My recent book-writing experience effectively curbed my desire to buy fabric. Back in the fall of 2023, I selected all the fabric for that collection of patterns, and Moda sent me two huge boxes of jelly rolls and yardage for tops, backs, and bindings. Opening and unpacking those boxes was the most fun I had had since being a kid on Christmas morning!
For many months that followed, I couldn’t justify buying new fabric. I simply didn’t need it, and I was busy sewing my book samples. Now that the book is done (to be released in April 2025), some too-good-to-pass-up sales and an upcoming pattern release have had me online and adding selection after selection to my cart.
First up: the Moda prints at the top of the post. Last weekend, Lamb and Loom Fabrics offered a mystery backing for $10. I love a good mystery purchase, and 4 yards for $10 was an unbelievable price. I bought half-yard cuts of various prints from Fancy That Design House and Ruby Star Society and, when I received the package, was super pleased to find a design from Aneela Hoey as my mystery backing. After admiring these new fabrics, I stashed them for a time when inspiration strikes in the future.
Then I placed an order for Rifle Paper designs at Hawthorne Supply. Rifle Paper has produced three different holiday collections over the years. I bought my favorites and will pair them with four different solids—I’m thinking dark green, light green, red, and pink—for a pattern slated to release next month. To be honest, I already had a layer cake on hand to make this particular pattern, but it’s going to be such a quick sew that I think I can bang out two of them for pattern promoting and holiday giving.
What’s the stashing scene in your sewing room? Are you chipping away at the fabric you already own or have your sights on some new additions?
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So cute!!! I love all your new acquisitions, Michelle!!! Can't wait for your book! And a new pattern next month?! Fun, fun, fun!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun creating with the new fabrics!
ReplyDeleteBeing the fabric-tracker that I am, I've bought 19 yards of fabric so far in 2024 and have used more than 80 yards. It's a good feeling to be lowering stash. I can imagine how fun it was for you to get all those Moda fabrics for your book. I did the same "once upon a time, " using Michael Miller fabrics for my quilts. Have lots of fun with your stash! You have some great new pieces there!
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