I kept putting off a new entry, while I thought about how to include some photos. First step was taking some photos, nope, first step was charging the camera battery. Then the weekend arrived. A trip to Wellington later, and I am no further along.
So, just words again.
Wellington was breezy, some showers, average Wellington autumnal weather. So, rather than spend time checking out some new beaches, we drove the coast road and visited a new quilt shop. New for me that is. The Busy Bee Quilt Shop is rather deceptive, in that the exterior of the building looks run-down, but the shop is a treasure trove of fabric seldom seen in little old NZ. Shelf after shelf of Kaffe, William Morris, Marcus fabrics, and enough 1930's type fabrics to overwhelm you. I spent too much money, yet came away with insufficient fabric to scratch the itch. I guess I have gotten used to buying online, with cheap american prices. It seems wrong now to pay $30+ per metre, when I could be paying a third of that.
Never the less, the Busy Bee is now my favourite shop. Now, if only they had an online presence.
Quilt-wise, another Gypsy Wife quilt is underway. This time in dark, romantic colours. I am determined to add as many fabric scraps from my Symposium collection as I can. Lots of Tula Pink, AMH, Kaffe, and a bit of Morris fabric too. Maybe next time a photo?
So, just words again.
Wellington was breezy, some showers, average Wellington autumnal weather. So, rather than spend time checking out some new beaches, we drove the coast road and visited a new quilt shop. New for me that is. The Busy Bee Quilt Shop is rather deceptive, in that the exterior of the building looks run-down, but the shop is a treasure trove of fabric seldom seen in little old NZ. Shelf after shelf of Kaffe, William Morris, Marcus fabrics, and enough 1930's type fabrics to overwhelm you. I spent too much money, yet came away with insufficient fabric to scratch the itch. I guess I have gotten used to buying online, with cheap american prices. It seems wrong now to pay $30+ per metre, when I could be paying a third of that.
Never the less, the Busy Bee is now my favourite shop. Now, if only they had an online presence.
Quilt-wise, another Gypsy Wife quilt is underway. This time in dark, romantic colours. I am determined to add as many fabric scraps from my Symposium collection as I can. Lots of Tula Pink, AMH, Kaffe, and a bit of Morris fabric too. Maybe next time a photo?
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