Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Where's the Fabric

I know, you all are asking - "Where's the Fabric"! That is what you really want to see isn't it? I know it is. Yes, yes - I did buy fabric! How can you got to Paducah and not find fabric and a new project or two?!!!! I eyed and drooled over the kit above at the Chicago show, and then saw it again in Paducah. I finally went back the last day and bought it. Sure I could have just bought the pattern, but the kits they had made up were just so wonderful, and I love the small quilt made with the scraps!

And I'm a sucker for Carol Hopkins patterns. Quilts Plus had this fairly new pattern of Carol's kitted up in these wonderful fabrics, with the awesome border print (and sashing) that I just couldn't resist.

Then of course there are the whim purchases - and surprises! I just HAD to buy this chicken head pattern. I guess because it looks so much like I feel these days! So then I decided if I was really going to go wild, I needed some fun fabrics to make it with. So I got the green and black batik's at Hancock's. It will be just a really quick fun project to make.
I had seen the Untitled project made up on the internet recently in reproduction fabrics - and was it GORGEOUS! I don't think the pattern picture does it justice. So when I came across this pattern I had to get it! And I saw the Primitive Gatherings wool mat made up on Colleen's (I think) blog - so had to get that! I debated the kit, but you know - you have to draw the line somewhere!

Last I found this wonderful moda fabric in the back room of Hancock's ready to be cut into 1 yard cuts for the flat fold sale tables. I grabbed the lady and asked if I could just get a bunch of yardage uncut for the same price. She said of course! So I got 8 yards of this fabric for $5 a yard! (Plus no digging to find 8 - 1 yard pieces!) I was a happy girl!

18 comments from wonderful readers:

Karen said... 1

You did well on your 8 yards at $5 a yard. I have some of that fabric but certainly not 8 yards. I like it very much.

Deb said... 2

Such wonderful goodies. I'm so envious!! And what an excellent deal on that fabric for $5 yard

Anonymous said... 3

Love your purchases! I would be a happy, HAPPY girl :o) There is nothing like a kit to boost a girl's mood!

antique quilter said... 4

great purchases! oh love the wool mat, just beautiful.
great fabric for $5. a yard, ok so what are you going to do with it?
love the kit...yes they are hard to pass up sometimes!
Kathie

Barb said... 5

great haul!
I love that alphabet fabric - 8 yards, sounds like you have big plans for it.
Have fun!

Libby said... 6

Paducah and the Chicago show, too . . . . I'm living vicariously through you right now. Love (and covet) what you brought home *s*

Lori said... 7

It looks like a great score all around!!!

Loretta said... 8

Could you please check the selvage of the moda letter fabric and tell me the name of it? I'd love to find some! :)
Thanks in advance,
Loretta

Anonymous said... 9

Wow...I've just caught up on some blog reading here and fell in love with the fabrics in the kits your purchased and also that wonderful alphabet fabric! I say you scored!!

Angela said... 10

If you ever decide that you don't want either of the first two kits, I could provide a GOOD HOME for them! :o))) Beautiful fabrics!

Material Mary said... 11

Love your finds. What fun to go to Hancocks of Paducah. I order from them now and then for just that right fabric...
Mary

Thimbleanna said... 12

Wow -- you got some great fabric! You're going to be a busy girl!!!

Sue said... 13

I had a great time to in Hancocks back area with the 1 yard cuts. I also bought two wonderful kits. Thing is you just need someone to think for you sometimes.

tich said... 14

I want to come next time. I just love all the things you bought, especially the material!

YankeeQuilter said... 15

Next year at Paducah I will be a better shopper...this year I was just too overwhelmed!

julieQ said... 16

I just love kits...and yours are no exception! Very pretty fabrics.

Darlene said... 17

Wow, love all your purchases - ya done good. :-)

fiberobsession said... 18

I love that batik green and the chicken is a real hoot.