117: a beautiful thing

Look at that nice fat stack of my very own fabrics!  That's right, Timber strike-offs have arrived...

This is only the first round but I have actual yardage because even though it still needs to be color corrected, this is what I have to make samples with for market.  And it even says my name on selvedge and everything.  It's for real...I swear!

I must say, it's a little intimidating to think about cutting into it.  I feel like I need to plan out every last thing I might want to make, so I don't run out.  I mean it's not like I can go to the store and buy more!

Anyway, I'll be getting busy with it soon (after I get more work done on Aurora's party, that is).  If there are any of you domestic sewing goddesses out there that are wanting to help me make samples or maybe give me free patterns to use for my samples, just give me a shout out.  I always give credit where credit is due.

ciao.

JT

Comments

[SparklyGreenKnickers]

The colours are beautiful and fresh! I'd love to help out with making samples - but I'm in Australia :(

I'll have to wait til I can buy some online!

[Jane Weston]

Congratulations!! Those are great fabrics...I'd be a bit intimidated too about cutting into them too. I have a lap size quilt pattern I wrote earlier for my sewing group that might be of interest. It has some nice open areas that you could include some applique or stitching. Drop me a line if you are interested.

[Sam]

Your fabric stack looks fabulous, and they have your name on! How exciting :-)

No help here with the domestic goddess bit, lol, so I shall just wish you luck with it all.

[Erin Compton]

SO beautiful! And fabulous! Love the trees. I wish I could say I have confidence in my ability to make a fabulous sample something for you but alas, I cannot in good faith, do so.

Congrats!

[Viv]

Oh, they look sew beautiful!!!! Want to send some down to NZ for me to make a sample???

[stephanie]

Oooh, those trees are making me drool! How much longer until we can get some, too?! I'd love to be a sample-maker if you're still in need. :)

[Jenny]

Id love to help you with samples, but you may want to stop me at the cutting bits...
Your fabric looks truley divine.
Jenny
Krousegirl2 at aol dot com

[jo]

Oh they look amazing! The willow leaves in particular are calling to me! How wonderful to see that hugh pile of fabric and know it is all of your own making - I bet you are very proud. I am another international who will have to wait with fingers tapping until I can get hold of some online!

[jess]

I would love to sew for you!
bandjontheriver at msn dot com
Your fabrics look divine!

[Tabitha O.]

I can't wait to see what you make with those beautiful fabrics--so very nice to see your own work in person!

[Ashley]

Oh, they are beautiful! You must be thrilled (and congrats again, I might add!) The colors are so great - it looks like it would make a really fun quilt!

[Johanna]

Just beautiful! You have done a really great job with these designs, congratulations! I already looked amazing on "paper" but actually printed: divine!
I would love to work with the fabric (and I even have the professional training and all. Yes, three years of seamstress training and one is all set to be sewing everything one wants to) but I am afraid shipping costs to Germany are a bit too high for that ;)
Let me know if I can help you with anything.
(can't wait to get these prints. It will be a while until they actually arrive here but until then I will stalk my fabric store ;) )
~Johanna

[Allie]

Congratulations! They are beautiful, the colors look wonderful.
I would be happy to sew for you if you are interested in a quilt.
I'll be watching for what you do with it!

[Mary]

It's just awesome!!!! I LOVE all of it, and can't wait to get my hands on some.
If you have specific projects to delegate- i can follow directions and sew straight!

[Amy Hodge]

Congrats! I'd love to help you with making samples if you haven't gotten too many offers already. Looks like you'll have a lot of options. I think everyone wants to get an early peak at some of the fabrics. ;)

[Kelly]

Love these pictures of your fabric outdoors. They look so lovely all stacked up like that. I would have a hard time cutting into them too. :-)

[Jan]

I wish I could offer to help, but I am afraid that I wouldn't be able to cut into them! They are really beautiful - congratulations!

[Carrie]

They really look great. How exciting for you... and all of us!

[Christina]

I love the fall feeling with these fabrics. So nice. I can help you create something if you need helpers still. Maybe you'd like to check out my blog/Flickr and see if you like my work.

[Cory]

I would be honored to sew samples for you for Quilt Market. I don't have a lot of quilts posted on my blog, but I have been quilting since right out of high school back in the early 80's. I look forward to hearing from you and possibly working with you. Take care and God bless, Cory

[Shealynn Benner]

I can make you something with it! :D Email me! shealynn@gmail.com

[M]

I love it and am so happy for you. I cannot wait to see what you make.

[Olivia]

Wonderful!
I could help out as well.

[Amy]

It must be such a thrill to see them and hold them! I too would be nervous about cutting into them but I am sure that the nervousness will turn to excitement once you start cutting. If I can be of help, let me know. I would be willing to help on something that wouldn't take too much time due to the new baby in the house and all.

[Rachael]

I'd love to help you sew-- it looks gorgeous!