Friday, November 30, 2012

Friends I Haven't Met (Yet)

One phenomenon of the Internet is that we sewers get acquainted with like-minded souls, some of whom live thousands of miles away. In fact, if you are reading this, you *might* be one of those friends.

Recently I had a happy experience with just such a friend. I had admired a particular T shirt she made and blogged about here. I just fell head over heels in love with the fabric (and the pattern she chose and the way it looks on her).

So...

She offered to buy some fabric for me since I live about 1000 miles from the store. Seriously, what a friend in need, and friend in deed.

Initially I just could not see taking her up on that kind offer. I called the store where she bought the divine fabric, and encountered customer-no-service. Evidently they specialize in that, as well as divine fabric.

I even tried email to the store, sending them a picture of the needed fabric. Luddites.

So...

I took ArtAttack up on her selfless offer(*). And the fabric arrived recently. I haven't cut into it yet, but I have it out in my sewing studio where it can be properly admired.

Aren't Internet friends just amazing?


* Oh, and I take full responsibility for her additional purchase the day she bought my fabric. She has already made something luscious with it. So now, maybe I need some of that fabric too...

9 comments:

  1. I agree. It has definitely expanded my world!

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  2. Yes, that is a fabulous fabric! And this is a new blog for me - thanks! And I couldn't agree more about expanding one's world by blogging. So true!!

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  3. It's just like going on an international sewing convention...but everyday!!! How spoilt we are.....and, just love the fabric...

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  4. I've encountered so many women that I would like to know in person! And I've learned so much from them. I, too, live in Houston and often shop at High Fashion. Beautiful fabrics, but you are right, Martha, there is no service.

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  5. I have been lucky enough (through work) to meet Ms Art Attack and can imagine her doing this kind deed.....lovely lady and lucky you. Judith is right, it is like an international sewing convention with all the people around the world.

    Look forward to seeing your version from this fabric

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  6. Wow an internet friend indeed. I will look forward to seeing what you make out of this marvelous fabric. I loved her version as well.

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  7. Sewing blogosphere friends really are the bestest of friends :)

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  8. Martha, thank you for this kind post! And I have a little sussie for you...I've bestowed a Very Inspriring Blogger/One Lovely Blog award to you! Enjoy! http://myartattack.blogspot.com/2012/12/official-acceptance-speech.html

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  9. Martha, please count me one of your new friends. I obviously don't spend enough time on Pattern Review, so I have somehow missed you and all the terrific things you have sewn and written about. Love your style...an inspiration to we femmes d'un certain âge.

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