Excitement

Who knew, that someone showing me what she could make and the gorgeous fabrics she made those items in, that I, too, would become slightly addicted to looking at fabric? Sounds weird. I have other things I could spend discretionary income on. But with fabric...I can MAKE something! I can have a creative outlet! I mean, with a job like I have where I have to THINK so much (believe it or not), and be logical, and times at home I feel more like a referee than a mom, I have found I really like having this creative outlet. And, doing it doesn't require me to have sunlight (like gardening does - yes I still love it, but my daylight hours lately are consumed with playing like a child, cleaning, etc.), I can listen to music, or listen to a show that I love...I don't know. I am getting into this sewing thing right now...

Yes, I realize I have a tendency to obsess about something for a while, then it fizzles a bit -- I can count a lot of those experiences over the past few years :) So, I just enjoy my little obsessions as they come.

I digress...the reason for this post: Farmer's Market!



Let me explain - I have been visually enjoying Sandi Henderson's line of Ginger Blossom. I finally bought some a few months ago and cut into it for this project. I still have more to play with. I was very excited to see her new line, Farmer's Market come out. I ordered some...and today - it's here! And - the Internet just doesn't do it justice!




I have big plans for this!


Yes, big plans.


And - I think someone will enjoy my big plans. Heck, she's enjoying it now - and it's just fabric! :)

And, imagine how excited I was to find this place! It was downright amazing that they had so many designer fabrics in stock. Designer fabrics! Jo-ann and Hancock fabrics have some, when you really pay attention you might find it. But, I have yet to see the big fabric names there - Amy Butler, Sandi Henderson, Free Spirit, Moda . I can finally browse in person these wonderful fabrics before purchasing! I checked it out this week and am heading back this weekend. I know I can control myself - but will I be able to control my sister and mother who are going with me? Hmmm.

AND, the best part - Quilting Adventures offers CLASSES! A variety of classes. One caught my eye, and lined up on a day in which I am off work, hubby can watch kids, and it is so timely for the quilt I plan to make for Nathan, that I just couldn't pass it up. Call me an old fogey - I am going to learn to make QUILTS and I am proud of it.