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

27 comments:

  1. Oooh classy curtains! Good haul missus x

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

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

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

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

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  9. young Helen has excellent taste

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  10. Goo choice Helen! Lovely fabrics all round!

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

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  12. 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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  13. one has to rescue distressed fabric!! enjoy x

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Ooh, that Nordika panel would make great PJs.....

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

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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Lovely fabrics - the Nordika will be perfect for some pretty curtains!

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

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Is it wise to instill good taste in your children when it comes to fabric? Well done with the rescue :)

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

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