Monday, August 27, 2007

Squares from AJ and more Textile Trader goodies.

Late last week I had some squares from the lovely AJ arrive in the mail. These are the blocks I whipped up AJ! It was so nice to take a break from those fiddley 2 inch squares! Thanks hon! Here is a link to the same quilt pattern that she has done. I was thinking of staggering the name blocks diagonally, but it looks pretty cool going from top to bottom in the middle.

Textile Traders still have their amazing special on fabric at the moment. I am suprised they have any stock left! I popped in today to pick up some more prints. Didn't buy anything the same as the other week! I thought the pink strippey one would be a perfect border for Caitlins quilt and the white background with small rainbow dots as an outside border for Grace's Log Cabin quilt, when I get around to sewing the blocks together.

Notice the top print? The cowboy Micheal Miller print? Looks like the odd one out doesn't it? Ad and I have been thinking about setting up a little fabric shop, maybe, just maybe. I brought it in preparation for that. Stay tuned....

Now we are off to Rottnest for the rest of the week, so no blogging from me! No WIP Wednesday or Flashback Friday. I am taking Mum's old Elna sewing machine though and all my 3.5 inch squares to whip up my Dissappearing 9 Patch. So there will be some sewing to share when I come back. :) Have a great week everyone.

6 comments:

Emma said...

I want a Textile Traders in Adelaide!

atet said...

Ok, I want one of those stores -- that's a great bargain even by US prices!!!! The fabric buying karma is with you -- may it also be with you for your weekend away!

AJ said...

Blocks llok great!! Let me know if you want any more...
Yeah Helen...can't wait to shop with you!! DH will be so pleased!!!NOT!!!! Enjoy your weekend away...noticed I'm posting on a Wednesday.....:)

Lily Mulholland said...

*stamps foot* I want a Textile Traders too! No fair!

Enjoy your holiday!

Julia said...

Hi helen,
Because you recently left a comment on my blog I entered your name in a prize draw I was running and guess what you have won a mystery mini prize.Can you email me(see my profile page) the address you would like to have your prize sent.
Julia

Helen said...

Wohhhoooo! What a lovely post to come home too! Thanks Julia! :)