Showing posts with label fabrics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fabrics. Show all posts

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Fabric dreams..
I think I have a fabric addiction. I like making my own fabric, finding vintage fabric and buying new fabric. I could spend hours at a fabric shop, and spend all of my money on fabric. Thank goodness I have never won the lottery (I don't even play) because I would probably buy so much fabric it would bury me. Spoonflower, the amazing site dedicated to artist designing their own fabric has been my down fall. Everyday I think of a new fabric design that I want to make!
I also enjoy the hunt for amazing vintage fabrics! I am lucky to live in a rural area with many hidden treasures. Auctions, thrift stores, rummage sales reveal a spender of objects once loved.
This brings me to my latest finds! I happened on a stash of vintage fabrics at my local thrift store. Score! I walked away with a bag full of fabric and some exciting ideas! I found light pink linen, dark pink cotton, and the pièce de résistance ...this rose print (above)! I love it! The mustard and dark pink roses are to die for! I can't wait to use it, but I am scared to cut into it!
Another score was this blue brown and mustard mod vintage print. It reminds me of a peacock feather! I also got 2 pieces of mustard and blue heavy weight canvas. can't wait to get started on some bags, pillows and what have yous.
Ok, I guess that is enough drooling over vintage fabrics for now. I am planning on going to a huge auction next week. Cross your fingers for me!

Happy hunting!
xoxoxo



Friday, April 11, 2008

Fabric, Fabirc, Fabric!!!!!
Ok I decided to give you the scoop on some of the wonderful places to buy your fabric and notions. Some of these places I am sure you know of, but some I hope are new and exciting finds for you!
Generally I buy a whole assortment of fabrics styles they can consist of Japanese imports to good old fabrics at your local fabric store! So get a pencil and some paper and get ready :)
First I would like to give a shout out to my fellow etsians who o wonderfully supply me with goodies!!
alittlegoodness Japanese fabrics, notions, and Gocco
Matatabi Japanese fabrics and notions (above picture of fabric tape)
Mountainofthedragon Japanese and designer fabrics
Fabricstash Japanese fabrics, designers fabrics
Sonatine Japanese fabrics
Sugarplumbaby - makes all of my sew in tags
itsgottogo- vintage inspired fabrics, designer fabrics
Sassycotton- Japanese fabrics and more
Creamrose- cute as can be buttons

Here are the online shops that are amazing at keeping up on the
latest trends or just have some of the best prices and selection on the web!
Simon's Stamps- custom stamps
Well I hope you found some of these great shops helpful!
Now go make something beautiful!
Have a wonderful weekend!
♥♥