Saturday, October 20, 2012

New York Finds

I forgot to show you what I bought at City Quilter in New York!  I found these to add to my New York fabric collection.  This one is a grayscale night scene with some sparkle in the windows.

 
This one is a bright depiction of many different places of interest in NYC.
 
 
I am not sure where this NY fabric will end up.  (A few bits went into my grandsons' I spy quilts found here.)  But I am drawn to all things New York as I have many fond memories of trips to New York with my daughters (one lives there now) and with my whole family.
 
I love this Flea Market Fancy and wish I had bought a couple other pieces in this line.
 
 
I also found a backing for my Japanese taupes quilt.


Gotta think of a name for that quilt...never really named my quilts but this one needs a name.  Any ideas?  This backing fabric is not a Japanese taupe but is perfect anyway.  (Oh, I had a Japanese taupe type backing fabric I bought in Washington but I miscut.  $!$!  It happens.)

My daughter took me to the Garment District and took me to a couple of places I had missed on previous trips.  Pacific Trimming is amazing.  I never saw so many trims, cool buttons, and high quality zippers.  The prices were very reasonable.  She also took me to Mood Fabric which is a must see if you are ever in New York.  We hit some other places but those two jump out as noteworthy.

What a blessing sewing is!

:o)

4 comments:

Nancy J said...

Linda, I thought maybe " Serendipity"one meaning is a pleasant surprise, and is that what happened when you found the Taupe fabrics? Or " Serenity" they are calm, subtle tones, just beautiful. Cheers from Jean

Sheila said...

What unusual fabrics. Especially the NYC fabrics! Love them.

Stephanie said...

If I ever go to Mood I'd want to see Tim Gunn! What great NY memory fabric and that taupe is gorgeous.

gale said...

Love these!! I love the top two the most-they are like souvenirs but useful! lol