Saturday, February 13, 2010

Who would have thought

I went to an "Amy Butler Trunk Show" the other night at Ballarat Patchwork.
Inspired as always by my friend Jodie, plus the added advantage of 20% off all Amy Butler stuff at Ballarat Patchwork this week, I bought the pattern for this skirt, that actually has 3 variations of skirt included.
Then a SALE hop to the 50% off all fabric at Lincraft, as Jodie insisted I must make a practise one first.
. . . and look what happened.
I still have to hem it, and shame about the legs, but I'm thrilled with my success.

20 comments:

Jodie said...

love it love love love it love it love it love it !!!!!!!!!!
HAVE to see it tomorrow...
Did I say i love it ?

rachelmp said...

Annie, LOVE IT, can you wear it tomorrow!

Jo in TAS said...

Great job Annie, think I might have to get that pattern too, looks like a nice shape skirt

Andi said...

Looking gorgeous!!

Julie said...

Skirts are all the rage in Ballarat! Everyone's got their legs out. Looks like a nice pattern.

Willow Grove - Kez said...

Love the legs. Oh and the skirt looks pretty cute too. What a bargain.

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Great skirt! Good plan having a practice...and looking pretty jolly skinny as well I might add!! Love the houses and swap quilts too, well done! Tracey

Jan said...

Nice skirt, nice legs!

trash said...

Oh you very clever Missus Flowergarden. Your skirt is triffically gorgeous and love the styling of the photo so the cat's bum is included.

Jenny said...

Gorgeous!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Yay for you! That fabric is PRETTY, so bright and cheerful. And I love that your "practice" skirt looks better than most people's finished product. :)

Nikki said...

Lovely, Annie .

But oooh - watch out! Quick little a-line skirt making is a tad addictive. I have more skirts than I can wear since I decided to make ONE over the xmas hols.... and I didn't ever get those linen trousers I wanted made!

Calidore said...

Stunning Fabric Annie - legs aren't bad too...vbg. The pattern looks like a real winner.

Anonymous said...

Love love love IT! I'm getting more into skirts these days too and this is such a great pattern and I LOVE the fabric. Good Girl xx

Leanne said...

Great legs there. Love the skirt also

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Great skirt - the fabric drapes so well! I also stocked up at Lincraft this week.

wonderwoman said...

i have that pattern too and made a skirt last year - first time ever!!! yours looks lovely.

xx

Thimbleanna said...

Oh, look what you've done -- Now you'll be hooked on making skirts!!! It's beautiful -- congratulations to you and Jodie!!!

our shabby cottage said...

It looks amazing Annie. You did a great job. It was great to see you, and the skirt, in person yesterday!

Anonymous said...

Great skirt, great blocks...you are obviously enjoying the new machine!