andover fabrics Archives

20 Sep

Clover Sunshine

April 4, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
alison glass, andover fabrics, baby diaper bag sewing pattern pdf, clover sunshine, park west bag, sew sweetness pattern
22 comments

As I sit here, barely able to type out of exhaustion, my inner self gives a little "yippee!!" as I am happy to introduce Alison Glass's new line for Andover Fabrics called 'Clover Sunshine'. Alison has a lot of fabric coming out this year, including 'Sunprint'. However, 'Clover Sunshine' is full of whimsical and bright prints that are sure to delight your...

03 May

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‘Thesaurus’ Aeroplane Bags

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
aeroplane bags, andover fabrics, pdf pattern, sewing patterns, thesaurus, thomas knauer, travel bag
15 comments

I just finished up two Aeroplane Bags today. I had the huge pleasure of making these bags for Thomas Knauer using his new 'Thesaurus' line for Andover Fabrics. Andover has a lot of fresh, modern prints coming out this spring, including 'Full Moon Lagoon' by Mo Bedell and 'Field Day' by Alison Glass. I really like the direction that they are moving in.Fat Quarter...

28 Feb

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Jellybean-athon

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
andover fabrics, asbury, blender fabrics, jellybeans, quilting, thomas knauer
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If you know Thomas Knauer Sews, you know that his fabric is known for well-thought-out themes and bold colors. His latest line, 'Asbury' contains images of vintage theme park, everything from ice cream cones to bumper cars. Across more than one of his lines, these fabrics have appeared, which are called Jellybeans (pictured above). I know Thomas hates the...

15 Feb

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The Bag That Made Me Turn to Drink

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
alison glass, andover fabrics, dot dot dash bag sewing pattern, lucky penny, patchwork, pattern review, purse, quilted bag, sew sweetness
21 comments

So, let me preface this post by saying that using a blog post entitled 'The Bag That Made Me Turn to Drink' is probably not the best way to sell a pattern that you have made and designed yourself. Hopefully you'll read most some of this post and at least hear me out. ;-)I had two last minute bags to...

21 Nov

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Lucky Penny is Here!

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
alison glass, andover fabrics, fat quarter bundle, lucky penny, stash modern fabrics
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I don't often buy fabric bundles. I just don't. But something about 'Lucky Penny' by Alison Glass for Andover Fabrics took my hand and said "you need this!". I bought my bundle from Stash Modern Fabrics and it just came in the mail about an hour ago...I love it!! I already arranged it in sort of a prism order, although at this...

15 Nov

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Sew Along! Sis Boom Rebecca Dress

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
andover fabrics, carla crim, jennifer paganelli, pdf sewing pattern, rebecca shift dress, sew along, sewing pattern review, sis boom, the scientific seamstress
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Need something pretty to wear over the holidays this year?? Come on, don't pull out that black outfit you usually wear! Make something new!To get you going, announcing the Sis Boom Rebecca Shift Dress Sew Along! If you have never sewn a dress before, this is THE perfect dress pattern for a beginner! And if you *have* sewn clothing before,...

29 Oct

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Quilt Market: Thomas Knauer

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
amusement park print, andover fabrics, asbury, bags, dresses, frippery, peacock, quilts, thomas knauer sews
3 comments

Toddler dress made by Rachael of Imagine GnatsThomas Knauer, a fabric designer for Andover Fabrics had not one but two fabric lines on display during Quilt Market! Someone's busy!'Frippery' and 'Asbury' (in the second graphic) are both full of amazing colors and graphics. I just love the amusement park prints depicted in the 'Asbury' collections, they are so nostalgic and it's...