I've recently had a windfall of gorgeous fabric! The first comes all the way, hand-delivered, from Mauritania, Africa. It's a wonderful batik. My friend who brought the fabric offered several choices, and it was a very hard decision!
The second fabric came from a Hancock Fabrics in Denver. It was the last of a bolt, and my good tea-loving friend snatched it up for me! Look at these gorgeous teacups!
Now comes the hard part - what should I make? I'm sure at least one skirt will be on the plan. Both of these fabrics are so lovely, I have a hard time cutting into them! Whatever I make, I will do a trial run on some less special fabric! Ideas for projects welcome!
13 comments:
Wonderful fabrics! I can't wait to see what you create with them.
It is always a special feeling to have a piece of cloth ready to be turned into something wonderful. I know you'll come up with the perfect use and I can't wait.
They are both great fabrics. I think a skirt would be wonderful in the colorful batik. I would want to sew a tea cozy with the lovely blue and white cup and saucer print. It would really set off my Blue Willow china. You are blessed to have such thoughtful friends.
I can just see you in a skirt made from the batik. I have been looking for just the right teacup or teapot fabric to make an apron. Your fabric would be perfect for that. I can't wait to see what you make from both fabrics! Be sure to report back to us.
What beautiful fabric - the batik is really striking.
(PS. I have just discovered your lovely blog by tracing a pay-it-forward backwards)
I love-love-love that African batik! And the teacup fabric is great as well. Can't wait to read what you end up making!
Sitting here in major envy of the African fabric . . . the kind of pattern you could build a room around, decorating wise. Happy for you that your friend sent it!
Love the teacups too.
Very pretty! Did you ever finish the dress you started at my house? I haven't had a chance to work on the bag anymore...maybe I'll get back to it this weekend.
Love the teacup fabric - blue and white is always a lovely color combination. I like Linda's idea about using it to make an apron...
I am like you, it would be hard to cut into both fabrics. They are both great. For sure the skirt is calling from the batik.
Very jealous of the tea fabric -- it's my favorite color combination.
U should make a skater dress!!
A skater dress!! U should totally make a skater dress out of that teacup fabric
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