Most of my quilts have polka dot fabrics in them.
Whether I use a dot for the entire background fabric or just a little here and there, I almost always incorporate polka dots in my quilts. It adds a bit of whimsy. They're happy! They're classic. I LOVE them. But there have been times when I have went to my stash and just didn't have the variety I needed. It's like all I had was polka dots! In my opinion, polka dots are always a safe choice when buying fabric, but I've realized that I needed to branch out a bit.
So, while I was on my quilting retreat two weekends ago, I splurged and bought about 3 yards of fabric. I couldn't resist these prints. I have no idea when I will use them!?! But they are colors that I like. They are sweet and fun and whimsical.
Just quarter yard cuts, since I don't really have a purpose for them. Enough to make my little heart happy though.
I also felt inclined to buy some more orange and teals for my crayon quilt. Again, only quarter yard cuts. As you can see on the left, I already had 5 POLKA DOTS in my fabric collection!!! I think the ones I bought are adding a nice variety of color, prints and scale to the collection though.
And finally, I bought a few fabrics to finish off a little Fig Tree Halloween wall hanging I'm working on.
OK, so I couldn't get away without buying a few polka dots! So sue me! :) They're kind of a staple though. I don't think I will ever go without them all together, but I have realized it's nice to have a variety. :)
So what's in your stash???
I had noticed your love for polka dots...I think they are darling! I find myself gravitating to the same kinds of fabrics too-only my staple is any tone on tones. Gotta use what you like!
ReplyDeletePolka dots are awesome; it's okay if you have tons. :)
ReplyDeleteI do love polka dots and think you have a nice mixture of colors and patterns here in your new fabric purchase.
ReplyDeleteThere is tons of Polka dot fabric in my stash for sure :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bee fabric Do you have the name of it or designer?
Marta
Marta,
ReplyDeleteThe bee fabric is a Michael Miller fabric, pattern #CX4531.
Amber
Great fabrics!!! I go in spurts with my fabric choices, but I always love dots.
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy for polka dots too (include them in most of my aprons). I love fruity prints too.
ReplyDeleteHappy quilting,
Cindy
great buys! and of course ya gotta get some more polka dots. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your philosophy on dots. I'm kind of checked or plaid kind of girl...but I completely unferstand:)
ReplyDeleteLove all that fabric! You have such a fun hobby!
ReplyDeleteOk I know this post is from pretty long ago, but I am hoping you can tell me which collection the fig tree quilts large dot at the bottom of the stack is from and if you know the color. I am searching for that fabric currently and there are so many collections that it could be from since internet pictures aren't always perfect, but the orange is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks in advanced and if you don't remember that is ok. I am really just going out on a limb :)
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