Retro scalloped edge Oilcloth tablecloth

Red/white polka dot scalloped edge

I have made today a lovely retro scalloped edge tablecloth.

I originally made this for a birthday party to cover my occasional table, so we wouldnt get too many drinks stains. The table size is about 1m x 1m sqare and this hung over nicely.

Friends all commented on how great this was, and all wanted one too in various colours and sizes. So here it is, a pic of one side. It looks esspecially gorgeous in the pink with the white polka dots, so shabby chic, but i love this retro dot.

I have now added this colourway to my store, and at $35.50 per metre, would make a superb gift or treat. I can make them from 1/2 metres upwards, and in any of the Mexican Oilcloth designs, as they hang beautifully. And great for the non-sewers amongst us. Something ready to use straight away.

Have a gorgeous day, the sun is shining.

Susie

My little birdy helper

How cute is this kookaburra, all week he/she has been sitting outside my office, just watching the dog who i share my office with and waiting for her to sleep she he can jump down and steal the remaining dog biscuits. Who says birds arn't clever.

And Cute as can be. I think in my next life i would like to come back as a kookaburra, not sure about eating dog food though!!!!!. a bit yukky!!

Oh well back to work.

Susie

And the winner of the blog giveaway is............

The lucky winner of my blog giveaway for the ribbons is Quirky Dolls, we done, my boys picked your entry from the hat at the weekend. I shall get these in the mail asap.

Thank you to all the entries and all the lovely comments and emails i received. I will be expanding my ribbon collection in September, with flamingoes, beach theme, sprinkle dots and lots more. I will blog about it near the time.

Off now to do some more sewing, its been a cushion week this week, Ive lost count of all the cushions i v made.

Catch you all soon

Susie

Lila Tueller ~ Santorini New In Store

My favourite

My favourite too

Or maybe this one

Just check out these beautiful colours and designs from Lila Tuellers new Santorini collection, dont you just love them.

Im not sure yet which is my favourite. Im going to be busy sewing this weekend, making some stunning cushion covers to liven up the place a bit. Umm not sure which one to pick first. I have 8 designs and colourways in all. 5 instore at present, the rest to follow.

Take a peek and check them out.

Happy sewing

Susie

A free gift ~ Elephant Walk Book Bag

Spend $75 or more this week and receive this fully lined book bag totally FREE

I have been sewing away today like a mad woman. I have been making book bags for preppies.
I have made this one from Sprout Design Elephant Walk.

It has a blue drawstring cord to one side and lined for extra strength and durability, so it can be swung around and around and around, as preppies do with some books or toys in.

I took this opportunity to photo it and add a blog post, these new book bags/toy bags will be available to buy from my new updated site in September, and will also be great for Christmas pressies too. Did i mention Christmas, sorry didnt mean to!!

It is so cute and can be yours with any fabric or decor purchase worth $75 at my store this week.

This one is made from the 100% cotton driill and measures 36cm long by 32cm wide, and beautifully finished inside.

I will be giving away one of these with each order of $75 or more this week at I Just Love That Fabric, so pop along and receive your freebie.

Happy shopping

Susie

Blog Givaway time, Lovely Grosgrain ribbons

Cupcakes, Daisies, Strawberries, Caterpillars & Stripes

Time for another quick giveaway, simply 8 beautiful 1/2 metres of grosgrain ribbon from my collection, stripes, cupcakes, strawberries, daisies, caterpillars and one surprise piece from my new collection coming soon.

So in total 4 metres of ribbon, which is great for decorating all sorts of things, bows, hair ribbons, trimmings, cake decoration, lovely bag handles etc etc............

Im having an early spring clean and have loads of off cuts and remnants, so thought Id treat you to a giveaway.

My usual rules apply, please leave a comment for me below, have a twitter and possibly follow my blog if you'd like to. We have a great spring coming up, and a newsletter in the coming months to join. I have already lined up my next giveaway too, for September, which you'll love.

To enter ~

1. Simply leave a comment below, or just your name will do.

2. Make sure I can contact you, either thru your blog or leave a valid email address.

3. Feel free to twitter or follow my blog, not compulsory of course, I'd like you to read and enter because you want to not as a condition of entry.

