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12 Days of Christmas Giveaways - Day 4

Posted: 16 December 2012 at 12:05 p.m.

If you have a kitchen or know someone who has one - you'll LOVE this book! (That includes everyone, right?)

Through December 24th, we will give away one of our favorite books each day. Watch our Facebook page, our Pinterest pins and our blog to find out what the book ...

Sewing With Oilcloth Giveaway - we have a winner!

Posted: 21 June 2012 at 11:47 a.m.

Drum roll, please! And the Winner is . . .

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Ms. Lisa Campbell who commented on June 18th at 11:04 pm!

Lisa, please email me at annette@pacificfabrics.com and we will arrange getting your autographed Sewing With Oilcloth book to you.

Thanks so much to all who entered our giveaway. This ...

Sewing With Oilcloth & A Giveaway

Posted: 13 June 2012 at 5:27 p.m.

You'll find a wide variety of " oilcloth" type fabrics in our stores, but if you haven't sewn with these before, they can look a bit intimidating. In fact, coated fabrics are quite easy to work with, but there are some tips that will make your experience fun, very ...

Queenly Fun for the Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Posted: 1 June 2012 at 5:28 p.m.

By jove - I do believe it's the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend! (How's my British accent?)

With all the excitement surrounding Queen Elizabeth's 60th year as Queen of England, I find myself inspired to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. That, of course, means a little sewing and ...

Last Minute Easter Fabrics

Posted: 5 April 2012 at 7:24 p.m.

It's not too late! We still have lovely fabrics in our stores and you can still make something wonderful for Easter Sunday. Table runners, toppers, pillows, basket liners - all quick projects that will have all your favorite bunnies smiling. We've got just a taste of what you'll ...

Sewing & Stitchery Expo Preview - Things You Just HAVE to See!

Posted: 16 February 2012 at 5:52 p.m.

Okay, sewing buddies - so, the samples that will be in our Sewing & Stitchery Expo booth next month have started to arrive and . . . (shhhh!) I sneaked into Debbie's office and took a few pictures for you. You MUST see these - they are so cool! If you like this, leave me ...

Simple Home Handmades from Sweetwater

Posted: 12 January 2012 at 12:17 p.m.

There's just nothing like the warmth that handmade touches give to a home, is there? Sweetwater's Simple Home book offers 35 lovely projects that are beginner as well as experienced stitcher friendly and simply quick to make. Designed by Sweetwater's creative mom and daughters trio, you'll ...

What Goes Under the Turkey?

Posted: 11 November 2011 at 2:16 p.m.

Originally published on our previous blog, here's Annette's post on how to top your table with peace and safety!

Do you fear gouges in your heirloom wooden dining table? Are you tired of trying to figure out how to get cranberry and who knows what out of your ...

Cutie-Pie Apron

Posted: 1 August 2011 at 11:51 a.m.

This is the pattern for an apron I made for Aaron & his day-care giver. It's called the Child's Honeycomb Apron.

Honeycomb Apron

The honey-comb stitch looks smocked but it's much easier and quite fast.

Honeycomb Apron close-up

Close up of the honey-comb stitch, yo-yo (flower-like w/ red button) and the itty-bitty scotty ...

Itchin' to Start Stitchin' for the Kitchen

Posted: 14 July 2011 at 2:16 p.m.

Some days, I just can't stand the thought of cooking. Know what I mean? But, then I think about new aprons, new hot pads and other perky things I can make for my kitchen and that really lights my cookin' stitchin' fire again. Just a little project goes a ...