Yesterday morning I finished 3 of the preemie quilts and delivered them to my church sewing circle. I forgot to take photos of the finishes. I was exhausted after my afternoon out (driving through 3 construction zones each way in the 23 miles) so I didn't work on any projects last night. Instead I took piles of batiks off the shelves and went through them one at a time and pulled out most of the mottled fabrics.
This one is a little deeper toned than it looks in a photo.
This one is one of my very favorites.
This one has a more spread out design than most of the others.
There were a few like this that are more consistent in one color range and will be easier to cut up and use. I love my stash! Pure entertainment right here in my house after the stores are all closed for the day.
Ha, ha- entertainment! I can use that. I don't have cable, so I can say I have fabric to sort through. I would always rather make something, be planning on making something, or prepping to make something. Now I can say I am in entertainment. Thanks for the smile early in the morning.
I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes from your blog: "I didn't do any sewing today, just petted some fabric." So much of the fabric I buy these days will go unused, but--like you--I enjoy petting it!!!!
Petting the fabric and admiring each piece is just the best relaxing and peaceful activity we need after a stressful day. No decisions, no precision, no conversation, no travel necessary.
What gorgeous colours you have in your batik collection. Loved your last statement - made me smile. We have sunshine today, no wind or snow, slowly getting milder. Some of my Daffs are now in flower in the front tub - surely Spring must be here by now? :) ps- just checked and it was officially March 20th - first I've heard about it haha....
Can you imagine creating those batiks, the colors swirling, bubbling, and blending together,into such a beautiful pieces of fabric, it is quite a process in itself. And you picked the best of the best.
I LOVE your last paragraph! I feel the same way about my stash! When I start opening my boxes while looking for something specific, I am always overcome with pleasure at all that I have at my fingertips! I really do feel like I have my own fabric store!
Your last comment made me grin. Even though my stash is just a baby compared to yours, it still creates the same feelings of pleasure in me. Creating with color is SO MUCH FUN!
You do have a stunning collection of mottle batiks Wanda, and yes, they are beautiful and I'm hoping you will come up with a quilt to use some of these.
Ha, ha- entertainment! I can use that. I don't have cable, so I can say I have fabric to sort through. I would always rather make something, be planning on making something, or prepping to make something. Now I can say I am in entertainment. Thanks for the smile early in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of one of my favorite quotes from your blog: "I didn't do any sewing today, just petted some fabric." So much of the fabric I buy these days will go unused, but--like you--I enjoy petting it!!!!
ReplyDeletePetting the fabric and admiring each piece is just the best relaxing and peaceful activity we need after a stressful day. No decisions, no precision, no conversation, no travel necessary.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous colours you have in your batik collection. Loved your last statement - made me smile. We have sunshine today, no wind or snow, slowly getting milder. Some of my Daffs are now in flower in the front tub - surely Spring must be here by now? :)
ReplyDeleteps- just checked and it was officially March 20th - first I've heard about it haha....
It is good to have a stash that makes you happy and gives you joy! Those mottled batiks are stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love those batiks those are the kind I get when I get some
ReplyDeleteI love your favorite too. I was going through my stash yesterday too. I know I have way too much but I love it all.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it must be to look through your stash! Those batiks are gorgeous! When you buy batiks, do you usually buy a yard, half yard?
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine creating those batiks, the colors swirling, bubbling, and blending together,into such a beautiful pieces of fabric, it is quite a process in itself. And you picked the best of the best.
ReplyDeleteJJM
Beautiful batiks. Can't wait to see how these are transformed.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your last paragraph! I feel the same way about my stash! When I start opening my boxes while looking for something specific, I am always overcome with pleasure at all that I have at my fingertips! I really do feel like I have my own fabric store!
ReplyDeleteYour last comment made me grin. Even though my stash is just a baby compared to yours, it still creates the same feelings of pleasure in me. Creating with color is SO MUCH FUN!
ReplyDeleteLovely batiks in your stash. I too love the mottled ones! There seem to be many of us who enjoy petting our beautiful fabrics.
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Kathi H (kadybird2002@yahoo.com)
You do have a stunning collection of mottle batiks Wanda, and yes, they are beautiful and I'm hoping you will come up with a quilt to use some of these.
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