Not only did he come back with a suitcase full of fabric for me (that I had ordered from Hawthorne Threads and Lola Pink Fabrics) but he also returned with all these yummy treats -
Mmm, peanut butter and chocolate - what a combination!
Now, onto the important stuff - the fabric.
I place 2 orders and had them shipped to my sister-in laws house in Ohio (where my OH was staying) so not only were the fabrics mucho-cheap, shipping was also next to nothing, how jammy do I feel?!
So here's some pics of my new fabrics -
I got a huge selection of basics, only after I looked through them did I realise the majority were dots!! (Totally subliminal ordering!), a little bit of Flea Market Fancy, and some Scoot - 'boy' fabrics with a transport theme. Some of the fabrics were in the sale and of course I couldn't resist such bargains.
This is the huge bundle of fabrics that I realised have circles or dots on them!
After I had opened my packages of fabrics I sat at the dining table for ages just playing around with different combinations, there are lots of bright colours in the fabrics I've ordered, I love bright colours, and especially bright pinks, there are a lot of them in there!
There are also some very pretty neutrals, always handy to have.
Cute boy fabrics which hopefully will be turned into sweet little boy quilts :)
First things first, as with all new fabrics I get, these went straight into the washing machine and out to dry -
* A note re pre-washing fabrics - I always pre-wash my fabrics because a) fabrics shrink the first time you wash them and I don't want someone washing a cushion cover or something else I've made and it shrinks and ends up a mess, and b) I'm worried that bright/dark colours could run into light colours once sewn together and ruin the finished product.
Not everyone pre-washes, but these are the reasons I'd recommend you do.
Ohhh those chocs do look good, but the fabric is just that little bit nicer! You got such a lovely selection, very jammy!
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics! Nothing more fun that getting a big delivery, especially when you don't have to pay international shipping! Can't wait to see what you do with these!
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Oh my gosh I love it all. Very jealous of your new fabric stash! I too pre wash all my fabrics. Better to be safe than sorry. I don't mind the washing and hanging out to dry bit but the ironing of the fabric is such a chore!! Enjoy the choc - I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter :-)
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Woowza, gorgeous fabrics, bet youve got lots of ideas for them already! Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new stash of both fabric and goodies! I love photos quilts, etc, drying outside. I always pre-wash the fabrics. I was taught that you should treat the fabric as badly as it is ever going to be treated and then you will know what it can take. Sensible, I think.
ReplyDeleteWow, what am amazing stash, lucky you! Have you had to re-arrange your craft storage to fit it all in?!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you make xx
Ooooh!!! Yummy-looking choccies!!! And EVEN YUMMIER-looking fabrics!!! What a lot of lovely ones - I'd love to come over and have a play with them, and sort them into matching sets.....
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!
Carly
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Oh i do love a good bargain!!
ReplyDeletefabric and chocoalte = heaven.
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