Favorite Fabric Friday

 
Folklorique by Fig Tree Fabrics for Favorite Fabric Friday.

Say that ten times fast. I dare you.

The first time I saw this line of fabric was in a tidy little bundle at the local quilt shop in the Yukon Territory. They also had a model made out of it and I think I might have stood there and fondled it a tad beyond what would normally be considered acceptable behavior. Thankfully, no one was looking.

The model quilt was the heart pattern from this book.

 
 
Now, there's no part of me that leans toward the cutesy hearts and bows sort of things, so I was surprised to find myself head over heels for this quilt. So much that I bought the book on the spot. Right there in Canada. But I didn't spring for the FQ bundle. I know, I make no sense. Luckily, this line of fabric is still fairly easy to come by. (Praise you, Ebay) And by that, I mean I have come buy much of it. A FQ bundle (or two?), a FQ bundle of the coordinating wovens, several charm packs, a jelly roll and a huge selection of half yards that I couldn't pass up simply because they were on sale for $2 each. Really, at that point, it should be a felony to NOT buy it. Even the most devout fabric dieter would cave. 

One day, I still have fleeting plans to make the heart quilt. Promise. Does anyone hear a 2010 resolution in the making? And since that will not deplete my Folklorique stash, I will continue my search for additional patterns that tickle my fancy and make myself a couple more. I will never tire of this dreamy fabric. After all, this was my first foray into the Fig Tree world and my (quilting) life has never been the same since. Besides, in my new effort to decorate my home with seasonal/holiday inspired quilts, this will fill the Easter/Spring slot nicely.

 
While I was in Florida, I came across this great basket pattern and just loved it. I've put it in my box of Folklorique fabrics and I think after I make the heart quilt, this will be a good one for the leftover scraps. I was pretty excited to run across it on Sherri's blog a couple weeks ago. Check it out HERE. Isn't it just a great quilt? She mixed a few lines of Fig Tree fabrics, which I thought was a great idea.

 

In the meantime...I HAVE been sewing this past week. Just not on anything fun. Little domestic projects like hemming pants, sewing black-out curtains for a friend and piecing batting leftovers. Nothing exciting enough to blog about. Oh, and my light bulb burnt out on my sewing machine. I knew the day would come. I just didn't know it would be so hard to track down a replacement bulb. Really, why must there be 27 different sizes of sewing machine light bulbs? Shouldn't this be a universal one-size-fits-all sort of thing? The funny thing is it burnt out in the middle of me sewing the black-out curtains. Hah!

I have big quilting plans this weekend of finishing up some little projects that just need a bit here and there. I started back to work this week at the railroad, and with the summer tourist season quickly encroaching, my quilting days are numbered. I need to make the best use of the rest of my free time and finish up some things. If all goes well, I'll have some show and tell Monday morning.

Have a good weekend!

Comments

[Thelma]

Allyson!!! Sherri's blog inspired me to buy some Fig Tree fabrics and patterns for the first time!! First up is that adorable basket pattern. I"m thinking I may get to it after I finish Jake and Wild Goose Chase, a perfect project for May!

I'm holding my breath on my sewing machine light too, maybe I just need to stay away from black-out curtains,

Piecing batting leftovers.....I don't even know what that means, but it sounds as excruciating as getting your gums scraped...what's up with that!!

[Jocelyn]

Wow, I love that heart quilt and the fabrics are fabulous! Can't wait to see your creation.

[Lisa D.]

I love Folklorique too. And that basket pattern. I'm going to make that. Someday....

[Nicole]

So many baskets, so little time. I too, have that pattern out for inspiration. Alas, my Folklorique fabric is mostly used up.

[call me crazy]

Oh I love those fabrics! They will make a gorgeous basket quilt! Happy stitching!

[Robin Booth]

I don't blame you for liking that cute heart quilt. I've always like Folklorique but my only foray into Fig Tree is Urban Indigo which I haven't made up yet. Oh Wait. . . I have another cute dandelion pattern that I collected Fig Tree for. (Busted)

[Gail Sciortino]

ok, spill de beans...post us yo eBay connection...lol Really, I just get tired of scrolling through all the fabrics, can you give me hints???
Thanks!
gael form Pink-a-Palooza!

[Rose Marie]

All that fabric for such a low price .... you must have thought that you died and was in heaven! Wow, what a deal and such lovely fabric as well! Good for you.