Everywhere I looked was a great idea just waiting to be purchased and created. I limited myself to a great knit print and a great yarn dyed woven with a unique selvedge that can be used for a hem. I broke my rule and purchased these fabrics even though I have about 4 projects cut and waiting to be sewn at home :(

The next day I was in Berkeley looking for Stonemountain Daughter fabric store on Shattuck Ave. This store knocked my socks off!! Great selection of fabrics, books, yarns, notions, you name it and they probably have it.

IT'S CRAZY THESE ARE FROM THE 1800s

You really have to see these quilts to believe how each one was so beautiful and unique.

SAN JOSE QUILT & TEXTILE MUSEUM

Okay, I'd been driving for like 6 hours to get here so I'm a little goofy in this photo. But, it was definitley worth the stop.

The San Jose Quilt Museum was the first stop on a three day journey. The Crazy Quilt exhibit was fantastic!! The quilts were from the 1880s and the craftmanship was unbelievable. What women accomplished before TV and chaos is remarkable.

Hometown, Downtown Fashions

Joseph Morris hand dyes and sews all his creations. He has a definite style that I would define as laid back, California sexy. Joseph is planning more independent fashion events and I'll be attending for sure.

Here I am with Joseph Morris last Friday night at his Night&Day Fashion show in San Clemente. Joseph is a fashion graduate from Saddleback and has had some successful forays into the fashion industry. I really enjoyed all the details of his show and his outstanding garments.