Saturday, May 3, 2008

All Fabric, All The Time - Just What I (Don't) Need!



A week or so ago someone blogged about True Up, a blog just about fabric. There is a swatch of the day and links to find it. On-line fabric shops are featured. The About section tells us that "it's about fabric for fabric's sake." I've really enjoyed it - enjoyed it enough so far that I made the purchases above. This Pink Buffet by Alexander Henry was featured, said to be on sale at jcaroline creative, and so I went over. I fell for the pink buffet right away and while looking around saw the "small flowers on gold." I thought the gold with turquoise will be a good addition to my studio office, pillows or something. At $6.00 a yard, both were a great deal.

Actually, I've been reading jcaroline's blog for a few weeks. She has very fun ideas, and her fabric designs are so bold and bright. Check out the $3.00 chair she reupholstered. I wish I had the courage to try reupholstering myself like she does- at least slip covering. I have a wing chair and matching ottoman just waiting to be covered, but I haven't been able to decide what to do. There is an affordable upholstery guy in my town whom my friends have used. Maybe I can get some of her fabrics and show the photos so he will know the look I'm going for.
Message to my lovely visitor, Jean C. Since your comments come across without a link, I can't respond to you. Please send me an e-mail sometime at the link above. I always love to read your notes. -- Michele

5 comments:

Chris Worthy said...

You can upholster! Upholstering a sofa was my first real sewing project -- no joke. And you are so talented, you will have no problems. Love that pink buffet. :)

Michelle Frae Cummings said...

I hope you don't mind that I tagged you! And I think I need some of your shop cards, I had another inquiery on that owl purse you made me!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the link to the fabric blog. I am gonna subscribe.

Erna said...

lovely fabrics!

Unknown said...

Oh, that first fabric is sweet!