Monday Gorgeousness in Canvas

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

Paisley Tuesday Special Offer

Now only $20.00 per metre, until Wednesday,  usually $28.50 per metre.  

We are making room for some gorgeous new fabrics and will be having a reduced special each day, on our Indian cotton fabrics, up to and over the Easter weekend.  

So today is the Pink Paisley design, pop into our store and check it out.

Indian Cotton Pink Paisley

Wow - Simply gorgeous - hand blocked in India with eco friendly inks on a pure white background.

100% soft furnishing weight cotton duck.  Great for making all sorts of lovely cushions, tablecloths, bags, aprons. 

Bright colours from Marimekko

WOW How about this for bright and colourful, just glorious and soooo girly.

Red, Pink, Yellow, Tangerine and Lime centres

This gorgeous colourway has been out for a few months from Marimekko, and ive only just discovered it.  How can it be missed.  100% cotton and wide at 140cms, great for every application.

 Mini Unikko

This is the Mini Unikko, just so vibrant for Autumn and Spring, depending which hemisphere - I love it, then again I love bright colour.

I have this available in the mini unikko and the largest unikko. 


Susie 

Shabby Old Church Pew

My sad old church pew has found its way to ebay.

Its in need of restoration, and some tender care.  

We used to live on the Warwickshire/Northamptonshire border in the UK, which is where this pew was from  originally, a little church in a village where we lived, were making more room and selling off surplus pews.

We paid around $400 for it 6 years ago, it weights a tonne, and suited our little cottage.  It has loads of character.  And in the right house or setting would look fab.  A couple of coats of varnish and some pretty cushions would make all the difference!!

It even has a couple of hooks in the back to hang a kneeling cushion, and a shelf to keep your prayer book.

Click here to view on ebay  .

Polka Dots & Cupcakes ~ Party bags

Easter bags, party bags, play bags, little book bags, they can be called anything, but I like to call them party bags, as they are just large enough to hold some yummy lollies, and few goodies.  The bag in itself is a gift.

These are also environmentally friendly, as can be used time and time again, by the little party goer.

Each bag is hand made in a gorgeous polka dot cotton fabric and cupcake grossgrain handles, fully overlocked on the inside and double stitched for strength.

These were a special order for a customer and thought they turned out so well, that id share with you all.

3 Little Party bags

$12.00 for 3($4.00 each) individually.

These will be in store from tomorrow.

Blog Giveaway Winner....

And we have a winner, mummy2jj is the lucky girl, and will receive her cuddly cushion cover and doorstop, in the mail this week.  

Thank you all for entering and commenting, tweeting and blogging.  

Have a lovely week.

So much Colour from Amy Butler

An absolute riot of colour from  Amy Butler Laminated Cotton/Oilcloth, just arrived yesterday, it was a long time coming. I think they went around the world a couple of times extra, anyway it was worth the wait.  Im so having trouble deciding which one I love best.

This is the Trumpet Flower from the LOVE Collection,  in the Emerald green Colourway, the yellow and purple work so well together making this a stunning design, looks good on my dining table too...

Trumpet Flowers

These flowers are a whopping 25cm wide

Let me know what you think, Id love to hear your comments on these pieces of gorgeoussness.

LOVE Yummy Colours for Autumn from Amy Butler

Just such yummy greens and pinks in this gorgeous Amy Butler Laminated Cotton

waterproof on the topside and soft cotton underneath.

Paradise Garden Oilcloth (laminated cotton) in mint/pink

The sweetest mint and pink combination, large scale flowers, im off to make a tablecloth, just cant resist.

Susie

Puppy Delivery

Ive got big shiney eyes.....................

 Ive got a big pink nose.......................

Ive a gorgeous body.............................

Am  I JEALEOUS......

Hell Yes...................................

Thank you to Isabella Golightly, for our wonderful swap, she sure is a beaut and my little puppy Hermione above seems to be a little jealous too.

Susan makes these absolutely fab items, made from the prettiest of fabrics and created with such care.  Thank you.

Susie

Dreamy Shabby Roses

Decorate your home with Dreamy roses 

 

Blue Country Roses on pure white 

Shabby Garden Roses on pale blue

Shabby Chic Pink Roses on pure white 

Ive gone all country cottage this week, with the delivery of these new soft furnishing fabrics, so fresh with that gorgeous shabby chic feel. Im loving these indeed.  

