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March 1st, 2008

spring flowers from Simplicity Patterns

Simplicity Patterns is teaming up with New York’s M&S Schmalberg, Inc, creators of lovely handmade silk flowers - to offer these custom made gardenia’s for 18 lucky customers:

All you have to do it buy either this pattern:

Or this pattern:

Online between now and Monday, March 3rd.  If you’re one of the lucky ladies, Simplicity will contact […]

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January 22nd, 2008

eco-friendly quilt batting batting

Have you ever tried bamboo fabric or yarn? It’s becoming more available lately, and I just found out about a new use for it:

Fairfield (the company that makes Poly-fil) is now producing a bamboo and organic cotton batting. Bamboo is a great enviromentally-friendly fiber - and it’s lovely to work with. It […]

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January 6th, 2008

silk floss

I’ve had a few requests for the source of the silk floss I used in the igolochkoy Christmas tree ornament.  I finally tracked their website down!  Prepare to drool…

Is that not a luscious photo?  Those are some of the colors that The Silk Tree in British Columbia carries.   You can also buy it at […]

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December 27th, 2007

post-Christmas sales

Boxing Day sales are a big deal in Canada - but there are still lots of Boxing Week sales happening for fabricaholics too :-)

Happy shopping :-)
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December 14th, 2007

why not treat yourself when you’re shopping?

Fabric.com is holding a “Naughty & Nice” sale this weekend.

When you spend a certain amount online (for fabric to make gifts for other people, right?) they’ll give you a gift back - a gift certificate.  Of course, you can then buy something for yourself then :-)
Just enter the code “Certificate07″ at the checkout when you’re […]

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November 22nd, 2007

Thanksgiving holiday sales

I hope all of my American readers are enjoying your turkey & dressing today (yum - turkey…)  How many of you are planning on hitting the sales tomorrow to enjoy some post-Thanksgiving deals?
I’ve found a couple of online fabric stores that are offering some very nice Thanksgiving sales:
Fabric.com will give you 20% off your […]

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November 6th, 2007

Igolochkoy or Russian punch-needle embroidery

Is there a technique that you used to love doing but haven’t had the time/energy/whatever for lately?
I’ve been thinking about taking up igolochkoy again.  It’s also known as Russian punch-needle embroidery and I used to love doing it as a child & teenager.  It’s a technique of embroidery, using a fine needle to push floss […]

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November 1st, 2007

Sidewinder bobbin winder from Wrights

I’ve heard some good things about the new “Sidewinder” portable bobbin winder from Wright’s.

It’s a little gadget (5.25″ X 3.5″ X 3″ high) that allows you to wind bobbins in the middle of a project without having to stop & unthread your machine.
I must admit, I got spoiled by my first sewing machine - it […]

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September 29th, 2007

are you sewing Hallowe’en costumes?

I’m not planning on making myself a Hallwe’en costume this year…
The dogs may get dressed up though :-)

I think my Corgi would look quite fetching dressed up as a hot dog - although she might not think so!  That’s Simplicity pattern #3952.

Or if you don’t want to dress your dog up as a hot dog, […]

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September 4th, 2007

Canadian fabric sources

How was your long weekend? Did you have a chance to relax outside, maybe have a bbq? Spend some time with friends or family (or even just curl up with a good book)?
Whatever you did, I hope you had a great one!
Ready to play in your studio again?
I thought it would be fun […]

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