I Just Love That Fabric

We have the keys to our Palm Beach Ave Store

2011-12-07T15:48:00.001-08:00

DAY 1

Woohoo, we have the keys, we are in and decorating,

An exciting new chapter has opened in the I Just Love That Fabric story. We have taken the plunge to open a gorgeous retail store in Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach.

Opening hopefully over the christmas hols, we will be selling all our gorgeous fabrics and homewares.

Here are some pics of our first day, my helpers, or non helpers, they had more fun playing with the ladder than anything else.

The Christmas TableCloth

2011-10-24T23:26:00.000-07:00

Treat Yourself to a fab Oilcloth Table cloth this Christmas.

Whether you celebrate indoors or outdoors, these gorgeous laminates will make the day. Wipeclean and easy to use, no fraying or pulling, just foldaway or rollaway. - So the laundry machine can stay off over Christmas, how about that.........here are some of our new designs in store now

Stunning Summer Totem in Tart, amazing large scale design

Festive Heirloom in Amythest & Cream large scale design

Twist, with a twist of Christmas, gorgeous colourway

French Blue Twinkle stars 2cms in size

Let me know what you think, I love them all.

Susie x

Delightful Owl Cushions

2011-09-28T03:12:00.000-07:00

A very talented customer of mine has made this with owl remnants.

It is divine and suits this old chair, I would never have thought myself of putting these together, but they really do work.

Thank you for sharing Lorelie.

Also from the same owl fabric collection are these gorgeous cushions below, made by me.

Available in store for $25.95 each

Take an owl to bed, gorgeous hand made cushion covers from I Just Love That Fabric.

This is a gorgeous medium weight fabric, ideal for furnishings and covers, sews a treat and looks good too. These are 40cm x 40cm in size and have the same fabric on the reverse and a tuck closure, so easy to remove and wash.

Have a great week,
Susie x

A Taste of Waikiki

2011-09-15T20:38:00.000-07:00

Woo-hoo! my outdoor furniture covers have finally arrived, I had one chair ready and now all the rest has been finished, so would love to share with you.

Not children on the seats, well at least until mum and dad have spent time enjoying a stain free, clutter free deck area.

The gorgeous turquoise stripes and plain fabric are from the Waikiki Range at Warwick Fabrics (also availalbe in my store)

Gorgeous beachy traditional fleur de lis fabric turquoise/oatmeal - made by me

Im loving turquoise this year, and this is going to be my main theme inside and out.

Enjoy Spring.
Susie x

Oilcloth Sale on Today

2011-08-29T17:17:00.000-07:00

Woohoo, we have our Oilcloth Sale on today, 20% off our store price, pop over to our Facebook page and comment on what you would like.

We have availalbe today -

Mexican Oilcloth,

Amy Butler Laminated,

Anna Maria Horner Laminated

Green Gate Laminated

Cath Kidson remnnats in Oilcloth

Oilcloth Bundles

Offcuts and Remnnats

Gorgeous summer colours

Pop in and take a look or just say hello.

Susie x

You Could Win This ..... Blog Giveaway ..... Gorgeous Marimekko Doorstop

2011-08-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

Blog Giveaway time, again. NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU

Pymamid Doorstop ~ red/raspberry Marimekko

For August we thought it would be great to give away one of our gorgeous handmade designer, Marimekko Mini Unikko doorstops, wind is definitely around at the moment, so what better than to have a gorgeous doorstop to stop your door from banging shut.

Specs -
Approx 17cms tall, zipped base for secure closure, half padded with soft wadding, cord toggle at top. Sent empy with instrucions for fiilling.
Featured is the red/raspberry colourway, but youu can choose in black/white, blue, girly pink and camel , see our swatch card below.

All our doorstops and home furnishings are made to order in our workrooms here on the Gold Coast. Designed and hand made using designer fabrics from around the world and Australia.

HOW TO ENTER -

This week all you have to is .................................

GIVAWAY NOW CLOSED

Leave a comment stating which colour you would choose if you won, black/white, pink, red/raspberry (as pictured), blue or camel for 1 entry.
Like us on Facebook . or Twitter, or both is you wish for and extra Entry for each.
Leave you email or contact incase you are lucky enough to win.
Blog about our great giveaway.
The draw will be held next Monday and a winner will be emailed and sent the doorstop.
This is open to all coutries, but please note that the doorstop will be sent empty, ready for you to fill, saving on expensive Postage Costs.

Closing date is Monday 29th August 2011- NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU
Thanks so much, enjoy entering and sharing our gorgeous giveaway.

Susie x

Old Rosalie Tea Towel

2011-08-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

A Vintage/Beach/Chic style is what I have running constantly through my head at the moment, after purchasing my lovely new tressle dining table last week, Im looking to match some furnishings and some worn out looking fabrics, So whilst I had a spare minute over the weekend I cleared out the kitchen draws, delving in and pulling out all the old spoons and serving cutlery that I was probably looking for all last summer at various bbqs and entertaining events, And there neatly folded away in the corner was my old favourite teatowel, just the thing to get me into my vintagey style mood.

This Beautiful Rosalie fabric from the UK, the first teatowel I had ever made, and thinking about it, probably the only one I ever made, now almost 8 years old.

I popped it into the washer and gave it a nice dry on the line, and hey look, a gorgeous vintage teatowel, shabby chic by all accounts, faded but still looking remarkably chic!!

My old favourite

I dont usually have pink around the house these days, I left the shabby chic movement in the UK, but as some of you will know, it is one of my fav colours, and im going to incorporate into my beachy style dining room. I will now just leave this lying somewhere looking good with its faded roses and worn out print. Maybe on the shelf with some old vintage teacups and saucers I collected years ago. Ummm now off for some more rummaging in the cubboards, Im on a roll.

Susie ~ just loving that fabric.

Laminated Loveliness for you.....

2011-07-09T23:41:00.000-07:00

If you love the soft feel of the laminated cottons from Amy Butler, you will adore these cushions, ideal for poolside and deckchairs.

A customer asked if I made cushions from the laminated cottons, and well here is the finished item, I made these 3 for me at the same time in the large European size.

Great for when the kids pop out of the pool for a drink and a nibble, nice and cumfy.

See the full range of Amy Buter Laminates in our store. To make your own, you would need approx 0.75 metre for the large size and 0.50 for the smaller size.

This size is 60cm x 60cms,with a zipped back in the same lovely lamianted fabric. Our prices are -

60cm x 60cm, including insert ~ $65.00 (postage extra)
60cm x 60cm, cover only ~ $59.99 (postage $1.95)
40cm x 40cm, including insert ~ $55.00 (postage extra)
40cm x 40cm, cover only ~ $49.00 (postage $1.95)

These will be available on our website this week, and availalbe in all the laminates from Amy Butler - this is just a little preview of our new cushion range. We hope you love them too!!

Susie x

We hope you are inspired, the colours are simply gorgeous.

A small mention in a large Newspaper

2011-06-28T00:27:00.000-07:00

Its always a great feeling when a Newspaper or magazine call you up to write a small piece on you.
Entitled - Lifes Little Luxuries In Big Demand.......

I had a lovely mention and short interview with the Sun Herald last week, and lots of gorgeous piccies taken.

To be mentioned in the same article as the gorgeous - Absolutely Beautiful Things Blog, was a real treat, to think that my store is up there with the best in Brissy.

So thank you to Ellen who arranged and interviewed me. It so nice to have a small but worthwhile moment of fame. -

"On the Gold Coast, customers of online fabric shop owner Susie Wren are stocking up on pretty fabrics which they use to make their own cushions, curtains and artwork.

"We still want to surround ourselves with beautiful things, such as gorgeous cushions - but these things are expensive. Not everyone can afford to spend $150 on a single cushion," Ms Wren said.

"I get ladies buying small amounts of expensive designer fabrics to sew into their own cushions at a fraction of the price.

"If they have any scraps left over, they can create their own artwork out of it.

"There really has been a resurgence of women coming back to craft, sewing and the like, to try to save money, while still getting their fill of pretty things."

Ms Wren, who started her shop ijustlovethatfabric.com.au in 2008, is planning to open a shopfront - but she admits now is probably not the time. "The economy is a bit shaky to be opening a new shop I feel, although I do want to do it eventually," she said.

"At the moment, I'm doing well and am very busy just working online with my customers. The demand for beautiful things is still high but my customers want to do it in a more creative and inexpensive way."

