Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Fabric Fun!

In preparation for the arrival of our sweet baby boy, I have done a lot of research to find boy crib bedding.  Sadly, there has been NOTHING that I even slightly liked below the price range of $500.  So, my sister, my mom and I decided to head to Los Angeles to the fabric district to purchase the perfect fabric and make the bedding.  

This is Summer dramatically posing because we felt overwhelmed when we first walked in.

Then we hit the jack pot! This is by far my new fabric store...Gaby you have to go with me some time. We all walked away with the perfect selection of fabric to aid in our projects. 


This is the a picture of the fabric I choose for the baby's room...just wait and see...I will post pictures of the end result.  


And here is a picture of fabric I purchased to add a little spice in my room.  Who knew a fabric store could be so much fun.  I was literally running around giddy with all of my choices.  I have a feeling I might become a regular to this store.  No more settling for what retail stores have to offer. 

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Which store did you guys go to? I've recently gotten in to quilting and went to JoAnn's and looked at their measly little selection. I'd love to actually get some cute fabric.

travis and hayley said...

We went to Michael Lavene's off of Maple. Exit off 7th from the 5 and turn on Maple. It is a huge store and is actually on both sides of the street. Have fun!

lizhoweth said...

I wish I knew how to sew! I have not been impressed with baby bedding and I can't believe how expensive some of it is! I would never spend those prices on OUR bed, let alone a baby's bed that he/she will be in for a year and a half. Good luck on yours and great choices!

The Hofschroer's said...

I love the fabric that you picked out! I want to go with you sometime!! What are you going to make for your bedroom?

Shaun, Erica, Isaac, Parker, & Blake said...

I don't like that I can't see your belly in the picture... ;)

Anonymous said...

I thought the same thing your friend above said---where's the belly! :D

Ya know, I wish I had AN OUNCE of that creativity flowing through your family!

Love the fabric! I can't wait to be blown away by what you all do with it!

Shannon said...

Great choices! I can't wait to see it finished! :)

Unknown said...

too cute! i didnt' love the choices out there either so i ended up making my own as well! that makes it really special though;) have fun and i can't wait to see the finished product!

love you;)

Megan said...

A) I LOOOOOVE your choices! For both rooms! Very anthropology feeling.
B) Owls are my favorite so I am borderline obsessed with that fabric and told Randy I want a cute skirt made out of it.
C) I went fabric shopping in the fabric district for all my bridesmaids dresses. I would love to go with you sometime!

Stacy said...

I LOVE all of your fabric! Joy and I are planning a day to go down so we can buy lots of it!!! I totally made part of Skylar's bedding cause I too didnt want to spend $500!