Monday, 14 July 2014

Day 2

Instead of returning to the show on Saturday we decided to visit Quiltsmith and Material Obsession. I'm sad to say that I was suffering from shopping fatigue by this stage, but I was happy to find a fabric for my Irish Circles border at 25% off. Quiltsmith is always a joy, so many beautiful fabrics.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Material Obsession, they had a really eclectic collection of fabrics. Will definitely have to visit again one day........when I'm off my fabric diet! Yes, you heard correctly. I'm not getting quite the same thrill from buying patchwork supplies as I used to so I'm taking a break, and using what I have for a while. Well that's the plan anyway, it remains to be seen how long I'll last.

While I was away Hubby and Mr 13 went to the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days, and we are now the proud owners of three little ducks.

Happy stitching.
Susan x

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23 comments:

  1. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane14 July 2014 at 17:43

    Great buys but watch that fabric diet, I was on one, yes was and then all of a sudden I wasn't and all this beautiful fabric has found its way home with me and I'm enjoying it again :o) hugs

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  2. DAWNIE14 July 2014 at 18:42

    Oh those fabrics work beautifull. Love the ducks

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  3. Cheryl (aka Kayly)14 July 2014 at 19:04

    You have done the shopping double I've been thinking of doing next time I'm in Sydney. I know how to get to MO by bus. Did you use public transport for Quiltsmith?
    Love the ducks. Can't see any curly tail feathers? So maybe not Indian Runners? My sister had them. They thought they were part of the family.

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  4. Peg - Happy In Quilting14 July 2014 at 19:10

    Gorgeous fabrics....enjoy your ducks....LOL..have you named them....

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  5. marina14 July 2014 at 19:36

    very nice choice for the border fabric and I love those blues.
    good luck with your fabric diet!
    welcome to your new additions.

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  6. Cheryl14 July 2014 at 19:38

    These two shops sound gorgeous. Your new ducks are very cute Susan, and it sounds like you enjoyed the quilt shop - nice purchases

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  7. Anita14 July 2014 at 21:38

    Another fun day! I think I am a bit like that with fabric shopping now....I guess it means I have too much already lol
    Cute ducks!

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  8. sunny14 July 2014 at 23:14

    I've been doing very well on my fabric diet this year, and I totally understand shopping fatigue. I'm sure you have many beautiful projects to work on without buying new fabric. Why ducks? THey should be fun to have around.

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  9. Elyte15 July 2014 at 01:43

    Lovely border for Irish Circles and gorgeous blues. You seem to have a lot to keep you busy so the fabric diet may not be too painful initially. Great little ducks, is there a duck quilt in your future?

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  10. audrey15 July 2014 at 03:22

    After a couple years of not buying very much at all, I just want to buy all the fabric I see! Good luck with your fabric diet, I think it will probably have good results.:)

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  11. Christine M15 July 2014 at 06:50

    Lovely fabrics, Susan. Your ducks are very cute.

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  12. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries15 July 2014 at 07:32

    The border is perfect Susan! I think I ned to go on a fabric diet...perhaps after the Canberra Show! Enjoy the ducks...made me think of Jemima Puddleduck!

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  13. Fiona15 July 2014 at 07:43

    Great fabrics for your Irish circles and cute ducks.... such characters... nothing like a diet to make you want to spend???? I think we all need a break sometime for some fresh mojo?
    Hugz

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  14. Helen 15 July 2014 at 07:49

    Love your fabrics, great choice on the border fabric. Cute ducks, nice addition to a yard :)

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  15. Sue SA15 July 2014 at 07:54

    Do you have a kelpie to round up the Indian Runners? Such lovely blues you brought and tiny tiny papers, are they hexies?

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  16. Chookyblue......15 July 2014 at 07:59

    was nice to get to Quiltsmith.......wished I got to stay for breaky..............I got some background pieces maybe one for my nine patch quilt...................

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  17. Cheryll15 July 2014 at 10:35

    SO I guess duck is off the menu :)
    Lovely purchases and yes sometimes we need to diet...for a short time anyways! :)

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  18. barb's creations15 July 2014 at 20:57

    Totally know where you're coming from with the fabric diet but I think mine might have to be a wool diet if I went on one. Love the ducks I hear their eggs are great for cooking with :) Barb.

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  19. Marilyn16 July 2014 at 14:57

    Lovely fabric it goes well with your project, a fabric will help make room for some fresh materials later on. Good luck with it.

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  20. Fairy Floss Stitches16 July 2014 at 14:58

    LOve the ducks!… Names??
    Finders Keepers have 30% off this week…no diet here!!… I wish…I'll never make up all the projects I plan. Lol
    Xx

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  21. Anthea16 July 2014 at 23:57

    what a wonderful time you had Susan!... & lovely purchases too... enjoy! x

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  22. Anonymous17 July 2014 at 23:36

    Hi Susan I love your new purchases and how cute are the ducks,my grandies love ducks they watch them waddling around and think they are so funny,what a wonderful time you all had.xx

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  23. Ondrea18 July 2014 at 16:58

    Love your fabrics. Cute ducks. Good luck with not buying any more fabrics hehehe.

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