Beautiful fabrics at I Just Love That Fabric

Susie x

Fabric Remnant clearance all $4.50 each

2011-06-20T19:59:00.000-07:00

Wow we are having a quick clear out of some gorgeous fabrics, all $4.50 per remnant. Pop over to our Facebook Page at I Just Love That Fabric and comment SOLD on the fabric you would like.

Today only, fabrics added hourly.

elephant love

2011-06-16T01:28:00.000-07:00

Loving this new elepant fabric from Umbrella prints, soo cute. Tiny elephants on olive green in a gorgeous lightweight quilting/dress fabric. Ideal for creating, gorgeous little dresses, cushions, bedding, bags, all sorts.

Available now in our Quilting & Dress fabrics Section

It is adorable.

In store now at I Just Love That Fabric


Tiny Elephants on Olive

Thanks for stopping by.

Susie x

being creative

2011-06-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

Just being a little creative to see how this gorgeous new fabric range looks in cushions, have started with this one from Martha Negley's Flower Market, Bunches. Love this fabric and love the cushion too.

Susie x

Imaginary Flowers

2011-06-03T01:05:00.000-07:00

Even though winter is upon us here on the Gold Coast, its always nice to have a lovely fresh spring fabric to add to the store.

We received our lovely shipment of Saffron Craigs gorgeous Imaginary Flowers Collection this week and is now in store.

Infinity Flowers

Getting creative with these fabrics is easy, let your imagination take over and create - lovely lamps, crafts, bags, girly dresses.

These fabrics are availabe from 1/4 metre cuts upwards, so if you just have a little project, thats all you need.

Happy drooling.

Susie x

Gorgeous Remnant Tuesday today

2011-05-30T19:36:00.000-07:00

Remant Tuesday is again upon us, pop over to our Facebook page and take a look at this weeks remnants, from owls to flowers, dots, polka dots, trees, marimekko poppies and lots more


Happy Owls furnishing fabrics

only $7.50 each remnant

Saffron Craig Magical Lands 1/4 metre (56cm x 50cms)

only $6.45 each remnant

There lots to choose from so pop over today and take a look.

happy shopping

Susie x

Blog winner

2011-05-28T16:52:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who entered out blog giveaway, its been a really hectic week or two and we finally got round to cutting out all the entries from our blog here and the FB friends who had probs commenting on my blog. The boys picked out Tartankiwi as the winner of a gorgeous bundle of mexican oilcloth.

Thanks again, and have a great weekend.

Blog Giveaway Time

2011-05-18T18:28:00.000-07:00

Woohoo, yes it is time for a gorgeous blog giveaway, I have been making up new bundles of oilcloth for the store, we have some gorgeous new colourways and designs in stock, from strawberries, cherries to ginghams and of course the usual favourites in the vintage colourways too.

Our new 3 pack Oilcloth bundles are priced at $18.95 and each piece measures 60cm x 50cm. Each piece in the bundle is large enough to make a young childs apron, or a tote bag, a set of bunting flags, a doggy placemat, and lots more.

I will be posting a small 'HOW TO" make bunting flags over the next couple of days, simple and effective and great way to brighten up an outdoor area during these chillier months.

In the mean time, if you would love to win 1 of thse gorgeous oilcloth bundles, pop below to see the Entry Conditions, really simple............

Bundle No 1 ~

Cherries, Emerald Polka Dots and Emerald Gingham

Bundle No 2 ~

Cherries, Red Polka Dots and Red Gingham

Bundle No 3 ~

Poppies, Blue Polka Dots and Blue PJ Stripes

Bundle No 4 ~

Strawberries, Red Polka Dots and Red Gingham

Giveaway Entry...............

1. Comment on which OILCLOTH BUNDLE you like the best and would love to win.

2. Then for 1 entry please Follow our blog, by clicking the FOLLOW link on the right
3. For subsequent entries, please mention on FB and twitter.

4. Please leave your contact email address so as you can be notified if you win.

5. Closing date for draw will be next Thursday at 8.00 pm AEST

EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AS WE LOST THE WHOLE POST DUE TO A BLOGGER ISSUE EARLIER IN THE WEEK.

Thank you for entering.

Susie x

I LoVe Butterflies

2011-05-11T04:26:00.000-07:00

Im in love with butterflies, how gorgeous are these fabrics, all co-ordinating each other.

Large scale landscape design with trees made out of butterflies, and bigger than life butterflies, the gorgeous fabric collection is too nice to cut up.

Co-ordinating butterflies and trees, and flower gardens, this is truely a touch of spring.

This is has to be May's favourite fabric collection. 8 of the designs and colourways will be availalbe in our store over the coming week.

We hope you enjoy these.

Susie x

Pretty Fabrics - a burst of colour for Remnant Tuesday

2011-05-02T18:37:00.000-07:00

A gorgeous burst of colour for Remnant Tuesday this week, pop over and take a look, gorgeous colours and designs, butterflies, polka dots, sprinkles, ric rac, stripes and lots of pinks.

Have a wonderful sewing week.

Susie x

Emerald Temple Tulips Oilcloth/Laminated Cotton

2011-04-23T05:36:00.000-07:00

If I ever had a favorite collection of fabrics, it has to be Amy Butler's Soul Blossoms at the moment, no matter which design I look at, I simply love. And this week, just arrived in store is the Emerald Temple Tulips Laminated cotton oilcloth.

The colours are amazing, so if you love emerald greens, then this is the one for you.


Make a statement with a tablecloth in this design, or outdoor cushions.

Now available under our Oilcloth heading and availabel in store.

Have a wonderful Easter weekend and hopefully you are inspired by these gorgeous colours.

Susie x

Did you miss out on Remnant Tuesday

2011-04-20T16:49:00.000-07:00

Did you miss our Remnant Tuesday this week over at our Facebook Page , if so pop over, we are still adding some gorgeous remnats to this weeks album, with the Easter Holiday upon us nearly, we thought we'd keep on going this week.

This week we had lots of retro spots and dots from our Oilcloth collection and a few pieces of our new Strawberries, soo yummy.

To purchase any of these lovelies, simply visit our Facebook page here and click on the fabric you wish to buy and add SOLD into the comment box below.

Remnant Tuesday 19th April

Have a safe and happy Easter from all of us at

I Just Love That Fabric.

Happy shopping and browsing

Susie x

Remnant Tuesday is here again.....

2011-04-11T01:52:00.000-07:00

Woohoo, this is a gorgeous filled remnant tuesday here at I Just Love That Fabric.

Pop over to Facebook page and comment SOLD on any of these gorgeous remnants, we are starting early this week due to the school hols, so need just a little extra time for it all.


This weeks Remnants 12/4/2011

Great designer pieces, for crafts, creating or just simply because we want them.

Have a happy and fun week, and happy shopping too.

Susie x

Tuesday is Fabric Remnant Day!!

2011-04-04T13:55:00.000-07:00

Wow Tuesday again, pop over to our Facebook Page for some great remants today, if you love colour you will love these.

We have Marimkekko remnants, Amy Butler remnants, Cath Kidston Remnants, Sprout Design remnant,, lots of gorgeous fabrics to choose from.

Remnant Tuesday at I Just Love That Fabric

Pop on over and say hi at I Just Love That Fabric FACEBOOK PAGE

Happy shopping

Susie x

Love to Sew Kits - DIY Book Bag/Toy Bag/Nappy Bag

2011-03-24T19:25:00.000-07:00

Made from gorgeous 100% cotton duck these book bags are now available in store for $19.95 each, great for carrying nappies, books, toys or spare clothes. OR

LOVE TO SEW KITS ~
Also now available as a pre-cut kits, ready overlocked, all you have to do is sew together, instructions included starting at $12.50 each. (SAVING $7.50)
(All ~ LOVE TO SEW KITS include, fabric, cord and instructions) - Love To Sew Kits

Baby Giraffes

Baby Elephants

Baby Giraffes

Available in selected childrens cotton fabrics, medium weight and beautifully handmade.

Please email if you have any queries or questions, we are always happy to help.

Susie x

Marimekko wall art & cushions... too gorgeous!!

2011-03-10T23:13:00.000-08:00

The ever gorgeous Marimekko fabric, we now have in store as wall art and cushion covers, and of course the gorgeous fabric for you to make these items yourself.

