Yesterday, Vann and I took a ride over to Trussville to Heart to Heart Quilt Shop. I wanted to get there before the month of March was over so I could get my 20% birthday month discount. One of the owners, Terri, was putting together a fat-quarter bundle of wonderful spring colors, and I found another bundle that matched. Aren't they pretty? I came away with 19 beautiful fat quarters at a 20% discount. But, WAIT! That's not all.
Vann can hardly go into a quilt shop without buying me something. And this is what he found for me on this trip: a Gypsy Gripper. I've been wanting one after I saw someone using it at retreat last month. I tried it out this morning, and it works like a charm. Suction cups grip your ruler tightly, and you hold the handle of the gripper while cutting. It really stabilizes the ruler and cuts way down and slipping. Edited 4-13-08: I have no idea what I meant to say at the end of that last sentence, but it makes no sense at all.
Thank you, my sweet husband, for a wonderful toy. As you know, Quilting Toys R Me!
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On 03/22/2008, Karla said ...
How sweet of Vann! Happy Easter to you and your entire family. Including that adorable Sophie!
Karla
On 03/22/2008, catherine said ...
That fabric is absolutely gorgeous! Definitely my colours!
I have seen ads for that Gypsy Gripper. Sounds like it lives up to its claims. Will have to find one here.
On 03/22/2008, Beverly said ...
I adore that fabric in the top left corner of the picture. And, the green with the dots.
Oh, you're right. They are all lovely.
On 03/22/2008, Gayle said ...
Oh my...those fabrics are absolutely beautiful.
I can't wait to see what you create.
On 03/22/2008, Molly said ...
I actually sucked in my breath when I saw those fabrics!! Just beautiful!!! Your gripper thing reminded me that I need to get a new ruler, Amy stepped on mine and broke it. I've been kinda handicapped by that because I need to cut out a binding and some TT blocks.
Happy Easter Susan!!
Molly
On 03/22/2008, Alison Gibbs said ...
Your fabric is so pretty
Happy Easter to you and Vann
Alison
On 03/22/2008, May Kristin said ...
Gorgeous fabrics! And a handy little thing!
Happy Easter!
On 03/22/2008, hunnybunny said ...
Those fabrics are beautiful! I hope you have fun with your new toy, and a wondeful holiday.
On 03/23/2008, Perry said ...
Love those fabrics, and I am so glad you bought that gripper and like it. I have wanted one but haven't gotten it yet. Now I will have to have it I guess, lol. I hope you have a wonderful Easter.
On 03/23/2008, Lynne in Hawaii said ...
The fabrics are absolutely fabulous! Some fun play on the horizon for you! Your sweetie done pretty good for you too. Isn't just terrific? Don't ya just love to be spoiled?
On 03/23/2008, mom2fur said ...
Can I borrow Van? I want a husband who buys me toys like that! (Well, okay, if I asked, Mike would...he just wouldn't do it spontaneously.)
Hey, HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!
On 03/23/2008, Georgina said ...
Oh Susan, your new fat quarters are so pretty, and in pink, one of my fav colors. You have an adorable DH, mine never would have thought buying something for me in a quilt store.
I wish I could come to visit you more often.Soon I'll be settled down and evething will be as it used to.
Have a happy Easter day with your husband, family and Sophie!!!
On 03/23/2008, Nicole said ...
Happy, happy, happy! Love those colors--good enough to eat.
The gadget is very cool, as is Vann!
On 03/23/2008, Sharon said ...
Happy Easter!!!!
On 03/23/2008, Nancy said ...
That looks like a good gadget. Hope your Easter was a blessing.
Nancy
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