::Virgencitas::
No one does Mexican folklore fabric like Alexander Henry. I’d like to know the story behind what draws them to this genre of art?
I picked up more of the La Virgencita line when I saw it at Island Quilter. Island Quilter carries two color ways and they ship!
I’ve now made an apron and a set of pillows for Christmas time with the purple color way. The metallic bling adds some nice depth.
The tea colored background made it into the back of my Seam Ripper IPA quilt. I really wanted to showcase this fabulous print and did not piece a thing into the backing.
I bought some more to make my sister-in-law pillows for her birthday. Raised in Catholic schools she has collected virgin statues for years.
My new favorite this year that Island Quilter has is Lupe. It’s a delicate print that will make its way into napkins or little girl projects.
Perfect Sunday Stash!
I love the Virgencita line as well, and I have no religion! LOL I bought a yard of it on sale last December
Beautiful as always! I invested in some folklore yardage too and can’t wait to cut into it. I love the Virgencita on the reverse, oh my! Alexander Henry reminds me that we are in a new era of quilting, not making quilts out of our husbands’ shirts anymore….gold accents and all!
Ah, yes. From now on, we should really call him Alejandro Henrique.
This is really cute!
Wow, really fantastic job with the use of this fabric, and the overall color choices. I wouldn’t buy this fabric for my own use for fear of being too ironic, but you’ve done something really special here.
Maybe what draws them to Mexican folklore themes is Mexican heritage. Afterall, not everyone is this fabric/sewing world is white. Just something to consider.
So true, but I think the brother/sister team is of Asian decent which might explain their draw to some kitchy oriental fabric that they produce too.
I went on Island site did not see the LaVirgenciti fabric
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Were did u purchase your fabric?
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Got it here:
http://www.islandquilter.com/shop/Fabric/Manufacturer/Alexander-Henry.htm
Really nice