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30Mar

4 Reasons to Wear Wool This Summer

30 March   Admin  
Fabric 101
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With Summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about Summer fashion. Here are four reasons why you should consider incorporating (lightweight) wool pieces into your Summer wardrobe.
 
  1. Wool is a great thermal insulator. While wool will help you stay warm in the cooler months it also helps keep the heat out in the summertime. 
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21Mar

Interfacing 101: Fusible vs. Sew-In The Epic Battle!

21 March   Admin  
Fabric 101
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At the fabric store, when someone asks for interfacing, the usual first question is, “Fusible or sew-in?”  To help answer this question for yourself, keep reading.
 
To wash or not to wash?
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15Mar

D.I.Y Durable, Reusable, Tote Shopping Bag

15 March   Admin   1 Comments
This durable tote bag is easy to make and there is no serger required!
 
Supplies
  • Scissors
  • Thread to match fabric 
  • Thread to match webbing (if a different colour than your fabric)
  • Iron & Ironing board
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28Feb

Lumberjack Chic: More than just Buffalo Plaid

28 February   Admin  
Hot Trends
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Even if you’re not a fan of a man in a plaid shirt with a bushy beard carrying an axe, you may still appreciate some of the elements of the Lumberjack Chic trend.  It’s crept into men’s and women’s fashion, home décor and made a strong impact on fashion and décor for children (who could resist the “Burly Beavers” print by Robert Kaufman featured above?)

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17Feb

3 Great Places to Look for Project Ideas Online

17 February   Admin  
Project Inspiration
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Are you ever inspired to sew something but you're just not quite sure what? Here's 3 great places to look for project ideas online. 
 
Pinterest
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17Feb

Pantone Colour of the Year 2017: Greenery

17 February   Admin  
Home Décor
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Get energized with “Greenery”, Pantone’s colour of the year for 2017
The first thing that I thought of when I saw that Greenery was announced as Pantone’s Colour of the Year was SPRING!  For me the shade evokes images of the stems of spring blossoms; crocuses, daffodils and tulips, clear signs that it’s a time for renewal and growth.  It’s such a fresh shade - a green that leans a little toward yellow, but not so much that those of us who cannot wear yellow should shy away.
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14Feb

7 Awesome Categories of Novelty Prints found in our Cotton Department

14 February   Admin  
Fabric 101
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Bulldogs and Bagels and Buttons!  OH MY!

Here are 7 awesome categories of novelty prints found in our cotton department. We've got a print for everyone! 

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07Feb

Inspiration on a "Small" Scale - Designer Inspiration: Nigel Chia

07 February   Admin  
Other Fun Stuff
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Thanks to the wonders of social media, in particular Facebook and Youtube, I was recently introduced to Nigel Chia.  According to the bio on his website, Nigel is a veterinarian and fashion designer, which may seem like a strange combination, but both require much dedication and attention to detail.  He is currently pursuing his love of fashion design.
 
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26Jan

New Fashion Arrivals January 26, 2017.

26 January   Admin  
New Arrivals
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We're starting to get lots of new spring fashion arrivals in our stores. Here is a preview of some of the fabrics (please keep in mind that some of these fabrics may not be on the sales floor until next week).

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24Jan

Knitting How-to: Knit Stitch

24 January   Admin  
Knit/Crochet
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First you will want to cast on as many stitches as you need. You can view our video about casting on at http://fabricana.com/blog-item/casting-on.
 
Tips: Make sure when you start your knitting you are working with the yarn that is connected to the ball of yarn (and not the end of your yarn). Also make sure to hold the yarn as shown in the video for proper tension. 
 
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