So, at my house when socks and things go missing, we say that the Underpants Gnome took them. This was my late husband Derrick’s version of comedy that stuck. Gosh I miss him. He was hilarious. So, we don’t have the Sock Fairy stealing socks, but the Underpants Gnome. Let me tell you, he is hungry because I have an enormous bag of un-mated socks and underwear with holes (They couldn’t be because they are 10 years old).
So, when I felt slightly guilty about the Fabric package in the mail, I decided that I would blame the Fabric Gnome. I like him way better than the underpants Gnome. He left me this fabulous pile of batiks from Hancock’s of Paducah.
So, the folded pile is a sample pack. There are 40 pieces at least 14×18 (most nearly fat quarters). It was $19.99. Holy Cow. They are very lovely and luxurious. There a few duplicates, but I won’t complain. Such a steal. I am having a difficult time not going and buying more, especially since they sent me a 15% off coupon after that order. The other pieces are one yards that were $3.99.
Odd thing, I love batiks, but have only made a couple of small baby quilts. I got these with the plan of making myself a quilt. How weird is that? I already have a jelly Roll and was looking for a few others. This will be perfect.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
Beware of the Underpants Gnome
Invite the Fabric Gnome in
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I love your gnomes, that is so cute. I love those batik grab bags. I ordered one a few months ago and it was awesome. Batiks are my favorite thing to use on quilts, but they run through needles faster than my embroidery machine does. Happy quilting!
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Thanks Jenna. Have a great weekend!
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Great way to start your weekend! And, with so many UFO’s finished this year, you need something new to dream with!
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Thanks Kathy!
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Cannot wait to see what you make with this lovely fabric and what a deal!
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Your Fabric Gnome has great taste.
Please tell him to swing by San Antonio, Texas.
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Lol
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What a deal! You know via Hancock’s of Paducah, if you do not have to have the very latest fabrics, you can get exceptional deals through their sales. I remember buying a beautiful batik for a backing for $3.99 a yard (I needed like 8 years so that was a very good price!) Enjoy the treats from your Gnome!
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Lol
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Such a nice gnome
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I love him. Needs to visit more often.
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I love this post. And I love fabric. And I love bargains. Wonder if I am a fabric gnome?? 🙂 Have a great weekend! Thanks for the good reads this week.
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thanks Stacey! Enjoy the weekend
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Haha, I love the gnomes. And beautiful fabric!!
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Thanks!
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Those are lovely and I love your way of blaming it on the gnomes! I must have a few yarn gnomes living around my house if my stash is anything to judge by!
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Lol
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Wow – I can just feel the quality of those fabrics . Beautiful.
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They are wonderful
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I wish the gnome would come over here and sew up some blocks for me. Great post
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I need to find one that cleans my house so I don’t have to. Been waiting a while on that one.
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After making so many quilts with pink in them, I have been feeling batiki lately. I just got 14 yards of tiger fish batiks to make a fish quilt. The batiks will be the water, and Kaffe Fasset Collective [KFC] fabs will be the fish. I can’t wait to get started! I’ll be watching what you do with yours.
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That sounds beautiful. Cant wait to see it!
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