08 July 2005
Points awarded to America for having giant fabric stores. My mom and I went to Mill End Fabrics today; there used to be one (well, still is) in Burnsville, and it was always a bit dreary and dodgy, but the location here is great. It's still a big warehouse-style shop, but the selection of fabrics is outstanding, especially for quilting. Among other prints, I bought these:
I'm planning a quilt out of these, and I'm approaching this task the way I do most new things: I'm just assuming I'll be able to do it and am diving in. I've only done basic squares-type quilts in the past, but I'm designing a pattern for this one, which is a little bit silly of me. Oh well! I've just got to finish the top (or finish cutting the pieces out for the top) within two weeks, so I can buy more fabric if I have to (and I already know I'll have to).
I love (er, really like) the pink/red patterns in a way I thought I could never love printed fabrics (I tend to lean towards heavier, textured fabrics in a covetous way). I'm not crazy about the blues, but they're the right colour, so they'll do.
Right. Let's get cracking.
Ooooh...I love quilting! I've no doubt that you'll be a star quilter--anybody who can make a shirt out of a sheet (WITH THEIR BARE HANDS [and a needle]) can quilt! Have fun!
posted by Laura at July 8, 2005 12:00 AM