I was on the way home from the hairdresser with my DD on Saturday when I decided to pop into Somerset Patchwork & Quilting store. It was on our way home anyway, and although I hadn't been planning on any more fabric shopping this year, I was hoping that some of Di Ford's beautiful new range would be available. Strictly just so I could have a look for myself. Well, once I'd set eyes on it, it was mine.
I went for this minty colour, it just spoke to me. I thought I would swoon for the red (and it's just as beautiful) but I feel that I have too many red projects on at the moment, and none in mint, so I opted for a whole new scheme to freshen up my ideas.
I have no idea what to do with this selection. At the moment I have it spread across a table and just lovingly look at it each time I pass. I know I didn't
need more fabric, but sometimes I feel that a range comes out that
must be had. I feel that way about this range.
And another thing, is it just me or are 'second prints' just not the same? I know I've purchased ranges on the second print and I've never thought they were as good as the first. What is that about?! This time around, I wasn't taking any chances.
Some stash busting rules are made to be broken, that's all I can say.
The fabrics are beautiful, Esther! I know that in your hands these will turn into something even more gorgeous than they are by themselves. Did you buy yards and yards, or just a little of each? (Inquiring minds -- well, maybe just mine -- want to know.)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same Nancy! 3 metres of the main minty one (otherwise I won't have enough to work with). Now I think I should have purchased 4 metres because the repeat in the pattern is sized larger. Usually I have a 3 metre rule on fabrics I love but don't know what to do with because anything less makes it un-usable later on. But now, I think that I should have purchased more in this case. The contrast and stripes are just .5 metre and 1.20metres of each, which will be enough to work with in any borders. I have a large mustard gold stash that's a good fit too. It's hard shopping when you don't have a project in mind! Karen from Somerset told me she won't re-order this range so that will have to do. I'll just have to make what I have work, and this fabric is so beautiful I'm sure it will.
ReplyDeleteYou have been very good. I bought 3m of the red, the cream, and the blue/green. So rare to get pillar prints.
ReplyDeleteYes, they're beautiful and I think you were right to get supply of each :)
DeleteOh goodness Esther thank you for posting... I've been wanting to see them - and, like you, knowing that I should not buy more fabric... Well now you've done it - they are a Must Have... On a very exciting note, Di is coming to the states in November and I'm all signed up for 2 workshops plus a lunch and a lecture with her! I couldn't be more excited! Now if we can get you here to teach too that would be fantastic! Thanks for the a Facebook Friend and for the blog post - xo Karen
ReplyDeleteYou'll design a new quilt just for this fabric and it will be lovely. The fabrics are beautiful, especially the floral design. Can't wait to see what you come up with in a few months.
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are GORGEOUS! I can see why you had to have them! I especially love that vivid large-scale floral with the red vases. It reminds me of ultra-high end screen print drapery fabrics by Scalamandré that retail for hundreds of dollars per yard. I know the quilting cottons are lighter weight, but if I interlined with flannel that could make some fabulous curtains for my studio... :-)
ReplyDeleteEsther, those fabrics are spectacular! About seconds, I think the manufacturers strike them for lower priced stores so people that can't afford quilt shop prices can get them at chain stores.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you couldn't resist those fabrics
ReplyDeleteOh My! This is beautiful ! Love the mint colour.
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