Santa did find his way to my house during Christmas. He didn't come the usual way "eight tiny reindeer pulling a sleigh." Santa came with hip boots and driving an outboard motor boat because we had rain, rain and more rain and it stopped raining long enough to rain some more. Santa was kind enough to leave some cabbage (money) in my stocking. Santa being the intelligent guy that he is knew one of the items on my Christmas list was Jo Morton's new book called Jo's Little Favorites and Santa knew this book was being released in January.
While waiting for my delivery, I did some more shopping with my Christmas cabbage (money) and found these.
They are fabric boards from Primitive Gatherings. In Lisa's words to help me organize my "collection" of fabric. The fabric boards will help me to clean up my sewing room and it will be so enjoyable when I am auditioning fabric.
So what does a girl do while she is waiting for Amazon to deliver her new book and USPS to deliver fabric boards? She goes fabric shopping! I found a new to me fabric shop called Whittle's Fabrics. Whittle's is located just outside Smith's Grove, KY which is about a 70 mile drive from Nashville. They carry some of favorite designer fabric: Judie Rothermel, Jo Morton, Buggy Barn, Marcus, Primitive Gatherings, and Windham. The price per yard of fabric is very affordable and fat quarters are even more affordable. I left Whittle's with a big smile on my face and an arm load of fabric! They have a web site and if you are looking for fabric at discounted prices they are worth a look.
Time to break in my new book and get started on a new quilt
Money well spent. Back when we lived in Louisville, we always stopped at Smith's Grove on our way home. That little town used to have a few good antique shops.
ReplyDeleteThere is a fabric store near where I work that has some amazing fabric. Have never heard of a fabric board, so please do a post on them. Janice
ReplyDeleteJo Morton's new book looks terrific. Looks like I might have to do a little shopping myself. Glad you found some good fabric. Can't wait to see your first of many projects.
ReplyDeletewhat a happy post ! I'm glad you were in the "green" for Christmas and found things you really wanted by making a little day trip to KY. Can't wait to see what you are thinking about. Sounds like lots of civil war prints. Cheers ! Mel
ReplyDeleteYour new book looks wonderful, just love Jo Morton designs and fabrics. Congratulations on finding a new to you Quilt shop.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your next project.
Ohhh this book was on my Christmas list as well, thanks for reminding me to get online and order it! So glad Santa found you despite the oversupply of rain :)
ReplyDeleteLucky you with a new book, cabbage, and new fabric! I don't live close enough to visit but I'll have to look at Whittle's Fabrics online shop. Thanks for recommending it.
ReplyDeleteNancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
Lucky you that Santa knows what you want. My own Santa just cannot bring himself to shop from my quilting wish list. I'd love to see how you use those boards from Primitive Gatherings.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll be making wonderful little quilts with your new Jo book! I order online from Whittles and have always been very pleased. You are fortunate to be able to go in person. Looking forward to seeing your fabric on the boards.
ReplyDeleteNice gifts...can't go wrong with cabbage with which to do quilty shopping. Love all things Jo. Can't see what you do!!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are you to live close to Whittle's! I've been ordering from them for several years--they have such great prices. I wasn't aware that they had an actual brick and mortar shop. I'm waiting for Jo's new book too--very exciting!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! How exciting! You will have to show off what you make and also how your fabric looks on those boards!
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