Wall Art 45cm x 45cm (from $85.00)


Cushion cover 40cm x 40cm (from $45.00)

Make a statement with gorgeous larger than life 60s poppies, more popular today than ever. And the colours are just amazing. Check out our website I Just Love That Fabric in our soft furnishing collections for these goodies and for more sizes and designs in the Unikko and Mini unikko ranges.

Later in the week I will be adding a short tutorial on a quick and easy way to make you own wall art. So keep tuned. Its really easy.

Happy creating

Susie x

Sale on today - loads of bargains to be had

2011-03-07T16:51:00.000-08:00

Pop over to our FaceBook Page and grab a bargain today. We have loads on offer and more being added as the day goes on. Beautiful quilting fabrics, organic fabric, childrens designs. Some home furnishing fabrics. And a few bundles too.


Fabric Remnants Sale on Facebook

More being added each hour. Happy shopping.

Susie x

They are here, I cant keep it to myself any longer.....

2011-03-04T16:26:00.000-08:00

Woohoo, my Amy Butler laminated fabrics have arrived, and I love them, they are perfect. Up first is the Passion Lily in Cerise pink.


Passion Lily - Laminated

How can I part with this........ My passion for fabric is turning into an obsession. Im off to create something in this, maybe some cushions for outside, a bag, or a tablecloth, ooh the possibiilities are endless.

Now to work

Susie x

Owls Owls and more Owls

2011-02-21T18:30:00.000-08:00

Owls, I Love owls, there is something so sweet about them and you only hear them at night.

I am so happy to have this gorgeous new colour way in store, baby blue on white, home decore fabric, in 100% cotton duck.

Baby Blue Owls on white

New instore today.

Im in Love with Shabby Chic all over again!!

2011-02-18T01:17:00.000-08:00

Here at I Just Love That Fabric, we are loving these gorgeous new Shabby Chic/Kitchy Retro designs.

This is my favourite at the moment and will be in store over the weekend. Its quite large scale aswell. The roses measuring 15cms across the wides part. Im going to have to incorporate this somewhere in my modern house - maybe an apron

Pink

Red

Enjoy your weekend, I will, I shall be playing with my fabrics every chance I get.

Susie x

New Magical Lands - WOW!!

2011-02-15T06:17:00.000-08:00

I get soo excited with the prospect of fabric bolts arriving on my doorstep. When I hear the delivery van, pulling into our drive, I cant get to the door fast enough. I quickly sign for the parcels and in I go..........Where are my scissors to open the parcels, in a fit of frantic excitement - usally nowhere to be seen, the kids have used them for an art project the night before and left them where I cant find them!!

The new Magical Lands Collection by Saffron Craig now available at

I Just Love That Fabric, Gold Coast, Australia

Magical Lands

Magic Dots

Eventually after searching the house with my Man Eyes and not being able to find them, I get my old ones out, I cut open the packaging and there beaming up from the box is a vision of new fabrics, the 6 new gorgeous designs from Saffron Craig. The colours are my favourite, I have always loved deep raspberry pink and greens together, (not that there is ANY pink on my website at all, she says).

Snowy Woods

Now the fun job of uploading to my store and telling you all how absolutely gorgeous they are.
Also as an introductory offer you will receive a FREE Fat Quarter, when purchasing the 6 piece bundle, (you only pay for 5 Fat Quarters) = $35.00 for a limited time only, how fab is that.

Magic Trees

Thank you for taking the time to look at this gorgeous collection, and dont forget to take advantage of our fabulous promotional offer of FREE Fat Quarter when purchasing the 6 piece bundle from the I Just Love That Fabric Store .

Susie x

Meet Matillda and her new Puppy Placemat

2011-02-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

Matillda Tilly MooMoo.
Introducing my gorgeous new little girl Matillda Tilly MooMoo. Just 14 weeks old and weighing in at about 18kgs now.
Just 14 weeks old and well behaved, she has now been our pet for 2 weeks, how time flies.

e have started puppy pre school, which is fun to say the least, a little embarrassing when your baby is the biggest in the class and the sukkiest. But shes taken a liking to the little well tiny daschhund - sausage dog to the kids amoungst us, called Cupcake.

Oh and if I forgot to mention she is a Great Dane!! See the bowl in the picture it is LARGE The placemat measures 60cms across and 32cms in the narrowest part at the centre.

Puppy Placemat see below for details

Puppy Placemats

Our gorgeous puppy placemats are made from Mexican Oilcloth, both sides are waterproof, so they can be hosed down along with the puppy too. With a pretty heart detail for the girly puppies. And a bone detail for the boys, a bit more Butch!!. The design is just on one side.

Availalbe in any colour combo you would like. These are not in my store as yet, but if you visit my Mexican Oilcloth Collection, you can choose your colours and just email Susie at susie@ijustlovethatfabric.com.au

Oh and the price $9.95 and FREE POSTAGE Australiawide, Rest of the world postage would be $5.50.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Susie x

Love Shabby Chic

2011-02-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

New Fabric Review
Now available by the metre at I Just Love That Fabric Australia

Gorgeous European designs from Green Gate, 2 oilcloth and 2 in cotton duck.

Make a gorgeous apron in the Eliza Vintage cotton, sooo country

Oilcloth laminated cottons


4 new designs

Pretty apron in Bella Linen

Happy drooling!!

Susie x

Things that make you laugh out loud....

2011-02-10T20:45:00.000-08:00

Organic Cotton Fabric SALE

2011-02-03T20:36:00.000-08:00

This weekend only our gorgeous Marine collection designed by Dan Stiles

has been reduced to $22.50 per metre (previously $29.99)

Beautiful organic cottons for summer.

Create beautiful wall art for a play room or summer room, suitable for light clothing, pyjamas, crafts, quilting, light soft furnishings, or simply adding to your stash.

There are 5 gorgeous designs to choose from, the sunset over the ocean is my favourite, what's yours.

Happy shopping, quilting & creating

Susie x

Simple Summer Party Dress ~ Marimekko Mini Unikko

2011-02-02T19:43:00.000-08:00

Being a lover of all things bright and colourful, this must be the pretties party dress yet and I have great pleasure in sharing this fabulous creation with you.
Teresa who has a wonderful blog full of inspiration, chat and of course her creations at

Amelie In Wonderland

This would truely make any little girl want one. These fantastic 1960s poppies are still as fashionable to day as they were then, even more so.

Made in Marimekkos Mini Unikko Bright cotton. For a little tutorial pop over to her blog - all instructions are there with fab pictures too

Just the perfect colours for a little girls party dress.

We have a collection of gorgeous Marimekko prints in store from the very largest Unikko poppies to these small Mini poppies - suitable for clothing, homewares, art, bags, or just having.

Susie x

Giveaway winner

2011-01-25T00:08:00.000-08:00

Yay Robin is the giveaway winner from Quilty As Charged, a great blog that also features loads of giveaways. All entries and multiple entries were put into a hat and my eldest pulled out the winner yesterday. The last day of the school hols too.

Thank you for all entries.

Susie x

Thanks for entering our blog giveaway

2011-01-20T23:25:00.000-08:00

Wow thanks to all the lovely people who entered my blog giveaway, so many of you. I will be drawing the winner out of the hat over the weekend. We have a bit of a hectic weekend this week, but as soon as things have settled. I will post the winner on a new blog and email too.

Once again thank you.

Susie x

Blog Giveaway ~ Delicious Amy Buter Fabric

2011-01-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Well we had a vote last week, here at I Just Love That Fabric to see what our customers would prefer to win in our first blog giveaway of the year.

The most popular vote was for the Giveaway to be 1 metre of the most gorgeous Amy Butler fabric.

Sooooooo - here it is, there is a choice of 2 colourways, in the Sari Blossom, from Amy Butler's latest Soul Blossoms collection.

Sari Blossom in Raspberry

Sari Blossom in Moss

Entry to be in the draw to win 1 metre of either of these gorgeous fabrics is easy.

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU

Please Leave a comment here on our blog, with which of the Amy Butler Soul Blossoms you love best, its not easy I know, because they are all so dreamy. Also making sure you leave a contact email if you do not have a blog.
Click our Follow Link on the sidebar, if youd like to also.
For 1 extra entry, Please Tweet & Shout out on Facebook.
For 2 extra entries - join our new newsletter
This giveaway will run until 20th January 2011.
Postage is paid by us, so just come along and comment, you could be lucky.

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment and good luck. The winner will be announced on Friday 21st January.

