Ive been bad..

and when Im bad, Im very, very bad!!!

I feel like Ive resisted splurging for a while - even though in reality its probably been only a couple of months. (yes Im right, Ive just checked my orders and the last one I placed was in August, which by the way I am still waiting on Paw Prints to send out! no wonder I went crazy the last couple of days!) My fingers went haywire on the keyboard and Ive ordered heaps of stuff online!!! Im blaming it on the stress of worrying about my exhange giftie arriving *nodding head, yes that sounds good*

Here's what I bought.... please dont slap me - Im going to be good from now on I promise!!

Needlecraft Corner
~Attic Collection Book Kit - Judy ODell - Ive chosen the summer colors which are so beautiful - Lavender and pale, pale buttery yellow. Ive really surprised myself here, because generally speaking I am not a big fan of yellow - but this colour combo just did it for me :)

I dont know if many people are aware of this, but Judy actually has a new message board, which you can access *here#. She has a cute free pattern, a christmas ornament competition going, which includes her sending you free chimes to emblish with, and is even willing to organize SAL's for her designs. Anybody else want to purchase or already have the Attic Book, and have a SAL with me??

Chatelaine Designs
~Grape ThreadKeeper Online Chart - this is ending on the 31st of October and I didnt want to wait another year to be able to purchase it - especially after seeing Cathymk's beautiful stitching on hers - Yes thats right Cathy, Im blaming you for enabling me on this one LOL!

European Cross Stitch
~Chatelaine Designs - Grape ThreadKeeper Kit - makes sense dont you think?
~Sampler Cove - Spanish Rouge - Have you seen this - Im usually not a sampler type person, but this one had my name on it!!
~Reflects de Soie - Pochette Versailles
~Reflects de Soie - La Brodeuse et l'Oiseau

Attic Needlework
~Au Fil des Reves - Porte ciseaux et aiguilles Maison de brodeuse.
~Au Fil des Reves - Porte epingles Maison de brodeuse.
~Au Fil des Reves - Bourse Maison de brodeuse.

Stitched from the Heart

Now this was all bargain buys here, as they are in their last week of operating and its 70% off! My discount was $189.00!!!!

~The Stargazer - Mirabilia
~Lilly Of The Woods - Mirabilia
~This Too Shall Pass Kit - Lois Mouriski Bear Kit
~Welcome Knocker Kit - Bent Creek
~GAST Threads - Cherry Wine, Cinnamon, Copper, Poppy, Purple Iris, Sable, Tarnished Gold, Nutmeg, Midnight, Ginger Snap, Blue Spruce, Hyacinth, Deep Sea.
~Fabric - 60cm x 60cm -28 count Platinum Cashel, 60cm x 60cm - 32 count Sand Belfast

and last but not least Sugar Maple Fabrics had free worldwide delivery for the month of October and it was just too good an offer to turn down! I've never used an SMF fabric before, but I have had my eye on them for ages!! I finally got my huge cut of fabric (27" x 36") in Shimmering Snapdragon opalescent which I plan on using for my Taj Mahal (its going to look gorgeous me thinks on this fabric!) and opalescent Serendipity in the 18" x 27" cut - I just love these colours!!

by sugar maple fabrics

Needless to say I am now on the wagon until after the New Year!! I even think I might get myself one of those little ticker signs counting down the days till I can buy stash again, or better yet maybe I should try my hand at the project challenge - reducing my stash inventory by a certain number - that may just be a plan!

Ive also been tagged by Andie. Apologies Andie for not responding straight away {{hugs}}

Five things that I have to admit to about myself or my pets..

1. Well my Miss Lulu (our pussycat) has a love thing happening with our vacuum cleaner!! You would think the noise would scare her away when I start it up, but no way.. She wraps herself around it, whilst emitting purring sounds!!! She's only just recently had kittens (a week ago last Sunday - 4 of the cutest moggies you have ever seen!) but the comment from the DH, was a bit snide in regards to their parentage!!

2. I can put one leg over my head - yes it hurts, especially with the extra weight I have been carrying, and no I dont do it often LOL!

3. I can suck my top lip into my nostrils. A party trick that only comes out when I have had a skinful.

4. I absolutely detest going to the gym.. but I make myself go whilst counting every minute when I get there until I leave.

5. My biggest fear is... not being a good parent. I would hate for my girls to grow up and think that Mum was lacking somewhere along the line.

So, who to tag?

Cathymk, Cindy, Jo, Sharon and Barbara.

Feel free to answer or ignore - which ever suits your fancy :)

Labels: life, stash

Comments

[cathymk]

Ooohh fantastic stashing! I've got the attic collection chart (no thread or fabby yet) and would be happy to SAL with you (S l o w l y).

[Vonna]

Boy...you have been naughty....doesn't it feel satisfying?! :o)

[Katrina]

oh my goodness, that is one huge stash haul, lol. It will be just like Christmas when it all starts arriving in the mail :) Don't forget to share pics of it, lol.

[Gill]

I've got the Attic Collection too, but I don't have any materials for it yet.

[Michelle]

WOW! I am thoroughly impressed! You go, girl. Love that Grape Threadkeeper of Cathy's - good choice! And Sampler Rouge is to die for...too pretty!

[Sharon]

Oh my, you have been having fun. I think I am jealous-LOL That sounds like one glorious stash haul!

[andrea]

Well, well you have been busy haven't you. Enjoy all of your new stash. :)Take care. x

[Carol]

Rava, your mailbox will be very busy soon - can't wait to see your photos!