Birthday Fabric Bonanza

Due to some gracious gifting by some dear friends and family, I was left with a bit of spending money that I could do with as I please.  I ask you, when does that ever happen?

So I dug down deep into the "pining away" part of my brain and allowed myself to indulge in some fabric shopping.  Like the kind of abstract "stash-building" that so many people seem to participate in on a regular basis, but I never do.

It's not a strict policy per se, but generally I am not a person who buys fabric with no project in mind.  In fact, most of my stash consists of leftover bits from  previous projects and fabric that people have given to me because they don't think they're going to use it.  Not that I'm complaining about that, mind you, but a large portion of my stash is made up of stuff that I probably wouldn't buy on my own and therefore isn't necessarily my cup of tea.

Anyway, so my only rule for this shopping spree (of sorts) was to buy fabrics that I really LOVE.  Some I have designs for, a few may go to make things for my future shop, and some are just there because I love them and want to pet them.

So ok, here she blows.

I finally put my hands on a nice fat quarter collection of Heather Bailey's Pop Garden fabrics.  I've been IN LOVE with them since I first laid eyes on them and every time I go out to buy fabric for a project I peek around to see if I can find a few of my favorite prints at my LQS.  Sadly, they only have ever seemed to carry a small assortment and never the ones that I have in my mind.  Ah well.  Bygones.

I worked with Lilly Bella Fabrics on Etsy to put together this custom fat quarter bundle, and I couldn't be more pleased to finally have some in my hot little hands:

Peonies in Red:

Rose Bouquet in Cream:

Paisley in Ice:

Paisley in Ivory:

Swirly Buds in Ice:

I also got some of that Joel Dewberry fabric I was eyeing (from Aviary 2) for our master bedroom redo.  I realized though, upon seeing it in person, that it's not going to work for the vision I have for the space.  The orange in it is a bit more red than I was hoping for . . . oh well.  It'll definitely be used for something else . . . maybe a pillow for the couch?

Sparrows in Aqua:

I also let myself round out my bundle with a few pieces from Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane line.  This first one might actually end up in the bedroom come to think of it . . . it's a much better orange.

Pocketbook Tangerine:

Hop Dot Sky:

I also did some damage at Fabricworm.  They have such a ridiculously good selection of Japanese fabric, it's hard not to spend some time wandering over there from time to time.  This time I got . . .

Cosmo Cricket's Tailor Made Tiny Forms in Yellow:

Cosmo Cricket Tailor Made Tiny Forms Stripe in Turquoise

Cosmo Cricket Tailor Made Tiny Forms Stripes in Coral 

David Textiles Kiss The Cook Recipe in Blue

Alexander Henry June Bug, June Song Natural in Brite

Alexander Henry June Bug, June Bug Natural

Monaluna Organic Monaco Starburst Orange:

Alexander Henry Bird Seed in Aqua:

And the icing on the proverbial fabric cake?  This little bundle of Heather Ross Far Far Away I joy that I scored on eBay:

It's my first bit of Heather Ross fabric and yes, if you're wondering, I now have the fever.

This little guy is my favorite:

Anyone else fabric splurging lately?