Susie x

Auction for QLD Flood Appeal being held at "Jewels by Lulu"

2011-01-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

There are some fantastic auctions happening around the social networking sites, to help raise some much needed money for the flood victims of Queensland.

Every little helps, and seeing as we all spend a fair bit of time on the net these days, its only fair that we spend 5 mins to help others.

I just would like to promote this FaceBook Page - Jewels by Lulu - who is one of the sites holding an Auction on their page, to help raise some $$$$s.

If you wish to donate a handmade item just pop to their Facebook Page here for more info

If you wish to bid on one or more of the gorgeous items up for auction then the bidding begins on Friday 14th at 8pm QLD time until Monday 17th January 8pm QLD time.

All proceeds will go to the flood releif.
Here is a snippet of some of the goodies on offer. Visit Jewel by Lulu Facebook page to bid

I Just Love That Fabric has donated a gorgeous handmade Marimekko Cushion cover, postage included.

Susie xx

Vote for your Giveaway

2011-01-07T04:22:00.000-08:00

Wishing all my readers and followers a Very Happy New Year, hopefully it wont be such a wiz ding of a thing this year. Im going to pace myself a little better, do the jobs that need doing first and then when all is done I will visit Facebook and Twitter. Instead of going their first and then discovering that it is 2.30 and I need to collect the kids from school.

I can always dream though, - cant I. But I will TRY really I will.

Anyway on with the fun stuff. I have a new newsletter in the process of being redesigned, so that will keep all subscribers upto date with giveaways and events and special offers and of course new gorgeous fabrics. So if you would like to subscribe now please do here Join Today

This year though I thought Id run a vote as to see what sort of giveaway you would all like to see as the January ~ I Just Love That Fabric ~ Blog Giveaway.

I have already started asking on Facebook with a good response so far. So if you 'd like to comment here, with your choice out of these three items, please do.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN IN OUR JANUARY GIVEAWAY

A pre determined amount of Money to spend in store at I Just Love That Fabric.
1 metre of Amy Butler's new and gorgeously lovely fabric from the Soul Blossoms Collection
One of my gorgeous hand-made doorstops or cushions.

So as soon as I have completed all my other more important jobs at the beginning of next week, I will announce the Giveaway.

Have a fab safe and dry weekend.

Susie xx

Blog Giveaway at the Dalli Cottage

2011-01-03T20:51:00.000-08:00

Wow, ive discovered a fab giveaway happening over at the Dalli Cottage Blog

Pop over and check it out, you could win a gorgeous handmade Shabby Chic apron for your littlie.

Beautifully designed and handmade with love by Hannah of The Dalli Cottage Collection.

A fantastic giveaway to start the year. Good luck Hannah

Some of the Fabrics used are Chez Moi, Saffron Craig, Tanya Whelan -

(fabrics also available from I Just Love That Fabric

Dont forget to enter, this giveaway over at the DalliCottage & if you get time also mention on Twitter and Facebook for extra entries. Good luck

Happy New Year xx

from Susie

Soul Blossoms ~ delicious designs

2010-12-25T20:49:00.000-08:00

Just a quick update on our gorgeous new collection from

Amy Butler, Soul Blossoms,

these will truely warm you heart and soul.

Amazing colours and combinations, make some cushions that will truely have that wow factor and of course some of the collection being in this gorgeous pink makes it all the better

We are of course on our hols here at I Just Love That Fabric, but any orders taken over the Christmas holidays will be quickly confirmed and sent out on our return the first week of January.

Happy Holidays and happy browsing, and choosing your new gorgeous fabrics for a New Year project.

We have lots of new fabrics arriving early in January too, so I will keep you all posted and lots more giveaways too.

Merry Christmas from all at I Just Love That Fabric

G for Giraffe - Chalkies ~ Creative Customer #4

2010-12-17T22:23:00.000-08:00

Chalkies,

from the talented Steph at

G for Giraffe.

How cute is this gorgeous critter, with a little chalk belly to write special little messages or draw pictures on.

"Steph can make anything you see in any color or fabric that you choose to suit your style or the style of your nursery. Made to order is available and we also have ready to post items which are great for that special Christmas or Birthday gift"

These chalkies can be found in Stephs Etsy Store G for Giraffe if she hasnt sold out. Can also be found on facebook too.

The black board fabric/chalk cloth can be found in my store

I Just Love That Fabric

and is availalbe from a small remnant piece of 30cm x 50cms to meterage.

Its great for kids and so versatile and easy to sew with too.

Thank you for sharing.

Susie x

Absolutely Gorgeous ~ Penne the Elephant ~ Creative Customer #3

2010-12-09T16:04:00.000-08:00

More beautiful talent from the lovely Hannah from

The Dalli Cottage Collection .

Designed and created and are available for sale in her Madeit store.

Hannah has appliqued these gorgeous co-ordinating elephants on to baby T shirts and bibs.

This gorgeous little set is just adorable. The Attention to detail is amazing. Im tempted to have another baby just have these gorgeous items in my home.

The fabrics used are from Chez Moi's collection - Hunky Dory,

some of which are available from my store

~ I Just Love That Fabric ~

If you are quick im sure you will be able to scoop up some of these super designs in her store.

Thank you Hannah for sharing your creations. Have a super wonderful Christmas time.

Susie x

MUSE - Blown away

2010-12-06T17:34:00.000-08:00

Wow, just a quick interlude from Fabric here. Sharing my fab night out.

I purchased my tickets months ago and eagerly awaited 5th December, woohoo, today was the day, we go to the Brissy Entertainment Centre to see MUSE, ive wanted to see them live for years now and today was the day.

I was blown away by this spectacular show, the music was exceptional as usual from Muse, performing on 3 podiums with images in towers above and below and the silver pants, yes those gorgeous silver pants and jacket, lasers, oh my a fantastic evening. It all finished way too soon.

Muse in concert - Brisbane Entertainment Centre Sunday 5th December 2010.

Susie x

Kindergarten Lunchbags ~ Creative customers #2

2010-12-02T02:24:00.000-08:00

A very creative customer of mine here on the Gold Coast, has made these very useful oilcloth lunchbags for the littles at her Kindy and now has orders flying out the door.

Made from a selction of Oilcloth Bundles available in my store -Gorgeous colours - easy identifiable for each child.
I love these, what a great idea.

Thank you Jane for sharing.

23days to Christmas and counting. WOW

Susie x

Just arrived ~ straight from the zoo......

2010-11-22T23:51:00.000-08:00

Wow, new colours to adorn your play space, from the fab guys at Sprout Design ~

lots of fish swimming in the sea,

chocolate elephants but not to eat,

lots of hooty owls to watch you sleep at night

and gentle giraffes quietly following along.

We love these at I Just Love That Fabric

and hope you do to,

heres a quick preview

Come and leave a comment, we love to know what you think too.......

Susie x

Beautiful Handmades from my lovely customers #1

2010-11-20T23:08:00.000-08:00

#1 Melanie Wadham's Felt Store

Over the next couple of weeks I will be showcasing inbetween some blog posts, some of my customers', gorgeous hand mades.

There is true talent out there and Im proud to show them off. To kick start #1 - we have the gorgeous and very talented Melanie from her hand made store She Wears Felt - New Zealand, with her beautifully designed and beautifully handmade oilcloth lunchbags.

Fabrics used are Mexican oilcloth candy pink with white dots and butterfly grossgrain ribbon, cool id like one of these for my lunch.

Fabrics used are Mexican Oilcloth - Navy polka dots on white, with pale blue grossgrain ribbon and a gorgeous crocheted flower patch.

Available to purchase at Melanie's store or make one of your own

Thank you for sharing these with us Melanie.

Susie xx

I Just Love That Fabric

Gold Coast Hand Made Market

2010-11-13T22:14:00.000-08:00

We are off to the Butterfly Tree Market, at the Arts Centre, on the Gold Coast on Sunday 5th December,

Over the next couple of weeks we will be showcasing some of our gorgeous handmade, kids and babies items that we will be taking along.

We have a winner

2010-11-11T01:46:00.000-08:00

The lucky winner of our blog giveaway last week is Christine from Time Out Stitching.

Thank you all who entered, and left lovely comments, Its a real pleasure to read.

Susie x

Polka Dot Beach Bags

2010-11-07T21:00:00.000-08:00

Ooh look new in store this week lovely large Retro Polka Dot Beach Bags -

Be Found on the Beach or by the Pool

Available in Tangerine, Lime, Blue Raspberry and Strawberry

Im loving these retro look beach bags, a huge 54cms wide by 38cms tall (excluding handles)

If not for the beach then great to keep things in, easy to find and such gorgeous summer colours.

