Marimekko - Pussy Cat Pincushions - how cute are these.

Just a quick post today, as im off to Sydney for the GCA Gymnatics Cup, my youngest is competing, and im flying down today, so im chasing around getting things sorted before I go.  Im always leaving things to the last minute.

I have been lucky enough to have these fab pincushions made for me by the lovely Kali of Poppy Lane,at vintagehouseholdtas  to sell in my store.  Measuring about 14cms tall, these will surely add delight to your sewing days.  Also fab as a gift at Christmas.  Thats if if havent decided to keep them all myself!!.

This is a sneek peek of the various designs being added to my store, some in the beautiful mini unikko from Marimekko, and Kaffe Fassett. Laura Ashely bibi and more pretty designs.  The whole collection will be added at the weekend.

Have a lovely week

Blog giveawy Winner has been picked

Sherri Berry Baubles

My Sherri Berry Christmas Holiday fabric winner has been chosen randomly. 
Well done to Tiny and Little you chose the baubles as your fav- you will recieve a fat quarter of each of the 5 designs i have in store.
My youngest has picked you out of the hat.

Enjoy your free fabric

Pink Flamingo & Flip flop thong ribbons - so gorgeous

Pink Flamingos

Seaside

We have some beautiful ribbons now in store, great for crafting and hair bows, bag handles, belts and straps, take a peek.

happy sewing!!

Ecosilk Bags - stylish and environmentally friendly

We are proudly stocking the Australian designed and owned Ecosilk Bags.

5 Gorgeous colours to choose from in our collection at present.

Pop over to my store and check them out.  The 5 colourways are Tangerine, Jacarandah, Peacock, Aqua and Red.

I am also offering the drawstring bag to keep them tidy in your handbang FREE when 4 shoppers are purchased from my store I Just Love That Fabric.

Make a difference with these and say NO to the plastic bags.

They have a long useful live of about 5 years and can carry upto 13 kgs of groceries, and  kind to your hands too..  I use mine all the time.  I just love the colours.

Blog Giveaway time again - ready for Christmas

Sherri Berry Holilday Bundle

Here we go again.  A fantastic chance to win 5 fat quarters of Sherri Berry Chirstmas Holiday fabric.  My customers absolutely love this one, a little early i know for Christmas, but we must be prepared.  I have cut and put aside these 5.

My rules to enter are simple ~ Just leave a comment on which design is your favourite, and follow my blog if you wish and twitter about the giveaway. (But its not compulsory of course) 

With the school hols upon us here in Queensland, this is a good time for a giveaway.

So good luck..

Entry conditions -

1. Leave a comment on which design you like best.

2. Make sure you leave a valid email address so as i can contact you if you win.

3. Last entry is Saturday 26th September.  Its that simple.
4. The winner will be picked out of a hat and contacted shortly after.

Thank you  in advance for entering.

Hot summer cushions.....for the Beach House

Here are some more hot summer cushions, ive been busy sewing, just love these summer colours. More available in my store.

All about cushions....

Mooloolaba Cushion in Marina

Bundaberg Cushion in Marina

A busy weekend sewing cushions, these stunning colours are sooooo summery and beachy I just love them.

There are 3 colourways in these designs, guava (pinks/purples) and mandarin (orange/sand), this is my fav colourway the marina.

All 3 colourways are available in my store now as cushions ready made, or by the metre. I shall also be adding my new quick cushion kits which will be available in store at the weekend.

Happy sewing!!

Is it Christmas yet!!

I know im sad, but im the person in the shop on Christmas Eve with my list in my hand, my hair a mess wondering where all the good stuff has gone!!

SO this year, after chasing my tail for the past 6 months, I am proud to say I am actually AHEAD of myself for a change. It doesnt happen often, in fact it has never really happened. Oh hang on -I can hear you thinking, " shes 8 1/2 months late for Christmas".

In fact the reality of it all is that there are about 14 weeks until Santa appears out of the Air Con Unit!! (down the chimney for others in cooler climates).

I have this fabulous range of Christmas fabrics ~ Sherri Berry Holiday - they are just so cute and the colours are so pretty. Something a little different from the usual i feel. I have 5 designs at present in stock and will be adding a bundle in the next couple of days to the store.

So for now ~ let it snow - let it snow - let it snow. and Merry Chirstmas - just in case i forget nearer the time.

Bunting for Spring

Yummy cupcakes

Add your littlies name to the bunting, for that personal touch.

Mexican Oilcloth bunting, withstands the elements and pools splashes.

Retro look, choose your own look

Id love to share some pictures with you from the lovely Jenny at Festoon Bunting.
She has the patience to make the most gorgeous bunting flags for all occasions, parties, weddings, boys bunting or girly bunting, or just simply to decorate around the pool side.

Jenny also offers to personalise your bunting for that special occasion or gift, which is an absolutely great idea.

Jenny's on line shop Festoon Bunting is stacked full of fantastic bunting, so pop on over and say hello, and grab some for your poolside or party. You can also keep up to date with whats new at Festoons blog

Have a great day

I Just Love That Fabric - Live again

50% bamboo 50% cotton

Yippee we are live, all done and ready to go.
Take a look around.

Some great new fabrics, cushions for kids, with elephants and hippos in 50% bamboo and 50% cotton mix. absolutely beautifuul , a large range of oilcloth fabrics, my fav. and some superb beach house stripes ready for summer.


Click here and take a peek at our new look store
I Just Love That Fabric

We have already had some great feedback.

Sign up and Become A Member and be the first to get great offers.


Susie

Lauch Day Today....

Hello, well it looks as though today is the day.

We shall be launching our updated site during the course of today hopefully. Exciting stuff eh.
Some further testing whilst live a few cups of coffee and a bottle of bubbly later.

You can now join I Just Love That Fabric and become a member and receive our newsletters and updates monthly. I have to write the first one yet though!!

Have a fantastic day.

Susie

Intermission

Phew that was another busy week.

Does anyone remember this test card from the olden days of TV, we had it in the UK when there wasnt anything to watch, I think it dates back to the late 1960s, ooh how time flies.

Anyway, my on line store is having an over haul so to speak and we plan to be off line for a short while, we'll have an intermission. hense the test card.

I shall keep blogging and hopefully all will come good When September Comes - so until then, I shall keep you posted.

I think i always wanted to be that little girl!!

Bye for now

Susie

Marimekko lamp cover ~ a creative weekend

Well, apart from being a seriously busy weekend, a short BBQ event, a night out to see Hale and Pace at Twin Towns, where i almost split my sides with laughter, i have had time to cover my old lamp with some Mini Marimekko in the stunning blue/white colourway.

I must say im really pleaseed with the result. We had deocorated a while back and as usual I never get round to finishing what I start. So for some reason, this weekend was the one.

It was so easy to do and didnt take more than about 45 mins from beginning to end. Well had to pop to Bunnings of course to get some PVA glue, as the kiddies had some how used all the previous 2 litre bottle I was secretly hiding for a rainy day.

I cut and measured and rolled the drum over the fabric and glued on the inside flap and hey, a new lap. Quite pleased with it I must say.

All I need now is a canvas and some cushions to match and a new sofa, and nice new shiney rug and..............................................................................................

Have a fabulous creative week.

Susie

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