Sewing it up.

Having fun with fabric these days. Doing some quilting and collecting of neat vintage and nostalgic fabrics. It started when I was pregnant as I needed something to do to pass the time and since making jewelery involves metals and chemicals I did not think that was wise to work with. I started by making a blankie for my baby bump and fell in love with the idea of providing warmth and memories for a young child. Essentially making a warm cozy hug to wrap them in with fabrics that I am drawn to as there are so many amazing ones!  Here are a few snapshots of my favorite children prints and panels that I have acquired:

I found some panels of little golden books and the little engine that could. I am really excited about these prints and amazed at how detailed fabrics have become. I made our little friend Xavier a chocolate train blanket with sock monkey flannel backing and it turned out so cute. I enjoy this rich colour palette.

Designer is Suzy Ultman - Critter Owl fabric

This vintage fabric is a Grandmother Flower Garden Cheater quilt and I think it dates back to the 1950s. I found some at a thrift store and became obsessed with finding more - which I was able to on ebay amazingly in 4 yard increments!

Another ebay score - this flannel elephant print is from the 70s I was told, hard to say but this sort of print is hard to find.

Designer Heather Ross- I have seen this fabric for about 20.00 a yard so it is not cheap. It is out of print and highly sought after as the collection of Far Far Away I. II and III.  Lovely quality fabric in a cotton linen canvas sort of weight.

This is some wacky animals from the 60s or 70s found second hand. I just love the colour palette and drawings.

Another Heather Ross design - Princess and the Pea. I just love this palette and illustration. It is very hard to get now since it is out of print but I was able to score a fat quarter that will surely become something special. Also love the Rapunzel rendition in green. I must say I was not sure what all the hype was about but in person these fabrics are soft and high quality.