Ok, I have to admit it. After almost 4 months of no new fabric I broke down today and made a purchase. But I don't feel too guilty. You see I was fortunate enought to win a basic Grey layer cake during the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway. Thank you so much to Polly from Aunt Polly's Porch! Included was also a pattern appropriate for use with layer cakes,that I considered using, but my youngest son had other plans. He happened to be here for the holidays when I opened the package and thought the fabrics would be perfect in his apartment. He likes a vintage 60's/70's look and this fabric was even his preferred colors of green and brown. Perfect.
So I needed to find a pattern and found one on the Moda Bake shop, called Ruby, Pearl and Opal Quilt. It is not only perfect for a layer cake and has the modern look I wanted, it also has a great pieced back that makes it reversible. Sorry for the poor quality of these photos but you get the idea.
But I needed yardage and my stash had nothing that would work. And I really looked hard. So coupons in hand, or rather in phone, I headed to that lower priced fabric store hoping I would find something suitable. I feel successful. I found economical fabric, only bought what I needed for a specific project. And it is a quilt that is needed and will be used. Guilt free shopping.
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I love that quilt you show - I'm not really into a lot of "modern" quilts but I like the simplistic lines of this quilt. You can use any fabric in it and it would look good I think. We have to fall off the wagon now and then and buy fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt will look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI'm so curious...will you be using white in the sashing or another color? Love the fabric. It's interesting to see where the colors are going...
ReplyDeleteVery sensible shopping. I really like your plan for these fabrics. They'll look fabulous in a 60/70's inspired home. I think it's great your son wanted a quilt made from them.
ReplyDeleteYou are forgiven! If you have a specific use for it, and it's need to finish a project, it's a very acceptable purchase in my book. Enjoy, and I know your son will, too.
ReplyDeleteOrigins is SUCH a pretty line. Happy sewing
ReplyDeleteAs long as you don't make this the "norm", you can stay on track. We've all done it and we are sure to do it agian.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Ooooooooooooooo how I loooooooooove those greens. Yep, green is my favorite color. hee,hee,hee.
ReplyDeleteWell, it IS for a great cause and it's not like you're buying fabric to add to the stash, so it should definitely be excused. Can't wait to see how your version turns out!
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