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YAY!! Fabric Sale on again!

Surprise! It's on again!
Make sure you go if you live in or around Brisbane.
It is well worth the drive. 

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Judith said…
Ohhhhh! This should be a beauty - have you been before? What type of fabric do they have - is it worth the trip from out my way, straight from work????
25 July, 2013 16:25
Summer Flies said…
Oh Judith it is SO worth it. I have been going to this fabric sale for over 20 years (hence my stash!), but it is all top quality fabrics and it is normally about $8 per metre. The fabrics can be linens, cottons, silks, wools etc and many are European fabrics. Great value. I don't need anything but I will still go!
25 July, 2013 17:11
Marie said…
So glad it is on until 8 on Thursday. I check my diary and I have a literacy committee meeting after school. I have only used one piece from last year so far, and I plan to make more money with me this time. Last year I could have spent heaps. Thanks for posting this up.
25 July, 2013 17:49
Summer Flies said…
Pleasure! You know I have Italian linens I haven't used for 20 years! I have plans for some though.
25 July, 2013 20:06
Judith said…
OK! You have twisted my arm to head out to this sale - what day/time are you planning on being there and I will try to make the same time...J
26 July, 2013 18:10
Giggles said…
Thank you for posting this. I have put it in my diary ... last thing I need is more fabric though :-)
26 July, 2013 21:55
Summer Flies said…
Oh I thought of that Judith.... I will check my diary as they say... you would be working on the Friday won't you? Will let you know.
26 July, 2013 23:53
Summer Flies said…
How exciting to see another Brisbane blogger! I haven't seen your blog before but I like it! Thanks for the comment, I hope you make it... I don't need any either but that hasn't stopped me for 25 years!!
27 July, 2013 00:01
Anonymous said…
Oh I'm envious! Is this sale every year? I have a very dear friend in Brisbane I love visiting, you see :-)
27 July, 2013 14:04
Summer Flies said…
It's on nearly every year but not on a regular basis... I think last time it was in February. It's normally about a months notice. Maybe your friend could go for you??
27 July, 2013 19:37
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