Friday, 10 May 2013

I fell off the edge of the earth...

...and landed in a big pile of fabric!  No I haven't really disappeared off the map, though blogging-wise I might as well have.  It's been too long!

Things have gone a bit crazy over on my facebook page, where I recently announced a plan to sell some packs of fabric squares for patchwork & quilting, and I was inundated with enquiries and orders.  I've spent the last week using every spare minute to cut fabric, I had thought I'd cut enough to have a few spare packs for future orders (for instance, in case any of you lovely lot wanted one) but people just kept asking for them, and if everyone who asked for one confirms their order (most already have) then I'm all sold out!  

I will cut more in future and I think next time I will announce it first here, I feel bad that my lovely bloggy friends have missed out...sorry, it wasn't intentional!  

Here are  a few pics of the fabric mountain I've been climbing for the last few days...

 



 


So, I've finally finished, though I wish I'd cut a few extra - I think I could have sold them twice over!  I'm sure I'll do it again soon, but my cutting arm is tired out so not for a while.  And some of the fabrics that I've included are now running out, so will be going into my personal stash, which means I'll have to buy more fabric for next time - what a hardship!

I hope you're well, and that you have a lovely weekend.  I'll try not to leave it so long next time! 

 Rachel xx
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27 comments:

  1. The Faerie Factory10 May 2013 at 11:26

    They're all so gorgeous Rachel it's no wonder you have sold out. Sarah x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home10 May 2013 at 13:14

      Thanks Sarah! Next time i'll cut twice as many...it's mainly the ironing that takes the time so I might as well! x

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  2. Tracey10 May 2013 at 12:42

    wow, they look great. x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home10 May 2013 at 13:15

      Thanks Tracey! Spending so long cutting it all up has made me appreciate it all the more! x

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  3. Morten and Me10 May 2013 at 14:18

    Good for you, you have spent love and time collecting all of those gorgeous fabrics so I am pleased for you! Well done xx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:13

      Cheers Nick, it does seem like all that collecting is starting to turn into something more, dare I say it maybe the start of a job/career type thing? Exciting times, thanks for your lovely supportive words. xxx

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  4. Gillian Roe11 May 2013 at 08:53

    Wow, you have a lot of fabric!! But how cool that you can make some money working with something you absolutely love and are passionate about. :-) x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:16

      Yep, I do have a lot of fabric, I think it's safe to say that I am obsessed! But yes it is lovely to be thinking in terms of turning my obsession into my work...what's that phrase?...'do what you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life'! It's a dream worth aiming for...xx

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  5. the linen cloud11 May 2013 at 09:07

    I would love to fall into all that yummy fabric too ... so pleased everything is going well for you ... please post again soon ... you are missed ... Bee xx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:17

      Aah, thanks for your lovely words Bee, I really didn't mean to leave it so long, I promise I'll be back again soon! Hope you had a great week away. xx

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  6. Ashley cramp11 May 2013 at 10:00

    Rachel...you have been so so busy wow I LOVE THAT PILE!!! ...naughty girl not telling your blogger friends about your "sell off"!!!!

    I'm going to have a look at whats left

    ....love to you....

    Daisy J xxxxx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:18

      You're right Daisy it was really naughty, I am still waiting for a couple of people to confirm their orders, if they don't I will announce it here first I promise! Loved your post today, super envious of your fabulous sewing room and all your gorgeous retro treasures! xxx

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  7. Unknown11 May 2013 at 10:11

    I love the fabric!! Keep up your hard work!!! :):)

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:19

      Thanks Ashley! and thanks for all your 'likes' over on facebook, it's nice to feel appreciated!! xx

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  8. Anonymous11 May 2013 at 11:56

    How fabulous though that you had such an overwhelming response, good for you. You may be left with a sore cutting arm and a jest wold problem of buying more fabric for your personal collection, but it's a wonderful result for you with all that interest.

    Keep in pressing on through your dreams, it's wonderful.

    P.S - I'm delighting in all those fabrics of florals an yellows, oranges and greens. X

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:25

      Thanks Trudie, you also know what it's like to take the plunge and try to turn our vintage obsession into a way to make a living...it's early days but the response I've had makes me feel like I'm on the right track! Hope your market stall goes well today, wish I could be there! xx

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  9. Morten and Me11 May 2013 at 12:20

    Just dropping by again as I saw a comment you left on Karen's blog. I LOVED the Frances books so, so much. Did you have the one with the Chompo bar? :) xx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home11 May 2013 at 14:26

      Oooh no I didn't, can you remember what it was called? I had Bread and Jam for Frances, Bedtime for Frances and Best friends for Frances. I loved all the little rhymes she made up, I do that now for my boys, I suspect I got it from her! xx

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  10. Greenorchid12 May 2013 at 04:13

    Beautiful colourful pile Rachel... I was so tempted but... so pleased you had a rotary cutter! hugs Cx

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  11. Unknown13 May 2013 at 01:34

    Gorgeous vintage fabrics :)
    I like your blog, and look forward to coming back soon :)
    Greetings from Norway :)

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  12. Jennifer Hays16 May 2013 at 06:36

    These fabrics are gorgeous. I've just started getting into vintage and mod fabrics and also 1930's reproductions. I will have to check out your Facebook page too. I'm a new follower and looking forward to reading more. :)

    Jennifer
    http://thistlebearhome.blogspot.com

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  13. grace19 May 2013 at 05:31

    So sad I was too late to buy these, they are perfect for my next project.

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home20 May 2013 at 02:39

      I'll be cutting more! Have left a message on your blog. x

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  14. Pippa26 May 2013 at 03:56

    Sorry I missed the "great vintage fabric cut off"!
    Great idea! x

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  15. Sarah-Lou26 May 2013 at 14:36

    Beautiful rainbow photos as ever lovely :0) I keep seeing tins and things I think you'd like when I'm out & about of late! Also wanted to let you know I've moved blog & facebook home and am now at www.lapinblu.com (I'm just updated my new blog list & catching up via bloglovin') Glad fb is doing so well for you xxx

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  16. Hannapat13 June 2013 at 06:32

    Wow some lovely fabrics. Let me know if you have any spare to sell as I will be interested. xo

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  17. Dana@Mid2Mod24 June 2013 at 10:56

    So beautiful! Sounds like there are going to be some beautiful quilts out there!

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