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My Obsession

I thought I would upload my favourite sight in my workroom.... my wall of quilting fabric!

My quilting fabric storage wall
Yes I have an obsession and it is quilting fabric!

Yes I am a little OCD about storing all my fabric and have it in labelled boxes all sorted by colour or theme.

I love just sitting in my room, looking at all my fabric, pulling the odd piece out and thinking about how I can cut it up to make a quilt. Getting out coordinating fabric and just seeing all the colours and patterns just makes me so happy. I will often do just that, then put it all back.... but when I am truely inspired I then turn to my computer and create a design on my Quilt Designing Software from Electric Quilt.

I love this program as I can fiddle away, comming up with a perfect design. Then print out cutting directions and fabric requirements so I can get to the really fun part of sewing quicker.

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I have been busy this week making up clothing patterns for 'Boy Doll' and I will post photos when I have finished the toiles (test garments), but Im really happy how they are comming along. First Im making just a basic Tshirt and Jeans... then on to the fun stuff, maybe a medieval tabard or a space suit?
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  1. Mirne28/4/12 12:36 AM

    What a fabulous obsession!! Better than handbags, shoes and nail polish ... although I do love my nail polishes!!

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  2. Janis23/8/12 5:04 PM

    Hi Kathi.....I love your wonderful wall of fabric and you are soooo organised. Are the wooden stands pre-made?

    I have a sizeable wool and yarn stash which needs to be organised. cheers Janis x

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  3. Janis24/8/12 4:56 PM

    Hi Kathi, love your organised fabric stash.....your boy doll and the crochet.....cheers janis

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