I know, I know. It’s wasteful. It’s indulgent- it’s also really fun!!!
Last week the fabricmart box of specialness arrived and as usual the mystery bundles were as exciting as what I’d found myself. The husband didn’t really understand the mystery bundle glee- he looked at me like I was a new and special kind of loon (not the usual one perched in the den watching bad tv with him)when I would pull out, stroke, fondle and coo over each piece.
‘You’re acting like you’ve never seen any of this before- is this a new shopping ploy? ‘I didn’t buy it, the textile fairies brought it because I was good?’
I of course called him a snarky soandso and told him that ‘it was a freebie for placing such a large….oh, crap…. ‘
Yeah, that last part didn’t help so I took the moral high road and told him to get his stinky dachshunds off my Anna Sui prewash pile!
So here are some of the spoils all prewashed and hung lovingly. I managed to wash everything and hang it dry successfully- I am no dryclean bunny- a lifestyle of scrubs and dog hair doesn’t make you a big customer for them, usually!
On the 12th we are going into the naked city to see Mary Poppins (the touring company) seriously, I saw the tickets- this is not like when the husband told me Hello Kitty was in Greenville and he really was just tricking me into eating at his favorite Indian gorge buffet! So I have a frankendress in mind:
Butterick 5707 the 3/4 sleeved version. Now I like to get Mr Curmudgey-pants involved in some finery selection and he liked this alot, but he suggested a full skirt, so I plan to change it and of course end up looking like Ethel Mertz. I have 40 lbs (seriously, it was from the Iva warehouse sale and sold that way) of my fabric of choice, so I am all set to ‘crinoline up’…….now, you know me- a deadline? I must avoid. So this project has sat cut out and uninteresting to me while I bring in a huge box of fabric and play with it. Why do I do this? At work I’m very task oriented- at home? Eh….how many pairs of underpants are left in the drawer? 2? Oh good, I have 3 days to do laundry!!!
So this morning I plan to at least give the bodice some love and attention, but in the meantime, if anyone has any fabulous ideas for what I should do next with any of my ill-gotten fabric gains-Â let me know- I can be happily distracted! Also- procrastinator or someone I roll my eyes at? Which one are you in any of your worlds?
photo credits: little me, google images
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Oooh, lovely lovelies!
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I know, Im very giddy!
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Sew up the crack uh I mean the animal knit first. I think it would bring out the urban animal in you. Thanks for sharing your purchases and the freebies. I have yet to plunge into the world of ordering fabric but it was fun seeing your purchase stash.
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Ah, the most adorable choice! Or, do I be prudent and save it for JUNGLE JANUARY! My Darwinian sewalong…..hmmm
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😮 Jungle January?? Did I miss an announcement, or are you just teasing? Just say the word and I will run out and buy 5 yards of reptile print pvc..!
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I have 1 more duck to get in a row and an announcement will be made- we need a post holiday foolishness, dont you think?
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I’m laughing my ass off just thinking of you describing a fabric selection as “crack”!!!! It does bring tears to my eyes seeing what they have given away and to such a deserving person as you. BUT…the big BUT if you feel overwhelmed and can’t decide what to do with ALL that fabric….remember you have friends who survive in a rural setting with one crappy JoAnn’s who would crawl across ground glass for such delights! So happy for you…I think, (she says enviously).
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I think its the provincial Hancock pickings that make me so excited! There was such squealing!
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What a fun fabric haul! I generally find that the excitement and pressure of new fabric gets me very motivated. After all you must finish the current project before you start a new one…..right? I am pretty sure that is what my mom told me. Have fun:)
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Ok, I might have failed to mention that simplicity 1715 in a lime plaid flannel is half done, but cruelly brushed aside for the Poppins project already! Oh, to have more hands and more time off! I need minions.
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Oh man, that all looks so supercalafragilisticexpealidosious! Freebie fabric. I so rarely start another project before I finish the one “on the machine” . It makes me cranky to have half done things around.
