Three of my friends commandeered me and my car - and they *forced* me to go to a fabric shop or two.... there was nothing I could do!!.... I had to go along with them.....
and the First store we stopped at was * The Quilt Store*
Its under a new owner - you might know her - Dawna? She is an amazing Pantograph designer and now!!! A quilt Shop Owner!!! So .... it was perfect that we stopped in and made a little dent in her shop and!!! She walked in... ( and I forgot to take a photo!)
But!!
Look what I found there:
the pattern I am going to use those yummy flannels with is under it!!! I forgot to spread it out!!
We then loaded up and headed to Lyons - and there was a yummy BBQ joint called Smokin' Daves that called our name.... it was right next to:
and of course I found a little bit of fabric there - which of course - I came home and started stitching... before I took its photo!!
hey! Side note!! Did you know that Sandra at MMM QUilts hosts a link party called DrEAMi!!!
* that means Drop everything and Make it!!***
So I am totally blaming her for me starting another project ( sounds about right, right???? haha)
So these are the strips on tis project... aren't these gorgeous Batiks? They Looked wintery to me, and I am so over the 95+ degree days.... so yes, I am one of those that is dreaming of Fall and Winter.....
and here is a shot of the first blocks:
Even though bills, Laundry and catch up house stuff is on my list for today, I am turning the paper over and seeing how far I can get on this one.... before someone catches me ;-)
Laundry and other chores are on my list for today too. But seeing your new fabrics sure makes me want to visit a quilt shop or two. I'm hoping to stop in a couple of them on the way to a family reunion on Friday.
ReplyDeleteSome lovely purchases. You can't beat a day out with the girls.
ReplyDeleteThose quilt blocks are beautiful! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love both of those shops! I always stop in either one if we are in the vicinity, and I never go home empty handed. Looks like you had fun, too!
ReplyDeleteOh, just so lovely. I have made those blocks a couple of times and they are just wonderful. Good for you, fabric shopping!
ReplyDeleteChores would be last on my list. Love the blues and the greats/blacks. Are they flannel? They look really rich. Looking forward to seeing what you get done. So my work method is stitch for an hour, clean, or cook, or pay bills for 20 minutes. Rinse and repeat. But of course, even less time is spent on the chore side.
ReplyDeleteFabric acquisitions are always fun no matter how they come about:) But doing it with friends is like adding a cherry on top! I like your blue batik blocks, did you wing it or have a pattern?
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN day - and such beautiful fabrics! Good for you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun you had with the girls!!
ReplyDeleteNice fabrics too. Beautiful blocks!!
It’s so tough when you are *forced* to go fabric shopping. Oh the horror! LOL! Your new projects are off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a couple of quilt shops to stir the creative juices! Love the latest blocks!
ReplyDeleteSo much pretty fabric to play with!
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