Let me tell you a little bit about my favorite quilt store….
Now, just like any other proper fabric addict, I’ve been to my share of quilting stores. But Valli and Kim’sΒ has me by a stronghold. I am in absolute heaven every time I step through those magical doors. Stephanie and I are thrilled that the store, run by a sweet husband and wife team in a rustic, tiny Texas town, chose to sponsor our blog.
Amy, Tula, Carolyn, Anna Marie, Bonnie and Camille – All my favorite designers in one place? Surely I must be dreaming. (quickly followed by the thought – crap…this is dangerous!)
I simply cannot walk in there without 3-4 yards of fabric I did not plan on getting. This past Sunday was no different. I went in for 4 solids and left with 4 solids + these Amy Butler gems. I mean C’mon….they were literally glowing and calling my name. They really needed to come home with me. Right. That. Second.
Amy Butler, Violette
My favorite part? Meeting another longarmer in the area named Laura. She had a pint sized princess with her and my little girl Danielle, couldn’t help but want to make friends with her little girl. Since Danielle was such a good girl letting Mommy browse through each magical isle (as if I’ve never been there and walked that same isle hundreds of times before) she earned herself a little treat.
Valli and Kim’s is right next door to a place called Crepe Crazy. Β So it was only fitting to head there and enjoy a Nutella and ice cream crepe afterwards. Laura and her little one had the same idea so we sat together and let the girls be girls. All in all – it was a perfect day. New fabric, new friends and ice cream – it doesn’t get any better than that.
Amy butler:Β Spring Beauty (Cherry Blossom Trees), Garden Fete (Mostly green florals), Tea Rose (mostly pink),Β Lark (bright green circles).
Until next time – Happy sewing Ya’ll!
Linking up to Molli Sparkles’ Sunday Stash…
About Michelle Alderman
Michelle is a wicked fast sewist and pattern designer (according to her friends). Stephanie is quite sure there is magic involved.
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Very pretty and summery! I love how brave Tula is with colour. Plus – ice cream, nutella and crepes? Best day ever!
What a great day! Amy Butler makes such pretty large scale prints π
That sounds like a perfect day! Any idea what you might do with the Amy Butler prints? I stashed the Belle line first time round and did eventually use it, love her fabrics.
Hey Michelle thanks for linking up! It sounds like you had a perfect day and I would have enjoyed crΓͺpes as well! Nutella Yummy! I hope you got one too!
What a lovely day, and how fun to meet a new friend that way.
Love those prints. It’s so nice to meet people who share your love of quilting and who love treats as well.
That sounds like such a lovely day! Those prints are wonderful and you’re so lucky to have a LQS you love so dearly close to home!
Mmmmmmm….I love Amy Butler. I just finished photographing a quilt with the Lark Bright Green Circles as part of the backing!! One of my favorite prints!!
Gorgeous choices. Love Amy Butler prints!
Valli and Kim is my absolute favorite shop!!! Can’t wait to go there this weekend for the shop hop.