Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Recent purchases

I found a new shop recently, or at least new to me. It is in Wytheville, VA and they mainly sell batiks-rayon, cotton, corduroy as well as silk. They are also a Pfaff dealer. They are housed in an older home that has two floors of fabrics and classrooms. They are called Sew What Fabrics and Batiks.



I have this off and on like of rayon batiks. Not so crazy over the cotton ones simply because I see them more quilts or purses. Since I sew mostly garments, the rayons appeal to me. Having said that, I fell in love with some of the rayons I saw while there. Partly the appeal may have been they were on sale as well.

I have a vision of a blouse-camp shirt or similar style with contrasting collar or sleeve or an added sleeve band. Here are some photos of my newly acquired fabric:






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5 comments:

  1. ElarayJune 18, 2008 at 9:36:00 AM EDT

    I particularly like the red background fabric in the second picture. Is this store anywhere near Charlottesville?

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  2. Beth HJune 18, 2008 at 10:25:00 AM EDT

    Wow! Lucky you to be able to fondle rayon batiks. I, too, like the batiks, but most of the cottons are too stiff or something. Nice choices, I'll be watching to see what you make from them.

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  3. Linda TJune 18, 2008 at 11:24:00 PM EDT

    Great find. I love rayon batik. It's so soft! I'll stay tuned for your creations!

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  4. CennettaJune 20, 2008 at 8:56:00 PM EDT

    Nice fabric.

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  5. AnonymousJune 21, 2008 at 8:53:00 AM EDT

    I'm so excited to hear about the fabric store in Wytheville. I'm in Blacksburg but moving to Abingdon soon. I'll have to check it out on the way! Already love Schoolhouse Fabrics in Floyd and purchased some SWAP fabrics there.

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