4. Last entries for this Giveaway are to be made by midnight AEST Friday 14th August and the winner will be drawn randomly by my children on Saturday 15th August and the winner will be contacted on the Monday.

Good luck and Thank you in advance for commenting.

Susie

Sunny spring Oilcloths ~ Picnics and Salads

Eden in Rose

Sky Stripe

Candy Dot

Well the sun is surely shining well this week, and spring will be here very soon and then summer.
I have had a new delivery of Oilcloth, of 4 more Mexican Oilcloth designs.
Eden in pink, Eden in red, Sky stripe and Candy dot, these are all available in store now, hopefully some more to follow.

Make a fabulous tablecloth, cushion covers, I took a large piece on a picnic, that was great, i just had to wipe it over when finished, easy peasy. The colours are fab and great mixed and matched.

Happy looking, have a lovely week.

Susie

15% off Lila Tueller ~ Santorini and Soiree collections

Pop instore and receive 15% off all Lila Tueller fabrics this weekend only.
To believe it is mid winter here in Queensland, is amazing, what beautiful sunshine we are having.

I actually got sunburnt at the Sports Carnival on Tuesday, it was full on zinc block out for the kids, but they had a ball.

I thought Id have a Quick Christmas in July Sale this week, and put my lovely Lila Tueller fabric collection on 15% off special.

So grab a bargain and make a pretty summer dress or some stunning cushions, for a brighter spring.

happy sewing

Susie

Return to sewing, the holiday is over...

Town of 1770

Well, didn't we have a lovely time camping here on this absolute beachfront campsite - Town of 1770. The sky was blue and sea was bluer and i was just a little bluer than that - freezing is not an understatement.

This picturesque town is so beautiful and if i could live there i would.

With log fires and toasted marshmallows at night, this was a truely lovely time. I did miss my sewing machine. It takes a few days to unwind and get used to the camping lark, walking out to the bathroom and dishwashing in the open air, but once settled in and into the swing of camping life its all good fun.

The boys played on the beach and we just sat and watched till sunset. Ahhhhh... with a beer or two.

I had made myself a nice new oilcloth tablecloth in the hibiscus with pink background, just to brighten up the camp table to add some colour to the khaki of the tent. It was so admired by lots of campers, i could have set up a stall and sold them!!

Susie

Retro Rooms ~ check it out!!

Beautiful girly room, i just love this

Cowboys for the boys

I have been lucky enough to have some of my fabrics featured on the Retro Rooms blog.

The lovely carmen, based in Sydney has some beautiful childrens rooms designed in retro themes, they are absolutely gorgeous.

I have included some of her rooms below and a link, so be sure to pop over and say hello and take a look at these rooms. There is something to suit every child. My boys dont want themed rooms any more, just loads of posters, so its nice to look and drool, maybe one day i can treat the grandchildren, a bit of a wait though.

Anyway pop over and have a look at retro rooms and retro rooms blog.


Susie

Blog- giveaway winner

Thank you to all who have entered, and to all the lovely comments and emails you have sent me. It is so nice to receive feedback. I love sharing my fabric finds and hope you will continue to follow.

My next giveaway will now be at the end of July, as the school hols are soon upon us here in sunny Queensland. So hopefully some nice long days spent on the beach with the kids and a couple of lay ins.

A great big Congrats to Isabella Golightly - you have been randomly picked as the winner of my Oilcloth giveaway. I hope you enjoy sewing with it, its really easy and there are some quick steps to sewing it here.

bye for now Susie
Happy sewing!!

Blog Giveaway ~ Winter Sun in Oilcloth.

4 beautiful pieces of Mexican Oilcloth

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW FINISHED.
MY NEXT GIVEAWAY WILL BE AT THE END OF JULY.

I have a new blog giveaway today, this is for 4 fabulous pieces of Mexican Oilcloth, each print bright and sunny. Brighten up your sewing room during these long winter days ~ saying that its about 20 outside at present, but hey its winter.

Each piece of Oilcloth measures 55cm x 50cm and is enough to make a kiddies apron, tote bag, cover a stool top, make a mouse mat, placemats, lunch bag, bunting flags, whatever you like or just add it to your stash and take a look from time to time.

