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Sewing with Kids - School Snack Bag

I'm so happy to share a bit of weekend sewing I did with my daughter Annie! From a scarf, and a dress, to a pillow, a tablerunner, and more, she's become a pretty accomplished little seamstress. Like many great projects, this next one came to fruition rather spontaneously, the impetus being her emphatic declaration that "Mom, you know I'm the only one in school that doesn't have a snack bag!?" Well, can fix that of course!

Annie dipped into her personal stash (yes, in kindergarten and she already covets her fabric stash!), and selected Medium Chevron in Red from Riley Blake, and Kasbah in Midnight from Amy Butler. Of course, she largely uses her fabric bits for non sewing related projects, often involving copious amounts of scotch tape, her adhesive of choice when time doesn't allow for sewing. Here's a friendly monster she made the remnants of the afternoon. I rather like the use of chevron as teeth and a furrowed brow. Annie explained that "the teeth make her scary but you can tell she's nice because she has pretty hair." Naturally.

For the snack bag, we just made a simple envelope style, making it up as we went along. Annie wanted to make sure we made it big enough because she's starving at school and wants to be sure we have enough room. Not sure how that could be the case as her class breaks for two different snack times, plus lunch. Or, perhaps more likely, she's just taking the opportunity to remind me that she's not always keen on the healthy snacks I give her :)

But I think I'm at least winning back some of her favor, for here she is literally pondering whether she'll now have the coolest snack bag in her grade, and "maybe even the whole school." With her keen fabric choices, I think she may be right.

We used  a bit of velcro as I thought that would be the easiest and quickest method for her to do. As you can imagine, easy and quick is certainly a winning combination for the attention span of a 6 year old. After watching me sew the bottom bit on, I let her sew on the velcro to the top of the envelope, and she did a great job.

And, here it is - the coolest snack bag in her whole school and she made it herself! Now if only I could get her to eat that banana...

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From backyard gardens, to woodland forests, and all the way out to outer space, we have a nice variety for you this week - enjoy the tour! Kitchen Window Quilt in Dear Stella's Afterglow Warm and vivid, effervescent and bright, chevrons and suzanis - lay back and bask in Dear Stella's brand new Afterglow collection! And head over here for a better look at that beautiful Kitchen Wondow quilt! Annalee from Jane Dixon features lovely painterly florals, cobblestones, budding branches, and beautiful brushstrokes. The pretty palette will have you thinking of springtime dresses, handbags, and quilts! Here's a line for your little space invader that's truly Out of this World! Fans of Jill McDonald's What a World will over this new line that celebrates the cosmos! Owls are wonderful and so is this new group! Owl Wonderful by Olivia Audi features a sweet growth chart & a fun counting book, colored in a palette of orange, dusty aqua, olive and chocolate brown. The details on the owls are adorably cute! Now Accepting Pre-Orders for Geekly Chic! Back in Stock and ON SALE! Here they are, back for one last time and on sale! Please enjoy Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane on sale for $6.99/yd and Parson Gray's Curious Nature on sale for $7.50/yd! New Giveaway For our next Giveaway, we are offering up the chance to win this beautiful Fat Quarter Bundle of Color Weave from P&B Textiles! Congratulations to brenda.glock, our last winner of a half yard bundle of the lovely Chantilly collection. Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Warmest regards, Lindsay and Charlie

 

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The lines just keep on coming folks; we have yet another round of wonderfully varied collections for you today! Just Arrived in our Shop! The graceful swirling skirts and old-fashioned courtliness of New England contra dancing inspired Shelburne Falls, Denyse Schmidt’s latest collection of quilting cottons for Free Spirit Fabrics. Long enamored with the foot-tapping rhythms and joyful movement of historic American folk dance, Denyse’s has created a timeless collection embodying that exuberance of spirit and small-town charm. At once nostalgic yet utterly new, Shelburne Falls is offered in three charming color stories. Stella is bringing the natural world to fabric, mixing warm florals with fresh elements found in nature. Head outside for a walk in the woods and take a bite into Honey Crisp! This line would be beautiful for quilts and home decor pieces and will add a beautiful rustic modern touch to your space. Champagne flutes and evening gowns; candlesticks and fresh-cut flowers - it's a formal affair at Dear Stella this season, and we are loving the classic black and white palette of TuxedoThis is truly a marriage of colors that never goes out of style! Ladybug Garden from Doodlebug Designs for Riley Blake is sure to delight the hearts of any little girl. This cute line is abuzz with cute flowers and the most adorable ladybug fabric I've ever seen. The line would be great for picnic quilts and little girls clothing and accessories. Head over here for the Free Quilt Project Download! Living in Upstate New York, the girls here in the shop were literally twitterpated to see this new Locally Grown line from Creative Thursday for Andover Fabrics! Surrounded by idyllic, family run farms, markets, and home to the nation's largest Sheep and Wool Festival, the collection evokes Hudson Valley charm. I think it'll be a race to see who can whip up something first! Fabric Newly Back in Stock Image courtesy of Riley Blake Designs Riley Blake's Chevrons and Dots have been re-stocked, great for little and big girls alike! Don't blink, but we've got Tula Pink's beautiful Salt Water line back IN FULL! New Giveaway For our next Giveaway, we are offering up the chance to win a half yard bundle of this beautiful Chantilly line from Quilting Treasures! Congratulations to brett.flis, our last winner of a half yard bundle of Tsuru, the new line for Cloud 9 Organics from Rashida Coleman Hale. Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Happy Sewing, Lindsay and Charlie

