Saturday, August 3, 2013

SOUVENIRS

Hubby took our youngest son down to the Vancouver airport a couple of days ago because he is off to Germany. He brought back a few little souvenirs. I may or may not have dropped a hint.........




Yesterday I went to Katja's to see if I could find backing for my Beach House quilt and look what I found-----WAVES !



This is a whole lot of 3-D bow tie blocks for a little commission quilt.  So pretty and girlie


Right now I have a full 12 hours ahead of me before I have to pick up hubby. I am going to make the most of it    : )

Have a great week end!
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21 comments:

  1. CathyAugust 3, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Perfect backing! And i may just have a guess where he picked up the souvenirs!

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  2. Clara {Clover and Violet}August 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    A wonderful stack of fabric, how sweet of your husband to shop for you, mine does for me too!!

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  3. CarolineAugust 3, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Hmmm, not sure if I'm ready to divuldge to the hubs how much this little hobby costs. . .at least not yet. . . ;)

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  4. CarlaAugust 3, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Your hubby is a wonderful shopper, Carla. And YAY! for getting that pop up window to work!!!

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  5. LynneAugust 3, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Love the chevron fabric! I'm curious to see how the 3-D quilt turns out. I bet it's cute!

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  6. SusanAugust 3, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Love the waves backing! I guess a husband who buys fabric souvenirs is a keeper then!! ;-))

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  7. Bluebell Ridge HandworksAugust 3, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Look forward to seeing the 3d bow tie quilt! How fun to have a husband who will bring back fabric souvenirs!

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  8. JodiAugust 3, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Wow, that waves fabric is the perfect color, and so cool! Great find. And your little bow-ties are cute!

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  9. Pam @ Quilting FunAugust 3, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Love the new fabric. It is always wonderful getting a backing that is a perfect fit.

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  10. Teresa in Music CityAugust 3, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    OMG - love those chevrons!!! And that wave fabric couldn't be more perfect!!!! Enjoy your "me" time - isn't it wonderful?!?

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  11. quiltmaniaAugust 3, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful long weekend! Enjoy your sewing time.

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  12. Glinda ♥August 4, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Brilliant. Have fun, Carla, and what a great find - the waves are perfect :)

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  13. wendyroomcreationsAugust 4, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    Have a great time! Philippa xx

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  14. FlourishingPalmsAugust 4, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Lucky you to have all those chevrons in your stash. You just know how often they'll come in handy! And I love that wave print. Can you tell me who made it? Would like to nab some of that for myself! A commission, huh? In 30 years of making quilts, no one has ever asked me to make them (and pay!) for a quilt. How did you get that to happen? I wonder if my work is perceived as inferior? Or my fabric choices aren't appealing.

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  15. KimAugust 4, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Mmmmm.....while the husband is away, the wife will play....with fabrics of course! ;) Love the wave fabric, 'tis the perfect backing!

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  16. HilachasAugust 4, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Wow, you have your husband trained well. He can buy souvenirs for me any time, haha. I'm loving that wave fabric also.

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  17. Heidi StaplesAugust 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous stack of goodies!

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  18. vintage greyAugust 4, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Such pretties!! Love your beautiful new header and hexie quilt!! Its gorgeous!! xo Heather

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  19. Janine @ Rainbow HareAugust 5, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Hope you had/are having a great sewing day, Carla! The waves fabric is perfect :)

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  20. Carrie P.August 5, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    well, isn't your hubby nice even if you did drop a hint. :0)
    perfect backing.
    Love your pink bow tie blocks.

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  21. Lucy | Charm About YouAugust 6, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    All of those fabrics are gorgeous!!

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