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Craft Inspiration: Latest Trends in Sewing and Fabric from CHA 2014

January 19, 2014 by AllFreeSewing

AllFreeSewing was thrilled to explore the Craft and Hobby Association Show in Anaheim this year. With all of the new products, amazing bloggers, and eye-catching displays set up it was more than a little difficult to keep our focus. Regardless of our enthusiasm we still managed to get the scoop on what the latest trends are for sewing and fabric.

Simplicity Felting

So, what’s on the radar for all things crafty? We saw a lot of attention this year towards time-saving products and fine materials. Color will also have a huge presence in your 2014 projects, so get ready for something fabulous. Products from Simplicity, Green Sneakers, Crystal Ninja, Camelot Fabrics, and more reminded us that new crafting techniques are always available.

Ribbon Reigns

Ribbons are all the rage this year. At the May Arts Ribbon booth tons of ribbons flaunted various colors and designs. Of course these notions can be used on any kind of craft, but as hems and embellishments they’re perfect.

May Arts Ribbon

May Arts Ribbon Dress

We even came across The Ribbon Print Company’s amazing custom printing machine. With this innovation you can print your own personal ribbons for your business or personal crafts. The software allows for printing more than just letters.

The Ribbon Print Company

Color Statements

In Plushi

AllFreeSewing editors noticed no shortage of color at CHA. Starting with the 100% wool fruits and veggies at the Barefoot Fibers stand, we saw bursts of color everywhere.

Barefoot Fibers Fruit

Therm-O-Web provided astounding shocks of color in their designer displays. Whether in the form of an owl or plush sewing machine, color was everywhere you looked.

Therm-O-Web Owl

 

Clothing That Counts

If you’re going to put the time into sewing your own wardrobe, make sure the fabric matches your efforts. Bright and bold looks kept catching our attention. These projects weren’t just for the kids. Besides Barefoot Fabric’s cute coats and The McCall Company’s darling dresses, we saw color creeping into adultware too.

Barefoot Fibers Coats
McCalls Kids

The McCall Pattern Company wowed us with their designs. As a giant in the sewing community we knew they’d have fabulous finds, but our jaws dropped when this Vogue Badgley Mischka glittered under the CHA lights. If you’re on the lookout for patterns that can handle bolds, go for classic designs that will flatter your figure.

 Vogue Badgley MischkaMcCalls Jacket and Skirt

 

Innovation Without the Headache

Seriously one of the coolest innovations at CHA was Ann Butler’s line of stamps. If you don’t have the time or money to devote to an entire quilt, you can simply stamp your art to give the effect of a quilt! After it’s pressed this ink doesn’t wash away!

Ann Butler Stamped Quilt
Ann Butler Stamped Pillow

What has the sewing and paper crafters excited is Brother’s new Scan n’ Cut machine. Instead of struggling with fussy cutting you can indulge in your favorite shapes and delicate letters without picking up a pair of scissors or a razor blade.

Brohter Scan N Cut

 At Clover we fawned over this new Iron Safe. The materials for your projects can now be protected with this simple guard.

Clover Iron Safe

We had so much fun exploring everything new to the crafting community. A BIG thanks to all of the lovely companies and bloggers for their time during the show. We’re already counting down for next year!

 The McCall Pattern Company

Camelot Chalkboard Fabric

 

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: Brother, CHA, CHA show, CHA Show 2014, CHA Trade Show, Craft Trends, DIY trends, products, Trending

Homemade Christmas Gifts Giveaways: Brother Prize Winner

October 17, 2013 by FaveCrafts

Happy Friday! We’re past the halfway point in our Homemade Christmas Gift Guide Book Launch Party! You have nine days left to win, so make sure you’re updated by checking our Projects and Prize Winners page every day. Don’t forget to comment on the latest blog post, like us and the company’s page on Facebook, and enter to win our final, fabulous giveaway.

Our most recent exclusive project was the Scrappy Fabric Bookmark from Brother. We thought their project was such a fun scrap buster project, and we loved daydreaming about what we could make with yesterday’s awesome prize package, a ScanNCut cutting machine from Brother! Let’s find out who the lucky winner is:

Congratulations to…

Lora Lee Masterson

We asked: “If you won today’s prize, what would you make?”

