Tuesday 18 February 2014

From K - Stocking up my Stash (5th edition)

Since Amanda moved down to California, I have been using her new found American zip code to mail all kinds of crafty goodness to save on international postage. At $20+ per parcel to Canada, shipping adds up quickly and seriously eats in to my fabric budget. Knowing I'd be seeing her in February, like any sane irrational quilt fabric addict, I took full advantage of the situation and ordered unquestionably the mother load of all craft hauls.

 

Did I mention my loot took up her entire suitcase last week when she flew home?! Nothing says I love you more than cramming your essentials into your husbands' carry on just to bring 40lbs of fabric glory to you cousin. Yah I know, she's the best right?!
Getting a head start on next Christmas, I finally caved and ordered some FQs and 1/2 yds of Aneela Hoey's Cherry Christmas, one of my all time favourite holiday lines. Another classic line I wanted yardage of was Kate and Birdie Paper Co.'s Winter Lane (of which I found grey prints locally on sale after Christmas but couldn't find red or aqua). I was so grateful to find these lines on etsy as I know both are nearly sold out.
Sarah Jane's Wee Wander is likely to be my favourite release in 2014. I bought a FQ bundle from Westwood Acres and I picked up this incredible voile bundle at the same time. I had major regret last year at sewing summit when I didn't buy this voile bundle during the Westwood Acres pop up shop, so I knew I needed to get it while I still could. Soooo pretty and so silky soft!
Lizzy House can't do any wrong as far as I'm concerned. I ordered a FQ bundle of her newest line Cat Nap from Gather Here on etsy and I swooned when I opened it up. Easily another favourite line for 2014. Shamefully this haul doesn't include the 10.5 yards that I shipped to my house in January for Lizzy's Cat Nap Dress Contest (pictures soon I promise!).

Since I had already gone too far and practically sold the farm, I figured I couldn't resist a bit of chambray and metallic dots for Hawthorne Threads as well. Sometimes when you're in this deep you might as well keep digging amiright? I think when it comes to fabric it's right at least.

I know, this is seriously getting ridiculous now. Look away if you don't want to see the rest...
During the #greatfabricdestash on IG, I scored a half yard bundle of Lizzy House's Castle Peeps. This is now safely tucked away with my Lizzy collection including the likes of 1001 Peeps, Constellations, Pearl Bracelets and Cat Nap. I also scored a FQ of peach bikes, a 1001 peeps Lizzy print, and my most coveted piece of my stash now, a Paris Map FQ.
Lastly I stocked up on a few notions that are terribly difficult to find in Canadian shops. I score a quarter inch seam marker for marking HST,16 large spools and 10 small spools of aurifil purchased in a huge sale from Fat Quarter Shop before Christmas, and 36 metal zippers from Zip It on etsy.

Last year I limited myself with a lot of rules. Finish WiPs, only use stash, don't start anything new... and honestly it was a great crafty year for me. In 2014 though I decided that my rule would be to not have any rules at all. No guidelines, no deadlines, no limits... and now only 6 weeks in, my bank account is paying for it...but gosh is it ever worth it!*

*To clarify, I realize that this is an absurd stash post but I did do a lot of research to make sure that if I blew my budget I would have no regrets. I have coveted a number of these older prints for ages and I know that if I only buy a few lines in 2014, I will not be disappointed with wee wander and cat nap. I'm going on a fabric buying diet asap now though for sure! I've never been so excited to sew exclusively from my stash!!!

7 comments:

  1. What great additions for your stash!
    And don't feel guilty... when I order fabric from the US (to Germany...), I always buy up to the customs limit to justify the high shipping. Though picking up the parcel from customs and looking in the confused faces always makes me feel a little guilty ("So there's just fabric in there?! For THAT amount of money??")
    But hey, there's nothing more pretty to look at than a new fabric bundle :)

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  2. Love this post, especially those Lizzy House Castle Peeps! I've got my own strict diet until April, but I'm not sure how I will be able to hold out until then! I just live vicariously through you for the next while. :) Best, Kate

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  3. haha- you're so funny Kelsey. I'd probably do the same thing though if I had someone in the US that I'd visit semi-regularly!

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  4. Shhhhhht, I do the same thing, but with my own suitcase! I always say I will be visiting family, but I am also visit the fabric shops online and "for real". I do go shopping with a plan, but always go home with more good stuff than I thought I would find. Last time I had an entire carry-on filled with stuff....and the other suitcase was filled to the brim too....
    Esther
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  5. That is an awesome haul! Some of my favourites in there. And I have wee wander envy!!

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  6. Hi Kelsey, I was looking for more online shops for my Canadian Online Fabric Store Pinterest board and came across your post - there are currently 52 listings on my board and I know a few of them are in Alberta. Maybe the list would help you out? http://www.pinterest.com/sherrisylvester/canadian-online-fabric-stores/ PS. I am SUPER jealous of your catnap - so gorgeous! :) Sherri | www.threadridinghood.com

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