Events – Page 12

Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge

August 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie! More dollies have arrived on my doorstep! This group of TEN dollies was donated by Tere from The Quilted Pug. TEN DOLLIES, people! She used machine embroidery to stitch all of the faces. Brilliant idea!! And I love… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Dreaming in French by Pat Bravo

August 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics gives a little sneaky peekie at her newest line, Dreaming in French. Look for this new line in stores this September. Go to the sneak peeks. [photo from Pat Bravo’s blog]… Read more ...

Monthly free sewing patterns from Your Style Rocks

August 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Your Style Rocks, a new sewing web-community, is offering a free sewing pattern each month. Even better, it’s one that’s been designed and voted on by their readers. How cool is that?? Here’s what they say: Here at Your … Read more ...

It’s new: GreenStitch eco-friendly sewing podcasts

August 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

GreenStitch is the new podcast series from Anne Kenlon, focusing on eco-friendly sewing tips and projects. This is of personal interest to me, as one of the major reasons I am drawn to sewing is that it allows me to… Read more ...

90 cent patterns at the Squiggly Twigs birthday sale – EXTENDED!

July 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has extended the sale on the downloadable patterns from her shop. The 90-cent patterns will be available through Sunday, August 1, 2010. That’s tomorrow, so go there now and get your discounted patterns! Go to … Read more ...

90 cent patterns at the Squiggly Twigs birthday sale

July 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating her birthday with an amazing sale on her patterns. From now until Wednesday, July 28, 2010, you can get any of her patterns for just 90 cents! Happy Birthday, Debbie!! Go to Squiggly … Read more ...

Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge

July 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed… Read more ...

Get it now: Tie-top knit tank tutorial by Whimsy Couture

July 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture has just released their first tutorial for knitwear, and you can purchase it for just 99 cents! This tie-top knit tank looks to be an easy sew, and offers a world of possibilities for embellishment. Currently it’s only… Read more ...

Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge

July 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

1 down, 4 to go… Last night I completed the first of the 5 dolls I pledged to the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. Granted, he still has no face but we’ve got plans to address that. My dear… Read more ...

Giveaway: Summer Scarf from The French Curve

June 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

What’s the easiest summer scarf project? One that’s already made, of course! Amber from The French Curve is giving away a handmade scarf to a lucky reader. Contest ends July 8, 2010. Get the details and enter the giveaway at… Read more ...

Craft Hope collects handmade washcloths and towels for Gulf cleanup

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve been watching news of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and feeling helpless as this disaster continues to unfold, here’s a way you can put your sewing (or knitting or crocheting) skills to use to help… Read more ...

It’s new: Loungewear designs by Colette Patterns

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarai from Colette Patterns adds to her line of vintage-inspired sewing patterns with the introduction of two patterns for sewing loungewear. “Nutmeg includes a sweet little bralette that ties in the back and at the shoulders with ribbons and looks… Read more ...

Sale at Contemporary Cloth

May 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Contemporary Cloth announces a storewide sale. From now until May 21st, all fabrics are 25-70% off and their fibert artist items are 10-20% off. Go there now. [tags]sewing, sale, fabric, contemporary cloth[/tags]… Read more ...

It’s new: Jean Repair blog is all about denim

April 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, has just launched her new blog, Jean Repair. Jean Repair will explore the many ways to mend and manipulate this fabric, using the… Read more ...

Sewing for a cause: Bean bag sets for orphan schools in Liberia

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Craft Hope has announced their latest charity sewing project. They are partnering with the Liberian Orphan Education Project to provide bean bag sets to send to orphan schools in Liberia, West Africa. This is an ambitious project, with hopes of… Read more ...