PA and Back
Here's the report from PA.....the credit card is still intact, the bags made it in the house before any husband or child could ask "what's in those bags????" and made it home in time to go do set-up for the Blue and Gold dinner.
but the best part of the trip was getting to see my Quilt Branch friend Susan. We shopped, helped each other with fabric selections and I watched a master salesperson peddle her book (successfully!), followed by good food at the Franklin House. Go take a look at Susan and MaryJane's book, they've got a great concept----6 halves make a whole (six half yards make a whole quilt)----but don't even try to explain this concept to an engineer, they just will not get it!
Ok....so here's the fabric acquisition report.....
I've been wanting to reproduce a quilt from the great big The Ultimate Quilting Book but first wanted to find something suitable for the background, so I scored me some background yesterday...
and then I've heard from some learned people that you can never have enough repros....
and I have a really fun red and white project coming up, so I bought everything in sight of really red and white (very PamKittyish don't you think?)
so considering how many fabrics I touched in the 2 stores, I really behaved myself.....but in the back of my mind I'm thinking, "Lorre's coming soon and that will require another trip to Lancaster! behave, behave, behave!"
wasn't I a good girl?
Hugs and Stitches!
Megan
Oh - perfect background for that quilt. And I LOVE that quilt! I think I want to do one like that also. Have you tried to talk Kathie into doing that one?
Lots of your new reproductions have found their way onto my shelves too - for the very same reason LOL!
Posted by: Patti | March 15, 2008 at 01:59 AM
Yes it is very Pamkittyish!And I love the tiny stripe with the little strawberry or rose in the middle picture and that Alex fabric in the top will be perfect for that quilt. Sounds like a good day. I enjoyed meeting the Quilt Branch ladies fall market at a dinner hosted by the sweet Tammy T.
Happy Weekend!
Posted by: pam | March 15, 2008 at 02:49 AM
Yes, early May I am back and another 'field trip' will be in order. I can't wait. I love that background fabric, it is perfect for that quilt.
Posted by: Lorre | March 15, 2008 at 03:41 AM
I L-O-V-E the fabric you chose for the repro quilt - can't wait to see this one come together! All the other fabrics are yummy too - I'm coming next time when Lorre is here - even if I have to sell off my family for the day!
Posted by: Patty | March 15, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Love the new quilt...the background is perfect. What a fun day you had.
Posted by: Carol | March 15, 2008 at 08:02 AM
congrats on finding the perfect background!
are you sewing wednesday?
barb
Posted by: barb v | March 15, 2008 at 08:37 AM
megan, that background is just perfect, as the quilt
wanna come too for a shopping tour to Lancaster
Posted by: Lil | March 15, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I agree, repros are a good investment. You chose wisely!!
Posted by: Paula | March 15, 2008 at 01:30 PM
We did have fun! Thanks for joining me and DH. I can't wait to see the reds and whites in the finished product. OH-- I found a few more shops before heading west. Don't tell DH that the trunk is full. Talk to you soon.
Posted by: Susan Knapp | March 15, 2008 at 03:33 PM
I really like the background fabric that you picked up in Lancaster. Oh and of course the other fabrics as well they are beautiful!! It sounds like you had a good time, but it never hurts to return!
Posted by: Jackie | March 15, 2008 at 08:41 PM
I'll join the chorus and agree that you found the perfect background fabric! Will work perfectly!
Nope never have too many repro fabrics...always new ones and more fabulous ones to get!!
Posted by: JudyC | March 16, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Love the red!! And of course Lancaster.
Posted by: nanette | March 16, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Gorgeous repros, and you picked a great quilt to start. After looking at hundreds of quilts, I always find myself going back to vintage-looking nine-patch variations. Have fun.
Posted by: Jennfier | March 18, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I gotta ask Megan, the red/white background fabric, what range is it from? I have just this past week stitched 80 9 patch blocks to do a 9 patch swap, and they are civil wars, and seen this quilt and thought WOWEEE I LOVES IT! the red/white is perfect to go with what I have done and what I am sure others will do!
take care possum and happy easter to you! Hope the easter bunny brings you lots of lovely choccy's
Lissa
Australia
Posted by: Lissa | March 19, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Megan,
I am so jealous that you went to Lancaster. I grew up there, but have now been in Massachusetts longer than I lived there, and I still miss it! Have you found Lapp's Dry Goods yet?
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | March 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I love this quilt. I'm considering to make a mini!! GREAT fabric choice :-)
Posted by: lucy | March 30, 2008 at 11:59 AM