I couldn't do it!!!

I caved today and order some material!!!! I just couldn't to it for one stinkin' month. If it is any conciliation  I probably won't be getting the material till almost march and it is coming from march's budget. Plus I am making a skirt for me so really it should come out of my clothing budget right???;) Oh How we can change anything to fit our agenda.  I am so excited to see this new material in person. I so wish we had a big material store that carried these designer fabrics.  The one place that carries a good selection is about 40 minutes from me so not super convenient. There is a quilting shop close but they carry very traditional quilting fabrics so I usually don't like a lot of their inventory. Joann's is ok for some stuff but they lack in the fun trendy styles sometimes too. I like going to this one warehouse they have a huge selection and great prices but it is hit or miss with what they have in. I need something more edgy and trendy. I would love to open a little place of my own but in this market I don't dare even think about it. These are the 2 fabrics I bought and I think it is going to make one cute skirt!!! I am hoping to squeeze it out with just the 2 yards. It might be close and I'll see if I need something else for the waistband. I always do a test run with any new pattern on cheaper material from my stash to iron out any kinks. Depending on how much I like the fabric I might order a fat quarter sampler of it for a patchwork skirt for P and we will have our matchy-match outfit!!

It's here

I just got home and this lovely package was on my doorstep just waiting for me!!! The colors are so beautiful and I can't wait to start playing with them. All other projects are taking a backseat for a bit while I give this beautiful jelly roll some of my TLC. I still need to figure out what I'm going to do with it so off to look at the book to make my final decision. I might have to order a couple yards of a couple of these prints and make a summer dress for Presley and maybe a matching skirt for me....we just won't wear them on the same days, well maybe one time for a photo op so I can tease her later in life that we dressed the same.

back in business

I have been out of white thread and my shipment came in today. They have great prices and great quality. I didn't want to go to joann's and pay 3 times as much for one spool so I waited patiently...which isn't one of my strong suits. Now hopefully I can finish some projects that were on hold. Not much sewing going on this week but hey my house is spotless right now. I love going into the weekend with a full fridge, clean house, laundry all done and put away!!! Now I won't feel so guilty sitting at my machine this weekend. I hope to get few hours by myself and veg out in front of my pretty machine. 

more of my shopping spree

These 4 fabrics I bought in just 1/4 yard each. I think I will do a patchwork skirt in it. I love the japanese import called wizard of oz in red. I love so many of the japanese imports they have such cute designs. It is a real heavy weight fabric just like a canvas feel to it. The other 3 I think are Michael Miller. I love the primary colors. I might have to get something else for the hem but I will see if I can squeeze the whole skirt out of the 4 prints. I have used this pattern quite a few times and just love it. I love all her patterns. Very easy to follow and sew up so quickly.