When there isn’t enough time to craft, there still seems to be enough time to grow the stash. Maybe it is my way of crafting by default - making plans, getting the supplies, and maybe then I’ll fool myself into actually getting things done. In the past week these fabrics arrived:
The two on the bottom right are japanese prints from the lovely Retro Mummy; most of the rest are from the Flutterby line by Tula Pink for Moda. Other than the three prints on the right hand side, I plan on using these in a quilt. I have half a yard of each, but haven’t decided yet what pattern to use.
And what would stash building be without yarn? At least I have definite plans for these. This kid mohair will become a “mossy cowl”, from one of my Interweave Crochet mags (I think the pattern is available free online as well though).
This divine 12-ply 100% merino yarn comes from Pear Tree Yarns. They had beautiful lacy shell-stitch scarves crocheted out of these yarns in a variety of highly covetable colours. I can’t wait to crochet this one into a scarf for myself! I’m going to try to do it without a pattern; I took a good look at the ones on display and I reckon that I can figure it out for myself.
The yarn came from the Victorian Handknitters Guild wool expo which was on yesterday. There were loads of beautiful (and expensive) yarns to ogle. I really, really like the Pear Tree Farm ones though - solids in beautiful colours, and incredibly soft.
Brigitta said,
Sunday, 1 June, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
these fabrics look fab!! I’m sure so will your quilt
Lisa said,
Sunday, 1 June, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
I am loving all your new fabrics! That merino wool looks oh so soft.
Mill said,
Sunday, 1 June, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
I love the fabrics! I have a stash of nice fabric too (I’ve had it for maybe 5 years now?) which I plan on making a quilt out of one day…when I get the time to learn how to quilt…
Michelle said,
Sunday, 1 June, 2008 @ 9:22 pm
Oh, I love new fabrics. The Japanese ones are very cute!
I’ve heard of Pear Tree Yarns, but I had no idea how luscious it looked. I absolutely adore that colour - reminds me of orange gelato. Have you seen the Anne Scarf? It would be perfect for that yarn. Also the Float Away scarf if you have enough yarn (I needed 3 balls of Jet, if that’s an indication). but Anne is definitely lacier and prettier.
Melanie said,
Monday, 2 June, 2008 @ 7:41 am
beautiful fabrics! I’m sure there should be a wicked woman’s club for fabric and yarn hoarders…perhaps there was but the members started hiding their hoards in the clubhouse so there’s no more room for new members? LOL
I love all your on-line shopping things too. A wonderful way to shop!
Pauline said,
Monday, 2 June, 2008 @ 3:52 pm
Beautiful fabrics and yarn… and if you’re not actually making anything, then planning is the next best thing to do!
Nikki said,
Tuesday, 3 June, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
Well we all know that “She who dies with the MOST fabric WINS!”. Can’t stash too much, I say!!
No crafting done here lately, either….