I have 2 of the designs in store now, with the rest following on quickly.

Mix them up with  dots, stripes and ginghams for that real country feel. 

Blog Giveaway ~Just for the Boys.... Doorstop & Cushion Combo

http://www.ijustlovethatfabric.com.au/red-plum-linen-fabric-&-oilcloth-collection/c24/This if for the boys,  im always featuring beautiful fabrics for girls, but nothing really for all those lovely little boys in our lives.  So upon request of my rascals here we are....

A 40cm Cuddle Cushion cover in the Nautical cotton and a matching cotton Funky Doorstop 14cm.Beautifully hand-made and designed here in Australia from Red Plum Linen fabric.

Total value would be $44.00.  

But today it could be yours FREE. 

 

Cushion & Doorstop combo

Entry requirements for this gorgeous giveaway are as follows.

FINISHED

1. Follow either my BLOG, TWITTER or FACEBOOK, whichever you prefer.

2. Leave a comment on this Post leaving your contact details, incase you win.

3. For an extra entry tweet and/or chat about this blog.

What a lovely Easter gift this would make, for a special little rascal or newborn gift.

Happy commenting

Susie

Oilcloth Doorstops - Chic & Shabby Chic

Oilcloth Doorstops, great for keeping the breeze coming through, and of course looking good.

Newly added in store

Midnight Chic ~ Blue and White oilcloth doorstop $15.95

 

Shabby Chic Cottage Style Gingham Oilcaoth $15.95

These are now added to the Doorstop Collection, 

they stand 17 cms high and the base is 14cm wide. 

And  come to you ready to fill to save on that hefty postage.  

The filling can be either sand, or stones or rice, whatever is around.

We have some gorgeous doorstops in store and of course if you don't see one in the fabric you like we, will of course make to order.

And best of all Australian designed and made by I Just Love That Fabric, 
here on the Sunny Gold Coast.

Susie

Sew pretty aprons - to sew yourself

Its a busy month is February, with my birthday and st valentines and all sorts of things happening.  But i found the time to run up some gorgeous little aprons, to add to my store.  I had to design a couple for a friend who runs a day care centre and I havent stop sewing them since. 

Grandma's Kitchen Apron (size upto 6/7 years)

Sew easy to make, as this mexican oilcloth sews a treat.

I now sell these ready made in my store and also as apron kits, including instructions.

The kits include all you need to make your own little 

"Grandma's Kitchen Apron" .

The kit costs $9.95 and available in any combination.

Happy Sewing

Susie

Fabric giveaway winner is.....

Thank you all for your lovely comments and entries to my Blog Giveaway.

We have a winner, the lovely and talented Mel from the Crafty DIY Bride.  Thank you for your entries and followings Mel.   Hope you enjoy the fabrics.

I shall be having another one quite soon,  so keep an eye out.

Susie x

Fab February Fabric Giveaway

Fabulous Fabric BundleGiveaway.

This week is Blue for this great blog giveaway. 

11 gorgeous pieces of fabric for crafts and sewing, creating, or just wanting.

The bundle weighs 500g.

The pieces are of a reasonable size, some suitable for small cushions, or bags, headbands or patchwork.

 Entry is easy:-

• just leave a comment on my blog as to your favourite piece in the bundle.
• for a second entry follow my BLOG or become a fan FACEBOOK or TWITTER, whichever you prefer, if you dont already.
• leave a valild email address if you dont have a blog account, so you can be contacted if you win.
• this blog giveaway closes midnight AEST 14th February 2010
• the lucky winner will be announced next Monday 15th February 2010

Good luck

Susie

New Oilcloth on its way to my store

Check out these beauties.

   so girly and pretty

Strawberry Patch Oilcloth (Laminated Cotton Fabric)

Sage Green Paisley Oilcloth

Great for the Garden Party or BBQ tablecloth

These will both be instore from Monday, and avaiable from 1/4 metre upwards and also in 3 new bundle packs for crafts and small projects.

Have a happy sewing weekend.

Susie x

The Decorating Forum

Ive joined this great Decorating Forum, called simply DECORATING FORUM based in Western Australia owned and administered by the lovely Julie-Ann.

