Inspirations from "Free People"

How many of you don't like going to the malls?
I am one of those who would rather be at home or in the garden, sewing up a storm in my studio or in the kitchen cooking warm meals.
Whenever I can, I stay miles and miles away from malls.
Just not my thing!

But, homecoming is in few weeks and I had to go dress shopping with my daughter this past weekend.

We did not find pretty dresses but look what we stumbled upon!

I could sit on this chair for hours!

 

Curtains on the dressing room!

 

 

 

 

 

 If you are near any  'Free People' store, make sure you stop by and see their store display. They change their displays four times a year. This will be taken down around end of October.

This one is located in King of Prussia, PA

All of the above merchandise are from India made from old and used Saree fabrics.

There were mix of silks and fine cottons.

Every single piece is heavily hand quilted. The colors and textures are quite inspiring. 

I like free form patchwork made with used clothing.

I like to hand quilt my quilts quite densely and with contrasting thread.

 I know why!

That is what I grew up with. 

Remember this?

A utilitarian quilt air drying on a railing.

  The 'Kite Festival Quilt' from early this year.

 I am ready for some serious hand-quilting!