working my way back to you babe

 2013 has been a fairly uneventful year so far

thats if you compare it to last year.

We had the olympics and an extension 

and alot of rain...

I've had a very mopey year..

despite the sunshine.

Last week we finally got rid of an old sofa that was

used as a dumping ground cluttering up my craft room.

So I've cracked open the door

and intend to make a space that inspires me.

I know you've seen it before

it never gets any easier...

I am not a virgo!

I think I might have four wip to finish....not bad.

a word from my sponsors

 Being an independent quilter I don't rely on sponsor's*

for my fabrics.

However I do have my own fabric sponsors

they are my family and friends.

 Last week was my birthday week

and it was overflowing with fabric.

The first was a luscious bundle across the pond from my pal Mary

from Molly Flanders

I'm sure you have all met her by now,

but if not go take a look,

she is a true inspiration.

Thank you Mary!!

 Another bloggy friend who is never empty handed

Lisa from Jumble and Jelly

gave me these two above.

Fabric is fabric,

I don't care if they've had a past life,

I can give them new lives.

The turquoise has already been chopped!

 The very pretty rose floral is a huge pair of  rescued curtains

courtesy of my Mother in law.

I thought they would make great outdoor cushions or

hang them as they are!!

That was until I found this beauty.

£5 from a charity shop!

I think it's vintage...it's called anemone from fothergay.

There is at least 5 metres of  it.

I think it would make an awesome door curtain for our new extension,

just don't tell the old man!
How lucky am I?
I think I shall make a new resolution
that my birthday week will always
contain fabric in some form or other.

*ps I'm not immune to the idea of a fabric sponsor,

I'll do anything for fabric!

the aftermath...

 Whats better than a beautifully stacked stash?

The aftermath of a quilting project!

 After Claire talked of messing up her sewing space whilst pulling fabrics,

I thought I'd share my workspace how it is right now.

It's not too bad...though there are a million threads on the carpet!

You can see I have a couple of basted babies ready to go.
The striped one is my piece and love big hexagon quilt.

Don't they look snug as a bug?