Happy swimming.

Blog Giveaway - Saffron Craig New Bird Tree

2010-10-29T04:24:00.000-07:00

BLOG GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED,

WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE LUCKY WINNER TONITE

Welcome to our newest collection from Saffron Craig, the Bird Tree Range in Indigo.

Simply adorable colours and designs.

Saffron produces the most gorgeous of designs, complimented by fantastic colours and combinations for dressmaking, lifestyle and quilting. Visit our store and see more of Saffron Craigs ranges.

We thought we would celebrate the coming of November, with a gorgeous blog giveaway worth $25.95 - a bundle of 4 fat quarters, one of each of these gorgeous colourful designs.

A superb bundle of Bird Tree in the new indigo colourway.

I have 4 of the designs now in store - Bird Tree, Bird Circle, Tree Garden & Little Birds.

I Love them all. - See entry conditions below -

How to enter our blog giveaway -

GIVEAWAY NO CLOSED

1. Simply leave a comment below, stating which is your favourite Saffron Craig Design. It can be from any of her collections.

2. For an extra entry Follow our Blog and or Twitter and or Facebook about this giveaway.

3. Leave a contactable email address in your comment, incase you win.

4. This giveaway ends on Saturday 6th November.

5. The winner will be randomly picked from the comments page.

Have fun browsing and remember the more you spread the word the more chances you have of winning this fabulous bundle of fat quarters.

Susie x

Tips for Sewing Oilcloth / Laminated Cotton

2010-10-21T23:49:00.000-07:00

Here are some easy to follow Tips on How to sew Oilcloth Fabric and Laminated Cotton Fabric ~

Oilcloth/Laminated cotton is relatively easy to sew, a teflon foot can be used in your sewing maching, making the friction less so as the fabric will glide easily.

I personally use a Silcon spray, lightly spraying the footer plate of the sewing machine and the shiney side of the oilcloth. This will then allow the oilcloth to glide effortlessly between the two eliminating any friction. You must hold the fabric steady, so as not to get too many wavy lines, but once you have practised a couple of times, its really easy. Oilcloth can also be overlocked, using the same method.

Thats all there is to it. It slides beautifully.
Have a practise first, you'll be amazed how easy it is.

Tablecloths dont need hemming as Oilcloth / Laminated cottons do not fray, but a nice finish is either to cut along the edges with pinking scissors (zig zags) or make a scollaped edge using half of a cup or plate. This is very effective and will set off your tablecloth or apron bottom beautifully. The edges can also be bound with bias binding in a contrasting colour, this is very simple and effective too.

Have fun experimenting with sewing oilcloth, you will be amazed at how easy it is, and wondered why you didnt try it out before.

We have just listed some gorgeous new oilcloth bundles, in simply stunning summer colours, with limes and pinks, poppies, blues and stripes.

Happy sewing!!

A Festive Retro Tablecloth for all year round

2010-10-18T03:14:00.000-07:00

Well here it is my first item in my Christmas Collection.

Yes you've guessed, it is Oilcloth and it is Red and WOW they are big Polka Dots. Very Christmas, very Retro and Very girly.

This is my latest edition to my store, lightweight laminated cotton, and of course wipeclean for the messy ones among us. Also a whooping 150cms wide.

Santa will not miss this one.!!!

Ideal for indoors and undercover areas, for all occasions. I love it.

Pop instore and take a look, priced at $35.00 per metre. Available from 1/4 metres upwards ($8.75). Its your christmas tablecloth taken care of.

We can cut to the length you require too.

Just over 10 weeks and counting, yippee!!

Have a great week.

Gorgeous bundles Fun Flowers & Bird Tree

2010-10-16T22:29:00.000-07:00

New in store are these 2 gorgeous bundles of fabric, each piece mearsuring 56cm x 50cms

Fun Flowers Bundle, beautifully co ordinating colours and designs. This must be my favourite.

These subtle magentas and puples are just sew inspiring from Saffron Craigs Bird Tree Collection.

Loving these totally!!

Bird Tree by Saffron Craig

2010-10-12T03:51:00.000-07:00

Take a look at these gorgeous lifestyle fabrics from Saffron Craig Australia. Designed to inspire the inner quilter and decorator.

Now available in our store and also available by the 4 piece bundle.

There are 4 gorgeous designs available, and a bundle. Also the Forest Elementals Range is available too.

I love these fabrics and the colour combinations and hope you do too.

Susie x

Get into summer......

2010-09-25T21:35:00.000-07:00

Wow! bold and beautiful outdoor stripes.

Stain and mould resistant, great for outdoor entertaining areas, and poolside, or

indoor for a great splash of colour.

This years colours are fantastic, we have turquoise and white stripe, hibiscus red and white stripe, lime and white stripe, pebble and white stripe, stone and white stripe and ash and white stripe. Each wide stripe having a very narrow stripe either side of the bold colour, which just sets them apart from the rest.

Each stripe is 16cms wide and each colour also comes in a matching plain colourway to compliment.

Come and take a look at our gorgeous collection, and get inspired for summer living.

Now which one to choose!!!!!

Susie

Giveaway winner

2010-09-21T23:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who entered the fabric giveaway, and there were quite a few. But we only have one winner . We have randomly drawn a winner for our gorgeous fabric giveaway which ended on Saturday,

Danielle is the lucky winner from Feeling The Fabric Blog.

Danielle wins 1/2 metre of her favourite baby elephant or giraffe fabric.

Thanks again, and we will be having another giveaway next month.

Susie

Im in Love - Fun Flowers I

2010-09-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

Im well and truely in love with Holly Holdermans Fun Flowers I - the colours, the pure white background is so fresh and girly.

Im going to have to learn how to quilt as these prints would be amazing, even some summer cushions would be fab.

I have 6 designs listed, and will be making up 2 gorgeous bundles, a fat quarter bundle and a metre bundle for my store,...... or maybe I may just keep them all for myself!!

All on a pure white background and some of the designs have small white spots on white, which is very effective.

Susie

Spring oilcloth tablecloth - Fridays Fav Fabric

2010-09-17T01:12:00.000-07:00

Ooo - spring is here, hubby has the barby out and all nicely cleaned, the patio heater has been put away until next winter, and the pool is looking blue.

Spiders are spinning webs already from my washing line and im back to checking the laundry before i bring it in, incase there are any little or large friends hiding in strange places.

I put out my new oilcloth tablecloth - nice and bright and ready for the ketchup and bbq sauce.

We have some gorgeous oilcloth vinyls for tablecloths in store, pop in and take a look, and they dont cost the earth and we can cut the length you require to the nearest 10cms.

Happy spring

Susie

Blog Giveaway - Elephants & Giraffes for Boys & Girls

2010-09-09T19:45:00.000-07:00

Time for a Beautiful spring clean Giveaway. Its time to put up some new curtains, wall art or make some new kiddies pillows.

We are happy to now share our gorgeous range of boys and girls bedroom, playroom & nursery fabrics.

We are giving away 1/2 metre of your favourite

baby elephants or baby giraffe fabric.

You decide which colourway you love best, and you could the lucky random winner it in our giveaway.

The baby elephants & giraffes are 100% cotton home decore weight, and come in a variety of colour combinations, choose which you love best.

1/2 metre measures 140cms x 50cms, so enough for a small project or a couple of new pillows or wall art.

just for girls

just for the boys

Entry requirements - simply

1. Please leave a comment below on which is your favourite colour elephant or giraffe. Pop instore to take a peek.

2. Follow our blog if you wish.

3. For a 2nd entry please tweet or like our FB page.

4. Make sure you leave a contact email address

5. Giveaway finishes on Saturday 18th September 12.00 midnight AEST.

6. The lucky winner will be randomly chosen and notified by email.

Thank you for commenting in advance.

Susie x

Owl fabric - what a hoot

2010-09-02T05:01:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous happy owl fabric, in 3 colourways - baby blue for boys, baby pink for girls and a natural for mums in a gorgeous soft indian cotton home decorating weight.

Owls on a baby pink background

We are just making some gorgeous fabric wall art canvases in these lovely owl designs, which will be available in store later this month.

