Monday, 16 September 2013

When I Wasn't Looking...


... some new fabric seems to have snuck into my house. Not much. But what is there is pretty - I think.

First up is for Helen as she has requested new curtains in her bedroom. She caught sight of this Nordika print and fell in love. So it it destined to be her curtains, when I've bought the lining fabric and other necessary bits and bobs.


Somehow, not sure how exactly, I managed to buy a few other bits while I was searching for a shop that still had enough yardage in stock for the curtains. I am sure these FQs were entirely necessary to my well being.


Then, when I went to my lqs for some wadding I found these two bits in the sale bin. Posy in the sale bin? I think not! I rescued it as was only right. Not sure what the blue is but I thought it was pretty.


There might be a little bit of fabric in the USA for me too, been held there by a great friend in case I want to add anything more to the envelope before she amalgamates it and sends it. For the life of me I can't even remember what I ordered so that's going to be a fun one to open!

Susan
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27 comments:

  1. Sarah16 September 2013 at 11:46

    Oooh classy curtains! Good haul missus x

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  2. cheeky monkey16 September 2013 at 12:31

    great choice! I need to go shopping too! already one parcel waiting in the US and not finished ...

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  3. Isisjem16 September 2013 at 12:33

    Nice choices - I've been debating over some of those birds. But can't make up my mind if I need enough to try some PJ bottoms.

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  4. Katy Cameron16 September 2013 at 12:49

    It's amazing that stuff that just launches itself into your basket... ;o)

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  5. Fiona @ Poppy Makes16 September 2013 at 13:05

    Your girl has got good taste! I think some new fabric purchases might be essential to my well being too :)

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  6. Judith, Belfast16 September 2013 at 13:22

    The best kind of shopping! Helen's curtains will be beautiful! Jxo

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  7. Sarah16 September 2013 at 13:41

    The Nordika will make fabulous curtains! You do spin a good yarn when trying to justify your purchases - almost have me convinced! ;-)

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  8. Leanne16 September 2013 at 13:46

    That fabric will make the best curtains, Helen has excellent taste. Excellent choices on the rest.

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  9. Charlotte16 September 2013 at 13:58

    ooooooooh!!!! *drools*

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  10. moira16 September 2013 at 14:06

    young Helen has excellent taste

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  11. Sadie16 September 2013 at 14:09

    Goo choice Helen! Lovely fabrics all round!

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  12. Indianna16 September 2013 at 14:43

    Thanks for the new curtains, just send them down when they are finished......what your Helen...not me!!

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  13. Tina Short16 September 2013 at 14:53

    Lovely curtains!
    I took advantage of some sales to buy loads of fabric on line last time we visited friends in Chicago. Going to the States next week but not to stay with friends so whats a girl to do? Telephoned the hotel and warned them to expect a package and then put in an order to fabricbubb who were very helpful. Also might manage to squeeze in a quilt show!

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  14. Diane-crewe16 September 2013 at 14:53

    one has to rescue distressed fabric!! enjoy x

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  15. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com16 September 2013 at 15:31

    I'll keep you in suspense until I get the word to "ship it". FYI: It's pretty, just like all of these fabrics, too.

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  16. Kelly16 September 2013 at 16:15

    ohh pretty curtains to be!

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  17. Unknown16 September 2013 at 16:28

    So glad that you did your quilty duty and saved that fabric and gave the other fabric a new home also ;)

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  18. Pennie16 September 2013 at 18:57

    Ooh, that Nordika panel would make great PJs.....

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  19. thea16 September 2013 at 20:46

    Those curtains will be beautiful! Amazing thing can happen when you're not looking -- perhaps you should continue not looking. :)

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  20. Claire16 September 2013 at 21:22

    Ha you've been spending! Enjoy your new fabric, now tell me you sit and pat it before cutting it up.

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  21. Shay16 September 2013 at 22:06

    Helen's curtains are going to be gorgeous. Love those colours .

    I havent seen you on a fabric buying binge for a while so it was probably time to treat yourself.

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  22. Kirsten17 September 2013 at 05:11

    Lovely fabrics - the Nordika will be perfect for some pretty curtains!

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  23. Mrs Flying Blind...17 September 2013 at 07:23

    Just about the most extravagant curtains ever!! How long before she notices bits missing??

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  24. gilly17 September 2013 at 09:07

    Tee hee - I fell in love with that Nordika fabric as soon as I saw it too, but I bought it to make a shift dress! So I'll match Helen's curtains ;-)
    It's all very "Sound of Music" isn't it? You know, the bit where Maria makes the kids clothes out of curtains and they all dance around singing "doh-rae-me" ?!
    xx

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  25. QuiltCandy17 September 2013 at 10:54

    Those curtains are going to be amazing! Your daughter clearly has great taste. And of course you had to purchase just a few fat quarters, no trip to a fabric shop would be complete without it ;-)

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  26. Annabella18 September 2013 at 09:41

    Is it wise to instill good taste in your children when it comes to fabric? Well done with the rescue :)

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  27. Sarah28 September 2013 at 13:40

    Helen has great taste in fabric. Nordika will make some very sophisticated curtains.

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