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Sara Trail: Young sewist doing big things

April 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sara Trail is a teenage sewing entrepreneur. At 14, she has published a sewing book and DVD for teens. She also designs and sells clothes and accessories, and hosts sewing workshops that teach other teens to sew. As if all… Read more ...

Spring preview from Colette Patterns

March 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns is showing a preview of their spring 2009 line. There are four dresses and one skirt, and they’re all so yummy! Literally. They’re all named after foods – Macaron, Chantilly, Eclair, Parfait, Beignet. Mmmmm….. See the patterns at… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Hot Blossom by Josephine Kimberling

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Josephine Kimberling’s latest fabric line Hot Blossoms is aptly named. I caught a teaser at The Fabricshopper, and it was love at first sight. I can’t wait until it reaches the stores! See the full line at JosephineKimberling.com.… Read more ...

New sewing patterns from Anna Maria Horner

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I have a not-so-secret fabric crush on Anna Maria Horner. I have a set of fat quarter from the Good Folk line that I literally flip through and stroke. So I was a very happy girl when I saw that… Read more ...

New from Cicada Studio: Cloud 9 Fabrics

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Michelle Engel Bencsko of Cicada Daydream just announced a new business venture. With Gina Pantastico, she’s starting Cloud 9 Fabrics, an eco-friendly fabric manufacturing business. I can’t wait to see their fabrics! Read more from Cicada Daydream or the… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Full Bloom fabric line by Bari J.

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bari of Bari J. Handbags and Accessories gives us a sneak peek of her new fabric line, Full Bloom. Gorgeous!! Read about it on her blog, or see the full line from Windham Fabrics. [tags]sewing, sneak peek, fabric,… Read more ...

Free Spirit Fabrics expanding their fabric selection

March 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I saw that two prints from Anna Maria Horner’s Good Folk line were available in oilcloth, I let out a happy little scream. Now, Free Spirit Fabrics has announced that we’ll be seeing even more oilcloth versions of their… Read more ...

New fabric line: Rainbow Garden by Prints Charming

March 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at the new Rainbow Garden fabric line by Prints Charming! I love the bold colors and the graphic prints. You can see the full line at the Prints Charming online shop, or at Marcus Fabrics website. [via True … Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Red Letter Day by Lizzie House

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie House is going to be releasing her new Red Letter Day fabric line soon! Be still my heart! (I’m still swooning over Lizzie Dish…) Want to see more? Check out the sneak peeks on her blog here and here… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Daisy Janie’s upcoming Urbana line

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Take a look at the soon-to-be-released Urbana fabric line from Daisy Janie! The line has 5 designs in 3 colorways, and is printed on 100% organic cotton sateen. See more at Daisy Janie’s blog or at her business website.… Read more ...

New Kaufman fabric London Calling

March 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Robert Kaufman fabrics just released the new Londong Calling line of fabrics. Bright pastels and swirly florals give this line a fun, mod feel. See the whole line at Robert Kaufman Fabrics or True Up. [via True Up]… Read more ...

Patisserie line hits the shelves & GIVEAWAY

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fresh Figs‘ Patisserie line is hitting the shelves. This new fabric line is marked by soft, creamy tones. To celebrate the release, she’s giving away a stack of Patisserie goodies, including 1 Jelly Roll, 1 Honey Bun, 2… Read more ...

Anna Griffin’s got a new fabric line

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Anna Griffin’s new fabric line Fiona has hit the stores. I love the color combinations – rich blues, celery greens, mustardy yellows, pumpkin oranges, and candy pinks. See the fabrics at True Up or from the manufacturer, Baum Textile Mills/Windham … Read more ...

Sneak peek: New fabric from Jessica Jones

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jessica Jones, of How About Orange fame, has just announced that her latest line of home decor fabrics is about to be released in three more colorways. The new colorways are Spa, Earth, and Candy. Go check them out.… Read more ...

Sneak peek & interview with Jennifer Pagnelli

March 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gifted designer Jennifer Pagnelli is featured in the latest episode of CraftSanity. She talks about the challenges of becoming a fabric designer and also offers a sneak peek of her new fabric line, Flower Power. You can listen to … Read more ...