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sources for knit fabrics

posted by Janice on July 28, 2011. Filed in Knit Fabrics, Sew

ask plum

Any chance you'll stock some patterned knit fabrics? They seem to be so hard to come by. The only organic line I have come across is from Australia (http://www.inkandspindle.com.au/) but would love to have some selection to choose from to make clothes. Thanks!

response

The ink and spindle prints are gorgeous, but as they are hand screened, they are also $15 AUD per fat quarter.

spring cleaning sale

posted by Janice on April 8, 2011. Filed in Decorate, Knit, Sew

To make room for new, organic quilting lines, we have decided to hold a big spring cleaning sale! For project suggestions have a look at our best of free patterns - sewing post, or check out these great project sites:

best of free patterns - sewing

posted by Janice on March 31, 2011. Filed in Decorate, Live, Sew, Wear

Free sewing patterns are a bit harder to come by, perhaps, in part, because the patterns are difficult to translate into printable, 8 1/2 x 11 sheets.

make a tooth fairy pillow

posted by Janice on March 2, 2011. Filed in Free Patterns, Gift, Sew, Tips & Tutorials

Just before Christmas, our 6 year old, Ava, lost her first tooth. While I had lots of lead time (it had been loose for a month or so), the holiday season tends to make me avoid projects unless I have to make them. Luckily though, she lost it on a Sunday, so we had time to pick a design for a tooth fairy pillow together.

Ava really like the tooth fairy character on this pillow from the Martha Stewart site, but didn't want 'just a square pillow':

week 3: sewing with organic sweatshirt fleece

posted by Janice on March 1, 2011. Filed in Knit Fabrics, Sew, Tips & Tutorials

Working with the Organic Sweatshirt Fleece provided about the same level of difficulty as, and followed similar guidelines to, working with the Interlock Knits .

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