02/08/2026
Sunday Stash No. 309
Some fabric collections never really leave your heart.
For me, Jennifer Sampou’s Shimmer range is one of them. I’ve loved her fabrics since they first appeared, and I’m always on the lookout for pieces I don’t already own. So when I spotted these additions—the honeycomb prints, the soft metallic shimmer and those delicious coordinates—they absolutely had to come home with me.
And before anyone says it… yes, I know those last three fabrics are looking suspiciously Christmas-y. As someone with a long-standing general disdain for holiday quilts, I feel obligated to point out that this was entirely unintentional. 😂 That said… add a little sparkle to lime green, rich red and chocolate brown, and I might just be persuaded to make an exception.
One of my favourite things about quilt shows is hunting for those unexpected treasures. Sometimes it’s a fabric you’ve been searching for for years. Sometimes it’s an old favourite that pops up when you least expect it. And sometimes it’s a completely new print that starts an entirely new quilt.
That’s exactly why I love the Marketplace at the QuiltNSW Exhibition. Alongside all the beautiful quilts, you’ll find fantastic retailers from across Australia, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably discover a fabric (or three!) that simply refuses to stay behind.
Now… who wants to place bets on which of these makes it into a quilt first?