Pink Hibiscus
Blue Hibiscus
Retro Red with Dots
Tuttie Fruitti Stripe

The Mexican oilcloth is also available to buy online at my store www.ijustlovethatfabric.com.au at $25.50 per metre. They make gorgeous tablecloths, the trouble is deciding which design to have.

How to enter the Giveaway ~ NOW FINISHED

My rules are simple, if you've entered previous giveaways of mine, you will know what to do ~

Just leave a comment below letting me know how you found my blog giveaway, its that simple.

You can of course comment a couple of times if you want a better chance of winning. You don't have to follow my blog or twitter, just enjoy what you read and cross your fingers and hope you win.

The lucky winner will be selected randomly by one of my boys on Monday 22nd June and the winner posted on Wednesday 24th June

Please make sure you leave your email address or contact.

Looking forward to reading your comments.

Susie

Marimekko fabric printing..........

I found this pic, it just amazes me, the endess line of Marimekko fabric drying, in this fantastic long length of fabric disappearing into the distance, it actually goes on further than this pic, i cut a piece off the pic to get the best bits in.

I adore this colour too, the colours are just so bright and stunning. Imagine working in the Marimekko factory, just drooling all day long at the vibrant colours and designs. Love It!! Love It!!

Happy drooling!!

Susie

Little critters - Kaffe Fassett Fabrics

These lovely critters were emailed to me yesterday by one of my lovely customers who makes these for friends and babies. They are just so colourful and cute, i love them, I want one!

Thank you Catherine for sending in the pics, you can read her great blog posts at Word Write for Success .

The fabrics used are from Kaffe Fassett, and available from my online store I Just Love That Fabric.

Happy sewing
Susie

Elephants, and more Elephants for children and babies

Elephant Walk Fabric in Ink/Red, available from 1/4,
lovely and wide 100% cotton drill.

Beautiful cushion in Elephant Walk Ink/Grass colourway

Well winter is here, which is good, that means we are a step nearer to spring and summer, whahoooo.

I have added another colourway to my childrens and babies fabric collection , the magnificent Elephant Walk in blue and red.


These lovely elephants will walk forever, and never go out of style. Im busy sewing library/book bags today and I must say they look fab.

Have a lovely sewing day.

Susie

The lucky winner of May's Fabric Giveaway is....Sharon from Blossom

Well done Sharon, your lovely fabrics will be winging their way to you shortly. Thank you so much for participating.

All the comments were put into a hat from both posts about the giveaway and my little man picked out the winner.

Back to some chat and things later in the week.

Happy sewing

Susie

Blog Giveaway - Fabric from Kaffe Fassett ~ 10 days left

There are only 10 days to go till this blog giveaway has finished. The bundle consists of 6 fat quarters each measuring 50cm x 50cm from Kaffe Fassett as seen in my store

Just leave a comment, on how you found my blog. Thats it ~ simple. Either on this posting or the one below. And the winner will be randomly picked on 1st June.

A big thank you to all those who have already commented, its a great response, keep on coming.

BLOG GIVEAWAY ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

Susie

Blog Giveaway ~ Fabulous Fabric ~ 6 Kaffe Fassett Fat Quarter Bundle

Well, i have decided to have another quick Blog Giveaway, and share this beautiful collection from Kaffe Fassett.

There are 6 fat quarters, each measuring 50cm x 50cm (this is a total amount of fabric of 1.50metres). Value in my online store is $29.95 at the moment.

The bundle includes 2 Verbena, 2 floating flowers and 2 in the daisies design.
The colours are so fantastic, I love them and you will too.

To enter the giveaway just ~
Just please leave a comment telling me how you came across my BLOG. Thank you

Thats it, no questions to answer, so simple.

I will then on 1st June randomly pick a winner.

Please also leave me your email address.

Thats it!! Good luck

BLOG GIVEAWAY ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

Caterpillars, Cupcakes, Strawberries and Daisies

Yummy grossgrain ribbons, I love that feeling of the post van pulling up outside and rummaging in the back for your parcel. Its just so exciting, this week it was a small brown box packed with ribbons and buttons.

The cutest caterpillars ever, some cupcakes and daisies, and some more strawberry pie, so yummy.

