Craft Hope

Today I would like to call your attention to a wonderful group of bloggers who are making a difference out there.
Craft Hope is the brainchild of Jade Sims, and what began as an effort to do a little good out there has bloomed into 11 projects helping everyone from children at a Honduran orphanage, to a major online auction to benefit the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Their latest project is an effort to properly outfit midwives serving the many who are still without permanent homes in Haiti.
There is much more detail here.
I wanted to send out a call to those of you who have a little extra sewing time to join up and make some kits for these women who are helping mothers safely deliver their beautiful new babies.
Some good friends and I met last week to do a little sewing and do a little good.
We made tote bags, dolls, blankets and a few newborn hats.
We all thought of our own tiny babies when we were making these things, and filled the projects with love for the new babies who will use them.

Please head on over to Craft Hope and join their effort to make the world a little better.

Amy Butler Trunk Show

Hi All,
It's trunk show time at Treadle Yard Goods!
We have a huge selection of her great patterns, along with the new fabric line Soul Blossoms.
The patterns will not be discounted this time around, but we do have a few pieces from the "Love" line that are on sale by the front counter.
Many of the display pieces are from Amy Butler's new book Style Stitches, we'll have a copy on the counter for your perusal.




Come on by and take a look! I for one, have a deep need to make this little raincoat!

Fashion Sewing Club

Come join us and share your love of sewing.
Fashion Sewing Club is a monthly meeting (held the second Tuesday of every month) featuring garments, pattern modification and review, and the latest news in the sewing world.
Come meet the Material Girls as they provide tips, techniques and new ideas that are sure to inspire you.
High fashion, chic wear, proper fit, machine embroidery, children’s wear and Home Dec are just some of the topics we will explore. Whether you are an experienced sewer or just beginning – this club is for you! Bring Show and Tell!

The fee is $10 (however, your first meeting is free!) and can either be prepaid here or paid at the meeting. The next meeting is TONIGHT, January 11, at 6:30 p.m, and is held in Treadle 2. Please join us for the fun!

Cute Dress

Hi All,
This week I was working with my friend Jess, of My Friend Jess, and she had the most inspirational dress on. It was agreed, that she just had to share it here.The fabric is a wool boucle made up in a vintage, 1970's pattern. In true Jess fashion, pun not intended, she added the tree and bird outlines in felt.
Such a striking and whimsical way to let a garment make a statement.

Please don't hesitate to head on over to the Treadle Yard Goods flickr group, and share your latest creations!

End of Year Sale!

We've just received Amy Butler's newest line of fabric - Soul Blossoms. These new designs are really fabulous and are sure to sell out fast. A few examples are shown below. If you stop in before January 2, you can use the sale card attached to receive 20% off Soul Blossoms and an additional 20% off any of our winter clearance fabrics. You can potentially receive discounts of up to 70% off of selected fabrics (i.e., fabric is marked 50% off and you receive the extra 20% for a total of 70% off!!!). Our holiday hours are as follows:

New Year’s Eve - Friday, December 31: 10 -5

New Year’s Day - Saturday, January 1: 10 - 5

Monday, January 3: Closed for inventory

Holiday Hours

Hello Faithful Readers!
Christmas and New Year's are soon upon us.
Below are our holiday hours:

Christmas Eve - Friday, December 24: 10 – 2
Christmas Day - Saturday, December 25: Closed
New Year’s Eve - Friday, December 31: 10 -5
New Year’s Day - Saturday, January 1: 10 - 5
Monday, January 3: Closed for inventory

A happy and joyous holiday to all!

The Staff at Treadle Yard Goods

THE ARTY T SEMINAR

We are pleased to have Katherine Tilton back to present "THE ARTY T" Seminar. If you could not attend the September event, now is your chance. If you did attend the previous seminar, you won't want to miss this evening as Katherine has recently returned from Paris with all new ideas and inspirations. This event is co-sponsored by the Textile Center of Minnesota http://www.textilecentermn.org/.

THE ARTY T SEMINAR

Made from scratch or purchased Ts are a sewers ideal blank canvas. Let Katherine help you see the possibilities in a humble T with a designer’s eye. Straight from her limited production design studio comes a gold mine of information on how to incorporate easy sewing and surface design techniques. In addition to a gallery of Arty T-shirts, you will see up close how-tos including slashing, inset, innovative edges, combining two Ts to make one, along with adding the punch of paint, foil and discharge. Your DIY Arty T will look as if you found it in an expensive little boutique in Florence, Paris, New York or San Francisco. Katherine will also present a trunk show of her newest work: jackets, vests, T-shirts and pants.

Skill Level: All Fee: $25

Instructor: Katherine Tilton Location: Treadle 2

Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., December 29

Katherine Tilton brings a light-hearted clarity, simplicity and sense of deep play to all she touches. A woman of many talents, she maintains creative studios in southwestern Oregon and St. Paul. She and her sister, Marcy, conduct studio design tours to Paris and San Francisco, exploring and playing in the creative essence of those magical cities.