Spring & Summer Sewing!

Looking for some inspiration for your upcoming sewing projects? We are getting tons of new fabrics in, just in time for the season change!

Here's the "Out to Lunch" and "Contented Kittens" from Michael Miller. Linen/Cotton blend, 45" wide.

Another Michael Miller line, this one featuring Plaids, Cars & Aliens! Perfect for the boys in your life! 100% Cotton, 45" wide.

And finally, for those of you with a cynical side, check out "Knitmare on Elm Street" and "Quilt Pirates"! 100% cotton, 45" wide.

Come in and see what there is to see! Don't forget that you can also shop online and check out the class schedule at selvedgestudio.com! Happy Sewing!

THE MUG RUG

Vogue Pattern Sale

Vogue Patterns Sale $3.88! 3/29 to 3/31
Vogue Patterns Link

LOOK WHAT CAME IN TODAY!

All it took was: 
A. a giant freight truck with helpful mover & dolly
B. 3 different tools to get the METAL straps that were holding the box together off (the giant industrial wire cutters finally did the trick)
C.  a little blood - okay, a lot of blood, but I'll be okay, don't worry
D.  the help of a very sweet customer.   

And that was just to get the sucker opened.

But it was totally worth it!  Knits, linen, silk...aahhh yes, spring is here.

Click here for a cute tutorial on how to use all these beautiful new knits

WHAT DOES YOUR CRAFT SPACE LOOK LIKE?

The good, the bad, and the messy.  We want to see it all!  Send us a picture of your space and be entered to win a $10 gift certificate to Selvedge.  Don't be shy, you are among friends.

leah@selvedgestudio.com

This is Bridgett's space - she's one of the lucky ones, with her own sunny corner of the Brunswick Building.  (Although I can't say I envy that sewing machine.)

VINTAGE BLISS

As many of you already know, among our many (healthy) addictions is thrifting. 
This love has inspired the third Project Selvedge Challenge:

For this challenge designers were asked to embrace the idea of in the old, out with new!   Each designer  chose a piece from our vintage collection.   This fabric needs to be used in their garment for the March 18th Fashion Show.  All the other materials must come from Secret Seconds (thanks Betty's Divine for your sponsorship of this!).  They also have $10 for notions here at Selvedge to complete their look.

There are 3 lessons that should be learned from this:

1.  Come to the show on March 18th at 6:30 here at Selvedge!  Sponsored, appropriately, by Upcycled.  Not only is upcycling hip and fashionable, but good for the planet (and soul).

2.  Check out our awesome collection of vintage fabrics here in the shop (and if you are so unfortunate as to live somewhere else - we are starting an etsy shop and adding new stuff all the time).

3.  You can also visit our booth at the Montana Antique Mall!  #57

ROSE HEADBANDS:

Thank you Portabellopixie!  For a lovely Saturday afternoon, and the pattern for the perfect headband.  Straight out of Sandi Henderson's clever book Sewing Bits Pieces (page 154, we've got signed copies here).

WHAT'S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE TREND?

These ladies didn't see it coming as they naively told me the god-honest-truth about what fashion trends they hate the most.  Now, they have to embody that hideous look in their next challenge.  

Get to know the girls:  We asked them some questions  1. What is your least/most favorite trend?  2. What is one word that best describes you? (get your dictionaries out) 

Here's what they said:

Nicole
hearts:  bright blazers
hates:  fluffy workout suits
in one word:  gallivant

Meredith
hearts: plaid (because she's secretly a lumberjack)
hates:  jeggings ("no pockets!  useless!")
in one word:  intrepid

April
hearts:  the up-cycling movement & organic fabrics
hates:  the "only-one-sleeve" trend
in one word:  inquisitive

Christina
hearts:  cowboy boots
hates:  tights as pants



Dakota
hearts:  the old, classic lines of vintage styles
hates:  skinny jeans with gladiator sandals
in one word:  Chimera



Hana
hearts:  high waisted jeans (and secretly the "mythical jegging")
hates:  harem pants
in one word:  supersonic-motivated
(it makes more sense with this: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3nPLoODtGU)



Olga
hearts:  high waisted everything
hates:  sweatpants & pajamas in public (amen!)

Jen
hearts:  rescuing horrible things by re purposing them
hates: hammer pants & crocks

What would you be forced to make? We challenge you to give it a shot too!

Next fashion show:  March 11th @ 6:30 



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