tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086199622202930037.post436659414300936912..comments2023-07-22T04:31:29.042-07:00Comments on Crafty Bits'n'Pieces: First international Fabric PurchaseNathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140315038532723418noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086199622202930037.post-19889016139867273722012-07-18T23:56:24.427-07:002012-07-18T23:56:24.427-07:00Sounds like you are building quite a bit of experi...Sounds like you are building quite a bit of experience in ordering from overseas! :-)<br /><br />I'm going crazy with the (relatively) new opening of The Fabric Store here in Brisbane. I used to be limited to what I could fit in my suitcase when I went on a trip to Sydney, but now, the sky's the limit! (Well, maybe the budget is the limit, but who's counting?)Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06707012685016420405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086199622202930037.post-54981133393459098962012-03-17T01:13:15.966-07:002012-03-17T01:13:15.966-07:00Hi Andrea, its funny you mention EOS, as I was rea...Hi Andrea, its funny you mention EOS, as I was reading GoodbyeValentinos post the other day and she also bought some nice material from EOS,...and what do you know, some just "jumped" into my shopping cart :) I am waiting for them to arrive now :)Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140315038532723418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086199622202930037.post-52628843830238965942012-03-16T21:00:41.218-07:002012-03-16T21:00:41.218-07:00Hi Nat!
Thank you for the compliment on my new S...Hi Nat! <br />Thank you for the compliment on my new Style Arc pants! I see you are a fan of SA also. I really had to put in my 2 cents about your Ponte fabric disappointment. I love, love, love Ponte. It's pretty common in RTW these days, and I seen quality all over the map, both in RTW and in fabrics. My favorite Ponte purchases have been online from US stores/websites. Emma One Sock - I have picked up several here that are beautiful quality. I hope to use a navy piece for another Sailor Sue pant this weekend. Marci Tilton Fabrics - The Ponte I've purchased from her site is nice also. It's a bit thinner than EOS's, but a nice hand and drape. I like the Ponte with rayon/poly/Lycra. <br />I thought I'd mention also that the $25 for shipping your fabric, while high, is not as bad as I would have thought. Buying Style Arc Patterns from Australia - the shipping is high to the US, but I love them. :-).Andreahttp://satinbirddesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086199622202930037.post-35847195451716138012012-03-10T15:22:04.411-08:002012-03-10T15:22:04.411-08:00I think you probably get a better idea of what you...I think you probably get a better idea of what you are buying if you buy online regularly as well Sue. Now that i have re-looked at the Ponte listing on Fabric.com, it clearly states its 100% poly..I just saw Ponte knit, and thought, nice...didnt read it properly..so my fault.<br /><br />I am not close to Pitt, but close enough to go once or twice a year and stock up, it is such a beautiful shop.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140315038532723418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086199622202930037.post-39121989582688255922012-03-10T02:31:51.018-08:002012-03-10T02:31:51.018-08:00Lucky you! If I had a Pitts Trading nearby I prob...Lucky you! If I had a Pitts Trading nearby I probably would never buy on-line. However country town - a large one but with no great independent fabric stores I buy on-line when needed.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.com