I love books! All kinds of books but especially books about (you guessed it) sewing and the needle arts. I have a huge library in my office with books I have purchased from the time I was a teenager in high school. I love looking through the books in my library to get inspiration for upcoming classes or to answer a sewing question. They fill me with creativity and inspiration and they make me smile. I would not part with any of them but I am constantly looking for new books to fill my already stuffed shelves.

It is because of my love for books and my constant need to learn new sewing disciplines that I carry lots of books on my website. I really am a softie when purchasing books for Fascination in Fabrics and over the years I have gone a little overboard in my purchasing. I want to make way for more books so I am having a Blowout Book Sale on my site effective immediately! Check out the books available for only $6.95. These books are mostly from C&T and were originally $9.95 to $32.95. The sale is limited to stock on hand and can be purchased on a first come, first serve basis. Great values on a great selection of mostly quilting and craft books. Check my website now!

Sewing books can be full of pictures and information that can really teach you a skill if you can’t take a class. They can familiarize a sewer with terminology and techniques in a variety of disciplines and they provide a ready source of information at your fingertips. And even with the web at our 24/7 disposal there is nothing like perusing a good book while sitting on the couch and sipping a drink of choice!

The web may help you find a sewing book that you are looking for or a sewing website like mine that will give you personalized service to help you find a book if they don’t carry it.  Book stores like Barnes and Noble are always adding new books to their collections. Libraries are a good source of finding sewing books and you’d be surprised how often they add to their collections. Whatever you do, always remember that there are all kinds of resources out there for you to take advantage of when you want to learn something new. Books are a great addition to any sewers stash!

Until next time,

Bobbi

My sewing students love to talk and laugh while we’re sewing during classes. One topic that they are always talking about are birthday parties! Now when I was their age, a birthday party was 8 -10 little girls (and sometimes boys) getting together and playing pin the tail on the donkey and eating ice cream and cake. And while those kind of parties still exist, they don’t seem to be the norm any more.

Now the girls have themed parties and go to hair salons to have their hair done or to a Sky Zone to jump on trampolines! The possibilities are endless and really the sky is the limit. And, because of this trend in birthday parties, I have been asked more and more if I would like to be the entertainment for a “sewing birthday party”.

For my sewing parties I come with all the equipment, sewing machines (if we are not hand sewing), and sewing kits that we need for each individual party. I start with a short sewing lesson and then we sew a project that I have all ready for them to sew. Everybody takes home a finished project. After my lesson they go into eat and open up presents. I clean up and say my goodbyes. My gift to the birthday girl or boy is a gift certificate for a private lesson in my home studio.

So, the next time you’re planning a birthday party for your child, think about having a sewing birthday. Your child will love it and so will you!

Until next time,

Ms Bobbi

My goodness 2015 went fast! It’s January and time to think about Spring Sewing sessions and Summer Sewing Camps. The Camp Fairs are right around the corner…..

This year I am excited to again be at Tower Hill School for most of the summer. I will be offering 4 camps and your sewer can join me for either a half day or a full day. Many of my working parents let me know that they needed a full day of camp so now your wish is my command!

I will also be running 2 sewing camps in August at Tatnall and they will also have the option to join me for a half day or a full day. And, finally I am running 2 camps at Cab Calloway Summer School of the Performing Arts for campers that are in Kindergarten through Second Grade. It’s gonna be a busy summer but sew exciting!!!!

Here’s the link to click to my summer camps. Register early for best selection!

Summer is often the best way for your kids to experience the joys of sewing. Classes are small and the atmosphere is more laid back than during the busy school year. Kids can choose a variety of sewing disciplines based on their interests. During the week they will be gain confidence in their ability to finish each project and use their creativity to personalize their projects based on their individual personalities. Wherever you may live be sure to investigate your local sewing shops or schools for sewing camps in your area.

Until next time,

Ms Bobbi