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  • March 7, 2014 Daryl Aitken

    Downton Abbey is Here

    Those discordant sisters look like they're getting along pretty well in fabric form.  Introducing Downton Abbey fabric from Andover.  I am told that this fabric will be appearing in costumes on the show in the 2015 season - whether that's true or not, I love how they work together.  From the top is Mary's ribbons, Mary's plume, Sybil's Tulle and Edith's Swirl.  As I said in the product description, I doubled up on Mary because I like her best.  She's aloof, wears great clothes, has a few great looking men pursuing her, and she has pots of money.  
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  • February 23, 2014 Daryl Aitken

    Gift Sewing

    Hand made presents are the best.  And while I am not the greatest seamstress, I love making things for my friends and family.  I think most people love getting something that was hand crafted.  I made this rather bright hat for my friend Anne's birthday.  She was about to leave for a sunshine holiday (what a good idea!) and I thought it would be good to toss in a suitcase.  

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  • February 18, 2014 Daryl Aitken

    Are you getting enough radiant orchid?

    Here is a nice custom bundle we're calling Orchid and Stone.  Radiant Orchid was named the colour of the year for 2014 by Pantone.  I was getting a little tired of seeing it on its own, it can be a bit intense. Grey is the perfect partner for it.  It softens it and shows it off at the same time.  I think this combination would make a great quilt.  I'm also inspired to see what else I'd like to put with these great greys.  Stay tuned...

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  • February 16, 2014 Daryl Aitken

    New pillows for my sofa

    I suggested occasional pillows for this Mark Hordyszynski fabric, Beaded Colorband.  The colours and suggestion of handwork sparked a few ideas but this is the one I liked best. So I got to work and here they are.  I have a plain grey sofa in my living room and some very colourful art. The pillows do a great job bringing the art into the room.  This  Michael Miller fabric was beautiful to work with, they have a very tight smooth finish.  I put a zipper in the back because I have fabric ADD and will need to change these again in no time.  The pillow forms are old pillows that used to sit on top of my bed.  Somehow they escaped the my consuming home purge last year and I'm glad, they're a good shape for the sofa and don't need a lot of fabric.

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  • February 9, 2014 Daryl Aitken

    Custom Bundles

    I've just added a few custom fat quarter bundles to the shop.  Look for them under pre-cuts.  This is my favourite part of having a lot of fabric in my house.  I get to put together unique combinations that strike me. My favourite is Lyla's Birthday (pictured here).  It was inspired by my sister's (step)Granddaughter.  Lyla is a beauty and I'm happy for my sister who is madly in love with this little girl.  I like pink, and while I normally go for a stronger, brighter shade, I thought the pink and grey were great for a little one.  

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  • February 1, 2014 Daryl Aitken

    Ipanema is Here

    Ipanema is here.  If you can't go to Brazil, it will come to you.  Birch Organic Fabric created this great collection of modern and graphic prints just in time.  Don't we all need a little sunshine and warmth in our lives right now? I just spent an hour chipping ice off the sidewalk in front of my house.  I need to start thinking about summer.  

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