I haven’t posted much this week. It has been a miserable week for me — almost 24/7 migraines. Our weather patterns this summer are so bizarre and they seem to have meant nothing but migraine after migraine. Some better meds today and I’m much more able to cope.
A visit to Sew Sisters was on the list today and oh, my!! I came home with some wonderful goodies. First of all — this glorious batik. It makes me thinks of waves.
This was another of my finds today. It’s going in with the other Oriental fabrics I’ve collected. I know I want to do one very special quilt just with these fabrics but haven’t yet chosen a pattern.
The main reason for the trip today was to pick up some silk batting and the Gypsy Gripper! I’ve already used it. I have limited strength in my hands and have some difficulty holding a ruler steady sometimes — but with this, it’s a piece of cake!
From the fat quarter bin — I just couldn’t resist any of these. There were a few more but they’re already hanging up to dry. I HAD to hand wash a few as soon as I got home as I have plans. 🙂
Smudge in another of his wise brown owl moments — or is that mischief in the making? One never knows with our Smudge.
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Nice fabric goodies! And that gripper looks awesome. Smudge is very distinguished… so handsome!
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Yummy fabrics! I am sorry to hear about your migraines. Glad you feel a little better. I bought a Gypsy Gripper too. I have carp tunnel syndrome and arthritis and can only rotary cut a little at a time. This tool is awesome!
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I’m glad you got out and went shopping. That’s the best medicine for the migraine.I think Smudge is an owl imitator for sure.
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Hi Cathi,Those are beautiful fabrics. I am normally not a big fan of batiks, but the batik you bought is gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to see what you are going to do with those fabrics.
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Hey it was great seeing you Cathi! Everytime I look at your blog you have accomplished so much – and your work is always exquisite. Happy quilting!
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Hi Catherine!Love the fabrics! Good to hear what some quilters think of that Gypsy Gripper! I posted a photo of it from our trip to Kickass Quilt Shop for my friends to see. Some of them have troubles with their hands too. Now I can tell them that it is a well liked tool!Sorry to hear of your migraines…but glad you are feeling a bit better today.Take care!
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Oh poor you, migraines are a real pain, and it’s so difficult to find some medication that works. I have a Gypsy Gripper too and it’s absolutely brilliant – just a pity it doesn’t work too well on the smaller rulers.
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I feel for you with all the migraines. I only get them when we are due snow so I don’t get many. Love the fabrics you bought. the first one reminded me of clouds.Love and hugs Gina xxx
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I am so sorry you have had a rough week with migraines! Hope this will be a better week for you!I love all of your fabric finds!Have a GREAT weekend!Donna
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so sorry to hear about your migraines…i can relate. i hope the fabric fix is a cure for you!
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Oh, Catherine, I am sorry you are suffering from migraines. I have several family members you have them and they sound like pure torture! Glad you are feeling a bit better. Your new fabrics are super. I especially like the oriental one. I am going to get one of the grippers for my sister for her birthday. She is so afraid of cutting her fingers. This should be great for her. Are you going to be in the swap with the stitchers angels? I hope you are my partner. Everything you make is so lovely. About today’s cat picture. You think he looks wise. I think he looks like he is saying “well take the picture already. How long to you want me to hold this pose?”. Have a great rest of the day…..
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great fabrics………….I am keeping away from Sew Sisters as we are going on vacation next month and want to save my money for shopping down there, and I know if I set foot in the store I will not come out of it without spending a small fortune…LOLGill
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Hi Cathi,Hope that you have recovered from the migraines- my husband gets them from time to time- often triggered by foods or red wine. He needs a dark room and quiet- sometimes has trouble with his stomach with them too. They are not fun to have – I feel bad that you’ve suffered from them this week.A friend of mine found Sew Sisters on line and has ordered fabric from them. They sure had some good prices on things so it is nice to hear when someone has bought from them and been really satisfied. It gives one confidence to order from them from a distance.Hope you are having a much better weekend- Here in Edmonton it is hot, hot hot- It is suppose to be 35 degrees tomorrow Yikes- I might have to go and live in the basement for the day- might even get some cleaning done down there..Regards,Anna
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So sorry to hear about the migranes.I have never had that problem, but I sure do have a headache this morning. We have a thunder storm in the making and I am sure it has to be the air pressure. Your fabrics finds are lovely, my daughter is collecting oriental designs too. I have the Gypsy Gripper but have not tried it yet. Thanks for reminding me about it. Hope you have a good day, migrane free.
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Sorry to hear about your migraines. 😦 Your fabrics are wonderful and Smudge is so photogenic. 🙂
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Hope you get to feeling better. I do so love your blog! Thanks for sharing.
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Yeah, you got your gripper! YippieLove the fabrics. Pretty.Smudge is looking so Stately here. What a man.Putty-tat Love, *karendianne.
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Cathi, sorry to hear about your persistent migraines. My son is also on meds for migraines so I have an idea of what you are going through. I hope you feel better soon.I love the term, “fabric enhancement” and I think that is what I shall call it from now on. I adore all your pretty new fabrics and that batik is to die for. Take care. Feel better soon.Aloha!
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Glad the migraines aren’t so bad now. Love your new fabrics! I have a pile of Asian fabrics that I really like and plan to use them for a wedding quilt for my niece, but, like you, I still haven’t picked a pattern yet.
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