Sunday Stash #5 - Under the Wire

Like many of you, I've got a bit of a Denyse Schmidt fabric obsession. I picked up these teal lovelies at Joann yesterday - they're from her "Daisy Mae" collection. And although they had her new line, Aunt Edna, too, I decided to restrain myself (for now).

I'm digging how the prints look with these vintage buttons.

Yes, these were an impulse purchase, but I'm happy to report that I've already got a plan for them. Or I could just admire them for a year or two (or five).

Happy sewing!
-Annik

Sunday Stash #4

The other day as I was moving around one stack of fabric to get to another stack of fabric (don't laugh) and I couldn't help but notice that I have an enormous stash of Echino prints - especially some of the older ones.

A small fraction of the hoard

Do you know what's strange? I don't know the foggiest thing about Etsuko Furuya, the designer of all this yummy fabric. Isn't that odd? Other fabric designers have blogs, we see them in magazines, etc., but Etsuko remains a mystery. I did find a photo of her here, but not much else.

If you speak/read Japanese, would you mind giving us a quick translation of her profile on her web site?

Do you have a certain fabric designer you compulsively hoard? No judgment here - I completely understand.

Okay, I'm going to be scarce for the next few weeks. In the meantime - 

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

And may you find some time to do a little stress-free crafting ;)

-Annik