The children are all tucked in and asleep for the night and it is only a little past 7 pm. I am sitting here looking back on a lovely day. Anne and I took our girls for an excursion out to Bærumsverk.
It is not far from Oslo but you really feel like you are in the country.
Our girls both enjoyed the swings in the playground in the woods.
Then it was time for the mothers to have some fun! We visited Lappe Makeriet, a small but lovely quilting shop. WARNING: if you tend to have problems with fabric envy please abort this post. The contents of the remainder of this post is graphic and loaded with beautiful fabrics. Proceed at your own risk.
This gorgeous bag was hanging outside.
Aren't these sweet fabrics? They are a few of the very small pieces I took home with me.
I seem to be under the influence of Japanese fabrics and crafting these days, with their subtle colors as these fabrics really called out for me to take them home, so I did...
Can you believe that she was so kind as to send me a package of Liberty of London fabrics? I couldn't resist photographing a few of my favorites...
Oooooh...
The night is still young so I am going to get sewing!
It is not far from Oslo but you really feel like you are in the country.
This is my work in progress for today though and it is anything but subdued... Red, white and pink - sugar coated and sweet! There are even multiple squares of Liberty of London in there. I have been busy cutting out these pretty little squares. Some were cut out from the most delightful gift from Kristine who has her own on-line children's clothing shop. She designs the clothes and gets to play with gorgeous fabrics all day!
Gasp!
I love this top from Kristin's shop made up in this fabic. Thank you so much Kristine for the Liberty inspiration!
The night is still young so I am going to get sewing!
Sigh, don't you just love Liberty! Such beautiful rich colors and the fabric is so fine. I cut out some of my small hoarded pieces last night, too. I just love it.
Posted by: Nanette | May 21, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Thanks for the warning, they're so cute! I would love to go to Lappe Makeriet sometime, maybe if I win the lottery ;)
Bærumsverk looks like a nice place too!
Posted by: HanneJ | May 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM
It looks like a grand day out! The girls seem to have loved the swings - I posted the other day about swinging too - but it was me doing the swinging!
Posted by: Di | May 21, 2008 at 10:43 PM
ooh, that post was just mean and cruel!!! such vivid and graphic color!!!
why is it I made it through 4 decades and never really heard of Liberty.....just recently I am coming to realize that it is special stuff and people really love it.
I sent your package (sea mail) 6 weeks ago, so should be getting there soon!!!!! (it does not contain any liberty stuff....)
that waterfall was really amazing!!!!
Posted by: Jan in nagasaki | May 21, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Kristine does such a beautiful job with her garments and especially the fabrics she chooses. I love all those Liberty prints. I have Liberty envy right now
Posted by: Cathy | May 22, 2008 at 12:44 AM
what a lovely day!hope you got lots of sewing done.I sat next to Kristine at the craft show, she's lovely!mmmmmmm Liberty!
Posted by: fiona | May 22, 2008 at 01:27 AM
I LOVE Liberty, these fabrics you got here are awesome.
Posted by: Marisa | May 22, 2008 at 07:02 AM
Oh, I do have fabric envy!! Those are beautiful fabrics! And what sweet little toddlers!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 22, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Hey Emily,
Thanks for you lovely comment on the quilt. It was so nice to hear from you.
Cheers,
Belinda
Posted by: Belinda | May 22, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Thanks for the fabric envy warning! I looked anyway ... wow! Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Barbara | May 22, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Wow! Those Liberty fabrics are stunning, and thanks for sharing the Townmouse link, Kristine's work is gorgeous, a new link for my blog roll :)
Posted by: Sarah | May 22, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Looks like you live in a very pretty part of the world. It seems we share the same taste in fabric because the three you photographed are my favourites too. The bottom one is just beautiful isn't it.
Posted by: Kristine | May 22, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Did you post the warning above for my benefit? -- Because it didn't work. My envy is growing.
Posted by: Michele C | May 22, 2008 at 05:19 PM
I love those fabrics! Wow, wow, wow!
Posted by: Cathy | May 22, 2008 at 08:37 PM
what a gorgeous place!!!! and kids too!!! and i'm green with envy. so envious i won't talk to you anymore! lol! just kidding. but you might be envious when you see what i got. yesterday. http://www.pfaffusa.com/308_313.html. now....send me some fabrics and i will send you the goods! i found a super cheap place to get designer fabrics. i don't know how shipping goes internationally, but i thought you might want to take a look. http://www.craftersvision.com/category_s/65.htm. hugs to you!
Posted by: nathalie | May 23, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Oh I am so envious! My only local source is JoAnn Fabric....boorring. Thank you for listing my site! I was so flattered. I love your quilts. So sweet, as well as your daughter.
Posted by: Kathleen | May 23, 2008 at 01:15 AM
I'm really jealous!! :)
Enjoy sewing with your amazing new fabrics,
Deb
Posted by: Deb | May 23, 2008 at 04:08 AM
wow - so many gorgeous fabrics. Liberty fabrics are just beautiful, aren't they? I find it too hard to snip into them though!
The countryside looks beautiful, sounds like a great day out.
Posted by: Katy | May 23, 2008 at 08:55 AM
What a great day! Thanks for the warning about the photos - I needed a drink of water after drooling over all the photos. btw, your daughter is soooo cute!
xo, Babs
Posted by: Babs | May 23, 2008 at 07:02 PM
So much beautiful fabric and inspiration!! *drools* Wow :o) You take great photographs, too!! Lappe Makeriet looks so wonderful... I'd like to do some shopping there, too!
Posted by: Linnea | May 24, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Thanks for your nice comment on the pouch! I love all those Liberty fabrics. I have a few precious bits of Liberty in my stash that I'm too scared to cut up. The drape and durability of their fabrics is amazing!
Posted by: sara | May 26, 2008 at 09:51 AM
That is a wonderful collection by Ravenhill, impressive.
Posted by: Giftex blog | May 27, 2008 at 09:43 AM