Material Girl

I'm not sure putting a coat of chocolate brown paint on the front door would be considered a creative endeavor, but it's one of the things I've been doing anyway.  And there was good mail.  Lots of lovely mail that kept trickling in throughout the week, that made me giddy when I finally had a chance to sit down and go through it all.  My kitty craft order was everything I hoped for.  Patchwork World (in Tricolor: red, white & blue) turned out to be fantastic.  Every page is a feast for the eyes and makes me drool with delight every time I flip through it. 

I finally got some of those darling Korean fabrics and that woven numbers twill tape.  The other tape has ladybugs on it. The site is down temporarily because Amy Lee is moving to the UK,  good news for crafters there.  But you can still check out some fun things on the site like her pattern room with two pages of very cool things to see and make.   

Then there was my order from Cia's Palette.  More wonderful tiny prints, always so beautifully packaged.  I can't decide which one I like best because they're all so sweet.  The red mushrooms are high on the list though.  I already used the floral print to back one of three shadow boxes I put together for the kitchen.  (More about that later in the week after I get everything hung.)    I also have in mind to make a new quilt after I finish up some old projects, and most of these fabrics will be incorporated in it somehow.  With all I have on the table (literally!) not sure when I will actually begin this, but I'll have everything I need to get that started when the moment is right.  Probably sometime in the fall when it's cooler and leaving the iron on won't be a problem.   If you're looking for old roses, romantic vintage-style florals, check out Jennifer's website Shabby Fabrics.  She carries an amazing collection, and everything I've purchased so far has been top-notch, plus she ships fast. 

Comments

[Jackie]

Love, love, love all of your fabrics! I'm happy to say that I think I have many of those florals! (I worked in a quilt shop for a year or so recently). I have also had really good luck with the Shabby Fabric shop. I'm off to check out Cia's. I love that mushroom fabric! Can't wait to see the shadow boxes! I got my vintage patterns - wonderful! I'll be making those tea towels up shortly - thank you so much!

[Dawn]

Wonda-ful...Wonda-ful fabrics...! Each and every one!!!

[Lauren]

Beautiful fabrics. Wish they were in my mailbox!!

[tinker]

The fabrics are beautiful! My favorite is the aqua one with roses - so feminine. Thanks for sharing the beauty :)

[pam]

Ohhh, you love the book? I was thinking of ordering that, I thought the preview photos looked good. I just ordered the Roses and Roses embroidery book for a gift and then treated myself to a Cotton and Paint. I'll put that tri-color book on my list.. I love red, yellow and blue together! Thanks for sharing!

[Dannielle]

I have some gnome fabric that would like to be friends with your toadstool fabric LOL!

Those rose florals are to die for!

Gotta love fun mail :-)

[Fanchon68]

il like all, Amy Buttler and sewing patterns country living, thank yoou for links, all is beautiful !

Grand dommage que je ne puisse pas mieux m'exprimer en anglais, j'en aurai des choses à vous dire !

Thank you, this blog is a sun in my day !

[Mrs.Staggs]

Thanks for the great links. I love the shabby roses...so I'll probably visit that one often!

[beki]

Thanks for the positive review of the Tricolor book, I've had my eye on it for a while. When kitty Craft is back in working order I'll have to order it.

[Darlene]

I love to visit your blog - it's so peaceful and delightful.

[Stacey]

I love your fabrics! I especially like the baby blue one with roses. Do you remember the name of that particular fabric? I'd love to order some. I just squeeked in an order with Amy too for a Cotton and Paint. The shipping just kills me though.

[Debbie]

Love the fabrics...seeing them makes me want to shop! Thanks for the links,
Debbie