Monthly Archives: March 2013

Free Stuff Friday Giveaway!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jill

We’re getting crafty!  For today’s giveaway we are giving away 2 books Button! Button!: 50 Cute & Crafty Projects and Fast Fat Quarter Quilts from Make It Martingale for one lucky winner! Button! Button! has numerous projects  you can do … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff Winner!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jill

Good Morning!  We have picked a winner for Free Stuff Friday.  On Friday we asked, how old you were when you first learned to sew and what was your first item. Many of you started early but there are just … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff Friday

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jill

Keeping with the theme of well dressed children, Free Stuff Friday is giving away a child size pattern from Sweet Seams. This pattern is for girls size 2-6x and is great for re-purposing items that she has grown out of.  … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff Friday Winner!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jill

Hello on this windy Monday!  We have a winner for Free Stuff Friday.  On Friday we asked, “What was your favorite coming of age/teen movie?” Sew News readers are definitely into the 80′s.  Most of the comments were for movies … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff Friday

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jill

Got a teen in your house? Does she or he need something to do other than hang out at the mall?  Are they burning through your money to buy clothes?  Well, get ready for Free Stuff Friday Giveaway! This week … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Rhonda From Rhonda’s Creative Life – Drafting The Circular Skirt

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jill

Drafting The Circular Skirt The circular skirt is a wonderful pattern to draft. It’s a pattern that is very straight forward and incredibly easy to draft. Only 2 measurements are needed for this skirt, the waist measurement and the length … Continue reading →

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The Beans for Brains Scholarship Program

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jill

Calling All Crafters, Seamstresses, Quilters, Knitters and Crocheters! The Beans for Brains Scholarship Program is back for the fourth year! This year five students will receive a merit-based scholarship of $3,200 each to help finance their higher education. This is … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff Friday Winner!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jill

Hello on this beautiful Monday!  We have a winner for Free Stuff Friday! On Friday we asked, “Who is your favorite (past or present) monarch or first lady for fashion or style inspiration?” We had a lot of great responses … Continue reading →

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National Make It With Wool Winner Announced!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jill

This year’s National Make It With Wool contest drew extraordinary seamstresses from around the nation.  All the contestants made stunning creations out of wool and truly  showed it’s beauty and versatility for use in garments. This year’s contest was sponsored … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff Friday!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jill

If making stylish handbags is your thing, we’ve got the giveaway for you! This week we are giving away an Indygo Junction Pattern that is sure to please the handbag fashionista.  The  Coronation Clutch: A Charlie’s Aunt Design is inspired … Continue reading →

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