Ventured over to Shepparton today for a spot of shopping, and no trip is complete without a look through Spotlight to see what might catch my eye.
I had been wanting to try some of the pre-shirred material for Jaida, I chose the blue pattern with ladybirds, solely that I could take up the hem, some of the other designs, were very maxi-dress oriented right down to the ankle fashion, not quite right for my little tom boy "girl" .. lol ..
I was quite taken with the brown haired girl on green so brought some with the contrasting green floral print as well.
I did stand at the mermaids in the quilting section for quite some time ... Probably should have nabbed some, it was truly divine!
Do you ever have a material range that seems to whisper your name when your near it. That catches your eye many a time over, doing its' best to lure you over and weave its' enchanting spell over you!
As much as I have been resisting the urge, it seems that I have fallen, I can resist no more, I have been enchanted and a new fabric range has cast its' magical lure upon me.
Its' from the Flourish collection by Alisha Place Frost for Studio E Fabrics.
I started my new addiction off just slowly and surely with a fat quarter each of the two prints and a metre of contrasting bright orange (also from the same range.) I did this in mind with a project I am working on (and have completed, images to come at a later date!) ... Having loved how my "secret project" turned out, I found myself once again standing back at the bolts of fabric and this time leaving with a metre of each! Oh Lord Help Me, for I have have fallen ... (in a good way though!)
Want to see more that is available in this range, be sure to check out StudioE's Flowers and Patterns, check out the following link (and there a couple of great free PDF patterns featuring this material, and no that is not what my "secret project" was (although I think I'll have to try the tote!) .... "FLOURISH
On a side note, there must have been magic in the air that shopping trip, for I also was lucky enough to score six fat quarters from Sandi Henderson's Farmer's Market Range. Now my lovely store sadly does not stock Sandi's gorgeous fabrics, these had been given to the store by a Travelling Fabric Rep, and my little eye instantly recognised the fabrics and they were in my hot little hand to take home! .... Divine, these will be turned into something lovely no doubt!
I don't know whether I'm feeling particularly like a mad hatter, or if the white rabbit truly did disappear down the hole. But I do know, that I'm in love with Wonderland by MoMo at the moment and I openly admit I have a weakness and I can't walk away from this range right now!
Wonderland is a collection by Japan-based designer MoMo for Moda. The single-named MoMo is a woman designer from Japan working with Moda for the first time. Inspired by the whimsical world of Alice In Wonderland, this collection features bright colors and graphic patterns.
Momo takes us down the rabbit hole for a tea party you’ll never forget. This collection of surreal landscapes and graphic shapes give Wonderland a look all it’s own. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum never had it so good in vibrant reds, pinks, blues and greens.
Last Tuesday (August 18th 2009) I placed my very first international fabric order for 5m of beautiful Amy Butler Fabric from Fabric Supplies (by Charlie and Lindsay) over at Esty (just click on their banner below to go visit their store.) It was not only my first material order from Etsy, but my first "custom" order and of course my first "international" order, coming from Albany, NY, USA!
I have been like a young child, eagerly anticipating that special "treat." My neighbours no doubt think I've been acting pecuilarly by hanging around my letter box each morning the same time as the rural mailman drives up to delivery the daily mail (perhaps they think I'm "stalking" him. (lol)) But today that day came, nonetheless I had actually been in town early and came home to find my precoius slip awaiting!
I have joined my first ever Sewing Swap from EB. I openly admit that I am only new to the world of sewing, pottering along to my own tune and sewing what appeals to me. I am excited, a little daunted (because there are some very accomplished and talented sewers taking part in this exchange of items) but rising to the challenge with a few potential "bag ideas" laying forth on my table to be completed.
I have been allocated a very talented and creative person to create a bag for, and likewise at the end of this swap, a wonderful and much to be treasured bag will be awaiting for me too.
I've scoured the internet for a range of potential "bags to be", and have "thoughts in mind" to which I'm just trialling at the moment. There are no "clues" here realistically, I'm not sure which bag my person will end up with, I've never created a bag in my entire life, so this is all new :)
I did take advantage though of Heathers Quilting and Fabrics located in the historic port precint of Echuca to gather some materials to "play" and "explore" with while I decide which bag will be the one for my recipient!
The poor night lighting does not due this fabric justice,
its' very bright and very sweet, and what my trial bag will be made of!
I've been missing my "me" therapeutic sewing time of late, even though I managed to complete Jaida's Pinny project, I'm still not feeling fulfilled and wish to get some more sewing done, hence why I've motivated myself to join the EB Beginner Sewing Group and entered this months EB Sewing Bag Swap!!
With my work for Term 2 coming to an end in the next week or so (as the Term winds down) I thought it was time to prepare for my "zen" holiday time - the oneness and ability to make my sewing time really special.
As many of you know, I'm happiest when I have a project going, whether it be scrapping or sewing, or something in the garden.
With the long weekend here upon us in Victoria, I thought it an ample opportunity for a quick trip to Spotlight Shepparton to immerse myself in a bit of a fabric hunt and see what "caught" my eye! What better way to spend an overcast, chilly, raining Saturday, than to surround yourself with colourful fabrics!
I had been out last week to seek some fabric, in hand with the Michael Miller Child's apron, no fabric inspired that of which was already on the page! I may have to order that "cupcake" fabric especially in to satisfy that need!
A few fabrics caught my attention, the prints more so. So armed with a metre or two of some of them, I now have to decide what I will utilise them for!
Mel's latest stockpile of fabrics
Should be you in the EB Bag Swap Challenge, sadly you will not find a giveaway of fabric amongst this pile! That I'm still seeking the right choice for the bag I have in mind *hehehe*
Well just thought I would share my latest sewing adventure, which is a work in action :)
Its' been so therapeutic (if I can say that) to have a new sewing project on the go.
A beautiful little reversible skirt from the Make It Perfect Range, called the Flipsy Skirt it also comes with designs to create perfect applique' tops to complete the desired look! ... Just heavenly!
Toni Coward has a beautiful range of patterns and is a very talented SAHM :) The material featured in the photographs on the flipsy pattern are part of range of fabrics designed by a lady named Sandi Henderson. The fabric range is called Ginger Blossom.
I'm looking forward to getting my creative fingers on the actual material featured in the photos from pattern, but for now I'm using material from the Max New, Spring Carnival Range.
Sherbert Mint
Cotton Candy Mint
These lovely two prints make up each reversible main part of the skirt. The matching hem is spring spot mint (spotty) and the belt monostripe mint. I have yet to choose a colourful array of buttons for each loop!
Hopefully this project will be completed by mid next week :) And then onto the applique' top and next item on agenda.
Then I'm hoping to go onto the Pinny from Make it Perfect as well :) Material yet to be decided :)
