Monday, December 5, 2011

And the Winner is…




Congratulations, Doniene. Send me your mailing address and I’ll send those fabrics off to you sometime this week.

Last Thursday my husband and I drove down to Athens, Georgia for our daughter’s graphic design school exit show. We stopped at Mary Jo’s Cloth Store in Gastonia, North Carolina. I told my husband to go find something else to do for an hour and I had a fabulous time checking out their notions and reproduction fabrics. I over did it a bit with my purchases. Their prices and selection were wonderful. I paid $6.50-$7.50 a yard. Fabrics at my LQS are over $9. I was looking for reds and couldn’t resist these other fabrics. Designers include Jo Morton, Paula Barnes, Judie Rothermel, and Faye Burgos.




My husband drove the whole way down and I stitched spools. I more than doubled my number of blocks. Some of them are a bit puckered. His little Subaru Impreza doesn’t have the smoothest ride.








My husband took a lot of photos at the art show and I’ll share some in my next post. I was tickled by my daughter’s project. Stitching was involved!
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17 comments:

  1. DonieneDecember 5, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    OOOOh, la la that fabric is scrumptious!!!! and the spool blocks are adorable. If you said before, I missed it - what size are they? Sent my address via your email - Thank you so much for the giveaway - I am excited!!

    Blessings

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  2. CathyDecember 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I love your fabrics. Your spool blocks are coming along nicely. Haven't worked on mine in a while. Hugs

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  3. Janet O.December 5, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Congrats to Doniene!!
    Wonderful fabrics--and your spool blocks look really fun!

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  4. DawnDecember 5, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Congrats to Doniene!
    Love your spool blocks and it looks like you did have a fabulous time shopping. I love a road trip when I can stitch.
    Looking forward to seeing your DD's project.

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  5. LoriDecember 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What a lovely selection of fabric and wonderful prices to boot!
    Congrats to Doniene!!

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  6. reganDecember 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I sure wish I felt comfortable having my hubby drive.....he scares me too much! I would never be able to take a stitch! Your spools look great! And those new fabrics are beautiful!

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  7. Vic in NHDecember 6, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Congrats to Doniene! What fun to have a buying trip for such fabulous fabrics at bargain prices!

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  8. Anne-Mettes OaserDecember 6, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    What a beautiful new selection of fabrics.They look great all of them.
    The spool block is such a nice pattern - easy and look fantastic .

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  9. lizDecember 6, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I am impressed that you can sew while you are in a moving car. I have to look out the window, and if I am in the back, well...
    Simply super new fabrics. I am glad the stop was worthwhile.

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  10. CherylDecember 6, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter! Love the new additions to your stash and your spools.

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  11. Julie in the BarnDecember 6, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Lucky girl, Doniene. Your purchases are gorgeous and at great prices, too. Sounds like your trip was fun.

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  12. Lee Prairie DesignsDecember 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Love your goodies you bought! Looks as though you will have lot's of fun creating with them!

    Congratulations Doniene!

    Carolyn :)

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  13. Dixie HowardDecember 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Love your spools. They look just great to me! Wow, you got some great fabric too. Glad you had a fun visit with your daughter.

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  14. MerilynDecember 7, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Congratulations Doniene!!!!
    The spool blocks are looking just lovely!!!

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  15. ElyteDecember 7, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Congratulations Doniene. It's an early Christmas present. Love the colours you have chosen for your spools.

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  16. libbyquilterDecember 11, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    your spool blocks are wonderful and the trip to the shop was gorgeously productive~!!~

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  17. BarbDecember 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    lucky winner of the those gorgeous fabrics.
    Your spools look great, nothing a little steam press won't fix :)

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