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fabric and day off frolics
I'm gearing up to prepare for next year, despite this definitely being the time of year where I feel like hibernating! It's time to make plans, thinking about what next year will bring and sorting out sewing projects. I'm hoping to get things in order over the Christmas break, sorting out my sewing stuff ready for a fresh start in 2020. Recently there have been a few stash additions, I've been out in Manchester stocking up and enjoying cheese toasties, and finally sneaking some project finishes in!
As I continue to work on my Manx Log Cabin blocks I realised I wouldn't have enough Essex Metallic for the centres so ordered a bit more from Sew Hot and the other prints were just irresistible:
clockwise from top left: Essex Yarn Dyed Linen Metallic in Oyster; Camo in Yarrow, Gleaned by Carolyn Friedlander; Dottie in Coral Metallic, Basics by Cotton + Steel and Pop Off in Peach Fizz, Pop! by Rashida Coleman-Hale - this print is one of those that I HAD to have and knew if I didn't get some I would wish I had. Honestly it's pretty easy to resist these urges nowadays but when it comes to Rashida Coleman-Hale prints I have no control because they are always fabulous.
This next selection was a surprise treat, a very kind lady that came to one of my classes had been to Standfast & Barracks and picked up these big cuts of Liberty Tana Lawn. She knew I loved Liberty and so I got all this for less than the price of 1/2 metre! These aren't scraps, they are large folded pieces. I'm very grateful she let me buy them from her and these snowdrops have already found their way into my log cabin blocks.
a (somewhat) needed sunday stash
I bought fabric at Festival of Quilts and the Stitch Gathering - supporting those artists and shops I love - but there's not been much fabric shopping going on and that's mostly down to the fact that I want to be using what I have. There are plenty of times I do 'fake shopping', adding beautiful fabric to online baskets but I don't hit 'checkout' because I know that it will ultimately end up in the piles and piles of fabric I already have. The decision to buy fabric now has to be because I need it for a project I am actually working on. For my Manx log cabin blocks I am using woven fabric for the back of each block. I thought I had quite a selection but turns out no where near enough, so I picked up this gorgeous selection of fabrics from Patchfinders. It's a mix of shot cottons, Robert Kaufman Fabrics - yarn dyed, herringbone and gingham.
As the blocks are similar to quilt as you go, it's going to be so cool seeing a patchwork back of the woven fabrics. I've realised (thanks to comments on instagram) that this will be a coverlet rather than a quilt because there's no wadding in it. We have so many quilts in our house I am excited to create something slightly less structured and more blanket like. My Manx coverlet started with a peachy/pink and navy combo but I decided to add some mint to the mix too. I pulled all the mints from my stash but it was still lacking so I added these three from Patchfinders.
'You Pick' GIVEAWAY!
** THE GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED - see the result HERE**
There's a lot of celebration round here - I've passed the half way stage of my pregnancy, I've managed to get a lot of sewing done recently and I have been blogging for a year on the 28th of this month. All good reasons for another giveaway...
I'm very excited about this giveaway and also to be able to introduce my new sponsor Fresh Squeezed Fabrics!
How would you like to own some of this fabric goodness? Well now is your chance!
I have purchased fabric several times from Fresh Squeezed Fabrics and can tell you first hand that they offer fantastic service and a gorgeous range of beautiful modern fabric.
I'll let the lovely owner tell you a little more:
My name is Randi and I have been a fabric lover for a long time---ever since I was little and my grandma carted me to the fabric store every weekend. It always seemed magical to spend time in her "fabric closet" looking through her fabrics, ribbons and buttons and dreaming of what those goodies might become. In my little shop I carry the latest designer fabric and patterns, for all of your crafty projects.
She has a fantastic range! I'm currently crushing on these great bundles: Chicopee, Madrona Road and Nursery Versery:
Fresh Squeezed Fabrics lets you buy exactly what you want and it's so easy to create your own custom bundle, there's also a great sale section!
She has a fantastic range! I'm currently crushing on these great bundles: Chicopee, Madrona Road and Nursery Versery:
Fresh Squeezed Fabrics lets you buy exactly what you want and it's so easy to create your own custom bundle, there's also a great sale section!
Randi is kindly offering you the chance to look through her shop and pick 6 fat quarters of your choice!
Here's how to to win this great giveaway:
1 - Hop over and like Fresh Squeezed Fabrics on Facebook, come back and leave a comment telling me you did (and honestly Randi has a fun facebook page - she posts great links and projects too!)
2 (optional entry) - Follow my blog, use the buttons on the left sidebar to subscribe by GFC or RSS and leave another comment telling me you have or do already!
Here's how to to win this great giveaway:
The giveaway is open internationally and the winner will be announced on Monday 3rd September
** SORRY THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**
I'm joining the Quilting Gallery's Blog Hop - make sure you check out the other great giveaways and good luck!
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