Side Trip in Toronto



What does this have to do with economic outlooks?

Yesterday I was in Toronto for an economic outlook breakfast.  I promise, as you are my friends, not to go into details.  I love economic outlooks and the breakfast is not so bad.  I was in Toronto with my co-worker Sandy, she is a fellow sewing addict and an enabler. There was with a glimmer in her eye when she suggested a quick side trip to King Textiles before heading to the train back home.  Can I say she twisted my arm?  Forced me?  Dragged me?  Yeah, so not true.  We were out and down the street before we could put our coffee cups down on the nearest table. 

Kings Textiles is old school.  It has piles and piles of fabric, hard to move around and good old creaky floors.  This means that the fabric is varied, and the prices are good.  Downside?  Overwhelming.  Where to look?  The prices are awesome, how much do I drag home?  How much can I make Sandy carry?

Lots to see!

I have it in my head that I need to make a sling back pack.  Purchasing rip stop nylon is a challenge in Durham.  Good luck finding much selection.  Kings had a decent selection and I chose this because I am sure my son Tavish will be begging for one when he spies this camouflage stuff.  It was a great deal.



Backpack times two



I am addicted to patterned fabric and pick up this beauty - $14.00 for two meters.  I am making a skirt.  Come one summer weather.

Skirt for certain, little ruffle at the bottom

I know, I know.  There is that chair slipcover to sew, the couch cover, a blouse or dress for Jennine, but as all fabric addicts know, you need to have a good stash of fabric and projects.  Just in case...

The trip was too much for Sandy, she did not get a thing.  I gather we will be looking for more Toronto meetings soon.

Live High,

 Heather