Cool Fabric from Down Under.
Published Date: October 16th, 2008Category: Fabric, Neat Stuff, Personal
My aunt works for United Airlines, and gets to travel the world much cheaper than the rest of us mortals. A few weeks ago she asks my mom (her sister), “Hey! Wanna go to Australia?” Of course my mom, being quite sane, immediately said yes. They got back to this side of the planet on Tuesday–the Punkin and I drove up to Dulles to pick Mom up and take her home to WV.
When it comes to gift-giving, my aunt and mother know me quite well. So, unknown to each other, they both bought me the same kind of gift–fabric! Coordinating fabric no less! The package on the right is actually designed as a patchwork kit. The three smaller designs on the left are 100% cotton handkerchiefs (there are 6, but 3 are repeats of the patchwork designs). There’s even a 54″ coordinating square tablecloth residing at my mother’s which is fair game if necessary.
Now the question is…what kind of quilt to create using these unique designs? Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions 
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2 Responses to “Cool Fabric from Down Under.”
Are they not fabulous prints? My son was in Australia last year, and brought me back 2 pieces… looks like your second and third in the package on the right. I haven’t decided what to do with them either.
An Australian Quilter friend sent me a piece of their Prints Charming line. http://www.printscharming.com.au/ It is made in Australia, and it is lovely fabric, bright colours, and a very soft texture. I think Marcus Bros, are bringing the line to N. America.
-Alice
Awwww, how sweet!
So mom & dad are in WV now? How far from where we used to live (Front Royal)? I remember you saying it was a possibility for them to be moving closer to where we lived. Life here in TN is much different than life in VA, but we’re adjusting well and enjoy having Mike home for the first time in our marriage
(that takes some getting used to, as well!) That’s great that you have taken over the Quilt ministry @ NLCC. You’re the perfect one for that job. I seriously don’t know anyone “craftier” than you! 