Saturday, February 06, 2010

Fun Day with Friends

I got up very early today and headed up to Amy's.  My first stop was Starbucks.  I love their Cinnamon Dolce Lattes.  And I don't get the skinny ones.  What's the fun in that???  After I got to Amy's we met up with Karen in Sumter.  We went to a couple quilt shops and I found some fabric I've been coveting for quite awhile now.  It's Moda Glace by 3 Sisters.  I have commissioned Amy to make a tote bag for me (click here to see one that she made).  I know, I could probably do it if I put my mind to it, but she has already made three, she knows the pattern by heart practically now.  I just know it's going to be gorgeous.  Although, I have told her no hurry, and I mean it!  Here is a pic of my fabric that I took using Amy's camera

Moda Glace Fabric for tote bag

I also couldn't resist getting the new Blackbird Designs Loose Feather from Amy's shop.  It's so pretty.  I just love the colors.  I debated on getting the fabric, but now I'm really glad I did!  She just got this in, so it's not on her website yet, but I'm sure she'll have it up there first thing Monday morning (no pressure Amy)! :)

New BBD Loose Feather Winter Wonderland

I also got the new LHN design Rose Hill Plantation and earlier in the week before I knew I was going up there I got the last two BBD stockings.  So I think I have plenty to keep me busy... at least until Market at the end of the month! :)  Well, I'd better get to bed.  Write soon!

Edited to add a picture of the pincushion from the back of the leaflet...

Pin Cushion from BBD Winter Wonderland

28 comments:

Berit said...

What a pretty floss toss, Nicole!! You've been getting some tasty goodies lately--can't wait to see what you start next after C@HRH!

Lesleyanne said...

Lovely new stash

Debby said...

Hi Nicole. I love youre blog!! I visit it every day and i love youre pictures, they are so bright!
I have a blog to and put a link to youre blog on it.

Greetings from Debby,
the Netherlands

Terri(TerriBoog) said...

Beautiful fabrics, Nicole! They will make a gorgeous tote bag! I hadn't seen the new BBD LF so I'm glad you picked it up and shared a picture. Looks like you'll have enough to keep you busy!

Jan said...

Love the fabric for the tote bag. Ahhh new stash. Nothing like it.

Julie M said...

Oooooooh, I love the fabrics! They'll make a beautiful tote bag! Great new stash too!

Dianne said...

I have been loving that Glace fabric since it came out in May! I'm working on a couple things in it, and I still love it all :)

Margaret said...

Oh I love that fabric!! There are way too many pretty fabric lines out there. I think you're smart to ask Amy to make the bag for you -- sounds good to me! Good stash too! I love that new Loose Feathers!

Deb said...

Nicole, those fabrics are just gorgeous! I'm going to have to look for them! They will make such a wonderful bag. I just saw the BBD piece at my LNS but didn't buy it - shame on me. I bet you just had the best day!!

Vonna said...

Oh goodness...Amy's in for it now ;o)
Between the bags and the BBD! LOL!
The material is wonderful and I know that the bag will be a real stunner!
The BBD is gorgeous too...I have it on my list ;o)

Catherine said...

The fabric is beautiful! And I love the new Loose Feathers! Can't wait to get mine!

Laurie in Iowa said...

The fabric is lovely and the tote is going to look fabulous.
Wonderful stash! I like the new BD LF. I'm sur eyou'll have it stitched up in no time at all.

Melissa said...

Great stash, Nicole! I love both sets! I hope I get to see your new start on the BBD piece soon! (no pressure)

Wrought By LaDonna said...

The colors are absolutely gorgeous! I love the fabrics as well.

Susan said...

Beautiful fabrics, Nicole - I really miss living near a quilting store - I would love to get some of that fabric and have my mum make me a tote bag.

Thanks for the enabling on the new LHN design!

Jennifer said...

Nicole,
I love those fabrics you picked out for your bag. I popped over to Amy's blog and looked at her bag and WOW! love it!

Jennifer
Feathers in the Nest

Kielrain said...

Wonderful fabrics you have there. Those just look great.


I love the new Loose Feathers too. That will be a fun one to stitch.

Annemarie said...

That is going to be one gorgeous bag. You chose some lovely fabrics, Nicole!

Ooooh, you already got the Loose Feathers! Now I'm jealous.

Giovanna said...

I'm looking forward to getting the new LF chart, it looks lovely and I love the little pincushion charted with it. Great going on the HRH, you'll soon be finished!

Susan said...

The fabric for your bag is lovely - you can't beat MODA.

Can't wait to receive my LF#39. Thanks for the pic of the cover.

Happy Stitching!

Michelle said...

Love the fabric!! The tote bag will be beautiful. And I think those threads for the new Loose Feathers are so pretty on the fabric. What fun!

doris said...

I can't wait to get that new Loose Feathers. So pretty. Love your fabric and floss.

I think I need a new tote bag!

Von said...

That's going to be one gorgeous tote!

Siobhan said...

Sounds like a great time, Nicole! I love the new stash, and the tote is going to be gorgeous!

Kellie said...

Hi Nicole,
Sounds like you and your friends had a lot of fun. I LOVE that fabric... especially that paisley one on the top. Looking forward to seeing your tote bag. Isn't the new LF design pretty? This is one of my new favorites from that series, although I tend to love them all. I have ordered that one too and can't wait to get it and start it.

Hope you are having a great week!

The Scarlett House said...

Oh Nicole, that bag is going to be scrumptious. All that lovely red!
Does she sell them?
I love the BBLF design, too.

Katrina said...

Can't go wrong with Starbucks! I love the fabrics you chose for your tote.

BTW, CaHRH is gorgeous.

Brigitte said...

Such a lovely little oincushion. I love your creative finishing with the beautiful beads.