Another Great Weekend With Author Theresa Pulido

Theresa Pulido, professional crafter and author of Hook, Loop & Lock, responds to her time with us in both Rocklin and Citrus Heights over this past weekend.


Theresa Pulido writes:

"I had a great time doing my locker hook book signing and demonstration in the Rocklin and Citrus Heights stores this past Saturday. I was able to set up a display with a variety of samples and demonstrate locker hooking techniques--including how to make holiday ornaments. I received such a warm welcome from the customers, they were excited to watch and asked lots of great questions. The stores offered my book at a special price and they had fabric discount coupons for the customers too.
We also gave away a "Hook, Loop & Lock" starter kit at each store that includes all of the tools and materials to make a locker hooked trivet with a ceramic tile.
Mother Nature cooperated and the store lights were on this time. In the Santa Rosa store the prior Saturday we had a power outage due to a big storm and I was pleasantly surprised to see so many nice people still showing up to make purchases and see my demonstration.
Please join me this Saturday at the Soquel store from 11am-1pm and then Monterey from 3-5pm. I look forward to seeing you there!"

We look forward to seeing you there too, Theresa :) Thanks so much for everything!

Locker Hooking is Back!

Locker Hooking is an obscure craft that's making it's way back.... What is it you ask? Well, it's a fun, easy-to-learn method for turning strips of fabric or yarn into fabulous home decor, stylish fashion accessories and one-of-a-kind gifts. Check out this amazing wall hanging that Peggy from our Soquel store made:

For inspiration and details you must take a look at hook, loop & lock by Theresa Pulido. We fell in love with the projects from this book. So much so, that we created a video to explain the locker hooking technique. You can find the video at the Beverly's web site, just click here.

Look for a "how-to" for the luggage tag made by Kathy - coming this fall.

A Giveaway!

Beverly's in Rocklin had Katie Trott in for a book signing last Saturday for her craft book - Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase. And we have a signed book for you! Please leave us a comment telling us about your latest "repurposing" craft project and you could win this terrific book. We'll draw a winner on Friday.

Also, Katie will be giving a class at Beverlys in Rocklin on Saturday, August 1st, 10am – 12pm. The cost of the class will be $15. Please bring your own sewing machine. Sign up at the Rocklin store.

Book Signing in Rocklin!

This Saturday, July 18, from 11am to 1pm, Katie Trott will be signing her book at Beverly's in Rocklin. Katie is a contributor to the book "Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase", and she'll be doing a demo of her patchwork coasters. So come on by....

Get more information about Katie at her website: http://www.katiejean.net/

Metro Market Apron!

Two days ago we mentioned Beverly's just got in Metro Market fabric line from Robert Kaufman, and today.... we have this fab apron that Dana from our Soquel store made using that fabric!


Dana used the pattern from Mary Engelbreit's Sew, So Cute! book to make this so, so cute apron : )

Sew, So Cute! includes a Sewing Primer if you need a refresher on the basics and 26 projects including home decor, baby gifts and accessories for your kitchen and sewing baskets.

Gettin' Ready for Summer

Looking for a fun summer project? Well, here's the book for you! Donna Kooler's book Kool Felt Embroidery has it all, super cute projects, embroidery stitches how-to's and project templates. Plus it's on sale this month at Beverly's!