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Archive for September, 2009

Create Cool Fabric Collages

Sep 29, 2009

At Havel’s Sewing, we’re always trying to think of cool projects we can make from our fabric stash. We’re also always thinking about great handmade gift ideas for our friends’ birthdays, anniversaries and housewarming parties. Well, how about making personalized fabric collages. Here’s what you’ll need: 1. A stretched artist’s canvas – your choice of [...]

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Try a T-Shirt Quilt

Sep 24, 2009

Do you have a drawer full of t-shirts you no longer wear but can’t bring yourself to toss them out? Maybe you have a box full of concert t-shirts from college in your basement or a bag full of sport t-shirts gathering dust in the closet. Well, in honor of National Sewing Month’s competition, why [...]

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Print Your Own Fabric with Spoonflower

Sep 17, 2009

Ever leave the fabric store bewildered?  And all the online stores just don’t have what you want?  Well, now you have the option of printing your own design!  Spoonflower, a company in North Carolina, prints and ships your design for you.  Just create an account, upload your design and they’ll send you your fabric.  All [...]

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Schmetz Knows Needles

Sep 15, 2009

Havel’s Sewing would like to take a moment to commend Schmetz Needles for their quality and durability.  No one knows needles like the Schmetz team.  Since 1851, the company has continued to provide the best household and industrial sewing needles in the business.  Schmetz offers an “Ask the Expert” service in which you can fill [...]

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Let's Go to Quilt Camp

Sep 10, 2009

Remember the long, lazy days of summer camp as a kid? How about all those folksy crafts you made during activities time? Well, camp isn’t just for kids, you know? For all you quilters out there, Havel’s Sewing has compiled a list of quilt camps that offer a variety of classes that will peak your [...]

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