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Thursday, January 20, 2011

My setbacks...

At first I show you the most expensive fabrics of the world (at least!)
Ordered in Australia because impossible to find here in france, and that didn't go through customs : I had to pay 110 $ to get back my package!!!!
I don't dare to calculate of what every yard will have cost me...
De encours 2011
Fortunately , Fabrics are wonderful !

Then, the shop where I bought the first number of Vignette closes down ! my subscription is lost and I don't know if I am going to find a shop where I can begin in the number 2... It's the bad luck !!
So ... I hesitate to cut my fabrics to begin the first block !
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12 comments:

  1. B J ElderJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Oh my, not fun! Think you need to grab a cup of tea and some chocolates and wait for a new day.

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  2. Just Sew SueJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I am starting with issue 2 from this shop having previously bought from Buttonberry and it works out slightly cheaper. http://www.coastandcountrycrafts.co.uk/shop.php/magazines-vignette-issue-1-leannes-house-bookazine/p_1144.html

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  3. SunnybecJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Gosh Florence thats a lot of tax to pay!! Was it a large parcel? I live in France (Limousin) and order all my fabric from America but only order 8-9 yards at a time .....so far not been bothered by customs.

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  4. TheresaJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I had mine from Buttonberry too - fortunately my local Patchwork shop has started stocking it so I'll be able to get it from there now. That's an awful lot of tax to pay - good job they're such beautiful fabrics.

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  5. RaewynJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Oh dear!! You will treasure that fabric, for sure. I hope you find a supplier for your magazines.

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  6. FIONAJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    WHAT BAD LUCK FLORENCE. I HAVE WON AN ISSUE 1 MAGAZINE IN THE GIVEAWAY WHICH PERRI HAD. I ALREADY HAD RECEIVED THE MAGAZINE I ORDERED SO I AM HAPPY TO POST THE NEW MAGAZINE TO YOU WHEN IT ARRIVES FROM PERRI. WOULD YOU SEND ME YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT? MY HOTMAIL IS stitchfiona@hotmail.com. BETTER LUCK WILL COME YOUR WAY SOON!!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Oh dear. That's not fun. Glad that they are there now. Good luck in getting a new place for your magazine.

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  8. SylviaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Hi Florence. You can probably order the next magazines from this website. I think she posts internationally. Her site is http://patchworksplus.com.au It is worth checking it out. What a shame about the customs. How awful! I am glad you liked the fabrics!

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  9. PerriJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Florence, how awful! so sad! Do you have issue 1 ? If not, I'm happy to help out! I'll be in soon.
    Happy stitching, P

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  10. BonnieJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I am in Australia and the fabrics are indeed gorgeous - we are very proud of our local talent! Dont fear - here is a store that will be happy to help you with a Vignette subscription! https://www.underthemulberrytree.com/catalog/index.php
    Cheers from down under :)

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  11. Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend?January 21, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    The fabric really is gorgeous. I don't understand how the tax could be so much! :( I wish you tons of better luck for the future of your project! ;D

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  12. FIONAJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Hi Florence - I have a spare copy of Issue 1 of Vignette if you would like it. I will post it to you if you send your snail mail address to me.
    Fiona stitchfiona@hotmail.com

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