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| I wanted a variety of colors from Caribelle Batik. I ended up purchasing some scarves,( 1/8 yard pieces). I picked up 4 triangle kerchiefs. These are about half of a fat quarter. The reason for these strange purchases is because their fabric is made up into clothing and accessories. Quilting fabric was limited. |
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| The piece in the back is a 2 yard cut. That is the only way it was sold. That was a $40.00 purchase. The smaller blue pieces are half yard cuts, 5 pieces for $50.00. |
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| As I was checking out a lady was folding these pieces. Had to have them! |
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| Thought this piece would look nice in a small quilt. The custom pieces beautiful. |
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| In St Lucia, and St Maarten I saw these plaids. Loved the color combinations, one piece is a caftan, and one is a scarf. I don't have a problem cutting these pieces up. I thought the colors were wonderful. I really wished I could have found a fabric store. I could have done some more damage. |
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| See the two cute pincushions in the back, two ladies. Love them. These are things I brought back. I do love that batik. It is so soft and wonderful. |
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| Here is my coolest purchase. A lady in Marigot Bay in St Martin made that cool sack purse, a water bottle holder, a scrunchie, and a headband all for $15.00. Now that was the buy of the day! These are all made out of rayon batiks. |
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| While on the ship Kaitlyn, our party planner, had craft sessions. I made a lanyard, cards, a travel journal, and ribbon bracelets. One of the dining room servers taught up origami. I made penguins, bunnies, a fish and a butterfly. It was so much fun. He said he can make 70 different origami animals and objects. Then to top it all off, we got to decorate our Holland America totebag. She had all sorts of things we could use to glam them up. I love, love all my purchases and fun things. Today is Thursday, and sew day. Yea! Can't wait to go and see my quilt friends We have decided we are a "bee". We need every week and have lunch and sew and of course talk. We have so much fun. I miss them when I am not home. Happy Day, Happy Sewing!! Mary |
8 comments:
You did well getting all this!!!
Nana
Mary - Sounds like you had a WONDERFUL time and I love the batiks you purchased!! Does the fabric feel any different from what we buy here in the States?? Glad you are home safely!! Kris
WOW Mary, what a great haul!! Love everything! Your fabric items will be very similar to the things we were able to buy in Samoa. They screen printed their own fabrics, usually made into Sarongs or dresses and bags.
Love seeing all the pictures of your travels. Seeing the beautiful harbours made me think back fondly on my time living in the Islands (Pacific).
I'm off to my Friday Sewing Group today!
Sounds like you had a great time. Love all your purchases. What a clever idea buying the scarves for fabric. I had the same problem when I was in the Bahamas, but never thought of your clever idea.
What cute goodies!
I love all your purchases too Mary! Also, enjoyed previous posts of each of the islands.
Hi Mary, I had a good look at your trip photos. It all looks wonderful. You have some great purchases there. Interesting there are no fabric shops for tourists. I have visited through the link on Danette's blog. I too love to travel and I am having a real fling this year. I am off to Italy in a few weeks. I love the needle books you are doing and the twin blocks are such great colours.
Have been reading about your trip and had to wipe my mouth, a few times.... I was drooling and very envious...
*grin*
Tks for sharing, Mary! Enjoyed your trip!
Rosa
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