I was trying to be frugal. And sensible. Though I'd been thinking about this weekend for months, I took a good look at my monumental stash and determined I really didn't need any more fabric. I had a few projects going, all of which had backing and batting and thread already apportioned -- the only thing I could think of to look for was lime thread. I use a lot of bright greens, and can never seem to locate the exact color to match. I knew in that sea of notions, there had to be a green to match.
Well, I found the lime thread. And a lot of other stuff, too.
The lime thread is there, in two different weights. So is the aqua. And the pink. The stencils are for an idea that's been percolating ever since I bought my PaintStiks last year. And I have to say, that Mistyfuse lady was mighty convincing with her iron and her feel-how-much-lighter-this-is-than-anything-else-out-there spiel. It's the same kind of salesmanship that sent me home with a Sham-Wow three years ago.
As far as the fabric goes, I'm a sucker for purple batiks. But the rest? That Jane Sassaman 5-yard bundle was $25. Those fat quarters? $10 for the bundle of six. And the yardage? Well, let's just say that happening upon a booth selling Amy Butler, Heather Bailey and Jane Sassaman fabrics for $4 a yard, combined with the idea that this was IQS' last hurrah in Chicago kind of put me over the edge.
I'm weak. And not ashamed to admit it.
When I came home from the show I was all jazzed up and ready to MAKE SOMETHING. Not yet ready to cut into my newest purchases and inspired by this Flickr group, I grabbed another stack of fabric from my UFO pile and started slicing.
You might recognize these from my failed "Geese in the Forest" attempt last spring. I had great hopes for these fabrics, but ultimately all the tiny piecing got the best of me and I gave up after Week Three of the quiltalong. They're being resurrected in a new form, which seems fitting for Spring.
5 comments:
Cannot wait to see what you make of these! Love the vibrant colors.
I wanna go shopping with you! That's a bundle of fun right there!
These colors are in my current spring planters outside - I love them! (And the sneak peek of your top on flikr - can't wait to see your border choices!
I love your fabric purchases, the colours are great. I think you will enjoy working with Misty Fuse. I tried it after having some great difficulty with Steam a Seam being to thick for some more delicate applique work. I now use Misty Fuse for a lot different things.
You did good shopping! Some great deals AND beauteous fabric!
I love that Misty Fuse. It is light and easy to work with.
Loved the sneak peak of your Bricks on Flickr! A very joyous quilt!
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