Sunday, March 13, 2011

The Question Is…????

My most frequently asked questions after going to a Shop Hop or a Quilt Show is… “So what did you buy?”  I know that many of you are sitting there…waiting and wondering…after getting lost several times and then experiencing a flat tire on a VERY busy California FREEWAY.. was the Spring Fling Quilt Shop Hop really worth it?  Well you be the judge….

Here’s the loot~

This pattern came with thangles…I want to give them a try…and the quilt is gorgeous!

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Yard cuts of homespun cottons to add to my stash…

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I have a quilt in mind so I need to start collecting some grey civil war fabrics…

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A little FQ packet of civil war prints…you can NEVER have too much of this stuff!

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A little kit to make…

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…this little table topper.  It’s very cute made up!

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A snowman stitchery pattern.

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Some background stitchery fabric in the mottled beige and a cream.

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Two yards of some white/cream snow fabric…perfect for winter stitcheries…

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This yummy stack of Civil War fabric from Calico Horse.  Each little FQ came rolled up so I unrolled them and put them in into their colour families.  Yikes!  They are just too pretty to cut up!

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This little kit to make the ABC quilt shown early- it was half price so was only $11!!

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And because we went to SEVEN shops we each came home with seven FQ from the Bliss on Blossom Street fabric line.  Each shop gave us a FREE FQ and pattern to go with it!!  How sweet is that?

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SEW…what do you think?  Was it worth getting lost several times…was it worth having a flat tire on a busy Californian Freeway?  YOU BET!!  I’d do it again in a heartbeat!!  It felt a little like being on the Amazing Race…one obstacle after another…but we persevered, finished the race and came home with the booty!  Yay we won, we won…that is until the Visa bill comes in…!!  But that’s for another day…

Have a super Sunday and Happy Quilting!

Posted by paulette at 9:05 AM

22 comments:

  1. Natalia from Piece N QuiltMarch 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I think it was worth it! Any new fabric is worth some adventure! :)

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  2. PaulaMarch 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh yes, it was worth it! You are going to love the Thangles.

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  3. Lucky Duck DreamsMarch 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I followed your adventure and the struggles just made your finds that much sweeter.

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  4. Carol- Beads and BirdsMarch 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Definitely WAY worth it!!

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  5. HeartsdesireMarch 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! I'm so jealous that you got all those Civil War fabrics. Your adventure was sooo worth it. Now the fun really begins; finding just the right pattern, cutting into the fabrics and sewing up those quilt kits. Happy days ahead.

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  6. WoolenSailsMarch 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Definitely, lots of wonderful fabrics and kits to make.
    That should keep you busy for a few months, lol.

    Debbie

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  7. AllieMarch 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Listen, when fabric is the prize it's ALWAYS worth it, lol - enjoy your new goodies!

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  8. MarjMarch 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Great loot! I think that should hold you until next year.lol

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  9. PoppyprintMarch 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    So totally worth it!! I just love Crab Apple Hill stitcheries. You are going to be busy with all that great loot! The white on white snow fabric will be perfect for your many winter projects. Obviously the getting lost and flat tire didn't dampen the spending spree that much!

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  10. LyndaMarch 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Always worth it! The fat quarters you got from each shop are wonderful. All those patterns and kits and fabric should keep you out of trouble....for awhile.

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  11. sunnisandyMarch 13, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    By the looks of your loot you won the amazing race! lol
    Great pieces they look like fun.

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  12. LiseMarch 13, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Yes for sure it was all worth it...great finds and great fun...still trying to bring my lower lip upwards LOL.. happy stitching now...lol...

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  13. ThelmaMarch 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful assortment of fabric and kits you came home with. Shopping IS hard work, congratulations on toughing it out! I think the civil war prints are my favorite!

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  14. Kathy MacKieMarch 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I am very proud of you P-I couldn't have done a better job of shop hop purchasing myself! Rock on!

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  15. ElyteMarch 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    There is no question, of course it was worth it!
    Fabrics are always necessary and my favourite is that gorgeous table topper. Noticed it in a previous post. Lovely treatment of an attractive design.

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  16. Sue and DougMarch 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    nice work on the shopping front..love the fabrics from the Calico shop!!.. so pretty..but not too pretty to cut up..just think how it will look all sewn together!!

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  17. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Totally worth it! I really like the Civil War fabrics. :)

    Have a great week!!

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  18. Luci & LoreeMarch 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Ya! You won!!!

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  19. QuiltSueMarch 14, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    What fantastic goodies. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make from it all.

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  20. ShannonMarch 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Totally worth tit!! What a great collection of goodies!

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  21. AnnaMarch 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    ooohhh looks like you contributed to the economy!

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  22. SandyMarch 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Great purchases. I love the FQ's from all of the shops.

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