Monthly Archives: February 2011

Free Stuff Friday: Win The Fashion Sketchpad!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Beth

Fashion illustration is not just for high-end haute couture designers. Learning how to sketch clothing allows you to brainstorm and get your ideas on paper before starting a new project. You don’t have to be an artist to sketch–there’s a … Continue reading →

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Sewing guild helps sick children

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Kari

Check out this  heartwarming story about members of a sewing guild that use their skills to help sick children. Are you a member of a sewing guild chapter? What kinds of projects do you work on?

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Five Sources for Laminated Cotton

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Beth

Coming up in the April/May ’11 issue of Sew News, we’re featuring an adorable reversible raincoat. Here’s a sneak peek: The pattern is Amy Butler’s Rainy Days Hooded Raincoat. Cute, right? One side of the coat is made from laminated … Continue reading →

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Sew Your Support Update

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Beth

Mark your calendar! Coming up on March 2nd, Sew News will be hosting an auction of the quilts we’ve received for Operation Alzheimer’s Prevention. We’ve gotten a great response so far, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who’s contributed … Continue reading →

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Sew News at the Rocky Mountain Sewing Expo

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Beth

Last week, the Sew News team paid a visit to the Rocky Mountain Sewing Expo in Denver.  It’s always a great opportunity to gather inspiration and connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts. Kari and I spent Friday taking classes, checking out … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Kari

Congratulations to Courtenay C., the winner of our Monday giveaway! She won a copy of the book Making Baby’s Clothes: 25 Fun and Practical Designs for 0-3 Year Olds by Rob Merrett (Cico Books; MSRP: $19.95)! Here is her response:  … Continue reading →

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Make it With Wool Winner

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Beth

It’s so much fun to see the winners of the annual national Make it With Wool contest. This year, Sarah Olson of Minnesota won the Sew News Exemplary Construction Award. Here she is in her winning outfit. Congratulations and great … Continue reading →

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Win a book!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Kari

It’s Monday! To celebrate the beginning of the week, we’re giving away a prize! For your chance to win, tell us: What’s your favorite pattern company? (Respond in the Comments section in this blog.) One person will be selected at random to … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday Giveaway Winner

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Beth

On Monday, we had a special giveaway for Amy Butler’s brand new Charm Clutch pattern. We asked you to answer the question: “What’s your favorite quick-and-easy project?” It was really fun reading through your responses, plus it gave me lots … Continue reading →

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