Mermaid Fabrics

I’m on the way to an art project in a desert; part of this process involves shopping for fabrics so you can arrive with an amazing costume that will wow all those who clap eyes upon you. This desire led me to Mermaid Fabrics; known more as a place you would go to dress windows rather than yourself; but the idea was to get my mitts of some regal looking paisleys and some white curtain material. Both of which they had in abundance.
One of the things I’ll be doing is helping decorate a souk bar; and as such multiple pillows, tie backs for curtains, dark burnt reds and elaborate patterning of all kinds was on my shopping list. I loved their attentiveness. Their interest in my ridiculous stories regarding how I was going to use their wares. Very handy if you’re up for reupholstering furniture, or buying bedding that not everyone else would have.
I scored some pillows for £3.50. Result!

I’m not a material boy, but I had an unusually nice time at Mermaid Fabrics. Me and my flat mates went in there for some reason, I think someone wanted thread.
I have to admit that there is something really exciting about looking at and touching such a variety of pretty materials. The place is huge and if I was any good at making things, I would come here to get my Supplies.
I haven’t even got to the best part yet. As well as being emersed in a range of exciting fabrics, I found some really nice pillows for 3.50 each! I don’t really have anything to compare it to as I have never actually bought a pillow, but I think that is a serious bargain. I bought two.