But I would go after that animal print first off. You have lots of time to scout out MORE fabric for Jungle January in the most rewarding way! 🙂
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I actually like to have 1 thing cut out in reserve for those uninspired times when I want the activity of sewing, but not the effort of decision and creation- this should help!!
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You scored some great pieces. I especially like the Anna Sui pieces!
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Oh, that is one pretty section of the fabric mart…oh, I’m getting giddy again!
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Oh please hurry up and finish that Butterick, love that style and I want to see it made up. Let your new fabrics marinate for a while!
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I have made 9 darts this morning, I am on my Butterick way! Woohoo!
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Ah the feeling of a new box of fabric! Knowing one has arrived can change my day as I wait in joyful anticipation to get home and rip it open! So I totally understand the euphoria you felt as you pulled treasure after treasure out of your box. And shhh, can I share something with you, when fabric arrives I’m glad I don’t have a husband to rain on my parade. Don’t miss one at all then! *LOL* Cant wait to see what you do with these new lovelies – even if I have to wait years!!! 🙂
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I really needed an expensive camera toy to arrive this week to use as leverage!
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There’s nothing like a shiny new shipment of fabric 😉
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oh, indeed!
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Those Anna Sui pieces are gorgeous! What a lovely score. I can’t wait to see your Butterick dress.
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i’m feeling very on course with her now- crossing my toes as I type that!
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I get totally loony whenever a fabric box arrives, too, and I get the same snarkiness from DH about the stash increase. 🙂 Love all your freebie surprises. What a nice lot of soon-to-be gorgeous clothes! And I totally screamed with laughter over the laundress’s facial expression. That is ME this lovely Sunday afternoon. Doing laundry. Again. And no fun pre-wash stuff, either. ha!
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I should post some pics of
liesl doing her warm laundry bellyflop. Lord she loves some toasty towels!
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Oh I so shouldn’t be reading this! I totally know what you mean. I vowed (only to myself, mind) that I would not buy any more. But what is a girl to do when she hits that sewing block? Exactly. Love your wins, especially that illustrated blue sheer fabric. Whatever you decide you will of course work wonders 🙂
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I wonder if its time for my first pussybow blouse….
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Oh you are soooo right and your box of lovelies are to die for!!! Sisters under the skin we are!!!
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Nothing unites like textile lust!
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Here I sit, on a fabric fast, and you have to go and do this. Even more frustrating is that that gorgeous ikat is no longer available in that colorway. Weep! Luckily, I got a fabric-excitement contact high off of this post. Lovely!
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You looked! See what enablers we all are? I love it!
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The hot pink stretchie freebie needs to come and live with me. I can see it in a 50’s wiggle skirt. So much loveliness in one parcel that I, too, am feeling a bit of a high way over on the other side of the world. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Anna Sui fabric …
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You know, I’ve never made a solid color garment- will I survive such?
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Stop fondling and start sewing! There, I said it. Now I am a procrastinator too and completely understand about the washing. I wouldn’t clean if I didn’t, well, have to. Have to. Every now and again. Sigh.
I dunno which fabric to get onto first. I can’t decide. Ummmm :o)
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I hate the non-decorative domestic arts! I am so slack!!
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Wow, that’s one serious haul!! I love the pattern, could look bang up to date too! good luck with it all! 😀
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So far so good- the sleeve darts are really cute!
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Sniff , you know I am very jealous right now of your fabric and I wouldn`t know where to start either but I am a generous person so I will share this little tip with you – if you turn your undies inside out you will actually have four days until washing day;) .
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When the end nears, I plan to stand near you- you obviously have skills!!!
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I think you should send the turquoise floral-y-spotted fabric to me. 😉
Nice haul!! And perhaps I should purchase more fabric too–it will help me get over this feeling of “meh” that my coat project has put me into.
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Like a fabric fostering program! Help the less fortunate textiles find loving homes, aw….
