Only For A Friend

One of the great things about making a quilt today is the fact that

there is so many companies producting cotton fabric. 

Each company, with their group of designers,

are producing fabrics that are new and exciting.

That means, of course, there are so many fabrics for quilters to work with.

There's much more to choose from than when I first started

quilting back in the 70's, when calico was queen.

But sometimes you just have to giggle at some of the designs.

And say, "what were they thinking."

Of course, working at a quilt store, has given me an opportunity

over the years to look at a lot of fabric.  

Fabric that's printed and shipped out with the hopes

that "Quilters" will love it, be inspired and buy lots of it.

Quite awhile ago, a fabric came out that was in the 

Art Nouveau style from the end of the nineteenth century.

My dear friend and co-worked sweetly named this 

particular piece "the Armpit Fabric".

Here's a closer look so you can see where she was coming from.

It just tickled her.  And then, of course, it would tickle the rest of us.

Well, needless to say, it was not a big seller and it

was around for a long time.

Eventually, it ended up on the sale table and down to the last 3 yards.

Did I feel a sense of pity for this fabric or a devilish

thought that I should make something out of it just for her.

Yes, I did buy it.

I don't think she knew I was the one who got the last bit.

But, over the years it has continued to sit in my fabric stash.

As her birthday approached each year, I'd carefully consider what to do 

with this very unique fabric.

 But I couldn't think of just the right project.

Finally, this year I did something.

I'm afraid I wasn't too clever,

but she will be getting a pair of pillowcases...

to lay her sweet head on this idyllic woman's delicate armpit.

There's still a yard left and she's getting that too.

Happy Birthday, Becky. 

A special gift

for a very special friend.

Until Next Time-