I have a fabric confession to make. I need more of the stuff like I need a hole in the head, but that never seems to stop me acquiring more. On Sunday I accompanied a friend to Fred Winter‘s in Stratford on Avon to help her to choose some fabric for a couple of projects. Caroline Winter’s eyes literally lit up when she saw us. She knows us well. Actually she knows me way too well! 😀
So going from not needing anything at all I ended up leaving with this:
and…
However. I still haven’t finished the blue devore blouse (not much left, only some hand stitching) and haven’t even started the jacket to be made with that great leaf-print linen. Although the pattern is finally finished, so it’s not quite as bad as it sounds.
So am I really allowed to make something new/different? Heck yeah! That’s why I am cheating. I have cut out the wool to make a pair of trousers using a Burdastyle pattern, and the silk is also cut, another Burdastyle pattern. Look for the finished articles this weekend, and on Burdastyle too! I think I may need another category for commercial pattern use, otherwise I really will only have sporadic posting!
By the way, has anyone seen some of the fabulous wool coating, not to mention all the other fabrics that Truro Fabrics have in at the moment? I pinned some great colours to my Pinterest boards last night. It’s my version of online/virtual shopping – I haven’t spent anything, but I still get to see lovely fabric! On the other hand, I may need some afterall – Daughter no1 fancies a new coat.. hmm
Anyone for felt hearts??
Yup, they have little magnets inside! How cute to decorate the fridge with these? 😀 Right, I’m off to finish all these projects today! Talk about Sewing with a Plan!!
THE COMPULSIVE SEAMSTRESS 