Got home late last night or early this morning, I should say. We pulled into the driveway at my cousin's house just after 10:00 p.m. but I still have an hour and 20 minute drive from there. So I'm dragging today. Thankfully it's a quiet day at work.
I did a little shopping and got myself some goodies. I stopped at two shops: Seminole Sampler and Bear's Paw Fabric. Both of their websites are very non-descript so I was taking a chance. I liked Bear's Paw over Seminole Sampler. They just had a much better selection of fabrics and patterns and notions. If I am ever in Baltimore again, I would stop there.
So my loot...
And I'll break it down for you... Carrie Nelson's new book - Schnibbles times Two. An older edition of Quilts and More (I want to have them all). This one is Spring 2007. 2 fun kitchen towels that I can embroider on and 2 variety packs of FQ. Just so you know, I only bought the Schnibble book, one pattern and one FQ at Seminole Sampler. The rest is from Bear's Paw Fabric.
Next.... a quilt kit (I'll show you a close up), some FQs. Some for stash, some for a future project.
Now, I'm going to digress here for a minute. I am on the HUNT for aqua-y blue fabric. See that blue with the white starburst pattern on it in the pic? Yeah, like that. It's more aqua than blue in person but you get the picture. I need more! Not of this particular fabric (but that would be nice) but of the color in general. I've seen sooo much pretty aqua out in Blogland being used and I can't find any! WAAAAAAH! Someone needs to clue me in on what the fabric lines are so that I can shop some more. Sharon mentions Lecien Fabrics to me. I'll have to check them out too.
Okay, next... some yardage for stash and projects (LOVE that Bubblegum Basics! Glad I found more of it!), tote pattern - new beach bag for this year and a bobbin saver.
The quilt kit.... French Brights by ClothWorks and I LOVE it! There was a store sample done of it and I fell in love. It uses the Yellow Brick Road pattern, which I've already done as my first quilt but I am going to do it again. This one will be lap size and for my Punkie Pie since she LOVES red and she is just so cheery! Reminds me of her.
So that is it. My Baltimore trip in a nutshell.
Now it's back to work and back to getting some projects done! I have a few deadlines for myself. I'm going to miss one but that's okay!
Enjoy your day!
Jen :)
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Great stuff! You picked up some very pretty fabrics. Can't wait to see projects made...
ReplyDeleteI'd like to find some of the aqua fabric, too. I keep seeing it on other people's blogs. I would like to do something with red and white.
Hi Jen! Wow, you cleaned up with all those great things....shopping can be very liberating!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Jen. Whoo Hoo on getting the Schnibbles Times Two book. I ordered a copy on-line and waiting for it to arrive. Have fun with all of your cool fabrics and such. If I think of a light aqua fabric, I'll let you know.
ReplyDeleteI got on here because I was wondering how your trip was. I really do like all of your goodies. I want some Bubblegum basics...no one around here carries it. This is really cute. I want that book, too....it is on my birthday list I think. I like all the fabrics you picked up. Looks like a good time to me.
ReplyDeleteOkay..I think you might like Camielle and Bonnie's new line when it comes out....Bliss. If you go to Camielle's blog you can see of her new samples made of it....lots of pretty reds and blues. I want it.
ReplyDeleteHey there - I liked your finds. When I am at the QS tomorrow after class I will take a look around and see what there is. Glad you had a great time in Baltimore.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful weekend with some great shopping! Love your fabrics. I'm surprised you found any of that aqua fabric -- I never see it around here!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back home Jen! You have lots of fun reminders of your trip. I love those bundles too! The polka dots are great! (those are making me jealous:)) It will be fun to work with those in future projects and remember the fun you had... the gift that keeps on giving! Fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat a haul Jen!! Have fun stitching it all up!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a great time...Love all the goodies you got. I'm seeing some great projects in your future.
ReplyDeleteWOW you got some great stuff!!!! I see some fabs that I own too. I'm glad you had fun on your trip. It's always fun when quilt shops are involved.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll like the Lecein fabs.
Wow, you brought home so much gorgeous fabric. That shopping spree must have been so fun. Looking forward to seeing all of the cute stuff you will make with it.
ReplyDeleteOh My! so many amazing fabrics! You're so lucky.
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