Susie

25cm Giveaway - Say goodbye to Winter & Hello Spring

2010-08-28T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hi, what a lovely weekend, the weather is definitely picking up here on the Gold Coast. So in preparation for those lovely summer days, we are running a special offer Giveaway.

This offer is valid until Tuesday midnight. Say good bye to Winter and Hello Spring.

We are giving away an extra 25cms of Mexican Oilcloth when you purhcase 1 metre or more, on any Mexican Oilcloth design (excluding bundles and excluding any laminated cotton oilcoths).

So be quick, as this offer is only ON for the next couple of days.

Here are a few of our gorgeous Mexican Oilcloth designs,

See further conditions below.

A selection of Mexican Oilcloth designs

CONDITIONS

1. Offer only available until 12.00 Tuesday 31st August AEST.

2. Minimum purchase must be 1 metre of Mexican Oilcloth.

3. Offer only available on Mexican Oilcloth purchase.

4. You will automatically be sent the extra 25cms of your purchased colourway, uncut with your minimum 1 metre purchase.

5. This offer is not available on any other Oilcloths or laminated cottons, or fabrics.

6. If you have any questions, please email Susie here at susie@ijustlovethatfabric.com.au

Enjoy browsing!

A small piece of Fame

2010-08-24T16:24:00.000-07:00

Fame at last, one of my gorgeous oilcloth tablecloths has been featured in the Donna Hay - Kids Magazine edition.

Our Baby Blue Gingham Oilcloth table cloth looks absolutely fab mixed with Baby Pink accessories, I Love it.

Oilcloth tablecloths have become very fashionable over the last few years, with their easy care and wipeclean surfaces. Todays most popular Oilcloths come in 2 different types, there is the 91% pvc type Mexican Oilcloth which is waterproof on both sides and is great for picnic mats, lunch bags, totes and all sorts, and is less expensive, whereas the Laminated cotton oilcloth is as it says, a gorgeous printed fashionable fabric which has been laminated on the top surface to give a hardwearing, durable and wipecleanable top.

Oilcloths are very easy to keep clean, very easy to sew and easy to turn into a multitude of gorgeous crafts, from tiny coin purses and doorstops to large beach bags and picnic mats.

Pop over to our store I Just Love That Fabric and take a look at our collection of florals, ginghams, dots, stripes, tropical and chic oilcloth designs in lots of gorgeous soft and vibrant colours.

Now to look at those mouth watering recipes, oooooh yummy!!

Susie x

Laminated cotton pool-side cushions

2010-08-17T18:22:00.000-07:00

Hi all, busy sewing again this week, with some stylish custom pool side cushions.

These great, splash proof laminated cotton fabric cushions made in Amy Butler LOVE Laminated Cotton Fabrics.

I love the colours, and filled with a regular inner, no need to worry about kids making them wet.
We have some great new laminates in store, and these covers are so easy to make too.
A quick tutorial will be put up in the next day or 2 on how to make these gorgeous covers for yourself, getting ready for summer - yay....

Pop over to the Shabby Nest Blog for her Frugal Friday gathering and add your own too.

Have a great day

Susie x

15% off Day today - Monday Madness

2010-08-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

Wow, its Monday again, and the sun is shining, we thought we'd kickstart the week with a 15% off day Mad Monday
in store

Grab your coupon code of (AUG17) to use at checkout and receive your special 15% discount today.

What this space also for some great new items arriving in store soon.

Have a fabulous week and happy sewing and crafting.

Susie

Test blog

2010-08-09T21:53:00.000-07:00

Houston we have a problem..........

This is a test blog, just seeing if all is ok, as there have been some problems.

We will be back to normal hopefully by tomorrow.

Susie x

Loving Marimekko xx

2010-08-05T04:47:00.000-07:00

Simply loving Marimekko fabrics, especially the Unikko designs, timeless and just so....................

Here are a couple of new additions to our store, drool worthy cushions.

Make a statement with these beauties..........

Tuttie Fruttie Doorstops ~ GreenGate & Polka dots

2010-08-01T17:23:00.000-07:00

Almost pretty enough to eat.

GreenGate Doorstop With co-ordinating Fushia Polka Dot Doorstop & cupcake ribbon.

New Designs now in store .

We needed to add some more gorgeous hand mades to our store, so busy sewing away at the weekend, We took some to our Village Market on Sunday, and they were just so popular, that we have decided to add them to the store. They come ready filled with 500g of sand enclosed in an internal bag.

Have a lovely week, sewing and crafting.

Susie x

GreenGate ~ Spring on a Roll

2010-07-19T05:22:00.000-07:00

Today was the day, the delivery truck pulled into our driveway and out came my rolls of Green Gate fabric.

Yippee as i ran down the drivway. I think the driver thought I was totally mad!!

I unwrapped them carefully and just stood looking as you do when new fabric arrives, thinking tomyself should I really sell any more of this, or just keep it all to myself.?

Anway I have decided to keep some for me as it took so long to get here and keep the remainder in my store.

I can now share with you, it is simply Spring on roll, beautiful colours, country and comtemporary all rolled into one.

I wish I had ordered more, as it has been selling well, but hey, we live and learn, always on the side of caution, - but not anymore. Im going to make some cushions and things, ooohh! im so excited.

So here we have Paisley on white at the top, Mathilde (largescale) in the centre and Sophia at the bottom (which is a tiny version of the Mathilde) .

Im off to play with my fabrics now!!

Susie x

Mikko ~ Designer Cushions

2010-07-13T00:40:00.000-07:00

I have manged to get some sewing jobs completed over the school hols, and fell in love with these lovelies, to share with you, they are a custom order, that I finally got round to making, andmade in the gorgeous Mikko fabric- chino & lipstick, dont you just love them.

Pretty birdies on the front and plain chino with Mikko detail across the centre on the reverse.

These will be available in my store later this week. Along with designer yoga bags in the Mikko too.

This week is now a sewing week I have decided. with TVMs drawing nearer as the weeks pass, I need to have some more stock.

Leave a comment if you love these too.!!

Susie X

Beautiful Danish fabrics

2010-07-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

Im so excited, with these gorgeous new designs from Green Gate, winding their way to me as we speak.
Heres a sneak preview of the Mathilde on White. This is a soft home dec weight cotton duck, consisting of spring colours in large scale flowers. Simply adorable. I shall be posting more about these as they arrive.

I have 3 designs coming and are already listed in my store, I shall be making up gorgeous bundles with these too for the crafty ones among us.

Happy drooling!!

Susie x

Fab Friday 15% off day

2010-07-08T16:48:00.000-07:00

We are having a Fab Friday 15% off day

today instore today.

Brighten up those winter days with some gorgeous colourful fabrics.

use coupon code JU10 at checkout,

hurry this is just for today only.

Happy Sewing

Susie x

Off To The Market

2010-07-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

We are so pleased to be going to The Village Markets, at Burleigh Heads on Sunday 4th July.

We will be taking along lots of fabrics on bolts, and designer off cuts, doorstops, our new yoga bags, cushions, black board fabric and lots more.

Come and say hello. Just hoping the weather is warm.

See you there....

Susie x

Blog giveaway last chance to enter

2010-06-30T23:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for all entering our Pattern and Fabric Blog Giveaway.

We will be closing the giveaway at 9.00 this evening AEST, so come along and comment either on this post or the Giveaway post below. Just leave a comment and either tweet or FB about this giveaway, for your extra chances to win.

We are offering a Clare's Craftroom gorgeous dolly dress pattern and a fat quarter of your choice from our Dolly Dresses fabric collection.

Clare's Craftroom patterns can be purchased in our store too.

Good luck and happy sewing!!

Susie x

Giveaway - Pattern & Fabric

2010-06-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

BLOG GIVEAWY NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING

The winner will be drawn tomorrow eveing.

I am happy to now be stocking the delightful patterns from Clare's Craftroom.

I was so inspired by this Little Party Frock pattern, in a finished size of 7" for a special little doll or teddy that I have decided to have a late June Giveaway.

The Giveaway -

Comprises of 1 Little party Frock pattern

1 fat quater of fabric from my Dolly Dress Fabric Collection to make it in.

Little Party Frock Pattern is available in store for $14.00, postage is free.

Dolly Dress Fabrics are also available at $5.60 per fat quarter.

Heres how to enter - GIVEAWAY NOW FINISHED, THANK YOU.

