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.
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20 comments:

  1. JodieFebruary 13, 2010 at 3:56 PM

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

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  2. rachelmpFebruary 13, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Annie, LOVE IT, can you wear it tomorrow!

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  3. Jo in TASFebruary 13, 2010 at 4:13 PM

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

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  4. AndiFebruary 13, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Looking gorgeous!!

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  5. JulieFebruary 13, 2010 at 5:52 PM

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

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  6. Willow Grove - KezFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:04 PM

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

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  7. Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmumFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    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

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  8. JanFebruary 13, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Nice skirt, nice legs!

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  9. trashFebruary 13, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    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.

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  10. JennyFebruary 13, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  11. Elaine/Muddling ThroughFebruary 14, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    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. :)

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  12. NikkiFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    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!

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  13. CalidoreFebruary 14, 2010 at 2:03 PM

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

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    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

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  15. LeanneFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Great legs there. Love the skirt also

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  16. A Spoonful Of SugarFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:46 PM

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

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  17. wonderwomanFebruary 15, 2010 at 2:09 AM

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

    xx

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  18. ThimbleannaFebruary 15, 2010 at 2:14 AM

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

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  19. our shabby cottageFebruary 15, 2010 at 9:16 AM

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

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:06 PM

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

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