Social Crafting Ruffled Canvas Bag

On Wednesday evening, customers gathered in our local Beverly's stores for an evening of Social Crafting. This month's project was an adorable Ruffled Canvas Bag! Using a simple bag, a fat quarter of fabric, tulle and wired ribbon (yes...wired!) participants spent the evening creating a stylish tote to keep for themselves or to give as a gift. A simple running stitch for gathering is the only sewing necessary, and that's only for the fabric and tulle. The ribbon is gathered using the wired edge, and everything is attached using Fabri-Tac glue!

To make your own bag, download the instructions, shop for your materials, and start crafting!


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Crafts from Our Halloween Bash

On Saturday, customers were treated to a Halloween Bash in our Beverly's Fabrics & Crafts stores! Fun make'n take crafts for the kids, treats and Halloween inspiration were everywhere. Even if you weren't able to join us for this fun event, you can still make the crafts that were featured with the printable how-to's below.

Felt Treat Bags

Magical Pompom Pals

Paper Spider Hat

Pet Ghostie

Costumes-on-a-Stick

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How-To: Mardi Gras Mask!

Ready for Fat Tuesday? Click the Mardi Gras Mask to download the list of supplies & instructions for making a fun, festive mask with feathers & rhinestones. The Mardi Gras Mask is affordable and easy to make when you get your supplies at your local Beverly's Fabric & Crafts store.

New Free Patterns!

Today we've posted three new free patterns to our how-to section. This week we're featuring patterns from Amy Butler, including her pattern for a quick and easy yoga bag, two patterns for some cute pillows, and a simple but very colorful quilt. Also take a look at our cotton fabric and Amy Butler fabric to get great ideas for your next sewing project!

Nigella Yoga Bag
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Hourglass Pillows
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Thea's Puzzle Quilt
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Eclipse - New Free Quilt Pattern

Today's free quilt pattern is called "Eclipse" from Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and comes with two colorways options. One is a light and spring-inspired colorway with plenty of pinks, purples, and light greens. The other is darker, with a similar earth-tone feel but more jewel-tones for a rich, bold quilt.

We've chosen a few fabrics for you to experiment with in this quilt, but check out our selection of cotton fabric to make your version of this quilt unique!

Beverly's selection of free how-to projects is sure to inspire you every day!

All You Need Bag - Free Sewing Pattern

Free sewing patterns are a great way to get going on a project fast!

Today's free pattern comes from Moda, and really is an All You Need Bag. Just slip in your ID and some money, fasten your keys, and you're good to go! This slim and hip mini-purse is perfect for quick runs to the store, going out on the town, or for anyone who is always losing their keys. The best part about this adorable bag is that it's made from two fat quarters - what a great way to use some of our fabulous fat quarter fabric!

Check out other great purse patterns at Beverly's how-to section for more fun ideas!

Ruffle Tote - Free Sewing Pattern

Free sewing patterns are a great way to get inspired to create your own masterpiece!

This Ruffle Tote pattern comes to you today courtesy of Robert Kaufman fabrics. It features a pattern to make your own tote and even a little coin purse to match! Spice up your spring wardrobe with this fun and frilly tote bag that's sure to get everyone talking. We've chosen a few fabrics to make your tote and coin purse, but we're sure you'll find lots more cotton fabrics at Beverly Fabrics!

Create more wearable fun with wearable how-to's from Beverly Fabrics!

New Free Quilt Pattern - Fresh Cut

Free quilt patterns are a great way to get inspired to make your own quilt!

Today's free quilt pattern is called Fresh Cut, from Westminster Fabrics. It's a lap quilt featuring a ruffled edge and paper piecing instructions to put together this bright and happy quilt in a snap. This lap quilt may be small (the quilt top is 48" square), but it's perfect for a brisk spring morning at home or a quiet summer evening drive through the country. We've picked out some of our brightest and most colorful fabrics for this quilt, but we're sure you'll find more lovely cotton fabrics to create this masterpiece.

Be sure to check out Beverly's Fabrics how-to projects for more great crafting ideas!

Free Quilt Pattern - Spoken Without A Word

Today's free quilt pattern comes from Robert Kaufman, makers of Kona Cotton and other luscious fabrics. Spoken Without A Word is a fun and exciting quilt to make, not just because it's an amazing wall-hanging for your home, but because of all the appliques included in this wonderful quilt pattern. Best of all, you decide what to sew onto the quilt - making your own interpretation totally unique! Dress up your walls with this delightful project that's great for any season, or give it as a gift to a dear friend.
Enjoy your crafts and inspire your imagination with Beverly Fabrics how-to projects!

New Free Quilt Pattern - Garden Party

Free quilt patterns are a great way to get inspired to create a quilt of your own!
Today's free quilt pattern comes from Westminster Fabrics, the makers of Amy Butler fabrics. This patchwork quilt may look difficult, but it's really just a compilation of squares and rectangles, making it the perfect stash or scrap quilt! Garden Party features bright colors and fun fabric prints, so it's sure to catch everyone's eye, whether you display it on your wall or on your bed! We've chosen a few brilliant fabrics for you to get started with, but feel free to browse around and pick out some cotton fabric of your own. Beverly Fabrics has the best selection when it comes to quilt fabric!
Learn and create your own amazing projects with how-to guides from Beverly Fabrics!

