today I went to a craft fair in Cardiff. I last went to it two years ago and it was good, so excitedly I trotted off to it today.
Well, this time, i was limiting myself to fabric only - avoiding the cross-stitch stands (as I have a few kits and patterns waiting to be done). And it could have a been a disaster, as there were only three stands!!!! But luckily for me, i wasn't really after something particular - just needed some fabrics to applique, and other 'staples'. And also luckily the prices were reasonable (for the UK). so I went a little crazy, and got quite a few fabrics.
so here are some piccies of some of the fabrics I purchased.
so my next question was - do I wash the fabrics or nto before using them .....
yep - I washed them.finally, the mother goose applique quilt is finally moving forward again after stalling. I have one block left to do, plus some little bits on each one (like the nursery rhyme title) and then will put together before I take another picture. I am thinking that for hte eyes, as they are buttons, to put them on after it is quilted. not sure though.
3 comments:
You're very good! I know I should but just can't be bothered. I figure I'm saving years off my washing machine's life by not putting it through that ;) I only wash things I think likely to run - like dark batiks.
i wish I hadn't washed some of the fabrics - some are a pain to iron. I realised this is why I generally don't wash, but some of them are going towards quilts that will be used and hence need washing!
Hi Jo! They're lovely materials to get ... And I adore your nursery rhymes quilt - is it from a pattern? You've inspired me to go get my sewing machine serviced and start sewing.
(pundelina)
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