So, in a final act of desperation I visited the den of all evil, justifying the visit with the fact that I had exhausted every other local resource. I came away with armloads of fabric, fleece and vinyl for $50. When I explained the vinyl was to layer in a change pad, the sales person helpfully tried to point me at the baby section, where I could just pick up a couple of change pads. *sigh* Did she not see the armload of batiks (which she called stained glass), dragon fly prints and tie-dyes that I had? What would make her think I'd want a boring old change pad? Do I look like a person who wants pastels? Oh, but the best, soul-sucking part of it all was when she told me that she had been excited to work in the department at first, but now she was just sick of it and didn't sew at all. When do you ever encounter that attitude at your favourite small pusher's store? I am so used to enthusiastic, hobbyists that I really had nothing to say to her.
All has been well washed, hubby hasn't stopped mocking me yet, and I need a shower, but I'm pleased with the fabrics and cannot wait to start sewing.
One thing I still cannot find is any decently printed jersey or other sleeper-type material. I'll take a web store, or local, or anyone who will ship to Canada. I just need fun, stretchy cloth. I am to the point of considering dyeing, stamping, painting my own. Anyone? Hints?