This chart was £3 and I liked the idea I could take bits of it to design a cushion front. The Butterfly head pins are an absolute delight to use - fine and sharp.
Finally, I was going to make this up for myself, but have decided it will be part of a Christmas present instead.
What I didn't buy was spray starch (£11.50 - £13.50 a time and Tam only needs a tiny bit), and I would have "liked" - rather than needed - a 2 1/2" wide measure but the Omnigrid ones were £25! Bearing in mind prices are often hoiked up at Fairs (you need to pay for the stand and accommodation etc), I felt I could find a cheaper version elsewhere (and have, and Gabby is buying me it for Christmas).
Today has been quite warm and sunny, so I did a 2 mile walk, to the old phone box and back, listening to "London" on Audible, and stopping for a chat with horsey neighbour on the way back, and being sent home with more cooking apples. Those are always welcome.
I spent the morning and another half an hour this afternoon working on Gabby's quilt. The top is nearly completely pieced now so should be able to get the border on tomorrow or Monday.
Tam & Rosie arriving tomorrow, and a friend of Tam's from school days, who is staying the night. The company will be welcome. I hope that Storm Ashley is on its way before they have to travel here. Keep safe everyone.
I like that green print.
ReplyDeleteI must do a bit more piecing...Storm Ashley will be a good excuse!!
Those are all lovely fabrics! Very good buys.
ReplyDeleteFabric purchases are always interesting. I especially like the reds and of course the cat print. Quilting tools seem pricey wherever they are sourced. I dread having to replace a cutting mat every few years.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your fabric purchases and how you match them up. I don't have an eye for that. It is obvious that you do.
ReplyDeleteI also love that your family is holding you close in these transitional days.
And that last comment was me. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choices. Prices seem good too. The Houses quilt pattern is darling.
ReplyDeleteit's been howling and emptying here for hours but seems to be fading some now, although it's shifting direction so will sound worse.
ReplyDeletenice little haul you picked up there!
Such lovely fabrics you found and brought home.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.