Hope you all like them!!

Lila Tueller ~ Soiree Beautiful pinks

At long last, I have been waiting ages for these fabrics to arrive, I have a selection of 5 from Lila Tueller's Soiree Collection for Moda.

They are just stunning, fresh and beautiful, having been released earlier this year.

I hope you all like them too.

Available now at my on-store, from a 1/4 metre upwards, also available as a fat quarter stash of the 5 different designs.

Lila also has some great patterns available, visit Lila's blog for great sewing ideas and beautiful childrens patterns.

How to make Canvas Wall Art

Easy Instructions on how to make a Canvas Wall Art.
What you will need for the job.

Allow 1 hour for your first. A blank canvas ~ available at the cheapie shops. 1m square is approx $25.00 Fabric - enough to cover all round, allow an extra 20cm in length and width. Craft Stapler and staples
Scissors
Tape measure
Cord or tape to hang your finished artwork

E.g. 1m square canvas, i would need 1.20m length of fabric by 1.20m wide (most furnishing fabrics are 1.35 or more wider.

1. Remove all creases from the fabric.

2. Lay the fabric face down on a clean surface.

3. Place the blank canvas face down on top of the fabric.

4. Position the design to suit, making sure there is enough fabric for edges and turnover .

5. Start at the top and in the centre and gently staple out towards the edges every 3cms or so, stopping about 5cms from the corners.

6. Repeat for the botton, pulling the fabric taught, up till 5cms from corner.

7. Staple the left side firmly by do not pull tight up till 5cm from corner.

8. Staple the righthand side pulling taught, up till 5cm from corner.

9. Neatly fold and staple each corner, trying not to leave any bulges.

Once you have completed one canvas then the next is even easier.

Marimekko Unikko More Colours now in Store

Baby Pink Unikko by Marimekko

Marimekko Unikko -If wall art is what you are looking for then these are sure to inspire, created by Maija Isola back in the early 60's. Still as popular if not more so now.

I now have a few more of these stunning colourways in my on-line store.

Orange Unikko by Marimekko

One metre of this Unikko design will give you approximately 6 poppies over 2 rows, this is enough for a 1 metre square canvas wall art. I have listed a short summary of instructions below for those of us who would like to make a piece of designer art.

Citrus Unikko by Marimekko

Wow ~I Have received the Awe-Summmm Award

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

The fabulous Your Cheeky Monkey has awarded I Just Love That Fabric with the covetted
Awe summm Award.

The rules are-
List 7 things that make you Awe-Summ and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers you love.
Make sure you tag your receipents and let them know thay have won!
Also link back to the Queen that tagged you.

My list of Awe-Summ'ness is -
1. I can touch type and hold a conversation at the same time which amazes my children.
2. I can sing very loudly.
3. My boys say they want to marry me, which is the best compliment ever, but we all know the younger girl will win in the end!!
4. I can cook up a quick meal.
5. I can speed iron.
6. I can teach littlies to swim.
7. Im great at arranging coffee and cake mornings.

I now award the following ladies for their awe-summness.......
1. The Sometimes Crafter
2. Organize Your Life
3. Handmade bits and pieces
4. Maree Jaeger Photography
5. Tutti Fruiti
6. Slices of Beauty...
7. Childrens Books

Have a great day.

Oilcloth Bunting Winner is.........LOU

The lucky winner of the Oilcloth bunting is Lou, you got the nearest guess, it was in fact the 22nd April, for the birthday date. All you need to do is just email me your address and I shall get this in the mail to you asap. Thank you for entering. You will just love it.

Thank you to all who entered and left comments and emails, it was great to get feedback.

Blog Giveaway Last Day today for entries

Well, today is the last day to guess the date of my youngest boys' birthday during the month of April, Wow where has this month gone to. Autumn is definitely here.

I will inform the lucky winner of the Oilcloth Bunting on Tuesday after the holiday weekend.

I have some new fabrics arriving next week also, Iv been waiting ages for them and finally tracked them down, they are from the Lila Tuellers Soiree collection. They are gorgeous, so will be adding these to my store as soon as they arrive.

