My birthday was last week!
...and since I have been a good girl not purchasing unnecessary fabric so far this year, I allowed myself some new fabric for a specific quilt.
I'd better start from the beginning, right?
I purchased Jen Kingwell's booklet 'Wanderers Wife'. (Former Gypsy Wife) end of November 2019!
Why I bought it? I got drawn to the design, scrappiness and colors. The booklet has been sitting on the shelf since then, in wait for the 'perfect' fabrics. I wanted something special and a bit outside my comfort zone (I'm bored to tears with my current stash!). Going through my fabric stash, I found most of it rather boring and nothing looked like it would fit this quilt.
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I had almost forgotten about it, when these fabrics - Parlor - (Chrystal Manning) were announced to be 'coming soon'. It was like YAY!!!! These are the fabrics for this quilt! The wait was looong; about 3 months before it was shipped from the warehouse. Even if the colors are (were!) outside my comfort zone, I do love them! They look so yummy! Can you hear my excitement?! lol
There are a few prints still available that I don't have, I'd better get them before they are sold out. I don't think what I have is enough for the quilt.
I see there's a new fabric line; 'Sitara' (Chrystal Manning) that will be available in September. It looks like the design & colors may go together with 'Parlor'.
I'm seeew excited about this one, I'm almost out of breath!
But first of all; there's at least one UFO I have to complete!
18 comments:
Oh that's a beautiful bundle! While I was sitting at my inherited mother-in-law's sewing machine this week adding extra fabric to my backing piece to load it onto the frame, I spied my Gypsy's Wife bag. I remember it had fun fabrics out of my comfort zone in it. It became a UFO because I never did the math to see if her block sizes in the book -- which is also in the bag -- were finished size or actual size. Now that I'm a more experienced quilter I should be able to figure that out easier. I need to pull that out and add it to my 3rd quarter UFO project list.
Just yummy fabrics you've chosen--I think they will be a wonderful Gypsy quilt...;)))
Hugs, Julierose
These fabrics are gorgeous!
Happy belated birthday! I think you should treat yourself to new fabric—the Sitara fabrics look beautiful!
Happy belated birth day!!! I would say you more than deserve to treat yourself to some pretty new fabrics.
I remember seeing that pattern - I wonder if I have it? it might possibly be a different one that I had/have I will check. Beautiful fabric and happy birthday
Those are great fabrics for Wander's Wife. I made that quilt, it was a challenge, however it is one of my favourites. Enjoy the process. Looking forward to seeing the finished results.
This post has such a beautiful positive energy that I want to go and sew. You perked up my batteries, lol. Happy Birthday, Beautiful Astrid and I wish you the best year yet. xox ;^) P.S. Those prints are out of my comfort zone too but they are fun. Enjoy!
Thank you, Chantal! I hope you got some sewing done after you read my post! Have a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful fabric! Love the richness of the colors. You deserve to splurge after working from your stash for so long. Happy birthday; 🎉
Happy belated birthday, Astrid. And what a lovely gift that you purchased. You are so right - the fabrics are so yummy. I don't blame you for being so excited. They are going to be wonderful to work with.
Sending you all the best birthday wishes, dear Astrid... my daughter is a June baby too :-)))
You’ve bought some wonderful fabrics, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what you create with them.
Yes, you should definitely snap up the fabrics from the collection that you don't have yet—at least the patterns you really like.
Have fun sewing—I’m looking forward to it.
Hugs Viola
Happy Belated, Astrid! I hope you're still celebrating! :) This bundle will look amazing in Wanderers Wife. Can't wait to see it!
Happy Belated Birthday, Astrid!! You more than deserve those beautiful fabrics. I look forward to seeing the new quilt come together....after the UFO :)
Thank you for the birthday wishes! I did order some of the fabrics. I'm not in a hurry with this one, I'd better wait until I have all the fabrics. Happy birthday to your daughter!
Happy Belated Birthday, dear Astrid. The fabrics and patterns are gorgeous.
Thank you for the birthday wishes, Linda!
Happy birthday wishes. I hope you had a great day.
I love the idea of giving yourself a fabric birthday gift. And what a great choice. It looks like it is worth the wait.
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