My new craving

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February 5th, 2007 by Candace

It’s not chocolate, or some icing-covered treat. It’s fabric! I can’t get enough of the stuff and I think about it all the time. When I’m not looking on the internet for it, I’m wandering up and down the aisle’s of JoAnn’s fighting the urge to throw a hundred bolts into my cart and race towards the cashier.

I think this is the most fun part of sewing – picking out your fabric. Trying different color combinations, different patterns, textures – it seems to please all the senses. With the way fashion and trends are today, there really are no rules and you can go with whatever looks good to you.

I got this sewing book awhile back called Simple Sewing with a French Twist and have finally gotten the opportunity to crack it open and read it and I’m addicted to it. The projects, the pictures, the style of writing – it’s all so great. I highly recommend it no matter if you’re new to sewing or an old pro.

After flipping through it I see a lot of projects I want to tackle, but then I saw this rad purse. Of course, this isn’t one of the projects, just a prop for the photograph, but how hard can it be, right? Now I just have to choose my fabric…

6 Responses to “My new craving”

kate Says:
February 5th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Wow I love the fabric and I understand about wanting everything that you see. I have solved this problem by only taking a certain amount of cash in with me and sticking to this pre-set limit
Karen Says:
February 5th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
I’m the same way when it comes to fabric. You have some beautiful color combinations in your stash. Have you checked out superbuzzy.com? They have some really cool Japanese fabrics that look vintage. When I saw the pictures of the purse I thought for sure that this was one of the products, and I would certainly have to buy the book at Amazon. Too bad it’s only a prop. Let me know if you can figure out how to make it! I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better too! Thank you Lord for “drugs”!!!
Feli Says:
February 5th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Owhh… its VERY VERY addictive isnt it. I can not stop looking at fabrics at eQuilters and my local fabric shop. And I am curious about the book becuase I am starting to see it on every crafter’s blog. I have to have it. LOL
Heather Says:
February 5th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
I love the fabrics you’ve chosen I can’t go into a fabric store unless I have a couple hours to spare, I get lost in the fabrics and LOVE it!
Emily Says:
February 6th, 2007 at 7:41 am
I have the same book and saw the same purse and freaked! Unfortunately I am a super new at sewing and can’t copy something like that quite yet, but i would love to see you FO and any tips you have!
I love your fabric selections too- I might have to hit the store this week!
Tamara Says:
February 7th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Beautiful fabric! I find it so addictive as well (are there support groups? haha) I can’t wait to see what you make with it.