Here is a photo of the PVC coated fabrics from "Grandmother's Flower Garden". They arrived a couple of weeks ago and I was so excited to receive a roll of each. Cute Huh? I have been hanging to get into them and this week, I finally had time to have a play with them. They are lovely and soft with a matt finish.
If you have visited Melly's blog lately, you will have seen what she made with them. She made her new overnight bag "sleepover" with the PVC and it is really cute. I had a play too and have made a makeup/toiletry bag which is big enough for your make up and shampoo etc.
It is fully lined with PVC and has a zip in the top.
The "rings" holding the handles are inexpensive plastic chunky bracelets in hot pink. I found it fun and simple to use 1" bias tape around all the raw edges as this meant I didn't need to turn handles or the bag.
There will be a few more fabrics from the range available in PVCcoat when it arrives in stores in Australia. I am planning to make a crayon/texta proof table cloth for when the little floss' come over and perhaps an apron or two.
I will spend the rest of the weekend proof reading the copy of my new book "A Stitch in Time". I went to see Anthea yesterday and she showed me the full layout. I think that because of how quickly Anthea has completed her work, I should have the book ready for International Quilt Market in Houston. It is only six and a half weeks till we leave and we are getting very excited! There will be quite a number of Aussie designers this year which is great!
It is also only three weeks till the Glenharrow Spring Stitch-in and I am looking forward to it immensely. Leanneand I are finalizing all the kits and gifts and we think all of you who will be there will be quite happy with them.
Till next time, Enjoy your creation!
Rosalie xx
Am Lovin this PVC fabric ..it looks Great in the Bag Rosie...Looking Forward to your New Book...Like your New Profile Piccie...Nice.
cheers
Posted by: Maree | August 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Hi Rosalie, I've always loved your designs and the PVC coated fabric is a fantastic idea. When you talked about tablecloths and aprons I got quite excited - can't wait to purchase some of the fabric!
Posted by: Anne Thompson | August 22, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Loving that house fabric. Clever ring idea and bias tape. Well I just love it all. I've sewn a lunch bag once using heavy oilcloth...without a teflon foot. Lots of sweating and swearing. Do you use a teflon foot and does the material slide through easy while sewing or does it stick at all to your machine base and table?
Posted by: Stephanie | August 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Hi Rosalie!
i love your creations! I'll buy your book. francesca
Posted by: francesca | August 23, 2009 at 12:15 AM
The bias Tape and bracelets are a great idea! Cut section of print you chose for the pocket : )
I'm a fairly newbie sewer and am wondering if this PVC coated is something that would be suitable to make a rain coat with?
Posted by: Tammy | August 23, 2009 at 06:53 AM
That last comment should say cute section of print. lol
Posted by: Tammy | August 23, 2009 at 06:54 AM
They look great Rosie... love your toiletry bag! LOVELY! I can't wait till your fabrics are released.... I'm saving up!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | August 23, 2009 at 07:20 AM
The pvc fabric looks great. Looking forward to the Stitch-in!
Posted by: Renee | August 23, 2009 at 07:39 AM
The PVC fabrics are gorgeous.
Looking forward to buying some ... and the book too.
Posted by: andi | August 23, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Hi Rosalie, Love the PVC faric and the little toiletry bag! Looking forward to seeing you in Tassie at Campania on 31st Oct! Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Pyke | August 23, 2009 at 08:51 AM
So much exciting stuff going on Rosalie!
In October we are moving into a bigger home and I will finally have a sewing room. I recently bought some April Cornell PVC fabric to cover the top of an old table that is going to be my very own cutting table.
Now I wish I had of held off on that purchase, to use something "home grown".
I think there are lots of great uses for this type of fabric, but the stuff I bought was the first roll I have seen to have the coating. I just have not seen it in the stores I have visited until now.
It is great to know that a whole range of your fabric will be available soon.
Good luck with the progress on your new book, I am sure it will be fab to be able to take it over to the US in October.
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | August 23, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Just gorgeous. I've been looking for really pretty oil cloth for ages. :)
Posted by: Kate quilts... | August 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Wow love the bag. Gorgeous use of bracelet, zip and bias. Looks too hard for me. Is it hard to sew. What needle and foot do you use? You'll be getting lots of questions on this one. Maybe a tutorial would be good. xx Sue
Posted by: Sue Benson | August 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM
the pvc looks and sounds great! love the colours too! Iv'e just done one of your 'nellies sewing bags' I love that pattern. thanx so much sue~n.z.
Posted by: susan r | August 23, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I have fallen in love with this PVC coated fabric. Its beautiful and ingenious!! Love it! and cant wait to buy some. Hugs Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | August 23, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Your bag looks awesome! Do you know if these fabrics will be in most stores? I would love to be able to purchase some! Or perhaps they will be available online somewhere? Would appreciate if you could let us know when you know!
Cheers!
Posted by: Kelly | August 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Very creative. I would have probably used them for table cloths :)
Posted by: Misty | August 24, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Love the fabric & little bag! Can't wait to see them & your book in the flesh. Is it possible Spotlight could be a stockist? Would make it easier for those of us who don't have a Quilting store close by.
Posted by: Kym | August 24, 2009 at 08:44 AM
I can't wait to get my hands on some of your fabrics, especially the PVC coated ones.
Congrats on book 2 nearly being finished, then you can get back to Tatiana & Alexander *vbg*.
Blessings Always
Janelle xx
PS I finished Queen of Swords - luv the whole series, thanks for recommending it.
Posted by: Janellybelly | August 24, 2009 at 11:49 PM
WOW! Gotta get these in my hot little hands. Will they be released in the States?
Posted by: Robyn | August 25, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Super Excited!!! I LOVE the PVC fabrics. What a genius idea to use bracelets for the strap rings! I am so thankful you freely share your crafty ideas! I can't shout it enough how much I adore you and your sister's creativity!
Posted by: gail | August 25, 2009 at 03:28 AM
I love it!! I love what Melly made, too. I can't wait until your book is released. I get inspired by seeing what you and the other Aussie gals make. ;0
Posted by: Ina | August 25, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Just gorgeous Rosie, love the fabrics and bias binding but the pleated pocket is my favourite. Cute cute cute
Posted by: Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crasfts | August 25, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Where can I buy your fabrics? I love them, especially the PVC!
Posted by: Jane Swanson | August 25, 2009 at 10:06 AM
These fabrics are absolutely beautiful, where can I buy them from. I love what you have created.
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Posted by: Granny Goose | August 25, 2009 at 02:37 PM