New Westfalen fabrics trickle in!

I am so happy that my Westfalen fabrics are now coming in! It's been a long time since I have had them in stock and again I am just so pleased at the quality!

Simply put, Westfalen doesn't skimp in the production of their fabrics. The fabrics are always manufactured under the Oeko-tex 100 standard for one (free of harmful substances which makes them especially great to use for baby products!) and I know from personal experience with these fabrics, that you can wash and wear them for years. The colors do not wash out and the garments retain their form.

Personally when I spend precious hours cutting and sewing clothes I want the quality of the material to be outstanding. It would be so frustrating to me if the clothes looked badly after a few washes and/or came apart!

This time around I ordered a lot of Westfalen classic prints that have been in production for 75 years! If you think you could only sew country quilts with them you are mistaken :0) Have a look at a recent fashion show in Germany with international designs, such as Saris, all using classic prints from Westfalen here. Don't the clothes look amazing?!

Even more fabric goodness from Westfalen are on the way, so stay tuned!

Finally new Stenzo fabric is in the shop!

And it is SOOOOOOO pretty!!!

Have a look at it all here



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Westfalen fabric is still on the way!

Heather Ross Far, Far Away 2

In case you missed it, Heather Ross worked on a new Far Far Away Collection and she now has a preview of her line on her blog. I simply LOVE all the designs!

And guess who ordered the whole collection? :o)

In the shoppe at the end of May, beginning of June!

Were oh were did the fabric go?

... Were oh were could it be?? I was so very hopeful... After three years of operating Bunte Fabrics I cannot believe I am still this naive. Numerous delays at first, now this. Eyjafjallajokull (I typed that and didn't even copy and paste.. ya riiight) has not only grounded Teen Stars and Super Stars but also my precious fabric and I want my fabric shipped out before those persons get on board, you know, in order of importance!
Luckily some flights have resumed but I cannot even imagine the backup of all the packages that are awaiting transport. That'll take a while. Please know though that I am standing ready, camera in hand, to rip packaging apart and put 30+ bolts of awesomness up and in the shop as soon as it comes through my door!

Meet Isabella

You may have noticed the pictures (from the Bunte Fabrics sewing group) in the sidebar of this blog, of all the adorable dolls! The creator of these amazing dolls is Berrie Bowen of Moonchild Handwork Studio. In the first year of Bunte Fabrics, Berrie found me (and I her) and over time I have fallen more and more in love with her dolls and the beautiful, beautiful clothes that she dresses them in.

Romy saw the dolls one day on the computer as well and wanted one so badly ever since. Yesterday she got the surprise of her young life when a package addressed to her (such a sweet touch) arrived in the mail. When Romy laid eyes on her doll it was love at first site! She named her Isabella and has not let go of her for close to 24 hours now! Berrie you are right! A loved doll will be a dirty doll haha!


Isabella came with a stunning wardrobe as well. A shirt, leggings, a dress, shoes, a nightgown and the hair ties, all so perfectly sewn and with love you can tell! The doll is so well made that Romy will have her forever.
What I love especially about Waldorf dolls is that they are made out of natural fibers. When they are hugged for example they retain the childs body heat and become a warm object of their own.
OK seriously, I could gush all day about Berrie and her dolls but will stop here ! THANK you Berrie :)

The BEST Elephant and for free!!

This past Friday Farbenmix gifted us with a free e-book of this awesome, big elephant pillow pattern. I literally ran to get stuffing (freshly out here) and within an hour and a half had made two of these as a surprise gift for Romy and Ella. They are a huge hit with them and with me. I have a weakness for elephants and have several more in the making. I apologize in advance for more elephant pillow posts in the future ;)


If you have never gone to the Farbenmix website directly but would like to download the e-book, you need to register first after you hit "kaufen" and continue to check out. If you need extra help contact them directly. Janina is always more then happy to help! Also don't worry about the German instructions. After you print out the e-book the pictures really will explain everything perfectly!
Have fun!!!!