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I think I need a draped in fabric post, of the image I have of you petting and talking to your lovely fabric. I love it all. I have no project suggestions other than roll in it all. Curl up with it and let it whisper what it wants to be.
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I’ve left the textile hoarding closet door cracked to keep our conversations going….
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I can’t wait to get one of those super special add on bundles…I just need to spend more money, apparently. Here I go. 🙂
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It really adds to the regular purchase frenzy- I must show off the lace they sent soon!
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OK. No argument there. I’m liking your fabric stores! I’m really outgrowing the old JoAnn’s here in the states.
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Oh, this is not local- the lame Hancocks is local. God bless the postal route from Pennsylvania to my door!
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Oh and one more thing. Hee hee. Tag you are it. I recently was awarded the Lovely blogger award and wanted to extend the award to you and your Lovely Blog. I love what you write and how your write it and you truly make my day a little brighter. Now off to the fabric store.
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Oh, you are so sweet! I think my dachshunds sleep talk in German too….
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oooh….ahhhh….mmmmm!
Guess where I went trawling immediately after reading this?
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Did you score?
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oohh wonderful. Almost nothing is as good as a fabric score! And how you scored! Ann Sui, hot pink gorgouesness, animal print…
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I must be very prudent and give each piece a worthy sew- this may get interesting, I hope!
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Agreed and loved your purchases
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Thay Anna Su i is so me me me. No – wait – I meant so you you you! (Sorry, it just slippied out.)
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Arent we all a little Anna? We can share her!
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Love love the Anna Sui’s… Love the pink… love the animal print- and the sheer- Ha! I too would NEVER say no to fabric! Can’t wait to see what lovely creation each piece turns in to!
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I just need that Poppins out of the way!!
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ALL OF THE ANNA SUI PRINTS = heaven. Total and complete heaven. What marvelous purchases!!!!
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There was much joy in Mudville!
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You need to sew up that animal print knit stat!
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p.s. Your order inspired me to drop a fistful of cash at Fabric Mart. I am so damn weak! Le sigh. But how could I resist wool crepe at $6.50/yd?
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Oh, crepe- yum! We expect enabling pictures, ok?
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Oh, most certainly. 😉
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Fabric shopping is so satisfying. I’m not sure why I can walk into a fabric shop and start drooling as the ideas flow, then look at my stash and draw a mental blank! I’m trying to be good and not buy more… and failing.
And that pink stretch stuff? That color is my own personal crack. Sheath dress with interesting neckline and funky seam detailing. Oh yes.
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I swear, that pink freebie made me prance when I pulled it out- in my dimensions its too little for a dress, but a saucy retro peplum top is forming in my head!
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Ooh la la. Can’t wait to see it!
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Oh, it’s a vicious cycle. I NEED to keep buying fabric to stay in the mood to sew. It doesn’t matter that I already have dozens of pieces of fabric in the stash; if I don’t buy something occasionally I start to lose interest in sewing.
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That is exactly how I am!!! I totally get that.
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Ooooooh, these are all too beautiful!!! Love them! I actually have that exact same ikat print, but mine is a cotton lawn!
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What are you planning for ikat pretty?
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I can’t decide! I got it towards the end of the summer and couldn’t commit to a project! I was hoping for some sort of shift dress, but it’s pretty sheer, so maybe some sort of top?
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Im thinking my favorite Lisette blouse- with camisole intervention, I’m sure!
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What about you??
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Are you kidding me??? You got those fabrics in the freebie bundle? Dang….you must have spent a wad!!!!
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No, I swear- Ive spent more on Dr Martens than on that order….maybe I shouldnt have admitted that….
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I’m a procrastinator at home too. I need deadlines like no undies in two days or a house full of guests in a half hour to get me going on something important!
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That gets me to the finish line usually!
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Me too.
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Blue 2 and ikat are my favourites, but what’s not to like? Don’t make them up too soon, take a little drool time, enjoy the possibilities.
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