Oops ... I forgot!!!!
Lured by a delicious review by Two Cheese Please ... I took a trip to a shop that is new to me on Tuesday. I totally forgot that my little stash of money in my account wasn’t meant to be spent ... that it was meant to be my spending money for our holiday... well really I am not that blond I knew I shouldn’t be spending the money ... but I did it anyway J.
So what do you think I spent my money on......
How I love fabric!
The one 8th from the left ... well that is just the right one for the binding of my new quilt!
The one 6th from the right .... I bought a fat ¼ of this fabric a couple of years ago and have held it tightly ... too scared to use it as then I would have it no longer (go figure). Well now I have 2 meters ... I could eat it if I wanted!!! J Originally I wanted it for my Star Burst quilt but now who knows ... maybe I will just put it in everything just so I can look at it all the time!
I also love the one 4th from the top ... I used the last scrap of that one earlier in the year and as I was cutting it up I nearly sliced off my fingers as I was unable to see properly through the tears streaming down my face. That one and all of pinks (because I don't have enough pinks!!!!) will land up in my Orange Peel quilt which I plan to finish on our holiday.
And the one 3rd from the left ... well it reminds me of Elmer the Patchwork elephant! I love Elmer!!!!!
I also got a pretty nice collection of novelties to use for backings or PJ's or what ever ... maybe just to look at :)
Anyway this shop holds an enormous amount of stock, a lot of which is not my taste ... however, there is also a lot of beautiful brights, fresh clean colours and a lot of lines I had thought were gone for good and they are very reasonably priced! The staff were friendly and helpful and were incredibly patient with Joshua who shared with them one of the many questions that he has been pondering this past week ....
If this is my forehead ...
Where is my five head .... and what about my 2 head?????
I spent a long time searching the shelves, I spent a lot of money and left feeling happy with my heavy bags filled with fabric ... but just a little nauseous about how I was going to explain it to my husband ;).
As for my week ... other than spending the family savings I have been totally soaked up trying to finish my new quilt. I was showing it to my Mother in law on Saturday night and discussing my plans for finishing it off when she promptly passed out and needed to be rushed off by ambulance to the hospital for the night .... honestly all she had to say was that she thought the quilt was crap!! She’s very dramatic J!
Unfortunately, I missed the deadline for the quilt ... luckily the person it is going to is very understanding! So hopefully if I don’t eat, sleep or go to the toilet for the next week it will be ready for sending and I can move on to other things.
I have again joined the Doll Quilt Swap 5 ... which was not really a wise decision seeing I will be away for over three weeks of the time I have to finish it. I have received my partners details and I have planned ... you guessed it .... another tree! J More about that next time.
Oh and tomorrow there is a great place for all of you Melbournites to go ... those of you who never spent all of your money earlier in the week that is ....
I had better get back to my quilting. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! I am looking forward to some glorious sunshine! J
Kellie
PS. Andi I have been unable to email you as it keeps bouncing back to me! Are you avoiding me??? I also can’t manage to leave a comment on your blog.
PSS. Cindy you left a request for a pattern for the art smocks and your email address must also be wrong as it keeps bouncing back to me.
Kellie, you are wicked. Telling me about these great places to shop is going to severely deplete my bank balance. The fabrics you bought are yummy!!!! Can't wait to see all these amazing projects finished. I thought I was prolific but compared to you, I'm a snail.
Also, I have amended my email address. (There was a typo). Sorry. Not avoiding, just bad typing skills.
And ..... I have managed to update my postings to allow comments. Still learning about this stuff. I'm glad you've been to visit.
Thanks. Andi :-)
Posted by: Andi | October 10, 2008 at 12:17 PM
All those beautiful fabrics look wonderful. I think I love most of the ones that you chose, such beautiful bright colors. I hope your MIL is okay now.
Posted by: sue | October 10, 2008 at 12:37 PM
What truely scrumptious fabrics, I think I would have had a hard time not leaving them them too. The pics of the quilt are stunning. I'm wondering with the amount of littlies that you have if you ever sleep.
Posted by: Linda | October 10, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Such beautiful fabrics! And I'm loving the new quilt. It looks so bright and happy! :)
Posted by: Pikku-Kettu | October 10, 2008 at 04:05 PM
beautiful eye candy today Kellie, that sunburst is gorgeous
Posted by: Handmaiden | October 10, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Oh my ... such gorgeous fabrics - I have drooled all over my keyboard. I'm with you on the fabric-love - I could look at it all day. Your work is beautiful - I'm sure your husband will understand. x
Posted by: Kitty | October 10, 2008 at 05:33 PM
You are getting funnier each post my friend. I do hope your poor MIL is ok and I'm assuming by your comment that she is! My favourite fabric is the Elmer one - I HAVE to have some!! Your quilts are just stunning - I'd love to try the orange peel one sometime. I have also been working to an insane deadline but am incapable of staying up the hours you do! Mine has to be in the UK right now to meet its publication date - thank goodness it's nearly done and will be on its way shortly. Have a brilliant and sunny weekend!