Congratulations Lora Lee, who replied, “I would use it to make cards at first but, there are endless possibilities…”

Remember, there’s a new project and a new prize TODAY, so enter for your chance to win. You don’t want to miss out on your chance to check out the Project of the Day, and win our next fabulous prize! But there’s MORE!

Grand Prize Giveaway

Don’t miss your chance to win big with our Extreme Craft-tacular Grand Prize Giveaway! Time is running out, so enter today! Good luck!

Filed Under: Contests & Giveaways Tagged With: Brother, Favecrafts, giveaway, giveaway winner, giveaways, Homemade Christmas Gifts, Homemade Holidays Giveaways 2013

Scrappy Fabric Bookmark: Project and Giveaway

October 15, 2013 by FaveCrafts


We’re moving right along in our Homemade Christmas Gift Guide Book Launch Party with day seven! To celebrate the launch of this new free eBook, Homemade Christmas Gifts: 14 Gift Ideas and DIY Home Décor, we are giving away prizes and posting new projects from the 14 sponsors featured in this book. We also have an  Extreme Craft-tacular Grand Prize Giveaway just for you! Check the blog frequently this month, since there will be giveaways popping up all the time. Find the contest rules and enter below.

This giveaway is now over. Please be sure to check out our current giveaways and stay tuned for big giveaways in the future! Don’t forget to check out the free project and eBook below.

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas Book Launch

For today’s exclusive tutorial, our friends at Brother brought us their Scrappy Fabric Bookmark! If you’ve been itching for a creative way to use up your assortment of fabric scraps, you’re going to love this adorable scrap buster project.

Scrappy Fabric Bookmark

Scrappy Fabric Bookmark

Scrappy-Fabric-Bookmark

This cute craft from Brother is made with a variety of odds and ends, and it makes a great stocking stuffer idea for the bookworm in your life.  You could even personalize the back of the Scrappy Fabric Bookmark with a special message if you wanted. The Scrappy Fabric Bookmark is an easy sewing project that’s fun for crafters of all ages, so find out how to make your own with the full tutorial.

 

Homemade Christmas Gifts eBook

Whether you’re looking to create your own unique holiday décor this year or you’re looking for some clever gift ideas for friends and family, Homemade Christmas Gifts: 14 Gift Ideas and DIY Home Décor is filled with great projects that are perfect for all your holiday decorating and gift-giving needs! Get your own copy of this free downloadable eBook today!

 

 



ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZE

Brother Giveaway Prize

Today’s prize is an amazing ScanNCut cutting machine from Brother! No more design cartridges. No PC required. ScanNCut will change the way you think about cutting machines forever. Welcome to a whole new world of innovation, with the world’s first home and hobby cutting machine with the magic of a built-in scanner!  A built-in scanner that will revolutionize the way you craft and create.

The secret to ScanNCut’s amazing versatility lies in the 300 DPI built-in scanner. Only ScanNCut can take an image, photo or hand drawn sketch, scan it, and allow you to precisely cut the shapes or outlines you want. Now the only thing limiting your cutting creativity is your imagination. In order to win today’s prize, all you need to do is:

* Like the FaveCrafts Facebook Page here, AND

* Like the Brother Facebook Page here, AND

*Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

If you won today’s prize, what would you make?


OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST
  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” the FaveCrafts Facebook Page and the Brother Facebook Page to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until October 16th, 2013 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

SUPER BONUS ! WIN THE GRAND PRIZE!

Grand Prize Giveaway

Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win more than $1,500 in prizes! You can enter each day to win. You have 12 more days to enjoy the Extreme Craft-tacular Grand Prize Giveaway, so take some time out of your day to come to the FaveCrafts blog each day to hear about the latest prize.

Good Luck!

Filed Under: Contests & Giveaways Tagged With: Brother, fabric craft, fabric scrap, Favecrafts, giveaway, giveways, Homemade Christmas Gifts, Homemade Holidays Giveaways 2013

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