Thursday, April 12, 2012

Fabric from the Suitcase


I am really trying hard not to bring new fabric home, but some did find its way into my suitcase in New York. And Pennsylvania. Apparently my subconscious had issued orders in a brown/gray/orange palette that I had not heard about before, but what can you do?


This beautiful gray print was my one purchase at Purl. I love it, and wonder what it will be. Isn't it a perfect match to my late 1940's cookbook?
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14 comments:

  1. Lace Faerie12:35 AM, April 13, 2012

    I think fabrics make the best souvenirs! Always usefull, and practical, too!

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  2. Kate1:51 AM, April 13, 2012

    I look forward to seeing what you will create out of such lovely fabrics! We all know Bella wears orange well.

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  3. Laura7:11 AM, April 13, 2012

    One of my early projects was a retro half apron out of the same "Purl" fabric with an aqua background. It's still a favorite to wear. It will be lovely to see what these fabrics become!

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  4. Sheila12:09 PM, April 13, 2012

    Good for you!!! My suitcase came home full of sand this year. ;)

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  5. Margo12:29 PM, April 13, 2012

    lovely! I sometimes try to figure out why I'm drawn to certain color combinations - can't always figure it out. Right now I'm really into navy, which I have shunned for years as being difficult to match.

    I have that same copy of the Meta Given cookbook which my husband found in the TRASH somewhere. I am still in the reading phase - haven't cooked anything from it. Recommend anything?

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  6. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]1:14 PM, April 13, 2012

    What beautiful fabrics.. Nothing like, getting to visit different fabric shops..and of Course...you HAVE to bring some home.lol
    Happy sewing.

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  7. Mary Ellen Barrett2:31 PM, April 13, 2012

    Oh that gray is so yummy.

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  8. Kate at Wonderful Life Farm9:05 PM, April 13, 2012

    Lovely! A trip + fabric = FUN!

    I'm going to Pennsylvania soon. Do you have any fabric store recommendations?

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  9. Shelley1:38 AM, April 14, 2012

    You've convinced me to change my ways: no more t-shirts, coffee mugs or fridge magnets! Only fabric from now on (and the occasional purse or shoes).

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  10. Lucille3:50 AM, April 14, 2012

    Very satisfying.

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  11. Hana - Marmota3:57 AM, April 14, 2012

    It's a lovely colour pallette. And it's my own experience: when you're bitten by the sewing bug, your stash is ever growing. No matter what you tell yourself.

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  12. Anna6:36 AM, April 14, 2012

    Shelley, I actually love shopping for my home when I'm on a trip. Dish towels, little things for the kitchen--if they're useful and beautiful they make great souvenirs that can actually be used and enjoyed.

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  13. Farrah6:42 PM, April 19, 2012

    What are your plans for the fabric?

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  14. Anna9:06 PM, April 19, 2012

    Not sure! But probably something crisp for Bella . . .

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