Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Simply Gorgeous Shoes

I have fallen in love with the Anni Downs new book Some Kind of Wonderful.  The patterns and projects in the book are just beautiful and right where I want to be right now.  I have made one design and finished it.... Simply Gorgeous Shoes.




So with that said, I have been collecting a few fabrics and have joined the SAL of Some Kind of Wonderful.  I know I am a bit behind the eight ball on this project - what's new - but I know I will catch up over the winter months as I am a bit of a home body. Chookyblue will have her whip out at me I am sure!!  So watch the progress as I make each block.  Here are some of the fabrics....



Aren't they delicious?


Here are a few of my backgrounds, have gatherered a few that I had in my stash, and have bought a few bigger pieces. I am waiting on one more piece, hopefully in the mailbox
 tomorrow.

I have always loved fabric.  I just cant go past a fabric shop without looking inside.  And the designers make it so hard these days with all the beautiful colours and patterns.  I have decided I am more contemporary that traditional though in the things I like. And I am not all about quilts, I am always on the lookout for 'things' made with fabric.  I will still stitch I know, but for this year it is about this quilt and Some Kind of Wonderful nd finishing off a few other projects.  (I have spent a few hours sorting and cutting, and thanks to Clare for her help and advice too.)

Alison and Deb, yep, I know I will go this way at some stage, but for now I am enjoying both my stitching and the sewing.  Wendy, no reason why you cannot join me in making your black and white quilt either.

Thanks for dropping by, till next time....

Kath

8 comments:

Chookyblue...... said...

great shoe bag........the book is gorgeous........love the fabrics you have chosen for the quilt.....better get cutting and tracing etc.........

Von said...

I don't sew much but sure do love to spend time in the fabric stores! The range of colors and designs pull me.in. Glad you are enjoying your sewing room!

Raewyn said...

The book is an absolutely gorgeous one - I'm sure you will have fun with it. I don't know what it is about fabric that makes it speak to us and forces us to take it home....!Love what you have picked out.

Katrina said...

Oh thats lovely Kath :) Looking forward to our stitching time together this weekend!!

Leeanne said...

Cute bag. I have this book too and love all the projects! What is a gal to do?

Deb said...

Kath those fabrics are lovely. Will be fun watching all of your progress. The book is filled with such wonderful patterns.

Sylvie said...

Cute bag. The fabrics are lovely too!

Aussie Stitcher said...

Thanks for your kind words regarding my MIL.
Those fabricss are gorgeous, looking forward to seeing them made into something.
Your craft room looks like the perfect place to create beautiful things.