1. Simply take a look at our Quilting Fabrics, which include Dolly Dresses Fabric.

2. Leave a comment on which fabric you would like best.

3. For an extra entry to win, Mention this Giveaway on FB or Twitter or Follow My Blog or all.

4. Closing date is 1st July 2010.

Thanks for entering.

Susie x

Yoga & Exercise Mat Bag

2010-06-24T00:22:00.000-07:00

My daughter requested a bag to put her yoga mat in, as she was fed up with carrying it under her arm.

Yes I know the feeling, my mat is like a floppy fish, I lost the tie, and when I finish my class, and roll it up, it just as quickly unrolls. So together we designed a pretty bag to carry that large floppy piece of foam in.

And here it is. Now listed in my store and also in my Made It store and my daughter took the other. Im going to add it to my store aswell this evening.

It is made from one of my Lila Tueller gorgeous Party Dress fabrics, has a rope handle that easily flings over your shoulder.

Yoga & Exercise Mat Bag

Available in all the lightweight fabrics and organic Beyond The Sea fabric too. If you would like a specific fabric, or even a slightly wider fit, then drop me an email.

Susie x

Beyond The Sea

2010-06-22T04:05:00.000-07:00

Just arrived in store, some of the gorgeous Beyond The Sea organic (GOTS) certificed, cotton range of quilting fabric.

We have the Pearl design, Urchin, Sand Piper and Sand Dollar, also available is our Fat Quarter bundle package, with a 1/4 metre of each of these designs.

Sand Piper organic cotton

Look at this gorgeous Sand Piper skipping across the sundrenched sandy beach, just glorious. What a lovely addition to your Beach House decorations.

Happy drooling...

Susie x

Bettie Birdie ~ Retro bunting/hanging birds

2010-06-16T04:42:00.000-07:00

Its so nice to have my camera back at long last, and take some pics of my renovations and also my new Bettie Birdies.

I wanted to make some bunting, but didnt want the regular triangles, which i love and have in my laundry. I wanted something slightly different.

I had a rummage around in my workroom, because I new hiding somewhere was the bird pattern I had made last year, for some patches on teeshirts. After some frantic emptying of boxes, I found her. I had named her Bettie Birdie. I file in mysterious ways!!!!!

Anyway to cut a long story short, I broke out my oilcloth and made these gorgeous doublesided Birdies. And they do the trick, just what I wanted. I have since been asked if I sell these, so here they are, in my Made It Shop.

Pop over if you get a minute, Iam running an offer with these ~ if you buy 4 you can have the 5th totally FREE.

Vintage Pink

Happy decorating.

Susie x

new fabric bundle ~ dolly dresses

2010-06-09T05:23:00.000-07:00

A very busy week, with some lovelies new in store.

Just put together this gorgeous bundle of Dolly Dresses fabric, I have chosen 5 of my favs, that inspire me.

I hope they are inspiring to you too.

My nice new bundle is made up of a Fat Quarter of each of these yummies.

Pop over to my store and take a look if you get a minute. I have a new heading under the quilting dropdown for Quilting Bundles.

have a happy sewing week

Susie x

Tablecloth Giveaway at A Very Fine House

2010-06-01T19:58:00.000-07:00

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

AND WE HAVE A WINNER

THANK YOU ALL WHO ENTERED HERE AND AT A VERY FINE HOUSE WHERE THE GIVEAWAY WAS HOSTED

Yay, Giveaway time at A Very Fine House Blog.

Im giving away a gorgeous 2 metre Mexican Oilcloth Tablecloth in conjunction with A Very Fine House.

This Mexican oilcloth is totally waterproof & wipeclean, easy for use on party tables and picnic mats. no sewing is needed. The edge can be cut with pinking scissors or cut a scalloped edge for more fancy look.

The lovely Katrina has put up this giveaway on her blog, so pop on over and leave a comment there. You could be a lucky winner.

You can view the whole collection of Mexican oilcloth in my store

I Just Love That Fabric

Thank you for stopping by and dont forget to enter the giveaway at

A Very Fine House

Susie x

Fields from Saffron Craig

2010-05-27T16:03:00.000-07:00

New in My Store,
I just couldnt resist stocking these from Saffron Craigs previous collection.

Im in love with the parrots and dandelion.

Parrots ~ Red &Yellow & Pink on White

Dandelions Red & Yellow & White

So gorgeous!!

Have a great weekend

Susie

Cupcakes, Cherries & Caterpillars

2010-05-27T05:53:00.000-07:00

Look at the yummy ribbons, cupcakes, cherries and catepillars

Grossgrain ribbons are just so gorgeous, great for apron strings, tote handles, trimming and hair bows.

These three are just a few from my store collections, pop over and check out the rest here

Ive used the cherry ribbon as ties on the red gingham apron in my store, so cute, too nice to use.

Happy looking

Susie

Something to be said about Gingham

2010-05-22T02:14:00.000-07:00

Gingham once again has become so popular, a reminder maybe of Grandmas kitchen pantry shelves covered in sticky back plastic gingham paper, or her pretty cotton apron.

Ive always been a lover of gingham, for tablecloths and teatowels, mixed with dots and stripes.

Birthday parties are a great favourite, and gingham always looks fresh, and can be in any setting, retro, shabby chic or traditional, whatever the mood.

So without having to sew a thing, you can just throw it over the table and hey, a new look. Cut the edges in a scallop all the way round and you have a gorgeous new tablecloth.

The retrun of the Gingham Tablecloth

Now available at

I Just Love That Fabric,

pop in and take a look

Susie x

Facebook Giveaway

2010-05-17T03:43:00.000-07:00

Im having a Facebook Giveaway.

Come and join me on Facebook, come and become a fan and leave a comment and you could win in my Random Giveaway. Last date for comments is tomorrow evening.

Elk Landscape from the Forest Elementals Collection

The lucky winner will receive 1/2 metre from the gorgeous new Saffron Craig Collection now available at I Just Love That Fabric.

Susie

Warm Winter Colours from Saffron Craig

2010-05-13T18:30:00.000-07:00

I cant decide on which of these Forest Elementals fabrics i like best.

The bags are so Autumn and the colours make me feel so cosy, that i want to snuggle up in front of the fire with this gorgeous quilt over my feet.

Forest Elementals Magenta/Black

But its the bags that have inspired me, I LOVE bags, I have an obsession with handbags and paper bags.

Im sure I would be the envy of all my pals with one of these bags, Id definily go with the Elk Landscape............

but then again maybe the Birds on Leaves.....................or

even the Elk Landscape in Aquamarine........

All now available in my store I Just Love That Fabric, pop in and take a closer look.

Susie

Welcome to Saffron Craig Fabric now at I Just Love That Fabric

2010-05-12T04:06:00.000-07:00

Hey look what ive got,

the gorgeous new quilting and patchwork collection from Saffron Craig.

The whole new Forest Elements Collection is now available in store at

I Just Love That Fabric

Birds on Leaves

Forest Elements Collection

Squiggly Flowers

Forest Elements Collection

The colours and designs are stunning.

Definitely todays favourite fabric designs

Happy quilting

Susie

A Fabric Winner & more to be won

2010-05-04T22:55:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Nicole of Funky Monsters . The lucky winner in our Surface Art Fabric Grab Bag Giveaway.

As seen at Li'l Magoolie

Li'l Magoolie Fabric Giveaway - is giving away inconjuction with myself 1 metre of gorgeous Sprout Design Fabric for Mothers day, this is still in progress and closes on Monday 10th May

so pop on over to Li'l Magoolie and enter for a great chance of winning.

Look out for our new giveaway towards the end of the month, another grab bag of designer fabrics will be up for grabs.

Thats all for now!!

Susie xox

Fabulous Fabric Mothers Day Giveaway A Day

2010-05-02T19:12:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo - I m one of the first up for this Mothers Day Giveaway - A Day at

Li'l Magoolie for this week,

The Giveaway is on until next Monday, hosted by the lovely Maddie,

at Li'l Magoolie Blog in New Zealand.

Take a look at Li'l Magoolie

Maddie has kindly produced this lovely feature and we are giving away 1 metre (1/2 metre of each of the above designs) of gorgeous Sprout Design fabric, for all those lovely mums who love to craft and sew.

This giveaway if open WORLDWIDE for the next week, so pop on over and read the conditions and enter.

If you dont want to wait for the giveaway, then these designs can be purchased from my store I Just Love That Fabric directly and WORLDWIDE POSTAGE IS only $10.

Thank you for stopping by.

