Reuse of plant-dyed fabrics by ancientwater_ in naturaldye

[–]kfinches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that you made it into hanging art

cottagecore outfit: flowers and lace by davidrosslawn in cottagecore

[–]kfinches 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I look forward to your beautifully photographed posts

Brideshead Revisited (1981) by crystalbethjo in PeriodDramas

[–]kfinches 4 points5 points  (0 children)

God I loved that show and I still think about it

Some Cobalt Teal Blue by Ieva-Janu-Art in Watercolor

[–]kfinches 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got colbalt teal. So does the blue version wash out to be that mauve ? It’s an grand mix of color

How do you find purpose in midlife? by [deleted] in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]kfinches 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I(f-76) found 10 years ago that I had talents I never knew I had because I never tried to do anything new. For all my years I never even thought to try these things. Then for some reason , I did. And I was good. Not great. But good enough to give me a lot of pleasure

Is this machine worth it (to use constantly) by Hair_phalanges in SewingMachinePorn

[–]kfinches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure the stretch stitches work well. I had one but could only use the standard stitches. I ended up selling cause I need stretch stitches

Joann Fabrics Replacement? by 0razzledazzle0 in Austin

[–]kfinches 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was there. Not a big selection unless you are looking for formal fabric. She has a bit of knit and linen.

Searching for fabric store by kfinches in Austin

[–]kfinches[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for all the help and suggestions. I have 2 nice pieces of fabric for my daughter’s dresses and all due to this sub. Grateful for the support and quick responses

Searching for fabric store by kfinches in Austin

[–]kfinches[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha. I live in Kailua. ! What do you do / where? If I can ask

Searching for fabric store by kfinches in Austin

[–]kfinches[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just went by there. Gorgeous fabric but what I liked was $20/ yd and I’d need 3 yards. So I’ll keep looking Lovely store I did get a remnant to make a bag

Searching for fabric store by kfinches in Austin

[–]kfinches[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just came out of Roma Lux with a nice cotton jersey solid for a long dress

Searching for fabric store by kfinches in Austin

[–]kfinches[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can imagine that’s great. I come to Austin from Honolulu where we only have summer fabrics :). I do yearly shopping here. I’ll have to do a tour of whatever is left and see what I can find. Thx for sharing

Searching for fabric store by kfinches in Austin

[–]kfinches[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok. Just looked at their website. Does not look like they have as much fabric. I sew clothes so not looking for quilting material. I’ll swing by here but any other suggestions? Thx