For a very good friend

quiltdetail4, originally uploaded by String and Scissor.

I cannot yet divulge all of the details of this piece. It is top secret since the recipient reads this blog, but I couldn't resist posting a sneak peak.

This was one of my more ambitious projects of the "I'll finish it next week" variety. This project, however, was a delight to work on and begged to be finished in time for a very close friend's wedding.

Each moment I spent chosing fabrics and sewing was also a moment spent reminiscing about our friendship. It has been such a joy to be her friend and equally joyful to be able to make this gift for such a special couple.

And the winner is...

And the winner is... Abby!

I only had three people enter (3x more than I thought) so I decided to send all three of you something. If you could please email me your names and addresses, I'm going to send Abby a large fabric bundle and Lexi and Lauren a smaller bundle. If you have color preferences or theme preference, let me know when you send in your address and I'll try to come up with something along those lines.

Abby, I'll also include Mr. Skunk!

I love sharing this great fabric with people who appreciate it as much I do. Thanks for reading my blog!

Storybook Fabric

I got this a few weeks ago at a thrift shop and forgot to post it! I just love it.
Some may be available at my Etsy shop soon if anyone voices an interest...

Ooooops! (See May 21st post)

It seems that I've forgotten to post the address to the shop. Ooops!

www.stringandscissor.etsy.com

I have a few things up already! I will have more as the week progresses.

Thanks for looking!

PS The photo is of a vintage scrap pack that will be posted on etsy hopefully later today. It consists of smaller and odd shaped pieces of fabric along with repurposed napkins, table cloths, wools, felts, upholstery, etc. It really is a very cool little grab bag.

FREE Vintage Fabric!

I've been telling you about my obsession with vintage fabric...

I have so much fabric that I've run out of excuses to buy more (which isn't acceptable). Most of my fabric is in yards as opposed to the smaller amount I actually want. Thus, I've been putting together Vintage Fabric Bundles, collections of 8-10 vintage or otherwise pre-loved fabric and notions in smaller, usable sizes (between 6" squares and 1/4 yard). They will also come in scrap bundles (measuring a few inches to 1/8 yard).

In celebration, I'm offering a Vintage Fabric Bundles to one person who reads my blog. If you'd like to be considered, please leave me a comment with your name and how to get in touch with you in case you win. The deadline is noon on Friday, May 25, 2007. In the event that more than one person reads my blog (I have serious doubts), I will have a drawing on Friday.

A super suprise and a new post - both coming soon!

One unfortunate consequence of moving is not being able to find the all important accessories to important and often used equipment. The printer cable, the attachment to the hair dryer, and the battery recharger for the digital camera. In my case, the last one stings the most.

I have a suprise offering for you that I don't want to post until I can photograph it. And I can't photograph it until the recharger is found. Hopefully by tomorrow I will be able to post - with pictures - and will update you on my suprise!

Its a Win-Win

Palette for my next quilt, originally uploaded by String and Scissor.

I am a Pack Rat (note the capital "P" and "R"). I have a memory attached to everything I own and , thus, hate to give it or throw it away. I have boxes and bags of stuff that I have refused to part with. I guess you could call me, and the piles around me, messy. My husband is just the opposite. He loves to get rid of stuff any way he can as he hates clutter and messes.

In the process of packing for our move, I have made a major breakthrough that seems to have quelled my tendency to horde. Over the past month, I gave away three car loads of stuff we don't use anymore. And its only because I have figured out that if I have something I don't want, my husband is more than happy to watch the kids while I drop it off at the local thrift store. This means that I get to go into the thrift store by myself (even though there is a drive up drop off) and check out other people's old clutter.

Even better is this: All thrift stores in my town are within walking distance from each other so when I get to go to one - I sneak into all six. I know where all the fabric is in each shop. I know what I'm looking for and can't leave a roll of fabric behind if it grabs my eye.

I've gotten pretty quick and my husband is none the wiser unless I come home, like I did last Friday, with three bags stuffed with fabric like those in the picture. I found all of these, and more, in a course of an hour in thrift stores on the same block.

It was a good day for both those who hate tchockis and for those who love vintage fabric. Any way you look at it I think its a fair trade: a car full of clutter for a few bags full of bright vintage fabric that I can fold and refold, over and over again. I even keep it pretty neat.