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July 05, 2007

I can't believe I missed this one.


mail order pattern 4527

I can't believe I missed this one. I know I can't be everywhere at once, but this is the kind of thing that makes me want to write a PatternML language so that I can persuade all the vintage pattern sellers to make a single giant RSS feed which I could drink from, like some kind of immense vintage-sewing firehose. Wouldn't that be great? A simple tagging language that would let sellers mark their patterns consistently and upload them to some kind of Giant Awesome Database and then they'd all be out there, right where we wanted them. (I'll put it on the list, with the other kazillion projects I have going on right now.)

If I had been PAYING ATTENTION, like I should have, I would have seen this pattern at Out of the Ashes Collectibles and it would be mine. Now I just have to sit here alone with my bitter, bitter regret. (Ashes, indeed.)

But let me be a lesson to you, and go check out the site. There's some really cute stuff still around!

And while I'm wallowing in regret, it seems I let this incredible Alexander Henry fabric sell out while I wasn't looking. Anyone know who's still got, oh, four or five yards?

alexander henry bird seed yellow

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posted by Erin @ 7:47 AM  

25 Comments:

  • At Jul 5, 2007 8:40:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    It's an Ohio Farmer Wiggle Dress!?! Well, that's worth buying for the title alone. LOL
    KM

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 9:04:00 AM, Blogger Nancy Bea said…

    Wow, a double treat post: lovely pattern and adorable goldfinch fabric.

    Re your pattern database idea, which is excellent, while we are wishing on the stars, let's wish that the patterns are scanned into the big Pattern Computer and a program it runs will alter the sizing. So you may see a dress originally scanned into the computer in a size 10, but can request the pattern be sent to you in a size 16. Ah, speed the day!

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 9:04:00 AM, Blogger moggy said…

    Here's some of the bird fabric:

    http://www.tennesseequilts.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?product=Alexander_Henry&productid=mar7ah6659A&pid=1#mar7ah6659A

    Why it is 'In The Kitchen' I know not!

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 9:16:00 AM, Blogger Nora said…

    Oh, I love that print. I know that they have had it at my LFS, Hart's, but I don't see it on their website right now. I can check at lunch today and let you know if they have that much left. Or you could call them direct 831-423-5434.

    Yes, that's right, that store is a block away from where I work, and many is the lunch hour I've swung by just to visit the fabric, and the next thing I know I'm carrying some home. Oops. Here's the one that caught my eye on the website:
    http://www.hartsfabric.com/36734.html
    I'm going to have to see that one in person...

    Hey, is it time for another Fabric Week?

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 9:18:00 AM, Blogger Sasha said…

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  • At Jul 5, 2007 9:23:00 AM, Blogger caroline said…

    I don't know where any of the Alexander Henry fabric can still be found, but I had to add that I made a shirtdress out of the pink colorway and absolutely LOVE IT!!!!

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 12:08:00 PM, Blogger Sarah McColl said…

    I was just oogling this fabric at purl patchwork, which i think you can buy online. good luck!

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 12:09:00 PM, Blogger Sarah McColl said…

    duh, the link: http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/fabric

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 12:12:00 PM, Blogger iopine said…

    That pattern with this fabric, some green piping at the pockets and bodice, with a grass-green patent belt, grass-green buttons, and you'd be so happy, I bet.

    Now I've ruined your day!

    and my own . . . the karma train's gonna hit me for this one, baby.

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 3:18:00 PM, Blogger Joni said…

    Ohhhh, Alexander Henry fabrics. So much love for the Henry around here.

    Hmm... if I ever have another son, I think I know what I'll name him...

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 3:28:00 PM, Blogger Lexy Girl said…

    Just in case any of the other links don't work, I was surfing (not shopping, nope) today and found some of that fabric here:
    http://www.shopcraftyplanet.com/store/product.php?productid=129888&cat=5&page=1

     

  • At Jul 5, 2007 5:59:00 PM, Blogger Arlene said…

    I have several vintage patterns in size 16 listed on ebay right now that you might like...My ID is Lilcottageshoppe. Several more will go up this weekend.

     

  • At Jul 6, 2007 12:06:00 AM, Blogger Lisa said…

    This may not exactly be the database you are dreaming of, but maybe of some use anyway: http://www.craftzine.com/blog/archive/2007/07/copa_commercial_pattern_archiv.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954

     

  • At Jul 6, 2007 7:05:00 AM, Blogger CEMETARIAN We Dig Memories said…

    Count me in if you get that database going......I'd be happy to add a link to my gillions of patterns......and I bet other pattern sellers would be too.

    in the meantime, you can check out http://www.cemetarian.com

     

  • At Jul 6, 2007 9:13:00 AM, Blogger Nora said…

    Yep, it looks like they only have that fabric in the other two colorways at Hart's - but seems like there's some around elsewhere. Would love to see what you make from it...

     

  • At Jul 6, 2007 11:29:00 AM, Blogger Erin said…

    Thanks for all the bird-fabric links! I bought my five yards. Dress to come soon. :-)

     

  • At Jul 6, 2007 6:45:00 PM, Blogger jennine said…

    oh my goodness! i soo wish i could sew...

     

  • At Jul 7, 2007 3:27:00 PM, Blogger lsaspacey said…

    J.Caroline Creative also has the print. http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?

     

  • At Jul 8, 2007 2:56:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I saw some fabric like this in an ebay store
    Store is called Scuba Valves.
    There is a ton of vintage fabric and clothes listed there. (Odd name, but great stuff)

     

  • At Jul 9, 2007 6:20:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    timelessvixen has a dress with this bodice but a flared skirt up for bid right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300128091290 There are some fabulous dresses for sale right now!
    http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtimelessvixenQQhtZ-1
    It's a really good thing they wouldn't fit me. I have no will power right now!!!

     

  • At Jul 16, 2007 6:39:00 PM, Blogger floribunda said…

    I just chanced on a store window (Oakland, CA) with very cute little-girl dresses made out of these birds and also the apples & pears print in the same line. I would like kitchen curtains out of this stuff... can't wait to see your dress!

     

  • At Jul 20, 2007 8:21:00 AM, Blogger Erin said…

    I had to delete a highly negative comment about another eBay seller b/c it was left anonymously.

    If you want to be negative, sign your own name.

     

  • At Jul 29, 2007 1:37:00 PM, Anonymous Nada said…

    This etsy shop still has yardage of the print
    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5021470

    below is a link directly to the listing
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6489192

    if you use the convo feature, you can request that they create a listing for several yards reserved for you, instead of the single yards listed

    hope this helps!

     

  • At Sep 9, 2007 6:04:00 PM, Anonymous <a href="http://courses.cvcc.vccs.edu/ENG112_GROSS/_Chat_Room/000008fd.htm">Anonimous</a> said…

    Excellent website. Good work. Very useful. I will bookmark!

     

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