Dreams of Sewing...

I love my job, truly.  It is so fun to be able to order fabrics, "treasure hunt" for patterns, and make things to sell as well.


Because of a recent Fabric Love site snafu, I've had to do more fixing, listing, and what I call "squid work" than actually creating things.  I started a victorian-style purse.  Here is a picture of my plans for it a few weeks ago:  

I've made a few changes and would really like to get back to it sometime soon.  

Of course, while I'm doing said computer work, sometimes I veer from the path for a few minutes to look at interesting things.  For example:
 

Wouldn't the above fabric from Fabric Mart look stunning when used with this pattern?  

Perhaps in a bias... (evil genius hand-rub) ye-e-es.  


Now I must decide whether I will keep or sell this 1949 treasure of a pattern.

Gift certificates are great for last-minuteValentine's Gifts!

http://www.fabric-love.com/content/25-gift-certificate

Fabric-Love.com now sells and accepts gift certificates in denominations of $10, $25, $40, $50, $75, and $100 USD.  

These also apply to Sanourra Designs, a division of Fabric Love. 

What a wonderful last -minute Valentine's  Gift! Certificate code will be mailed to recipient after checkout.

Jelly Roll Giveaway- Moda's Hello Betty Retro Colorway

I'm sponsoring a giveaway of a Moda Jelly roll over at Audrey's Giveaway Blog! No, not the kind you eat, the kind you sew into cool stuff!  This Jelly Roll contains two cuts of each of the fabrics in the Hello Betty Retro colorway.  The colors are teal, brown, gray, and a rust orange.

Head on over and get in on a chance to win!
 

Valentine's Day Sale

 

Wishes you a very happy February and Valentine's Day.

So now that we're in the spirit of things, we'll spread our love around by giving you a coupon code for a 10% discount at checkout.  Yep, this Valentine's Day Sale allows you to take 10% off your total amount (excluding shipping).  Now through February 14, take 10% off your entire order at Fabric Love or Sanourra Designs by entering the code BEMINE*.  

*You must enter the code to get the discount.  Orders through Etsy will have discounts refunded through paypal.  Discounts at Fabric Love calculate automatically in the cart.

Do you <3 handbags? Drool over retro fabrics? Get a spring in your step when you see a beautiful vintage item?  

Would you just love to sew a dress designed in your mother's or grandmother's heyday?  Take a look at some of my favorites here, then go find them in my shops, Fabric Love and Sanourra Designs.  All items will be shipped as quickly as possible, sometimes even the same day.

Click on the image below for a better look.

Richie (wonderful tech-god of a husband that he is) got my new site implemented, so it's much easier to navigate now.  New patterns, fabrics, and vintage up soon!