Hello, Sunday Stashers! I’m your hostess with the mostess for this week, while Molli swans around Singapore. It was perfect timing to help, because I recently got a big box of goodies come in.
A couple of weeks ago, I found out about a fantastic deal happening. Connecting Threads currently has free shipping to Australia on orders over $75, and on top of that, they have a big sale on notions and tools, and books (until June 12, 2017). So, even with some friends adding in a couple of bits and pieces to my order, I had no problem reaching the $75 threshold! Especially once my friend pointed out that the Portable Design Wall was 30% off.
This is something that I’ve been dying to get, and was waiting for it to come up on Massdrop again (where most of my friends have gotten theirs from). But no longer! I’ve used it this week to work out my Tula Blue quilt layout, and it was perfect.
I was also very excited to finally upgrade two of my rulers to Creative Grids ones. They’re my favourite brand of ruler, and I had been waiting for my Birch 12.5″ square ruler to die, but the sale made that happen much quicker! And while I was at it, I picked up the 6.5″ x 12.5″ too. I also finally bought myself an Add-A-Quarter ruler, after years of foundation paper piecing! Psst – I’m actually currently on retreat, where I’ll be doing some foundation paper piecing and I’ll be sure to chat more about using this ruler over on Instagram – I’m @blossomheartquilts!
And what online order would be complete with just a little bit of fabric?! I checked out the clearance fabrics and picked up a great shade of purple, and some Cotton + Steel… chartreuse? Not quite sure what you’d call it! Plus, one always needs more needle minders, especially when they’re adorable like this Sublime Stitches one.
I also had a super fun package arrive – my gorgeous friend Elisabeth has written a fantastic book with her friend Nichole! The Fussy Cut Sampler is packed full of gorgeous tips and tricks for working with fussy cutting, one for each of the 48 blocks included. I’ll be sharing more about this book later on!
So what have you been stashing? Do link up and share!
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Emily says
I just love connecting threads! I’ve ordered with them 3 or 4 times, I love the free shipping to Australia. Last time I ordered I got 30% off the entire order (I had to spend more to save more!!!) I was really happy with my fabrics and my two mini cutting mats. They’ve changed my sewing! I can just cut little bits here and there without getting up from my sewing table!
Alyce says
Haha! The classic “I bought so much but look at how much money I saved!” 😉 Mini cutting mats are definitely amazing. They’re great for taking for sewing days and retreats too!
Jean McKinstry says
Hi Alyce , I am just across the water in NZ!!! Lovely words today, and what goodies you are getting with that fab discount. Yes, I will sign up for your newsletter, and get to find my way in your blog. Greetings from Jean ( aka Nancy J )
Alyce says
Thanks Jean!
Cocopatch says
thanks for the ideas!!
Alyce says
Always happy to enable 😉
Dave Stemple says
Creative Grids…..da-bomb!!!! Love those purples!!! I have never tried the fussy cut thing. And I believe, you all have The Strawberry Thief there….international S&H is out of this world and in today’s modern world….that is horrible. I believe this may be my first visit to you and your blog.
Alyce says
Ooh yes, yes we do. And it’s lusciously dangerous to the quilty budget 😉 And welcome! Thanks for dropping by!
Susan Nixon says
I’m so glad you could take advantage of that offer – fabulous goodness came to you! I haven’t been stashing anything, but there’s a shop hop coming at the end of this week and into next week! I’m sure to be getting some things, and I hope Laundry Basket’s new Blue Sky line – gorgeous colors!
Alyce says
Ooh shop hops! I’ve never done an official one before, just casual ones with friends, haha!