Windows

What can you do with 20 something glass bottles, some stolen twine and a scrap box of fabric? 

 I made a cheery fabric flower window display!

Happy Sewing!

~Melisa & Cordelia

My New Obsession

Early this week I received my shipment of the new Tula Pink line of fabric Night Shade. As soon as I ripped open the box, I knew I was in trouble because theses fabrics are to die for.

Each and every one of them.

Take a peak!

 

It took all of 0.15865 seconds before my brain was full of ideas for these beauties.

They will make wonderful dresses, skirts, bags, aprons and more!

 

It took me another 2.3658 seconds before I was ready to dive in and start cutting up the fabrics.

But I had to wait because I had customers in the store, and it’s not polite to ignore them just because I have beautiful fabric.

As soon as things calmed down a bit I got busy sewing, and after a stitch stitch here, and a snip, snip there I had created this:

And this:

For the bag, I used Anna Maria’s Multi-Tasker Tote pattern, and I sure am glad I did because this bag is great!

It’s big and roomy and has front pockets ideal for stashing my phone and keys.

The Apron pattern came from the book The Perfect Apron and I love how the girly flounces contrasts with the spider webs and skulls in the fabric.

If you would also like to have oodles of fun with this fabric, you better stop by Stitchology soon because this stuff is going fast!

Happy sewing!

~Melisa & Cordelia

Stitchology: Then and Now.

Today Stitchology turns 6 months old.  Can you believe it?  Well you probably can, but I can’t.  I was looking through my old pictures of the store, and it’s amazing how much growth we’ve had in a relatively short time.  Take a look.

Then:

We had no sign yet.

Now(ish):

Signage!

Then:

I had tables, but  ugly dirty paint.
(although all the young men aren't too hard on the eyes)

After a bit:

New paint did wonders to clean things up!

Now:

I have lots of stuff on the walls to inspire new projects.

Then:

The pattern wall was a little bare



 Now:

The pattern wall is so full I have to find creative new ways to display them.

 Like hanging them on this new fabric display.

Then:

The couch was just for sitting

Now:

The couch is a place for lots of fabric critters to hang out at.

Then:

We had a ribbon display full of cool ribbons. 

Now:

We just have more cool ribbons! 

Then:

We had books and thread and stuff...

Now:

We have more books and thread and stuff.  And zippers too!

Then:

This is what the display table looked like. 

Now:

It is full of fabric cause I ran out of bookshelf space.

Now:

We have a few new displays that didn't even exist then like all this beautiful felt.

Or this rack of fabric rolls. 

 And this cool ladder display.

But some things haven't changed too much.

Like take for example the fridge.

Then:

 Now:

We still have it packed full of the bubbly.

Happy Sewing

~Melisa & Cordelia

New Goodies Galore!

It has been a very exciting week at Stitchology as Mr. FedEx Man and Mr. UPS Guy have been by every day to drop off boxes bursting with beautiful new summer fabrics and patterns!

First, they delivered the new Spring and Summer Colette patterns, which I was anxious to get my hands on as I absolutely adore each and every Colette pattern ever made.

Then they delivered bolts and bolts of charming fabrics perfect for hot summer days.

All the new goodies have left me daydreaming about my summer wardrobe. More specifically I have been daydreaming about what I want to make to vamp up my summer wardrobe, and after this week I have lots of promising possibilities.

Take for example this fabric.

It is a cotton Jacquard with a scrumptious sheen and texture, and will make up beautifully into the new Iris short pattern.

White is the new black after all.

 I’m absolutely enamored with this cotton with just enough lycra to achieve a great fit.

 It would look darling as the Lily dress,

 or if your feeling really brave as the Clover pants.

It would also be stunning as a pencil skirt, a-line skirt or summer jacket.

I could show you more, but I don't want to spoil all the surprises waiting for you at Stitchology.

So come on by, say hello, and pick up a few goodies and launch your summer sewing!

Happy Sewing!

Melisa & Cordelia

Leonardo the Lion

Meet Leonardo the Lion.

He might actually be the cutest thing I have ever made in the history of my sewing life.

Seriously.

Look at that fringy felt mane.

It makes him look tough.

And all the lady lions can't resist how it flops in the wind as he runs at full speed.

They like his little fringy tail tuff too.

Don't ask me why, I'm not a lady lion.

If you have a young en who wants to make her own stuffed lion send her to Stitchology and sign her up for the class on Thursday April 26th from 4-6 PM. Kids aged 6-10 are welcome and no sewing experience is necessary!

Happy Sewing

~Melisa & Cordelia

Wise Old Owl Class

Last week at Stitchology we had a kids class on how to make stuffed owls.

I had some amazing students show up and they each made a beautiful owl!

Check out their handy work.

Paris's owl is awesome cause it has birds on it! 

Put a bird on it!

Amazing.

My student's amaze me with their talent!

If you are interested in making your very own stuffed owl, I have one more class coming up on March 15th from 2-4.

Happy Sewing!

Melisa & Cordelia

A Math Problem

Happy Camper Fabric

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Good things!

Come sign up for the Sketchbook shorts and top pattern and you too can make an adorable outfit for your favorite little guy.

Classes are Tuesday March 27th & April 3rd from 5-8:30

Or

Saturday March 31st 9-4:30.

Happy Sewing!

~Melisa & Cordelia