Posted by: Louise | October 10, 2008 at 06:23 PM
What gorgeous fabric purchases Kelli- love all those lovely spots and stripes. It looks like you found the perfect binding for your quilt. Glad to see you aren't going to get withdrawals on your holiday - the orange peel quilt looks like the perfect take along project. Hope your MIL has made a good recovery.
Posted by: Lisa | October 10, 2008 at 06:24 PM
your fabrics are beautiful !!!!
and your quilt, I want it, i want it !!!!!!!
Posted by: yayie | October 10, 2008 at 06:52 PM
love those fabrics but more importantly I looooove your starburst and orange peel quilts!!! OMG they are gorgeous! Is the orange peel handpieced (since you said that you are going to work on it on holidays)? We won't tell hubby about your shopping trip! and Joshua... too cute for words!
Posted by: upstatelisa | October 10, 2008 at 06:59 PM
I'm just loving reading your blog, so inspirational, I can't wait for you to show the whole quilt, it's a stunner and the stripe is perfect for the binding.
Posted by: Janet | October 10, 2008 at 08:02 PM
oh this is all so funny, you sum it up so perfectly! the new quilt looks very special, a true spring flower garden! enjoy your holiday. hope joshua doesn't get a 'furrowed brow' working out the answer to his questions!
Posted by: broderie | October 10, 2008 at 09:11 PM
LOL! You nearly made me fall off my chair from laughing. I get the same sick feeling, like my stomach bottoming out, whenever I have to explain to the geezer why so much fabric is making its way over here....when I should be decluttering and using it up. Everything is stunning, as always. You're making me wish I was full-time at home again, just so I can sew, sew, sew.
Posted by: Jade | October 10, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Ohmygosh Kellie, you're SO funny! I LOVE your fabrics AND your BEAUTIFUL quilts! How fantastic to do a "starburst" (I forget what we call it, but this is the first I've heard starburst)in bright colors. Your fabric choices are stunning and I can't wait to see your new tree doll quilt -- I know it will be just perfect.
And how adorable is Joshua??? What a little cutie. His five (and six and ten and ... )head are clearly underneath his forehead in that very intelligent brain!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | October 11, 2008 at 12:04 AM
What's the spotty fabric in the top pile - it's just what I've been looking for (and obviously haven't found. But you did, so that's ok.)
Did you tell your mother in law to pull herself together and stop being so dramatic? Honestly, some people are so critical.
Kim xx
PS All your excellent quilting makes me feel quite faint (and inadequate!)
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | October 11, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Gorgeous fabrics and I love the 'little teasers' you showed us too! Enjoy all the new treats!
Posted by: Lisa | October 11, 2008 at 02:52 AM
WOW, the fabrics are just wonderful...I would love to dive into all of them. I have just found your blog this week and it has become quite a (very pleasant) distraction for me. I am seeing flowers and trees in a whole new light. Your quilts are just beautiful. I wish I had your imagination. Thank you for the inspiration. There WILL be more pink in my future.
Posted by: Kristin | October 11, 2008 at 04:01 AM
And another victim falls prey to the lure of Gail B's! And what manner of delicious fabrics you found! It makes me want to go back there right now and have another browse through, mm!
I can't wait to see what you use them all for!
~Holly
Two Cheese Please
Posted by: Two Cheese Please | October 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I have some of those fabrics, you have great taste! I am off to Melbourne in 2 weeks so I have added this shop to my must visit list, after Ballarat Patchwork and Amitie, hopefully I will have some $ left!!
Posted by: Adds | October 11, 2008 at 11:25 AM
your posts are always full of crafty goodness!
I'm a little scared of visiting Melbourne now...I don't think I'd be able to resist all those lovely fabric stores.
I love your starburst quilt, it looks amazing....and thank-you, thank-you, thank-you for your package!
Posted by: soo | October 11, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Your quilt looks beautiful, Josh made me laugh , Hub says Milo has a five head!!!
Posted by: periwinkle | October 11, 2008 at 06:30 PM
OOOH what a lot of lovely goodies for the stash!! The binding is just perfect. Love seeing all your fabrics & projects.
Loved the idea of Joshua wondering about what number his forehead could be..
Posted by: meggie | October 13, 2008 at 11:08 AM
HI Kellie...Helen had a link to your blog so thought I'd pop in & say HI....Love your new Fabrics..some Gorgeous ones there.
Looking forward to popping in again.
Great Blog
cheers
maree
Posted by: maree | October 13, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Hi - I have just stumbled upon your blog - Love what I have seen so far - the art smock is beautiful - I have a three year old daughter who loves drawing and painting - so I feel this will be an excellent project to make - I think I might make one for my 5yr old niece for Christmas as well - I look forward to reading more of your blog - nice to meet you in blog land
Posted by: Tania - Jet Designs | October 16, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Oh my - I've just been inspired to make an Elmer quilt ....
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | October 17, 2008 at 12:16 AM