I have a friend who works for a decorator. For weeks now, she has been trying to give me some scraps and samples that the decorator was about to throw away. I kept telling her, nicely, that I wasn't interested because I have so much fabric that I don't really need more.
Finally she wore me down and I told her I'd take it. And am I ever glad I did. It is some of the most beautiful fabric I've ever seen, most of it silk. I've spent all morning sorting it and folding it and organizing it. There's tons of the stuff, and I certainly can't use it all and don't have anyplace to store any of it. I'm giving some to a friend who makes crazy quilts. And I'm going to make jackets and vests from a lot of it.
I bought this jacket pattern over a year ago. I think it will be perfect to make jackets from some of the fabric. I'm going to make one for my friend who gave me the fabric and at least one for me.
Some of the pieces are large enough to make pillows too. And handbags and maybe lamp shades and table runners. As you can probably tell, I'm really excited about this fabric.
My friend wants me to make more banners for the church with some of it too. She thought the butterfly pieces would be beautiful combined with an angel. I think she's right.
Below are photos of some of the most striking pieces of the stash.
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On 05/13/2008, bj said ...
Oh such beautiful fabrics
how lucky for you...
oh, and I love McDonald's Iced coffee, too !
Also just noticed that we like the same movies...so when I come to see you, we can go get us a McDonalds coffee and watch movies all day!! :0)
have a good day...bj
On 05/13/2008, Witoka said ...
Oh what lovely fabric. And I really like that jacket pattern. Those fabrics will make very nice boutique like jackets. Cant wait to see it made up. I think my mother would love one in purple and red, she belongs to the red hatters. I will have to be on the lookout for that pattern. What a nice blessing for the day.
On 05/13/2008, Amy said ...
I think that we may have just witnessed the birth of a crazy quilter...
On 05/13/2008, anita said ...
Oh, what gorgeous fabric! You should definitely make that jacket from some of it.
On 05/13/2008, Beverly said ...
Oh my gosh, I am so glad you accepted this fabric. It must be like being in fabric heaven. So many of the pieces are just exquisite. I think my favorite is the brown dots.
On 05/13/2008, Nellie said ...
YUM!
On 05/13/2008, Lynne in Hawaii said ...
Wow! Wonderful fabric! Sooo many uses...so little time! You are truly blessed.
On 05/14/2008, Lisa said ...
Wow. Those are fantastic. I love the top one with the flowers and the one with the butterflies. What a sweet friend to share such a great score with you.
On 05/14/2008, Patti Koosed said ...
Oh my gosh what beautiful fabric. You could do so many things with these. Please show us what you make. I can't wait. My favorite is the butterfly fabric. Wow just amazing.
Hugs
Patti
On 05/14/2008, Patti Koosed said ...
Oh my gosh what beautiful fabric. You could do so many things with these. Please show us what you make. I can't wait. My favorite is the butterfly fabric. Wow just amazing.
Hugs
Patti
On 05/14/2008, Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio said ...
Such beautiul fabric! I can see all of the lovely items you mentioned made from this pretty group of fabric!
Hugs,
Penny
On 05/14/2008, Nicole said ...
Your jaw must have dropped to your chest when you saw what was in that stash! That is a real treasure trove. Wouldn't a silky crazy quilt be gorgeous? Or a crazy quilt style jacket?
On 05/14/2008, Joy said ...
I love that fabric, how pretty. Just hopped over here from another blog. Really like what I see.
Love your dog's - dogster badge. I had to go make one for mine ;)
On 05/14/2008, Pam said ...
From the look of the pieces in the picture you would certainly have a beautiful jacket!! Very good idea. Have fun with all you new fabric!!
On 05/14/2008, PHyl said ...
Have mercy, woman!WHY did it take you so long to accept this gorgeous load of embellished fabrics?!I also have been recently blessed by a dear friend with some heavenly pieces that have been embellished w/felts, silks, embroidery, FME, wool rovings, etc.!I think you and I need to "talk".
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