Wednesday, January 14, 2015

cheery cherry print fabric...

Could also be titled "Looky, looky what I got at Walmart today!"
;)
Doesn't it go splendidly with my vintage cherry clip-on earrings?

I usually try to avoid the fabric department of our local Wally-world.
A. I usually find something to bring home with me. That I don't need.
B. It's very hard to find someone to cut aforementioned "something to bring home."
C. Often I don't find the quality of their wares that great.
D. They don't offer coupons.
(Yeah, I'm a cheapskate.)
While A & B did apply in this situation, the quality & price of this fabric were super!
(Also, though it took a long time for her to appear the gal who cut my fabric was very friendly.)
 
$3.97/yard.
 
Not even on clearance, and quite good quality!
Run, don't walk to your nearest Walmart!
(Well perhaps on second thought you ought to drive.)
:}
They also had it with navy or black background.
 
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So, here are some ideas I have in mind for this lovely fabric.
 
I'm thinking shirtdress.
50s possibly 40s...
 
Possibilities:
I think I may have this pattern!
I'd make the version with sleeves.
 


40s? I'm not sure...I think I'm leaning more towards 50s.
 

This is nice...
I love the Peter Pan collar on this one.
 
Eep! Scallops! One of my favorite things.
(Although, I've never done them so...)
What do you all think?

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On a different subject entirely...
Look at this lovely nail polish I bought today as well!
Don't they just make you think of Spring?
 

No, I'm not done with Winter yet.
But, it is nice to look forward to Spring.
I think that may be one of my favorite things about living in a place where you get all four seasons.
You always have something to look forward to.
^_^

12 comments:

  1. Oooh pretties!! A shirtdress would be perfect!!
    Isn't it great when you find unexpectedly good stuff? :) Especially when it's fabric!!

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    1. Yes! I love finding unexpected treasures! Usually if I'm actually looking for something I won't find it. ;)

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  2. Your new fabric is so pretty and great for summer! Each of your style inspirations would be perfect! I think the first is my favorite; princess seams are so flattering!

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    1. I love princess seams too! I think maybe I'll do that style & add the scallop edge.

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  3. That is just too cute. I'll be eager to see what you decide on.

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  4. I lOvE your finds at Walmart! And I think that's a fabulous idea to use the fabric for a dress! Maybe some red heels or wedges to compliment it ?!?! Also, I noticed your new blog background right away_LOVE it!!!

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    1. Ooo, yes, I do need some red heels! :D
      Thanks, I've been having a lot of fun playing around with it. I think this is my favorite so far. ^_^

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  5. yes, that fabric in a vintage pattern. whatever pattern, but especially the scallops would be neato. love the earrings. :) i'd love to wear cinched waist dresses but i admit to looking more like Aunt Bee and the style simply would not work. sighh...

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    1. I think I definitely WILL do the scallops. I've always loved them & this would be a perfect opportunity to try them out. :D haha! I find my waist is not as cinched as it used to be... Aunt Bee always had some pretty dresses too though! ;)

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  6. I vote for the orange scalloped dress! You may have noticed I somehow managed to log you out of my Google...I have NO idea how I finally did it! It didn't seem like I did anything differently than the 95 other times I tried! Oh well, now I can comment on your blog! :-D

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    1. Yay! I guess you phone must have finally gotten the message. When you click "log out" you mean Log. Out. ;)
      I agree about the scallops! I think it seems to be the general consensus too. :D

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