22 August 2010

I bought FABRIC!!

This happens to be the first fabric that I have purchased (in any sizable quantity) since fall 2009. Yes, you read that right. It has been almost a year of a fabric diet. I have been shopping the stash, doncha know. But yesterday, ah, yesterday. I went to The Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival on both Friday and Saturday.

Friday I test drove all the long and mid arm machines that I could. What fun! I know what I want and now need to start saving pennies and dollars. I also scoped out some booths for a re-visit. I did buy 1 yard each of these three Robert Kaufman fabrics:
Then on Saturday I bought this kit: Pieceful Garden by Mary Sorensen. Pretty cool, huh?


And then the icing on the cake was the discovery of this fabric: Prayer Flag by April Cornell on the Fat Quarter Shop's web site. I had a gift certificate (thanks Suzan!), added a bit of $$$ and was able to buy 6 yards of this luscious fabric.


I did my bit for the economy this week end. Now I need to get busy sewing.
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13 comments:

  1. *karendianne.2:11 PM

    What self control you've shown. Right on! So happy to know you were festive at the Festival. What stunning fabrics you purchased adn that kit - yummy! Prayer Flag by April C. is really divine as well. Oh boy and I am looking forward to the savings process for the new machine. I'll be alongside cheering you on. :)

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  2. A Garden of Threads5:53 PM

    Wow, great control. You purchased some wonderful fabric. Happy sewing:)

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  3. Three Birds Inspired9:33 AM

    Love Prayer Flag! I have been sorely tempted to pick some up at our local shop.

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  4. Marilyn Robertson1:36 PM

    What an accomplishment! No fabric buying for almost a year. That is not an easy task! The fabric that you recently bought is just beautiful!

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  5. Vicki W2:24 PM

    A whole year! That great discipline. You broke out on some great fabrics though.

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  6. Rhonda6:01 PM

    You did good with the resisting of buying fabric for a year and the great buys at the festival!!!

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  7. Libby2:12 PM

    Stunning restraint on your part results in well deserved purchases. Enjoy!

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  8. Susan J Barker8:06 AM

    Whew! that is a long time to keep away from the habit of purchasing fabric! I cannot say, I have done so well, even though I have been trying -- my downfall is not the actual fabric stores, but the thrift shops that also have fabric or craft corners!

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  9. Mrs. Goodneedle9:44 AM

    You brought home some luscious goodies! Good for you~

    I love your new profile pic, by the way!!

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  10. Rosalyn Manesse1:56 PM

    What fun! lovely fabrics

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  11. Nana's Quilts8:15 AM

    Good to be back to visiting "my" blogs. Your fabric is terrific! I mostly bought fat 1/4's and they will be gifts - at least that is how I rationalized it. Like your new blog layout, too.
    Cheers,
    Marne

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  12. knittingdragonflies12:41 PM

    Oh wow, I really like the colors and pattern of this quilt!
    A whole year on a fabric diet! You are my inspiration! I have not bought any since Feb, (well cotton for wash cloths dosen't count!)
    *grin*
    Vicki

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  13. Teresa6:05 PM

    Hope your husband is well on the mend. Love your fabric purchases.

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