April Oilcloth Bunting Giveaway

Just a quick note ~ back now from the Easter hols, I would just like to thank everyone so far for all the entries for the Bunting Giveaway, and the lovely emails and comments received so far, its great to get feedback.

This will be all on oilcloth now for a while, ive had some new grossgrain ribbons delivered this week, so am busy getting some photos to add to my store collection. Cute Caterpillars, creamy cupcakes and more of the scrummy strawberries.

Thanks again and keep the comments coming.

New In Store ~ Anna Maria Horner Oilcloth Fortune

It seems like months ago since i decided to stock this fabulous laminated print of Anna Maria Horners'. These subtle colours are just so beautiful, i couldnt resist adding to my store.
The 100% cotton fabric has been laminated to give it a waterproof vinyl surface. Oilcloth pvc with a cotton backing. So supple and soft, so easy to sew. I shall have a tablecloth in this one, its such a happy print.

Also a great advantage, is it is 140cm wide, making 1/4 metre 70cm x 50cm, which is ample to make a beachbag, or a beautiful apron from, without breaking the bank balance.


Also, i couldnt resist this lovely retro ticking stripe of Cath Kidstons, I only have a few metres left now, as it is so popular, this is a much heaving oilcloth pvc, with the backing beeing 100% cotton duck, making it great for totes and aprons, and bunting.

Oilcloth Bunting Party Flags ~ giveaway

Well here they are, i finally got round to photoing these. Superb for a girly birthday party or bbq.

I made them double sided from Red Plum Linen Pettite Roses Oilcloth and the Mexican Oilcloth in the tutti frutti stripe.

Each flag is moveable, on the 2 metres of pink candy floss grosgrain ribbon as a chanel has been made for the ribbon to go through, so they can be all bunched together in the middle or spaced out along the 2 metres for a larger area. They should last for years, as the oilcloth is reasonably fade resistant.

I d say they took me about an hour from start to finish, after running out of cotton, which was a silly thing to do, popping to to the local habby shop and getting sidetracked as you do, finding a cake shop and a quick cappucino. Finally getting back to finish them off, yes definitely an hour.

If I dont get too distracted tomorrow, I m going to write up some basic make-up instructions, as they are so easy to make, i have had some emails asking if i sell patterns for bunting, but i dont unfortunately, as the pattern is so easy to make its just a triangle.

Id love some feedback on these, so im giving this set of party bunting away free.

My youngest is 9 this month, and HE would not appreciate pink flags at his party, so if you can guess his birthday this month, then the flags are yours - so a 1 in 30 chance, not bad.

You'll also see them in my store soon. They will be priced at approx AUD$25.00 for a set of 5 flags with 2 metres of grossgrain ribbon.

Bye for now!!

Oilcloth Obsessed ~ tablecloths and jugs

More on Oilcloth pvc plastic tablecloths.

I was taking some pics for the store and thought how pretty these looked, so have posted them here. Im really NOT obsessed with oilcloth, i just find it fun to work with and the colours are always fabulous. Im now stocking quite a few ranges in my on line store.

The jugs look just perfect on the pink dots. These are 2 from my jug collection which i bought over from the UK when we moved here 4 years ago, most have dots on , some are glass and some enamel and others are well just jugs i love. I was having a dust around and just looking for a new home to display them, when i thought how nice theyd look on this rose and dot oilcloth from Red Plum Linen, its so shabby chic.
My only shabby room in the house now is the laundry, where i seem to spend a lot of my time. My shabby cottage I had to leave behind in Northamptonshire.

Well im off now to make some oilcloth bunting, did I say "oilcloth" ~ I did, im making some for a party in the pistashio dots. Should look great.

Have a happy sewing weekend.

Beautiful Japanese Fabric Handbags by Vnessa

I had the pleasure of being invited to a Handbag Party last week, and of course being in need of a new handbag, i went along. It was held in a stylish Hair Salon on the Currumbin beach front, here on the beautiful Gold Coast, which is just so relaxing whilst getting your hair cut.

I popped along with a friend of mine and were dazzled by the fabulous prints and beautiful designs that Vanessa had on display. Making chosing one not such an easy job. We must have looked at every bag inside and out, the inside is a lovely as the outside by the way. Large bags for the day and smaller for the evening, we were truely spoilt for choice.

