Hello There,
Sorry for not popping in on Sunday as promised. I may have to bail on Sunday Stash because I am not usually on the computer on Sunday's. So I'll show some stash today and also show some fabric cutting tools for Heather Bailey's March of the Tools Project.
Below are some of my favorite cutting tools.
The blue self healing mat in the background is just a must for anyone that works with fabric (or paper projects as well). I have had this mat for probably 7 years now. I have 3 of them in different sizes. This is the big one. 36 inchees by 24 inches. I'd really love to have one a bit bigger. But anyone, these mats are so great!
I also use the clear Fiskars cutting templates alot. The one I use the most is this 6 by 24 inch ruled cutter. I have also been using this for like 6 years to cut ruffle strips and since I started making quilts and handbags, I use it tons more. I use the shape cutting templates lots now too for the quilting work. Love them all!
My favorite rotary cutter is the one shown by Gingher. They make my favorite scissors as well. I have found their cutting tools to be the best for my needs. And I use them pretty exclusively for fabric cutting.
Now for some stash. Well, that pile of goodies in the above picture are going to be used for shirts and quilts. I may put some on the website.
Then below are images of a new collection that just came in. I have not decided yet if I will put any on the website or not. I am struggling with this one bigtime, as I have already sketched out like 20 things to make with them! I ordered all the entire collection, 40 prints and they are all just GORGEOUS!
Okay, off to clean up a bit. My inlaws are coming in next week from Germany. They'll be our first visitors since we moved here almost 7 months ago. We have no basement here, so we have been using the guest room and garage to store stuff. The guest room actually still has some boxes in there. I do have the guest bath all set. But I have alot to do to get the bedroom ready. They'll be here for 2 weeks, so I have to have it comfy/cozy for them! I'll be doing a little house tour soon, showing you all some of the projects we have gotten done around the house. That should be fun. Anyway, I'll be back tomorrow night to close comments on this weeks giveaway.
Hugs,
Sheree
Sheree! I've been drooling over the Wonderland collection online - waiting for someone to get it! I'm so loving it too! I have a quilt for it :) Gingher does make nice cutting tools - I should update my rotary soon . . . Have fun getting ready for company :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | March 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Oh, the scissor fabric...! Have a wonderful visit with your in-laws Sheree.
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 10, 2009 at 04:59 PM
What a gorgeous fabric line! Care to share any of the 20 + ideas you have for it??? ;o)
Like you, I don't know where I'd be without my cutting mat and rotary cutter. They are my favourite tools for quilting.
Posted by: Katherine | March 10, 2009 at 06:34 PM
goodness me, that fabric! amazing
Posted by: amy | March 10, 2009 at 11:14 PM
I love both butterflies!
Posted by: wendy | March 11, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I nominated you for an award. Get the details here -- http://redhenstudios.blogspot.com/2009/03/its-honor-just-to-be-nominated.html
Posted by: Julie Dowd | March 11, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Those fabrics look like candy!
Posted by: Elena | March 12, 2009 at 06:30 AM
Hi all!!!
All the collection are just lovely.But ah ...the scissors fabric are my favourite one!!
Hugs,
Elena
Posted by: elena | March 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Oh you must share. I love those big polka dots, and the small polka dots, and and and...
Viel Spass mit den Verwandten.
Jeannine
Posted by: Jeannine McCloskey | March 12, 2009 at 09:26 PM