OK. Yesterday I mentioned buying new fabric online and promised pictures today. Well. I took a picture of the linen I got from Fabrics-store (my husband’s shirt from yesterday is on the top):
I also got some Kaffe Fassett shot cotton from purlsoho, because I’ve seen this cotton in the flesh (cloth?) at Calico and Ivy so know for a fact how gorgeous it is, and it was so cheap compared to Calico and Ivy…!
Pretty excited about that fabric.
Then I remembered my fabrics bought at the post-Christmas sales at Fabulous fabrics. I’ve made up most of it in preparation for my autumn wardrobe, but I also made a few whimsical purchases with no definite projects in mind, this is what’s left…
Even since my post-Christmas shopping spree I’ve also made a few random fabric purchases from both Fabulous Fabrics and the Spotlight sale for winter…
I also have this monstrous looking bag of possible re-fashions. It’s presently coming in handy for propping open my laundry door and stopping it from slamming shut when the sea breeze makes its welcome appearance. So it’s er, useful, of sorts? oh I’m just kidding myself, just looking at it fills me with guilt…
All of this fabric is starting to weigh heavily on my mind. I think perhaps I should just admit defeat with some of the refashions bag and just donate it to the op-shop. And, new rule, I simply CANNOT buy any more fabric until I’ve used all of this up. Sure, I’m working through slowly but surely, but still… from now on I’m not to even enter a fabric store, except to buy zips, buttons and other essential haberdashery, but ONLY to finish off stuff, and must not get distracted by any gorgeous new fabrics that will catch my eye and send me into a planning, designing frenzy…
Oh, and to tempt and torture me, fabrics-store sent me this swatch card of their available linen colours:
How yummy is that? All but a few of these colours I think would look great in my wardrobe and would suit me…. sigh.
Oh, and something I’m very excited about getting in the mail a few days ago:
I ordered this a few weeks ago after reading about it on several of my favourite blogs. I’m planning to work my way systematically through the patterns. It’s mostly in Japanese, so will be quite a challenge, but the illustrations are quite clear so I think I’ll cope. Stay tuned…
I've read a lot about those 'pattern magic' books (enough to start and feel tempted myself), so I'm curious to learn what you think of it. About fabric… I always find that no matter how big my stash may be, there are always certain things lacking which I really want for my wardrobe. If you want some 'enabling' for fabric habit: the fabrics you've got look great, but in my opinion, you could do with some of those warm, intense colours on that card of swatches as well… 😉
If you figure out how to go to the fabric store and only buy finishing items, please do share. I end up being seduced by the bargain section or the pattern sales – LOL – or the perfect fabric I don't already have to go with the outfit I'm making. Either way – more fabric comes home with me.
– Myrna
Love all your fabric purchases and look forward to seeing what you make up.
Your fabrics are gorgeous. I've had to make the same rule with myself to use up my stash before buying more except under very special circumstances.
I look so forward seeing your projects from Japanese book. Should be interesting.
ooOo look at all your goodies! It's so exciting! I have a few also… but not idea what to make.
Love the skirt. Bright colours are gorgeous. Go for it!