Susie xox

Its not Pink.........its Black Board fabric

2010-04-30T20:49:00.000-07:00

(Non screeeeeeching Black Board Fabric!! )

I know, i usually have the pinks, oranges, greens, blues but for today Black is the new pink.

Chalk Board/Black Board Cloth, what a brilliant idea, its the same as a black board, you can use it the same way, but it can be rolled up and put away.

It can be found in the Oilcloth section in my store

Use it as a tablecloth at a kids party with their names on for seating, or doodle parties. The uses and fun are endless. Or use as a portable blackboard for travelling.

The only thing that is different from the real chalk board/ blackboard is you cant make the chalk ....screeeeeeech. Do you remember at school that sound of sharp chalk scraping down the black board. ooh i can hear it now. Thats it.

Chalk/Board Black/Board Cloth Fabric, like an oilcloth but a matt finish

This is available from as little as $8.15 for a piece 60cm x 50cm

Enjoy the mess and NOT the screech

Susie

Beautiful Fabric Giveaway Time

2010-04-23T02:18:00.000-07:00

BLOG GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED
The winner will be informed on Monday after the draw

Well , its been a very busy week, sewing and cutting and allsorts.

I had an order for a doorstop in a fabric I now I only had a tiny amount left in, and of course I said yes, as you do, and then spent the next half a day searching thru boxes and boxes of off cuts, end rolls, bits and bobs, until finally I found what I was looking for.Sooooooo...

Anyway, to cut a boring storey short. I came across loads of scraps and off cuts from the same designers, and being short on a bit of space at present. I have decided to bag these up in 500g lots and post on my giveaway.

So the first of a couple of great giveaways is this grab bag, so to speak. of Surface Art off cuts. 100% cotton drill and simply gorgeous and 6 assorted sizes and colourways. Enough for crafting and a couple of small pillows .

From left to right we have :-

Mikko in chino/lipstick (2 pieces - 145cm x 15cm & 40cm x 30cm),

Japanese Floral in Ruby(72cm x 48cm),

Japanese Floral in Charcoal (90cm x 14cm),

Japanese Floral in Nutshell (74cm x 10cm),

Japanese Floral in Pink (6 pieces - 2 large and 4 smaller)

Japanese Floral in Olive (36cm x 16cm)

Sadly some of these gorgeous Japanese Floral colourways are now discontinued. And I only have a few remnants now listed in store.

To enter is simple -

1. Please leave a comment, as to your favourite Surface Art Fabric in my store.

2. Please become a follower on my Blog.

3, Leave a contactable email address in the comment.

4. For 1 extra entry please mention or link this Giveaway me on your Facebook Page.

5. For 2 extra entries please also tweet about this Giveaway,

BLOG GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Thats it.

We will close this Giveaway next Friday night AEST 30th April and randomly choose the lucky winner.

Thank you so much for entering in advance.

Susie

Wow im a lucky winner

2010-04-21T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ive won my first blog giveaway.

Its from the lovely Clare from Clare's Craftroom.

Ive won a Sewing Machine Apron Pattern, I cant wait to receive it. Id forgotten i had entered, what a lovely surprise to win.

Thank you Clare

Susie

Loving these Hunky Dory colours

2010-04-15T06:25:00.000-07:00

So Hunky Dory.

Look what arrived today.

Ive been waiting for my delivery and today was the day, all boxed up and waiting to burst out into my office.

Simply loving this new collection from Chez Moi and the colours are just glorious.

Heres a couple of my favs

Garden in Blue Sky

Bud in Sparrow

Garden is just a riot of colour, flowers singing in the breeze, so spring, so colourful, so girly and the Bud are like little pansies smiling all in a row.

I hope you enjoy looking at these new fabrics, as I do.

Have a Happy Weekend, new blog giveaway coming your way next week too..

Susie

Monday Gorgeousness in Canvas

2010-04-12T01:56:00.000-07:00

Still only time for quick blogs, the school hols rule and just finding a few minutes here and there to update and blog. But its been fun, we now have one broken wrist in the household. Poor Ollie, was Army jumping a fence as boys do and bam, landed on his wrist, so no more sport for 6 weeks at least and unfortunately no trip to Rockhampton for the State Nipper Titles, he was so looking forward to.

But these things happen and maybe now he will think twice about army jumping fences... although probably not.

So with all the various trips to the hospital and fracture clinic and so on, my blog has been a little neglected, I managed to add a 3rd coloumn to my blog which was fun to say the least.

Now on to the business of fabric, just adding a few gorgeous fabrics from the fabulous Surface Art, these are canvas weight and great for upholsterings and soft furnishings, lovely and thick.

Japanese Floral in leaf green & sand ~

available only in 100% cotton canvas

Japanese Floral in Ruby/bleach ~

available in the 100% cotton drill & canvas

These stunning designs are just a few that are available in my store. The leaf & sand colourway being new in this week along with a few others.

Very French Chic

2010-04-04T19:27:00.000-07:00

Loving this Mexican Oilcloth in Black & White - very French Chic

Black/White Eden

New in store, 120cm wide, easy to sew and make into lots of gorgeous things, or just throw across a table for quick party chic.

Susie

Over 15% off Red Polka Dot Oilcloth ~ just for Easter

2010-04-02T19:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter ~

Red with white polka dots, gorgeous Mexican Oilcloth

~ Special Easter price of $19.95 per metre ~

Polka Dot Mexican Oilcloth

Come and take a look at our fabulous range of Mexican and Laminated cotton Oilcloth, we have every colour - well almost!!

New Black & White French Chic now in store

Easy to cut into a gorgeous tablecloth, no need to sew, no hemming needed. easy peasy.

Have a fab Easter Weekend and thank you for dropping by.

Susie

Good Friday Goodies Ticking Stripe Cotton Fabric

2010-04-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hope you are all enjoying the beginning of the Easter Break.

Im a little late putting up todays offer

The first sleep in since the Christmas Holidays and it has been well earned, the dog didnt even get up in the night.

oh hang onl - I can hear movement, that means that lovely question of "Whats for breakfast mum" will come soon.

So here it is $15.00 per metre for this gorgeous wide ticking stripe fabric, a good weight for soft furnishings, cushions, table linen, blinds you name it. I do only have a limited quantity left in each.

Raspberry/stone wide ticking stripe $15.00 per metre

Also the Ocean/stone wide ticking stripe is $15.00 per metre, so pop over to the store and check it out, this offer is for today only.

Happy Easter and Happy Shopping xox

Susie

Polka Dot Mix Offer ~ Mexican Oilcloth

2010-03-31T14:37:00.000-07:00

Today is Polka Dot day, we have some gorgeous Mexican Oilcloth Polka Dot Fat Quarters on offer today

$19.95 for 4 pieces - each 60cm x 50cm.(Usually $25.50)

Polka Dot Mix

These are just so cute, like dolly mixtures in a bag, grab some while you can.

Susie

Amy Butler Laminated Cotton/Oilcloth Offer

2010-03-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

Todays great offer is a fabulous bundle of Amy Butlers Laminated Oilcloth fabrics

4 pieces ( 68cm x 50cm each) equivalent to 1 metre

Today only $36.00 or the bundle. Usually $45.00 (20% off)

Each fat quater measures 68cm x 50cm and is large enough for most projects, bags, roll up bags, nappy holders, bunting flags, doorstops, wipeclean cushion.

We stock a large range of oilcloth and laminated cotton, pop in store for more bundles

Amy Butler Laminated Cotton/oilcloth bundle

So my camera isnt working, im not surprised, as i took it to the beach last week, and like the kind loving mother that i am handed it to my 9 year old, to click away merilly.

Not until i turned and looked that I saw to my horrow, 2 hands covered in SAND........ I looked at him , I looked at my camera and just shook my head. Well at least he had fun for 5 minutes.
We closed the the lens and packed it away, after shaking all the sand out.

When some new fabric arrived earlier this week, I excitedly got my camera out and YES, it had sand in it. I had totally forgotten we had taken it to the beach and the sandy hands incident.

So it is now at Teds being de-sanded so I can use it again.
So again whilst this is happening, i thought Id add some special offers for the Easter holiday, seeing as though i cannot take any new pics of my nice new quilting fabrics until next week hopefully!!!

I shall have a special each day, with the previous being put back to its original price. So be quick because they will change quickly.

Heres todays. happy shopping........

Get inspired and create something gorgeous with our

oilcloth and fabric bundles.