Project Selvedge Challenge One 2011

Hanna Zimorino is our first winner with her romantic goth creation, Hanna loves ruffles!

STILL ON SALE! (for now...)

Wool & Silk Velevet are 30% off.  But not for long, the spring fabric is on the way (phew!) so get it now before it's gone! 

And don't forget about the Home Decor fabric sale,  20% off all special orders!  1000s of fabrics to choose from: 
trend-fabrics.com
duralee.com
fabricut.com

And more!  Stop in to check it out, we're here to help!
(Call to make an appointment if you are feeling overwhelmed and we'd be happy to sit down and talk about your project).

PILLOW CASE HOW-TO



1. cut 1 yard of 45" wide fabric. fold it right sides together length wise, lining up the selvedges

2. sew side seams, leaving one short side open

3.  fold and press your open side about 1" all the way around. 



4. fold again and press a 4" hem.







5. topstitch hem, press and flip rightside out.



GOOD CAUSE.

Good yoga bag.
Good health.

This bag could be yours.  Support Lewis and Clark Elementary School at their annual Sock Hop - and bid big!  February 25th

DIY option:  you can find this and many others as FREE downloadable patterns on Amy Butler's website,  http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/free_patterns.php

CLOUD NINE

Organic cotton in perfect prints.
36" of health & happiness for $11.95

STILL LOVING

Sonya's valentines put my store bought Dr Suess version to shame! 

But I forgive her.

Andy Smetanka is Fabulous

Here is our new OPEN sign made by the great Andy Smetanka! Thanks, we LOVE it!

HAPPY GROCERS

Green Grocer makers celebrate another success with Lauren.








Selvedge Class Schedule

MORE ETSY ADVENTURES:




check out the etsy shops of these seriously talented (and local) ladies:

piperandpaisley




thejarcollection




sendsunshine


(Do you or someone you know have an inspiring etsy shop?  Let us know!)

 

AN AFFAIR OF THE heART

In Good Company invites you to the 4th annual Art Quilt Show and Sale!
Feb 11, 6-8pm
Feb 12 & 13, 10-4pm at the Hamilton City Hall
It will be the best $3 you spent all week! 

PS:  Look at the gallery for In Good Company - beautiful!!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CRAFY MOM:

Artsy-Crafty Self: adventures in home-made valentines

If anyone can do it - Anya can!  And her blog will give you the permission to try it (failing is okay too!)

sleepdeprivedandfabulous.wordpress.com

AHHHH...

mary jane's farm + comfy vintage chair + envelope pillow

Wool Hat Class!

How adorable is this! Just in time for all this SNOW! Functional and cute. Plus, our wools are going on sale! Up to 30% off select wools! Take the class this Wednesday, February 2nd 6-9 pm at Selvedge!

GOD BLESS ETSY:

For when you've failed at it yourself (no shame in that, at least you tried), or if you are not even going to attempt it...We'll be previewing a couple local etsy girls (& guys!) that we think you should check out:

i heart paulajeansgarden on etsy

(Do you or someone you know sell crafty things on etsy?  Let us know!)

Valentine Party Dress

 Valentine Day Party Dress

we make this sweet dress from the new

The Party Dress Book

by Mary Adams

this dress was inspired by a 

vintage piece for the bodice from Leah's Vintage Collection

A LITTLE LIGHT READING

Good for a rainy day (in January?  Seriously?!). 

Threads this month features good stuff like how to make hats!

Stitch is a fun quarterly publication with tons of projects (and the patterns to make them).  This is the technique issue and is full of good info for those of us who can't figure out how to adjust our machine's tension (for example...)

Also in:  your old favs like Quilt Mania & Mary Jane's Farm!

CZECH GLASS BUTTONS

We have a fantastic array of reproduction CZECH GLASS buttons!! Spruce up an old jacket with one of these babies.  Or even make one into a cute ring! Tons of possibilities....they are fabulous!

PROJECTS & INSPIRATION:

ECHINO + COSMO BAG = AWESOME!!
I know you're jealous of Kasey's success, but turn that furrowed brown into a little inspiration for your next project.  

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ornaments for all seasons:fiberintoartbyheidi.blogspot.com

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Honey's English Hunting Lodge inspired curtains:

(Home Dec Special orders are always 20% off!!):

FYI:  All of these lovely ladies have earned 20% off their next purchase at Selvedge for making it on the blog - keep this in mind next time you finish a project with Selvedge fabric...

NESTING

So, the holidays are over...and now you're just stuck in your house without much to look forward to, except more winter.
"What is the solution?" you ask.

Rearrange, rethink and reupholster (or just throw a beautiful piece of fabric over it - that works too).  And tell your husband:  "Seriously, it's a sanity thing...do you want me to go crazy?!"

We have tons of ideas on how to change your space without spending a fortune, or even the grocery money.  You can browse thousands of options on these websites, and we can get you the fabric in a week.  Ta da!

duralee.com (our personal fav)
trend-fabrics.com (least expensive option usually)
kasmirfabrics.com
fabricut.com
vervain.com (pricey but fabulous)

sharris.com
**special order fabric is always on sale:  20% off **

NYDIA'S TEA POT

This table runner was made my our very own Nydia.  She used fabrics left over from a friend's wedding to make them a commemorative table runner!  Genius right!?  The idea is from one of our new favorite books "Scandinavian Stitches"