A few weeks ago we visited family in Ohio. Luckily they lived near a Jo-Ann Fabric store, unluckily we didn’t have much time to spend there, luckily I didn’t have time to buy the store out!

Here’s what I found in half an hour…

The two fabrics on the left were selected by my 5 year old. She wants a skirt out of the pink/lemon/pear fabric, and a dress from the tree fabric. They are both a small wale corduroy and are quite soft. I have issues with both, the pink is not cute enough and the trees are overly cute and need some toning down! I have some ideas… once I finish this Christmas sewing… The one on the right is my favorite. It is by Dwell Studio and is destined to be a LeapPad2 case for a small munchkin. Though I think it may be spring before I get to it!

I am always looking for things that make a more professional looking finished product. This coloured velcro and below, the coloured elastic will be fun to play with.

I suppose that is not much considering the amount of sewing stuff the store has to offer, but (thankfully for my budget!) the haul was relatively small. I do find that I shop online or in the more “expensive” fabric stores anyhow, the quality of the fabric is better and the designs are trendier. Places like Jo-Ann’s though are fantastic for notions, thread and accessories.