Sunday Stash #258 – Long Distance Shopping
When a work colleague texts you while she’s overseas in Tokyo to ask, “Hey, I’m in a fabric store, do you want anything?” You literally stop your life, scream into your forearm, and then casually reply, “Oh, really? Well maybe just a few things if it’s no trouble.” Meanwhile you’re already scanning your bank accounts, figuring out how much carry-on she’s allowed to bring back, and mentally reviewing all of the fabrics in your stash. If you had any doubt, this is a true story.
Being that she was a fabric novice, I had to set the ground rules with her. “Find the Liberty table! Not the fake Liberty! I don’t care, push the ladies out of the way! Sumimasen! It should feel lightweight and blousy! It’s on sale, what?! Okay, buy more! I said more! Get back in there! They’re saying Liberty’s not included in the sale? No! Do not accept that, they made you a promise! You tell them how it’s going to be! No, I don’t want the really floral ones! Bright colours! Whew, the sale’s back on. Okay get 30cm of each then! Use the discount card–the discount caaarrrd! Wait, don’t forget the Kokka! Go back, go back, go back!”
So that formed part of my long distance shopping experience. I don’t think my work colleague expected it to be such an adrenaline-fuelled affair, but she now knows for next time! I added these seven Liberty beauties to my stash for about half the price they are here in Australia. Next time, I’ll show you what we picked up off of that Kokka table that left my heart palpitating. Have you ever long distanced shopped?
Mollie Mollie Mollie. Love the red accented fabric and the pink is something I want for my stash. Green with envy
Hahaha — I hope your colleague is getting a little Molli-made somethin’ somethin’ for her efforts and excellent work!
My husband went way a few years ago, he txted me saying. I bought you some fabric. Ye Gods I was astounded and intrigued! I had very low expectations but what he’d done is walk into a fabric shop, seen a (stunning ) range in my colours and asked for a fat quarter of each. The lady said “ oh I havnt cut fat quarters of those ones “ he said “ I’ll go next door for a coffee while you do it then! “ The fabrics were gorgeous and I was so impressed by his assertiveness.
I completely stopped breathing. WHEW. She can shop for me anytime. They are lovely and I can almost feel them. You can tell a good person by the friends they keep – you are indeed blessed.
Thanks for sharing them.
Wow, love the fabrics. I’ve actually trained my children to get fabric for me whenever they travel, and now my grandchildren have started. Love it!
Yes! What great fabric! What a lovely friend! My daughter and I call it “power shopping” and we’ve done it often between her urban DC area and these boonies in TN. Great job, Molli!
-Jean💟
Yes, I’ve had similar remote shopping experiences and you have described it to a T, an adrenaline-fuelled affair. Lovely additions to your stash!
I have purchased online but not with the drama you describe. Do you think she will ask again? I am such a fabric snob. I love Liberty. But at $50 US I don’t have much :(. Love love love seeing your emails pop up on Sundays.
I would love to own some Liberty fabric…maybe some day. I love your drama so much!
Your co worker did a fabulous job!
Wow…now there a co-worker who has good fabric taste. Gorgeous!!
Oh how I love those fabrics! You’ve no idea