Archive for March, 2010

At Havel’s Sewing, we’ve been inspired by Posie Gets Cozy’s current sewing obsession: dresses for little girls.  Of these dresses, our favorites are the ones in which she smocks.  Smocking is often considered a “lost art” among those dedicated to the craft.  It’s not a popular technique, necessarily, but it is treasured by heirloom sewers.  [...]

Some sewists love to work with oilcloth. It’s sturdy and durable and comes in several lovely patterns. Just peruse the options from these fabric shops to get excited about the possibilities: Denver Fabrics Harts Fabrics Fabricworm Mendels Far Out Fabrics For project ideas, take a look at the following links or check your local library [...]

Natalie Chanin, the woman behind the line Alabama Chanin, has recently released her second book regarding hand sewing and sustainable living.  Her first book, Alabama Stitch Book, introduced readers to her company’s philosophy and lifestyle.  Now, with the second book, readers have a chance to indulge in more than just sewing projects: recipes and furniture [...]

The Modern Quilt Guild is a relatively new guild that is growing rapidly throughout the US.  Both online and in local chapters, The Modern Quilt Guild promises a fresh approach to the more traditional guilds and organizations.  According to the website, “modern quilting” simply means “…quilting in a style that seems ‘urgent and meaningful to [...]

In honor of National Quilt Month and the upcoming National Quilt Day on March 20th, Havel’s Sewing would like to share a few quick links to some of our favorite quilt designers’ pattern shops. Thimble Blossoms Cherry House Quilts The City Stitcher Lazy Girl Designs Quilt in a Day with Eleanor Burns Java House Quilts [...]