Shopping online frustrations..

 We`re entering the 4th Covid wave, so I don`t like to go on a hunt for new fabric in the stores. Since I`m retired I have a choice to go out or stay in and I have the tendency to choose the latter. Besides, there are no fabric stores in my vicinity: nearest one is about an hour drive ( and an hour back!)

Therefor, I wanted to know beforehand, if  a particular store has the fabric I like and want. Lately Tula Pink is hot here and the more classic `tea-dyed` stuff as C and I call it. I want neither.

You would think Google is the solution here: check a shop`s website and drive there if it is to your liking, or order online if it is a too long drive. Well…that`s when things do NOT work out.

At least 2 shops I had my eye on, had no webshops. On their blogs one sometimes shows a few fabricbundles you can order by email and leaves it there. The other (and only one in my vicinity) mentions that you `can always call or email me if you want to order something`. Point is, that I don`t know what kind of fabrics they sell. On their blog they show e.g. the christmasdecorations or a customer `s quilt. Should I email to ask about the stock?? Nah..

There are seldom shops big enough to carry all sorts of fabric; they mostly specialise and like I said, ` tea` is popular..

And last but not least there are those websites that only show a tiny tiny bit of their stuff ( `we have a lots more in store!`) and those whose website is so unclear and messy, I don`t even want to start browsing.

Luckily I finally found what I needed/wanted. Some shopowners have a great website as well as a webshop. Fabrics ordered and in my letterbox 2 days later.

If another Covid lockdown is due: I am prepared!!

Technology

 The reason the blog stayed silent was the lack of proper blog devices. Laptop is old with Windows 7, iPad  didn`t post pictures anymore (outdated too) and blogging on DH`s iPad wasn`t working out for me either.

Since the first of september I retired and from my last pay check I bought a brand new IPad mini 6! Yeey! (I loved my old mini since it fits in every bag.) A few weeks later a mini keyboard plus cover was available. On my Sinterklaas list is a simple bluetooth mouse and then I`m all good. 

Meanwhile, I finished the Gossip top. I`ll buy a backing at the end-of-the-year clearance at the nearest quilt shop.

Except for the applique blocks, the Gossip was mainly sewn by machine, so I needed a project on the go.I can`t simply watch tv with idle hands. C gave me a stamp for my birthday last February so it was time to put it to use. Stamping stars it was. I randomly cut scraps and when I finish a star, I literally slam it on my wall. Sorting and colorplacement will come later!

We`ll see where this project goes!