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Fabric Sale...at last!

Well if you have read my blog for a little bit you will know I speak of a fabric sale that I go to that designers have.  I have gone here for years and buy the most beautiful fabrics that are fabulous quality for an incredible price.  Now I am a tight a$$ but I always buy and it is beautiful stuff. Cottons, silks, wools lots of beautiful stuff...don't miss it.  I need to make lots of stuff while I am on holidays as I have NOTHING to wear that is decent for winter. 




I am getting the word out there for the people who live in Brisbane or surrounds and can make it.  It's a bit out of the way but easy enough to get to and well worth the trip. I hope some of you can make it because it really is worth it.


I have bought heaps of patterns recently and I am looking forward to getting some stuff to make it.  Good luck and let me know if you go and what you thought. Don't forget to get on their mailing list and they will send you the flyer when they next have their sale.

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Unknown said…
It's in my calendar... I am so there!
19 May, 2011 09:00
Unknown said…
Wow, you weren't kidding about this sale! It was awesome! I'll be posting soon about my purchases (as soon as I finish washing them...). Thanks again for the heads up, and I love the new look of your blog!
RL x
09 June, 2011 22:56
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