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I've been keeping the post man busy recently and as a result I have lots of lovely fabric bundles to share! Some of these are new collections, there are non cotton fabrics and a few extras I couldn't resist...
This gorgeous bundle is the new Terrestrial collection by Sara Watson for Cloud 9 Fabrics. It's totally up my alley, the colours are stunning and the detail in the prints is just beautiful. The black and white prints in the centre are canvas, so lots of possibilities for bag making etc!
More new fabric below, Gathered by Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery Fabrics is full of pretty florals, soft motifs and sweet text print. I think it has an excellent mix of feature prints and really useful blenders. It's great to be able to use a collection as a whole and still have variety but it's also nice to separate the prints and easily mix them with other ranges.
new additions
My weekend started when I got back from work on Saturday, after tea we all went to the new Vegan dessert parlour! It has a great atmosphere and we did play the funny Jenga dare! The ice cream was amazing, look at all the yummy flavours:
Despite the ice cream it's definitely not summer anymore, Autumn is upon us and that means boots! Mine were worse for wear so I got these snuggly replacements, possibly the most comfortable boots I've ever worn.
Of course there was some sewing happy mail too. I couldn't resist the adorable DMC + Kircum mini cat hoop necklace from Cloud Craft - there's also regular wooden hoops with ears, and rabbits and bears! Along with the kit I got some felt balls, trimmings and ribbon. Random and pretty!
I also want to formally introduce our newest member of the family, this is Teddy:
She was adopted from Cat's Protection and has a lovely nature. She's been very timid and has found hiding places all over the house! Gradually though Teddy's settling in, she likes being near me, happily sits next to me while I sew (or type!) and is great with the kids. It's so nice hearing purring again.
Hope you all have a great week!
linking to sunday stash with Molli Sparkles
stashing and stitching
I have had some happy mail recently, some necessary or just because and a couple of nice surprises!
First up I needed to get some more Liberty bias tape for my Green Tea and Sweet Beans quilt borders from The Weaver's Mill. The top two prints just fell into the basket.
clockwise from top left: Liberty tana lawn Tatum D and Jungle A; Liberty bias tape and a selection of scraps that came with the order (love that!)
Next Spoonflower had their buy one, get one free fat quarter deal - so I did, twice. I really enjoy searching through all the designs, there are so many great artists/graphic designers/print makers. It's like pinterest to me, very inspiring! While browsing I came across Sally Harmon, boris_thumbkin, Sally's designs are really cool, very graphic style with interesting colours and shapes. I was especially taken by how different cultures and styles find their way into her designs. I was feeling the retro vibe in the prints I chose by her and I have an idea of what I will be using them for. In contrast is a grid paper print by Lorrie Cranor, lorrietweet, which I got just because it's simple and awesome.
clockwise from top left: Peach Deco Motosu Moon Flower Stripe by boris_thumbkin; quarter-inch-grid by lorrietweet; Baby Checkerboard by boris_thumbkin and Ukrainian Pinwheels by boris_thumbkin.
I usually buy on Kona Cotton but this time I went for the poplin. Other people have seemed to like it so I will see how it washes and compare. It does feel lovely, though it still has that printed stiffness. I will let you know how I get on with it.
After trying a Q-Snap frame at the retreat - thanks Hannah! - I had to get one. It's so simple to use, collapses down and is really comfortable too.
I was lucky enough to win this adorable needle minder recently from Cloud Craft's giveaway on instagram. I love Mollie's designs and this is so pretty with a good magnet back too! Also sweeties ❤
And in case you haven't seen...
How amazing is this?! Fat Quarter Shop are giving away a totally gorgeous "Hello Lovely" Cotton + Steel Bernina 350 SE. For full details and to enter to win CLICK HERE.
Open internationally, ends July 25, 2017 at midnight CST.
Good luck!
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