new addiction

It has been a year since I have entered this kind of store. The colours, the ideas and the projects buzzing around in my mind, kept me away. Today, I just couldn't help myself and I entered the fabric store!!  I just wanted to grab a small amount of Christmas material to work on a project. Just a small amount. A few tiny cut-offs that one can find. Nothing too major. Almost $100. later, I came out. Oh dear! This actually started when I went to the first of many craft fairs that will be held around her from now until Christmas. I saw some nice quilting projects that people did and I thought to myself "I can do that!". And so it began. What was a minor trip to the fabric store, ended in me coming home with a bag of material and a membership card for discounts.  I walked in and what greeted me was row after row of bolts of material. Quilts that were done and patterns that were on hand so that I can make the exact same thing.

Who can resist?  Not me. I stood there with about 3 bolts in my hand. Gripping them with dear life because, let me tell you, this place was thee place to be on a Sunday afternoon!  I walked around and around the display of material trying to decided what went with what. I did grab the mandatory bird/snowman combo material and looked for something to go with it.  As I said, I came out with lots and lots of ideas. Came home and immediately went to the basement to see what books of inspiration I had on hand. I have decided on a few things that I am going to make for some friends. Can't wait to get started either. Now, I really, really do have to go back to the store because I need more stuff. Not material. I think I am good with that. Although, with my membership card, I do have a discount. I used to quilt and collected so much material. I can sense that is going to happen again. Does this replace my purse addiction?!  Ha Ha..no. This is going to be fun actually. I may post a real photo of what I am making. My first project is going to be a table runner. That is for me. Will keep you posted!  Later, eh