 

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We have a fun assortment for you this week, much of which plays rather nicely together as I think you'll see! Just Arrived in our Shop! After what seemed like a very long wait I've finally hailed a Taxi! That's right folks, Alice Kennedy's classic line has been re-released. Taking inspiration from her hometown NYC streets, the line has a distinct arty flair and Brooklynite feel. The line would be wonderful for quilts, bags, and children's clothing. I adore this funky children's outfit shared in our shop from Oh So Sassy! Maritime Modern is the debut line from Marin Sutton for Riley Blake. The line features a great whale of a print, swirling waves, and sea urchin - I can almost feel the sea spray on my cheeks! Featuring both juvenile and sophisticated qualities this line will certainly appeal to a wide audience - it's certainly got me hook, line, and sinker. Head over here for the Free Quilt Project Download! In addition to his beloved Shot Cottons, we now proudly carry Kaffe Fassett's Stripes! Again, the differently colored warp and the weft threads create a luminous quality to these very soft cottons. Here is the latest addition to Alexander Henry's ongoing Folklorico line! Talavera Garden takes inspiration from Mexico, mole, and mariachi - the sights, smells, and sounds of south of the border! Ole! Michael Miller has a great line of basics just arrived in the shop! Stitch Floral features a funky running stitch in a rainbow of colors. These are a great way to add a nice ethnic touch and a bit of texture to your pieces! Fabric Newly Back in Stock Back in stock and ON SALE, Amy Butler's Love Home Dec Sateen Wrenly from Valori Wells is FULLY RE-STOCKED! New Giveaway For this newsletter's Giveaway, we are offering up the chance to win a half yard bundle of Tsuru, the new line for Cloud 9 Organics from Rashida Coleman Hale Congratulations to mary.carlock, our last winner of a Color Weave pastels Fat Quarter Bundle from P&B Textiles! Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Warmest regards, Lindsay and Charlie

 

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We've had yet another busy week of arrivals, and we hope you'll find something that will inspire your next project! Just Arrived in our Shop! Just in from Maude Asbury for Blend Fabrics! Step right up and feast your eyes on the vibrant colors and designs of Bailey. Buy your tickets, see the elephants, and hold on to your balloons, this whimsical fabric collection is just waiting to make an appearance in any child's room. Hobo Dance Bag Tutorial from Simply Modern Mom No one does juvenile prints quite like Ann Kelle! The simple background really sets off her graphic designs. This new Girl Friends line celebrates ballet, and my own tiny dancer has already made a request for a bag to tote around her shoes, leotard, and the ever important tutu. I'm thinking this great bag from Simply Modern Mom. The "girls" design would be great for the body, and one of the dots or chevrons would be fun for the shoes! Head over here for the tutorial! Just in from Robert Kaufman Fabrics! Pintuck and Plaid - I think they go together rather like peanut butter and jelly! From twirly skirts, to dresses and tops, these would be adorable for children's clothing as they lean on the lighter side of what would be considered medium weight cottons. Literally meaning crane in Japanese, Tsuru from Rashida Coleman Hale pays homage to the country she lived in for a spell during her youth. This collection for Cloud 9 Organics soars with beauty and grace and a touch modern funkiness. I adore the rich color palette of vermillion red and mustard tempered with cerulean and indigo blue. Be sure to head over here for that Free Quilt Project Download! Can you smell the popcorn and hear the roars coming from the menagerie tents?! Tickets Please from Michael Miller Fabrics celebrates the wonders of the circus in a wonderfully retro palette, reminiscent of Barnum & Bailey's spectacular show! Now let's head down By the Sea with Deborah Edwards! Her new collection for Northcott Fabrics is a nautical dream in navy and red. You'll love the subtle chevrons and stripes on the sails, and the whimsical waves in the water! Here's a trio of beautiful florals from Amy Shimler's Garden! For coordinates, have a peek at Robert Kaufman's Spot On dots and Ann Kelle's Remix line! Just in from Lonni Rossi for Andover - Winte's Kiss has the subtlety and movement of a whisper, and the joy of a new-fallen snow. The light dusting of gold metallic truly makes this wintry line sparkle. I'm seeing beautiful table runners and quilts! Fabric Newly Back in Stock! Larkspur from Alexander Henry Alexander Henry's beloved Larkspur is back! We thought this elusive bird had flown for good but it seems we've convinced him to migrate back to our shop! New Giveaway For this newsletter's Giveaway, we are offering up the chance to win this happy Fat Quarter bundle of Color Weave pastels from P&B Textiles! Congratulations to tinalakovic, our last winner of a Large Chevrons from Riley Blake! Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Warmest regards, Lindsay and Charlie