Busy...

It's pretty manic around here... I'm trying to get photographs of the fabrics set against a ruler to give an idea of scale.

It's one of those jobs that you almost wish you'd never started but will be nice when it's done

...and..

If the sun comes out ....I'll have to stop.... but I suspect this is going to take some time...

I'd like to think it's worth it. Up until now I've tended to use the manufacturers photographs on the website. I mean they're bound to get it right aren't they? Sometimes though they don't seem to give enough details. Sometimes you notice that in reality the the most muted greens look almost fluroescent in the photo. It also seems important to know that a fabric has a directional print, or that if you buy a fat quarter the half you get might be almost 'solid' colour and it would be best to half a half metre to benefit from all of the design. I try in the descriptions to point these occasional things out but a picture says it so much better don't you think?

I'm in need of a little encouragement here..... perhaps another cup of tea might help. :) I wonder if there are any biscuits left.... (wanders off.... )

Comments

[Helen]

Sounds like you have a long job ahead of you - but definitely a worthwhile one as it's always great to have an idea of scale when ordering fabric, I know I've made some mistakes in the past when ordering online. Looks like you have some lovely new things in the shop.

[Craft Matters]

It's a massive job I'm sure but well worth it - I imagine it's the sort of thing that will bring in more sales - it's all about informed choices eh? And of course, you are so helpful in your advice - which really helps too. One thing I have noticed about colours - since doing patchwork I suppose, is the way a fabric's colours can 'change' so dramatically when it's put next to other different fabrics. Sometimes the effect can be so dramatic! That's why your bundle pictures (and looking on Flickr to see what colour combos other people have used) are so useful too.

[Kim]

Yes, tea, lots of it and plenty of biscuits too! Good luck!
Kimx

[Kitty]

That pink Patty Young fabric is gorgeous! Great idea to show them to scale ... like DC I have been caught out before. x

[gtlady]

Absolutely! I am always wary of buying prints off the internet, there is nothing like holding it in your hands and examining it, but with the lack of actual shops its getting more difficult. I don't envy you photographing everything, but you are my eyes and fingers (!) so I know I would really appreciate the lengths you have gone to. I'm in the process of de stashing but I'm nearly at a stage when I can 'allow' myself to buy some more so please, don't put your ruler away just yet!

[dottycookie]

That's a great idea - I for one am always grateful having been taken by surprise in the past by the scale of some prints! Those are very delicious looking fabrics.

[Vicky]

I know what you mean about the manufacturers photos not being very good with regards to colours. I have that problem with all my yarn shades and often have to tweak the in photoshop to make them more accurate.

[Rachel]

I think that pictures speak a thousand words, but I do understand what a pain it is to have loads of photo's to do!! Scale is great to know for the prints on fabrics though!!
You have a great selection!!