I really need to post more often. This week I had company so I did'nt get much sewn. I have started on a baby quilt for a customer. I should have it pieced by tomorrow and then I will get it quilted. After I finish I will post pictures.
I was thinking about when I was a teen and would go buy fabric at Newberrys. That was the big fabric store near me. My dad would take me and wait in the car while I looked for inspiration for a new dress. I loved shopping for fabric and i still do.
Does any one remember the big metal measuring tool they used for the fabric? Not sure what it was called but they slid your fabric in it to measure and then when they had the right amount they pushed down on the handle and it would clip the fabric. Then they ripped it! It kept every piece on grain. They don't rip fabric any more. Now when you get home you are lucky if you have enough. I find that my fabric is about 4 inches shy of what I asked for. And fabric was only 36 inches wide. Now we get 44 to 45 and all the way to 60!
It is a foggy day here this monring , but we may have sun later today. I hope as I am not fond of fog.
Happy Sewing '
Linda
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