AMANDA'S BASKETS: You Saw the Stores, Now the Fabrics

Monday, April 26, 2010

You Saw the Stores, Now the Fabrics

Rather than a single picture of the day, there are several. I decided to just show you everything I purchased on my last outing without comment.

Okay, I went a little crazy again... Do you think I have a problem with Moda Charm Packs? No kidding!!!

So how much did I spend...well it was more than the week before...$164.89...BUT $60.00 is for gifts. And yes, I do know that I include that in my $25.00/week. I just wanted you to know that I did really do better with these last four shops than the previous three...shopping for myself that is... Lunch out amounted to $17.48.

Think I need to stop visiting quilt shops for a while but not quite yet. I have another outing planned for this week. Hopefully, I am all shopped out for a while. Only time will tell.

Thanks for visiting...

CRAFTING IDEAS

I always have scrap fabric around so these fabric flowers are one way to use up the scraps. Cut out five each of two size circles. For each size, fold the circles in half, wrong sides together, and with needle and with long, strong thread hand stitch around the cut edge. Add each folded circle onto the same thread. When all are on, gather as tight as possible and take several stitches to secure. You can fold the edges inward or outward. (Outward is shown.). Place the smaller gathered circle on top of the larger one and stitch to secure. Add the sequin and bead to finish. You can also hot glue the pieces together. Easy and fast.

MAGAZINE IDEAS

(New) One article in the Farmer's Almanac 2024 is a list of trends. One I knew about is the trend to downsize in just about every area. Another trend that I was surprised about was called ''The Human Library' which offers people on loan to talk about specific subjects. Finally, more folks are adding pets to their family and as a result, stores are adding more pet food, toys and medication to their offerings. There's also a nice garden article which suggests mixing vegetables and flowers together for success.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Spring is a great time to not only review your annual goals, but to establish some new goals particular to spring. So, do you have any? There are a variety of types of goals from things to do in the yard, to specific vacation plans, to making sure to spend time with your family outside everyday, to...well, you name it. The goals or ideas are only limited to what you want to do. When you think about your spring goals be sure to have a variety including both 'want to do' and 'have to do'...from enjoying a picnic to mowing the lawn.

AMANDA'S BASKETS

Monday, April 26, 2010

You Saw the Stores, Now the Fabrics

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

CRAFTING IDEAS

TODAY ORGANIZE

Botanical Line Drawing

BOOK IDEAS

Farmer's Almanac 2024

MAGAZINE IDEAS