Oh The Applique!

I was in Missouri last week taking care of my 6 (yes I said "six") grandchildren.  ( and that is only half of them).    I had the opportunity to take a few hours respite.   I drove to Eudora, KS to check out the LQS there called Quilting Bits and Pieces.     It was a lovely shop, and oh the applique.    They specialize in embroidery and applique.    The owners have written several books and the quilts on displays were so fabulous.   They have a great fabric collection, and lots of never seen before (by me that is) notions.   I had a great time.

I bought the book that has the patterns for these Christmas quilts.  Just gorgeous!

I will definitely visit this adorable shop again.

A Fabric Diet!

I have tried to put myself on a fabric diet, but it isn't working very well.    It would help if I would stay out of my LQS, but I have to go to my monthly applique meeting don't I?

These batik fat quarters called out to me as I passed by the cart, while turning my head, trying to avoid looking at their lusciousness.

This one is my favorite, until I see the next one.

 

And next month will probably not be any easier.    I have the Suwannee Valley Quilt & Old Time Craft Festival, to be held on March 12, in Trenton FL.    They have the best quilt shop there.   I can't imagine not buying at least a few yards fat quarters.    Not to mention the following weekend, I am going to the Lakeland, Sewing Expo.   How am I suppose to get out of there without buying any fabric???

I guess I need a 12 step program.    They tell an alcoholic the first thing they have to do is stop hanging out in bars.    But seeing as my addiction is neither, illegal, immoral or fattening, I can't seem to convince myself that buying fabric is bad.    It's not like I am spending the rent money.

I really am going to stop buying fabric, I am running out of room.   But we really could use a bigger house, with 2 bathrooms.

But for now, I am thinking about heading for my local Walmart.   One of the ladies in my group said they tripled the size of the fabric department and I really need to make sure they are telling the truth.  The hand on that 1/2 yard my friend bought was very nice.  

Maybe I should call my sponsor.   Oh! She is at Walmart.  I guess I haven't got a chance!