Here you will find great articles on decorating, renovating, finding those elusive home decore pieces, comparing prices on those expensive home purchases all by just chatting to other members.  Its all totally free of course and a great way to gather fab new ideas for your home and garden.  Also a little escape from the bordom of working at home.

Julie-Ann is an Interior Decorator by trade, living in  Perth, WA. and  specialises in renovating Kitchens and Bathrooms.

She owns and operates her own design business aswell as running this forum, but secretly would rather work full time on the forum, as its such great fun.

The Decorating Forum has only been running since September 2009 and already has nearly 100 active members, who regularly contribute to the Decorating Forum, Articles and General Chat.

You can also follow on Twitter and Facebook.

So if you get 5 minutes spare in your hectic day - pop on over to the Decorating Forum and join up. 

Have a great week.

Susie x

Oilcloth - Eden in Midnight Blue

Hi, im back on track now, boys are back at school, the house is reasonably tidy, the dog is happy, the fridge is full, the laundry all done.  I can now work, for the whole day uninterrupted.  I think it will take me until the end of February to catch up with paperwork, sewing, marketing etc.  7 weeks off over christmas is definitely long enough out to work.   So here goes..............

Midnight Blue Mexican Oilcloth

Todays new fabric added to my store is this gorgeous midnight blue mexican oilcloth.  Its a little more chic and looks fantastic on the table.  Made from 91% pvc and 9% polyester/cotton backing it is ideal for outdoors, great for playmats and protecting the floor from food spills.

Its definitely my favourite of the week, and yes its oilcloth, so versatile and so easy to sew into aprons and bags.  Back soon with some more new fabrics.

Susie 

Sale fabric and remnants

Todays special Wednesday Bargain is this gorgeous

Kiddies Oilcloth Apron.

ONLY $7.95

Pink Hibiscus Mexican Oilcloth, also available in Blue and Orange Hibiscus or any of the Mexican Oilcloth colourways.

With the little ones starting kindy or prep, painting is high on the fun list, this great little apron will help keep paint off the cloths, easy to wipe down, and fold away until next time.  Will fit a  littlie up to approx 6 years old.  Boys stripes and dots available too in blue.

All our aprons and book bags are designed and made at I Just Love That Fabric here on the Gold Coast.

Have a Happy and Fun Week.

Susie x

Outdoor Fabric for Summer - This weeks Favourite

Two of my favourite out door stripe fabrics, soil and stain resitant, ideal with my boys around.  These are such gorgeous stripes, really nice and wide, each stripe being 9cms wide.

Ravine Outdoor Fabrc from the Santuary Collection

 

 

This is just part of the Santuary Range from Warwick Fabrics, I have just picked a few that are popular, the complete collection is available. 
I have chosen the sunrise colourwary for cushions and chair covers on my patio, I shall post some pics once completed, Im so looking forward to the finished product.

Have a Happy Sunny Week.


Susie x

A very Happy New Year to all my Friends and Followers

Santa, waved goodnight for the last time  at the weekend, until Dec 1st 2010.  We always find it sad taking hime down, its as if he is really alive.  Hes back in his box, recharging ready for another Christmas.

So on with this fabulous new year, wow 2010, should we all be flying around in small spaceships instead of cars, thats what i imagined when i was very young back in the ummmm early 70s, when 2010 was ever mentioned -  films like Logans Run and The Time machine, but here we are all doing basically the same as the last century. Except maybe the ipones and ipod touches, what great gizzmos they are, cant put them down and such time wasters too!!

Anyway on with the fabric issues, i have some fantastic new fabrics in store, Degas and Moulin, drapery, home furnishing, light upholstry weight, absolutely divine, Im having my dressmakers dummy - sally ann, recovered in the pink colourway.  All from Warwick Australia and loving the designs and colourways.  These designs are fromt he Bohemia Collection, very stylish.

Degas ~ Pastel

Degas is a poppy design on a soft linen coloured background, the largest pooppy measuring 13cm

Degas ~ Delft

The Co-ordinating stripe is gorgeous too Moulin, the stripes are nice and wide at 33.5cm

Moulin ~ Delft

 Heres wishing you all a great January, and relaxing time with the Kiddies still off school, Im off to do some sewing today, as the family have gone off surfing for a couple of hours, and I need to sew something, maybe  make some new cushion covers who knows.

Susie x