Thankful for Fabric...

Thanksgiving is approaching, and I thought it would be a good time to consider things I am thankful for.

But I don't want to just give the "beauty pageant" sort of answers.

Definitely I am thankful for fabric.... all the designers and companies, and also the many very fine hand-dyers who have brought some real quality and variety to our choices.

Today was a trip with Cherry-Cherry to a local shop that's a bit farther than my daily rounds, Country Crossroads. They were kind to carry my patterns during QuiltFest. I am very thankful for the friendliness of shop owners...they are part of what makes quilting fun & rewarding!

CC got some thread needed for continuing a job (nothing like running out and finding the spool you have was mis-numbered....so it's match by memory & eye time!).

I was on the lookout for some fabric, and found theses lovelies:

"Jumpin' Java" by Sue Zipkion for Clothworks

Really, it's coffee beans all over!

Then I found this swirly stuff, which CC claims she already has!

"Marble" Michael Miller fabrics

Could be it is time for anothe photography lesson, because this fabric is much more green & brown than it appears here.

Last but not least....

Patt. # BTR-5196 from Blank Textiles

What's goin' on here????? These are supposed to be orange flowers!!!!
This looks absolutely nothing like the fabric I bought! I wonder if it actually comes in a pink colorway?
I guess that reminds us to be careful of buying fabric online or from a catalog...who knows what the real color is!

Meanwhile, back in the business world, I have renewed my domain name for another 5 years (sounds really important, huh?) so my website can continue running as SunnieQuilts.com
You could visit there and see the new class I've added, "Quirky Bits".
Will I ever manage to get "Perky Old Men" online as a free pattern? I have been promising it for 6 months now!
When I do, you (dear readers) will be the first to know!