Went to the Gardam’s do tonight – it was PACKED! But wonderful. They had 20-50% off everything in the shop. I saw some of the other Toowoomba Quilters there, too.
I was very restrained – I had orders from a couple of girls (Hi Chriss! Hi Vicki! got your fabric, sweeties!) who couldn’t make it this evening, and I bought two lots of 2.4 metres (enough for tops, I hope) of these luscious silk/rayon blends – reduced to $19.95 per metre – well, I HAD to have some at that price!
(Sorry for the flash flare – I’ll take better pics tomorrow in daylight.) Both fabrics are devore, (that should have one of those French accents, but you know what I mean, yes – “burn out” fabric?) – so they’re sheer but still covering. Flattering for those wobbly upper arms, dontcha know, while still being a bit sexy.
The brown and blue fabric will be the little jacket for this pattern, over a plain brown jersey dress; and I think the wonderful milk-coffee/brown/teal/grey/burgundy print will become this rather nice tunic top. (I hope I’ve bought enough – oh well, will have to work with what I’ve got!)
(I WILL make a muslin first. I was an IDIOT for not making one for the brown wool skirt – oh well.)
Before and after going to Gardam’s, I went to Swish with the girls – Sue, Jan, Maria, and Jenny from Melbourne. Didn’t do my diet (ahem! “Medically supervised weight loss program”) too much damage, but did enjoy myself. I hadn’t been there before – it was quite pleasant (although the music was a little loud for my ears – yet another sign I’m getting OLD?!)
So – tomorrow is Toowoomba Show Day, a public holiday. I plan to sleep in, then finish my brown skirt; perhaps watch the new DVD that arrived today – “Explore the Painted Quilt” by Linda and Laura Kemshall. I reckon the book is one of the best textile related buys I’ve made in the last few years – lots of info and inspiration – so I’m expecting the DVD will be great! It comes with a CD of patterns and worksheets – good value. Will write a proper review soonish.
Gawd, look at the time – I’m off to BED!
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