by Laura on January 26, 2012


Our latest arrival from Rowan Fabrics is Impressions by Ty Pennington! You may know Ty as the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition or, like I do, as the hardworking carpenter from Trading Spaces, my all time favorite TLC program. I’m so glad he took some time out from his busy TV schedule to make this fabric, ’cause I love it!
Impressions looks like a woodblock carving that has been hand stamped right on to the fabric. I love that handmade look with the texture of the paint right in the printing! Both colorways are lovely – the indigo is deep and saturated while the greens and browns are light and earthy. These sophisticated prints with their subtle coloring are ready to become a part of your home! Pillows, throws, and curtains are the order of the day with these beauties!
Fat quarter bundles are in the shop and yardage is available in our South St. shop!
by Laura on January 18, 2012

The spring issue of Stitch Magazine has landed! Start dreaming of the warm days ahead with 36 new projects! This special issue focuses on 5 themes: bird motifs for baby & home decor, al fresco projects for the great outdoors, combining dots & stripes, working with tiny prints, and hand sewing. Read about the Scandinavian design influence with articles about Marimekko & Lotta Jansdottir, learn tips and tricks for proper pressing, and an interview with designer Joel Dewberry! Awesome!

This issue is especially exciting because one of the designs belongs to Spool sewing instructor, Heather Holiday! Congratulations, lady! Her adorable Lola Clutch is looking like THE perfect accessory for spring- so much so that Heather will be teaching a special class on her pretty project in February! Many of you have learned to sew with Heather and know what an enthusiastic instructor she is. Learn how to make pleats, use interfacing and install a magnetic snap from the Lola Clutch expert!
If you’d like to join us, please call the shop to register. Here are the details:
Lola Clutch
$40 plus materials
Saturday February 11: 12-3PM
Materials: Stitch Magazine, 1/2 yard of 2 fabrics, 1/4 yard interfacing, thread, magnetic snap.