Sunday, 16 October 2011

Fabric fetish I: Kate Spain Terrain

This post was called (I) because I suspect it's the first of many posts along a similar vein! Anyway, this weeks Handmade Monday is to celebrate the arrival of my Kate Spain quilting kit which has arrived from the US. For those of you who aren't quite as geeky as me about fabric (go on, I know there's plenty of you out there that are), Kate is based in the US and designs the most beautiful fabric (as well as having two of the most adorable cats - check out her blog to see for yourself!).




Problem was, when i finally decided to indulge myself I really couldn't decide which ones to buy. So, instead of buying just two or three I went for a quilting set with a fuller range of fabrics ready to make into a quilt. ABOVE ALL FABRIC


Never made a quilt before, but I'm sure I can find a use for one. In the meantime I get to see some samples of each whilst I decide which one I'll use to make my next bag - this one will definitely be for me this time.....
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13 comments:

  1. Sarah - The Lilac Dragonfly16 October 2011 at 21:08

    Good luck with the quilt....and well done on your first sales...(as seen on the CF)
    Love that fabric!! xx

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  2. lovetartan16 October 2011 at 21:17

    What beautiful fabric! Haven't heard of Kate Spain before but off to check her out! Mich :)

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  3. Wendy16 October 2011 at 21:31

    Fabulous fabrics - and thanks for the link. Will be back to check it out!

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  4. Anonymous16 October 2011 at 21:32

    oh my that fabric is gorgeous!! Quilts are so much fun and quite straight forward to make, sure you will love doing it! x

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  5. Jan16 October 2011 at 22:13

    Oh wow Helen, the colours and patterns are fantastic, I've never made a large quilt and wouldn't know where to start, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

    Jan x

    PS the smarties were very enjoyable :o)

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  6. bebebubu16 October 2011 at 23:20

    Lovely colour of fabric. Looking forward to see your creations.

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  7. Susie17 October 2011 at 02:47

    Really beautiful bold colors! Wow!

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  8. Carolee Crafts17 October 2011 at 05:35

    Beautiful fabric, I love Kate's designs are you really going to cut into it? lol that is a problem I have just love to look at fresh uncut pieces of fabric and I have sooo many. Thank you for visiting my blog

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  9. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)17 October 2011 at 17:25

    I'm weeping quietly in the corner,I so wanted to share your excitement but for some reason your pics have not downloaded for me.(sniff)

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  10. Martha17 October 2011 at 18:42

    oh my goodness! what gorgeous fabrics! i started drooling at the very sight of them! no wonder you couldnt decide! i wouldnt have been able either!
    never made a quilt myself but those fabrics are sooo convincing! definitely worth trying!

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  11. Handbags by Helen17 October 2011 at 19:09

    Don't fret Caroline. I have a feeling there will be far more Kate Spain blogging to come...

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  12. itsamistry17 October 2011 at 23:13

    I've never quilted but I have to say some of the fabrics you can get are gorgeous and I absolutely love the one in the first picture.

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  13. Dotty24 October 2011 at 21:13

    Beautiful fabrics, :) goodluck with the quilt.

    <3 dotty

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