knitting

Get Up It's The First of The Month

It’s February 1st, and the reality is hitting us that STITCHES West is this month. So great! And wonderful! But also scary. February is that sneaky super-fast month, too, so we’ve got to hustle...
dyeing

Keeping It Simple and Doing It Well.

 Merchant & Mills is here. We've got scissors, notions, hand-sewing kits, and their sewing book, all beautifully utilitarian. Merchant & Mills is all about high-quality ...
sewing

Just in! Figgy's Sunki Dress Sample!

Hello all!  We are so excited to have just finished the first of two store samples of Figgy's Sunki Dress! A quick and easy pattern to follow and sew for our pint-sized friends. Th...
sewing

Beautiful People

A few weeks back, we had the honor of hosting Sarai and Kenn of Colette patterns. They just released two new patterns; Juniper, a pants pattern, and Anise, a jacket. We threw a party to celebrate! ...
sewing

Tonight! Colette Patterns Party!

  We adore Colette Patterns' vintage chic style.  Since the shop has opened we have carried the entire line of Colette Patterns. And we have based a number of beginning ...
quilting

More fabric!

More lovely fabrics! We have bolts from several new collections from popular designers, including Anna Maria Horner, Denyse Schmidt, and Oliver & S. From top to bottom: Anna Maria Horner - F...
quilting

New fabric: Kasuri by Moda

New fabric!!   This is the Kasuri collection by Moda. The line is inspired by Ikat and indigo dyed fabrics and has elegant geometric motifs and patterns.        &nb...
quilting

Liberty of London

Another amazing second shipment from one of our favorite suppliers, Liberty of London! These lovely fabrics have to be seen (and felt) in person, but here are some quick photos to hold you over un...
quilting

New fabric - Gingham from Lecien!

 Come in and check out the 11 bolts of gingham that we just received from Lecien, big checks and little checks!     Perfect for a lightweight summer dress or shirt.  Maybe a ...
knitting

Seam Allowance: Make Your Own Clothing

  Hi Everyone, This Summer I am focusing on a project called Seam Allowance. This is the goal or pledge to make 25% of my clothing that I wear on a daily basis. I would like to inv...
quilting

New fabric, and First Friday Fabric Sale!

We received a new fabric collection from Moda yesterday: Quilt Blocks by Ellen Luckett Baker. These bright geometric shapes look perfect for summer, and would be a great choice for our new Intro to...
quilting

New fabric: Summersville

We have four new bolts of fabric from Moda: the Summersville collection! These sweet summer prints are from screenprinter Lucie Summers, who hand draws all of her designs in the UK. Here are clo...