray Union in indigo dot by Robert Kaufman that is so soft and beautiful - I think I might make a dress (easy pattern recommendations welcome!) and some hand sewing needles - because I had $1 left :)
Jackie is staying with my Dad's cousin who also very kindly brought me a treat today, these incredible vintage patterns. They belonged to my Great Aunt. I haven't yet checked all the pieces are complete, though I suspect they are. I need to try some very basic dress making before I can even attempt these! I shall just admire the pretty illustrations for now:
At the weekend I got my hair did. Very pleased with it! It is so much faster to dry :)
I have made some progress on my Bee A Brit Stingy row for Nicky, I'm making Castle Walls blocks from the Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters
. The kids keep interrupting me though so I'm hoping to have them finished tonight.
If you're looking for charm packs Green Fairy Quilts are currently having a brilliant sale and all charm packs are only $5.75-$6.89, be quick though the offer ends tonight! (17/8/15)
I hope your week is off to a good start :)
linking up a day late to Molli Sparkles (who is having a giveaway this week!)
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I've been on an acid kick, too--the fabric, not the, ahem, drugs ;) There's just something quite excellent about how vibrant it is, right?
Love the new do! Very chic...And I don't think you are a size 16 or 18 Lucy, so those patterns mightn't suit? Nowadays patterns are multi-sized which make them much more versatile! I must check if I have any simple patterns i can recommend- I love making clothes!
Love the hair, love the fabric, love it all! You look so urban chic now! Ooh la la!