Liberty

Mecca.  That's what this is to a quilter.  This is the front door of Liberty of London. It was built in 1875 and that Tudor look is a standout in the neighborhood.  It's a huge place, walk down that street in front of you and it goes all the way to the next corner.  The store takes up a city block.  

This was the department I was interested in.  This is the fabric department, the fabric is iconic, the Tana Lawn feel is like running your hands through whipped cream.  They DO have 'quilting cotton' that has the more woven feel but this is beautiful.  And the prints are quite iconic.  There is variety but Liberty fabric has a 'look.'  

The floor above was featuring their Bridgerton line and to be honest I've never watched Bridgerton and wasn't interested in it so I stayed on this, their main floor for fabrics.

This isn't just for quilters, of course.  There are people out there who actually sew garments - who knew!  

I know I've been saying for months I'm done buying fabric unless it's a very special and specific project (like the kids' graduation quilts) but you don't go to London and not go to Liberty and you don't go to Liberty without buying fabric.  Not if you are a quilter, that is.  

This was my cutting table spot.  I know what I'm going to do with this and the Liberty I have at home, something very simple that lets the fabric be what it is.  And two pin cushions and a tote bag.  I'm a sucker for tote bags and this was one I wasn't going to leave behind.  Happy Birthday to me!!

No, the fabric is no less expensive there.  It's the same price as anywhere you might find it so I got some but not yardage. There might be enough here for two quilts.  We'll see!  

I can't tell you much about the rest of the store other than it is very expensive.  We walked in the door and there was a striking display of scarves that I went right to.  They were on sale for 50% off so hey, why not?  Well, at 50% off they were $225 pounds.  I ran my hand through them and took the elevator upstairs to the fabric.