After a lot of looking and touching and chatting and relooking and deciding that I am only going to buy one at the moment, the choice was harder. But I did make a decision and quickly paid before i changed my mind.

I have put just a couple here to show you, she has a gorgeous collection. Take a look at Vanessa's website for more lovely styles and fabrics.

Vanessa is a very talented lady and this shows in her gorgeous designs and choice of fabrics.

If you would like to visit her web store then please visit www.vnessa.com.au for a closer look.

I chose a bag called "Peta" eventually and Vanessa is kindly making it for me. When it arrives I shall take some pics and show it off.

I wish the lovely Vanessa good luck in her venture. I shall be back for more yummy bags.

Organic fabrics from Thea & Sami

Stunning turquoise and cream fretwork, 55%hemp and 45% organic cotton, lovely and wide at 135cms and just lovely as table linen, wallart and cushion covers. Designed and hand screen printed with non toxic inks by Thea & Sami. I just love these designs.

Black and cream marguarites, 55%hemp and 45% organic cotton, also printed with non toxic ink, by Thea & Sami. fantastic as wall art.

Eco friendly and beautiful too.

Both available from my store now.

Oilcloth Doorstops

Well, i did make some doorstops in this lovely fabric, and here they are, this is Hibiscus and you can just mop right around it. It has a jute handle which i find works well with the doorstops.

Luckily i took some pics in time, they have now been accosted by my daughter and her flat mate, they just walk right in and say, "oh these look good, i need one or two maybe, can i take these to save me waiting for you to make me some" . What can you say. Its nice to know that you are appreciated sometimes.

Well, i shall have some in my store for a while.

I will now get on and photo all the other lovely things i have made this week. I have had a sewing sort of week.






Red Lace Mexican Oilcloth Doorstop, in a pyramid shape.

I have been asked if I do ship to the US. Yes i do and everywhere else quite regularly, the doostops ship for a flat rate of AUD$8.50 anywhere. Australia free shipping.

Kitch Mexican Oilcloth - how tasty is this retro design

This is so retro, Mexican Oilcloth ~ a lighter weight oilcloth than the usual, (which is usually cotton or cotton duck which has been laminated with pvc , so thicker) The ink is printed onto the first coat of Pvc, not onto the backing, this is then coated with a clear layer of Pvc, making it stain resitant and waterproof. The composition is 91% PVC AND 9% cotton and polyester.

The fabulous blue background and orange/pink hibiscus is just so yummy. I also have in my store the red lace Mexican Oilcloth too.

As I am on my never ending mission for oilcloth, im going to make a doorstopper in this, for an outside door I have that bangs around a lot, if it turns out well then I shall take a photo and post it here.

New Oilcloth Arrivals in Store

Petitte Fluer Pink

Confetti Pink

English Rose

We have added some more beautiful new designs to our oilcloth pvc collection from Red Plum Linen this week, these are so beautifully soft and supple and very easy to sew with. Petitte Rose, Confetti Pink and English Rose. Available from 1/4 metre upwards. which is great for a childrens painting or cooking apron, doorstop or small craft project.

Beautiful Sprout Design Wall Art for Children

These are just the most cutest of critters, giant caterpillars and bright red tortoises. Also availabe as wall art are the elephants and giraffes. All available in my store now. Now that im back full time as blog writer and store owner, I shall be adding lots more lovely pics of these as i make them.

Wall art has become a very popular way of adding colour to rooms, without too much expense, and can change a way the room looks with just a few pics and scatter cushions.

The fabric is available also by the 1/4 metre, so if you feel creative enough, have a go.

More soon...

Oilcloth Easy to Sew

Oilcloth is very easy cloth to sew, less hems are required and if you are like me and want it finished in a hurry, this is the ideal fabric to use. Above are some pictures of some quick items to sew. A doorstop, 1 fat quarter if plenty for this oilcloth doorstop. The childrens apron uses a fat quater too, with some lovely grossgrain ribbons for ties, great just to wipe clean after a cake making session.
The gift tags well, they are from offcuts of oilcloth, too lovely to throw away, so i made these up with a card backing and sticking the oilcloth with some pva glue and a grossgrain tie to finish off.

Happy sewing