cool!
I am very happy to report that thanks to Michelle's suggestion of using rubbing alcohol on the sharpie markings, I can now procrastinate over re-painting my master bedroom a bit longer! Yep, plain old rubbing alcohol took the marks off, for the most part. It's good to know these things!
That wasn't the only good thing that happened yesterday. Look what was left on my doorstep. When I peeked into the bag I told Alex "oh boy, the fabric fairy stopped by!". Yeah, he thought I was a bit nutty. Inside the bag was an adorable cupcake softie and some fabric purges from Cathy. Yay Cathy! She said she was spring cleaning early and decided to pass those goodies along. Thanks Cathy, I really appreciate it. I think other people's scraps are so much more interesting than my own. I've dedided that my studio needs some serious purging, so be on the lookout in the next few months - I plan on giving lots away. I haven't decided how I'll do it yet, but I'll probably group things in bundles, then offer it up for shipping. Is anybody interested in that? This is going to be a hodge podge of stuff - home dec fabrics, apparel fabrics, and some quilting cottons.
One last thing before I go, you all should hop on over to Mary Ann's new Indie-pendence blog. Indie-pendence is a new blog she started up this year to feature independent designers. It's a really cool place to discover some great etsy talent, and I'm not just saying that because I'm in the designer spotlight, hee hee! Thanks Mary Ann, I'm truly honored!!
darling cupcake // lots of fabric-y goodness!
Can't wait to go read that profile (the spotlight looks good on you!)
Posted by: lla | January 16, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Love the cupcake! I'm glad you can put off the painting just a wee bit longer. You have enough on your hands with that kitchen floor.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | January 16, 2008 at 07:02 PM
The fabric fairy! I love her. :) And what a relief about the sharpie removal. Happy day! XO
Posted by: misschris | January 16, 2008 at 07:28 PM
The cupcake is too cute! I am going to try rubbing alcohol on my walls too.
Posted by: Tamara | January 16, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Way to go on the fabric and the feature. The cupcake is so cute!
Posted by: tamara | January 16, 2008 at 09:57 PM
ooooh, I would LOVE a visit from the fabric fairy. lucky you! :)
Posted by: amandajean | January 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM
:)
fabric fairy...i like it!
feel free to add any of the fabric that you don't use to your give-aways. i really am sorry that i didn't get by a day earlier or i would have had a chance to peek in on those floors. hmmm, you may have put me to work, though! :)
Posted by: cathygaubert | January 16, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Look at you go dynamo!! xxx
Posted by: Kristy | January 17, 2008 at 01:50 AM
I had read somewhere about rubbing alcohol and sharpies and tried this - I put a few sharpie dots on some thin white cotton fabric - stretch the fabric over a jar opening with a rubber band - and then eye droppered the alcohol on the fabric. As it wicked out from the center the dot forms these wonderful "rays" of color. After the alcohol evaporates, the inked fabric remains washable in cold water. I plan to use these as flowers on a baby blanket soon.
Posted by: teresa | January 17, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Congratulations, Beki. You ARE a dynamo!
Posted by: lera | January 17, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Hello! Yes, I am soooo definately interested in scraps always! I keep every last scrap for I make crazy quilts and other similar fabric collage-type stuff! Yeah! I love give-aways. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | January 17, 2008 at 08:15 AM
The cupcake reminds me of a "hello Kitty" doll I had when I was little. It would change colour in the water. I've just recently joined the blog world and have also rejoined the crafting world this past winter. I would definately be intrested in scraps as my collection right now are a few odds and ends and some of my husbands dress shirts.
Posted by: Lisa | January 17, 2008 at 08:20 AM
thanks for the sharpie comment - i just let it be if the magic eraser doesn't take it off (which it usually does, btw) - i figure i'll paint when the kids STOP drawing on the walls!
(nice haul - LOVE the cupcake!)
Posted by: kirsten | January 17, 2008 at 08:59 AM
i love the cupcake.
Posted by: farncharm | January 17, 2008 at 09:13 AM
that cupcake is adorable!!!
Posted by: Jessica Hood | January 17, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Congratulations on your spotlight designer ...bring it on would love some bundles of fabric need new inspirations and the energy from you would be great..I see you have a helper Ms. Cupcake ...how sweet
Posted by: coffeechris | January 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Wow! I need a fabric fairy!
Posted by: Rachel | January 17, 2008 at 10:43 AM
i am so glad that came off for you! great tip! that softie is adorable!
Posted by: katie | January 17, 2008 at 11:47 AM
what great goodies you got!? lucky!
:) Diana
Posted by: Diana | January 17, 2008 at 12:56 PM
i LOVE the idea of fabric giveaways for shipping :-) being a "newbie" at crafting i definitely need to build up my fabric stash (which is pitifully small right now!) and i have a very small budget for fabric right now... (hint hint ;-))
Posted by: mary | January 17, 2008 at 02:02 PM
i wish the fabric fairy would show up at my house! cute cupcake!
Posted by: amy | January 17, 2008 at 02:11 PM
I was thinking of a way to get myself going after the haze that was Christmas present sewing- seriously, I haven't turned my sewing machine on since Christmas! New (to me!) fabric might do the trick. I was thinking I could do with a purge myself. Would you be interested in a swap? Otherwise I will just have to wait to see how you decide to 'parcel' it out :)
BTW any ideas for blog-block? My last post was in November!
Posted by: Joanna | January 17, 2008 at 05:05 PM
What a great idea!
Posted by: Giabella Designs | January 17, 2008 at 05:29 PM
the fabric giveaway idea sounds fun. :) i hope you post pics of the scraps you plan on giving away. i'd just ogle them since i dont think i should join the fabric-excitement. :D shipping cost to my country is frightening.
Posted by: Myam | January 17, 2008 at 07:34 PM
very cute cupcake. so glad to hear that the marker came off the wall. I bet you are just a bit disappointed that you don't get to repaint your room.
Posted by: erin s | January 17, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Great feature on you on Indie-pendence. And I'm so glad to have finally caught up on my blog reading and see that your niece is out of the hospital. You all must be so relieved.
Posted by: sulu-design | January 17, 2008 at 10:55 PM
LOVE the cupcake! and love your blog! :)
Posted by: emily | January 18, 2008 at 07:02 AM
LOVE that fabric that's on top of the stack in the first photo! What a treat to have received all that. I've been reading your blog for a while - thought I'd de-lurk and say "hello". Have a happy weekend.
Laney
Posted by: Laney | January 18, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I think you're wonderful, Beki! Glad you like the spotlight! I'm also purging. Admittedly, it feels GREAT...
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 18, 2008 at 08:40 PM
I'm on my way to get some rubbing alcohol!
Posted by: krystal | January 22, 2008 at 04:38 PM