Sunday Synopsis / Stumped on Sunday #2!

Happy Sunday!

As some of you may know, Colette Patterns is having a sewalong for their new Albion pattern and I am so in!  I have never done a sewalong before, and I am ready to try it out!  By the way, the pattern is unisex, so it is a garment for me.  Selfish seamstress over here!  :)

My question to you is...

Where do you buy unique, good-quality notions and fabrics that don't cost an arm and a leg?

Remember, I am still a new sewist, so I cringe at the thought of destroying buying expensive items, but I would still like them to be lovely and unique.  By the way, I totally remember my "Sew My Stash" pledge, but if I need a few toggle closures to finish the coat properly, it's still not breaking my rules.  Yes!

Lastly, here are last week's posts in case you missed any.  :)

Sunday Synopsis!

Sunday:  A recipe for Quick Big Game Chili and tips to putting together your own football snack spread!

Monday:  One of my absolutely favorite recipes for Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna.  Even Susan Feniger thought it looked great!

Tuesday:  Do Tell Tuesday #6 with features from last week, plus a special announcement.  :)  Come link up and try to get featured on all four blogs next week!

Wednesday:  Stitch Once, Rip Twice had a holiday swap.  Here are the awesome photos of the holiday packages!

Thursday:  What is your fitness age?  Find out!  Also, read up on my long (still-ongoing) journey to health.  :)

Friday:  The weekly wrap-up with lots of fun stuff happening!  Also, I threw in a few fun links that made me giggle this week.  :)

Saturday:  Want to be featured on the Shop Small Saturday Showcase?  Find out how on this post!