Sandi Henderson’s much anticipated Portabellopixie Patterns arrived this week. I’m completely blown away by the quality. The patterns include an oversized 6 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ booklet with full-color pages and a full-sized pattern sheet. Sandi uses a very impressive technique of combining photographic images along with computer drawn illustration making the steps very clear to follow and understand. This is one talented gal! The multi-sized patterns contain sizes 6-12 months through girls 8.
100% natural linen. Sometimes a project just needs a little Zakka. I love using natural linen in my projects and I’m so very excited to have found a source that I’m proud to carry in the shop. It’s 60″ wide. I’m thinking about selling it in a smaller unit. Either a FQ type cut which would be 18″ x 30″ or a square measuring 18″ x 20″ or even smaller? If you have an opinion on this please leave a comment. I’ll draw 3 names on Monday for a free half yard cut of this fabulous new cloth.
Several new arrivals from Alexander Henry, this one is Starling. And yes, it’s as cute in person as it looks on the screen!
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True Up is keeping the give away bonanza week on a roll with a Half Anniversary Gratitude and Giveaway. Included in the prizes is a $100 gift certificate to Pink Chalk Fabrics! Go enter before a name is drawn on Wednesday, October 22. Yippee and Good luck!
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I love you all, the reasons you love to sew are making my heart sing and my eyes a wee bit teary. Have a fabulous weekend!
The larger fat quarter would be perfect for so many of the smaller projects. I would totally buy them
I think the larger fat quarters would be perfect for so many of the smaller projects out there. I would totally buy them
Great new patterns and the AH birdies are fun. I was excited to see that you added linen to your shop, you continue to make great selections that are so tempting. I’m sure some would appreciate the option of purchasing a smaller piece like 18 x 30, I tend to “justify” purchasing at least half yards of most fabrics – a character flaw that I am working on!
I think 18×30 size for this linene would be good. I love the Starling – it’s just gorgeous! Ahh the possibilities!!!
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I think 18×30 size for this linene would be good. I love the Starling – it’s just gorgeous! Ahh the possibilities!!!
18 X 30 sounds perfect! I don’t think it needs to be cut any smaller.
I’d keep it as yardage, because the extra width is really useful for some projects, but offer the fat quarter size as well. It’s really hard to find linen at the extra width, so I think some people would buy it by the yard with no worries, and the people who just want a small amount for zakka or patchwork have the option of getting the fat quarter instead…..
Cheers,
Leah xx
I think I’d use some either way. I like the color, I have had trouble finding a natural colored linen. Happy Weekend.
Fat Quarters would give new customers a chance to try it before investing in so much width, I personally like that 60″ width.
I think a FQ of linen would be excellent! 18×30 would be wonderful to use for various projects. And the birdies fabric! Wow! I don’t know what I would make out of it, but I must have some just to look at in my stash.
My vote is for fat quarter, too. Gorgeous!
You know, I don’t really have an opinion as to size (so does my entry count), but I’d sure love to make something for Da’Gorgeouses with that deliciously cute fabric! LOL!!
The Starling fabric is gorgeous. I think 18×30 would be great. Ahh the possibilities!!
I agree that fat quarters would be nice, but the option of 60″ nice also! Looks like beautiful linen!
I think a FQish size would be very nice. the 20″ width might be too small for a lot of projects.
I would say 18 x 30. Then you could also use it for the 24 pencil roll, without having to make an extra seam. It would also be nice for a bag! By the way, I love the fabric by Alexander, Starling too! Would be really nice for a bag or a pillow cover.
I say leave it as is. There is always some use for linen fabric and it is so handy to have on hand.
18 x 30 would be great for the linen. It looks wonderful for some embroidered Christmas stockings I want to make.
I would like to see the linen available in multiple sizes. Check out this site for the amazing things this woman does with linen!
http://www.casamiainitalia.com/hp/crossstitch.html
All three cuts would be awesome
That linen is beau-ti-ful. I like the idea of FQ’s (18×30).
I have yet to find good linen here. I agree that smaller units would work well for me. I love those kid patterns!
I would like to have the options of multiple sizes to choose from. Check out this site to see the beautiful things this woman does with linen!
http://www.casamiainitalia.com/hp/crossstitch.html
My vote is for 18×30 too. I would love to try out linen in a new project.
The linen looks truly divine, I just love the look and feel of linen. I usually purchase a half or fulll yard amounts of a fabric and go from there with projects, never actually purchased the smaller cut sizes, I can see how they might be useful though. The Shop Talk Friday is a great addition to your wonderful blog. Hope you have a terrific weekend!
Oh, I hope that this doesn’t triple post…I’m having problems leaving comments and I would love a chance to win a piece of the new linen fabric. I was excited to see that you are carrying linen now (are there any other colors on the way?), you continue to fill your shop with such tempting items!! I’m sure that some would appreciate the option of purchasing an 18 x 30 piece, I would probably purchase at least a half yard if not a full yard. I seem to always justify the need for just a little bit more when it comes to fabric.
I think FQ’s would be great. I would love to pick up some linen in a FQ. I can’t wait to see what you decide on.
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I think you should do both. I love the blog keep it up.
Add my vote for the 18″x30″ – but I can also see using a larger cut. Could you have that available for special order? I very rarely buy a true fat quarter (unless it’s in a preassembled pack of fat quarters) because it’s just not ENOUGH fabric, especially if I really love it!
For a european seamstress it is sometimes strange to work with FQs. Our fabrics are much wider.
And the linen ist quite neutral- good to use in several projects. I like the 60´´width!
I like having lots of choices, so I say do it all!
Love, love, love the Starling fabric too…
I love 100% linen and all I can find locally is usually a blend. I’d also love a resource for organic linen or even a linen/cotton blend!
A smaller cut would be great, sometimes you only need a small amount of something like that.
The extra fat quarter is a great option!
Thanks for carrying Portobello Pixie !
I tried unsuccessfully to purchase one in time to make a pair of frilly
pants for my grand-daughters birthday last July…..next year will be good too.
I think the FQ idea is good … then again, I’d say anything just to get my name in the drawing! That Starling print is adoreable!
I like the 60″ width! I enjoy your blog and your work is excellent!
Oh, I love that starling print.
the fq is a great idea. I am really enjoying reading your blog-keep up the great work!
I agree that fq would be an excellent size; I enjoy reading this blog-keep up the good work!
I think the 18″ x 30″ size would be the better size to sell….there would be a possible square amount and then some smaller amounts to use… also, the obvious whole piece would be available to use.
I agree, 60″ would be my first pick for sure. If not, I would pick the 18 x 30. That print is beyond cute.
Oh definately 18″x30″ the more zakka-ness around the flat the better I always think!
Fat quater is a verry good size!! love your blog!!
That Starling fabric is fabulous!
I like the idea of 18×30 fat quarters – it might bne a good way to try using linen in some patchwork projects!
I love the feel of linen. I would like to have the 18×30 size.
Fat quarters rock. It’s lovely fabric.
Hope you find my comment in there some where. Didn’t have an opinion on the size (being a newbie and all) but I did love the fabric design!
Hugs & Blessings!
I vote for fat quarters! Lovely.