Girl Scout Cookie Organizer How-To

It's that time of year again! Whether you're a troop leader or a Girl Scout yourself, you're sure to have fun making this handy cookie sales organizer! Beverly's has all the fabrics you'll need for making this fun and unique organizer. Personalize it with fabric paint, glitter, or applique for that special touch!


Check out our how-to section for more great projects!

Valentine's Day How-To's

Valentine's Day is coming up soon, but it's easy to be ready with Beverly's!
We've got a great selection of Valentine's Day how-to's that will help you make the perfect unique gift for that special someone. How about a sweet card with a pocket to hold little treasures and treats, a lovely bookmark, or a decorated plaque to tell them how much you care? We have stickers, ribbon, and all sorts of little embellishments to decorate your cards in our scrapbooking section!
Card-making not your forte? Make them a gift they'll always treasure with our Valentine print fabric in sweet colors and styles.
Make something unique this Valentine's Day with Beverly's How-To's!

New How-To Project - Tea Towels

How-to projects are a great way to create something unique!

Get ready to sew with this fun new how-to project. These tea towels are decorated with two layers of colorful fabric, plus you can add ribbon and trim to make your towels unique. You can use any cotton fabric, making the possibilities endless! Spice up your kitchen with a brand new look and use our great cotton prints to add a bit of colorful charm to your kitchen.

Enjoy Beverly's new how-to project and make your own unique tea towels today!

How-To: Felt Gingerbread House

Create a felt gingerbread house with the kids during this holiday season. The how to is now available to download.

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How-To: Holiday Cocoa Cone Gifts

The Holiday Cocoa Cone makes a great party favor for your holiday party, or stocking stuffer for your loved one on Christmas day!

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Tie-Dye Summer Craft Project With Your Kids

Tie-dying is the perfect summer craft project that allows you to soak up the sun and enjoy some quality time with your kids while they are home from school. Encouraging hands-on arts and crafts projects for your kids can improve their creativity abilities while having a great experience. Most people may be turned off by the potential mess and staining of tie-dye, but if you follow these directions the only problem will be making sure your entire wardrobe isn’t tie dyed.
First thing is gathering the supplies. Keep in mind that organization will help lower the chances of having a big mess to clean up at the end of the project. Beverly’s can be your one-stop shop for all the supplies, which will make your summer tie-dying experience with your kids more enjoyable and stress free.

Tie-Dying Supplies:

• Any White Fabric - Shirts, pants, swimsuits, sheets, towels etc.
• Plastic Trash Bags – To line the work area and store tie dyed items as the color sets
• Rubber Bands and/or string - A generous amount
• Rubber Gloves – Protect your hands from getting stained
• Buckets and/or Squirt Bottles – To mix and apply dye (the buckets and bottles will get stained)
• Old Spoon – To stir dye in buckets
• Soda Ash – Sodium carbonate to pre-treat the fabric which creates more vibrant coloring
• Rags and/or Paper Towels – Just in case!
• Dye – Wide variety of colors and remember mixing certain colors can create others

Tie-Dying Directions:

1. Start with pre-washing all fabric items in the Soda Ash and hot water, then rinse and set aside.

2. Prepare dye according to the directions on the box. Keep in mind the water-to-dye ratio, more water the lighter the color and vice versa. Be sure your wearing your rubber gloves!

3. Take each piece of fabric, lay flat and tie as desired. Let your creative energy flow and it will turn out great. Check out some tie-dye methods & patterns on Wikipedia.

4. Now start applying the dye. The options are endless, use multiple colors, dye by section or just apply the dye and hope for the best. One simple rule of thumb if using more than one color: Start with light colors.

5. According to brand of dye, rinse immediately after or wait a given amount of time. Most dyes require the tie-dyed items to set for 24 hours in a plastic bag, which helps increase the intensity and wear-time of the colors.

6. Wash all containers, surfaces etc. that were exposed to dye with soap and water.

7. Once the tie-dyed fabrics have set, wash in cold water and separate from other clothing.

Tie-dye summer craft projects can engage the entire family this season. Come pick up the needed supplies at your local Beverly’s Fabric & Crafts or shop at beverlys.com. I recommend the Tulip® One Step Fashion Dye™ for purchasing individual colors. Also available are convenient tie-dye kits, so depending on your preference Beverly’s can supply it. Have a great summer with your kids and Happy Tie-Dying!

Here are a few fun tie-dye sites to check out for more inspiration:

Show & Tell Friday — Patriotic Tie Dye T-Shirts
Totally Tie Dye
A funny story that lead to some tie-dying! Tie Dying a T-Shirt and Almost Dying at the Hands of Your Cousin (Allegedly)
eHow Videos: How to Tie-Dye Shirt Designs


How have your experiences been with tie-dying? Any fun, childhood memories to share or additional tips to add? Leave a comment below for our community...


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New How-To: Friendship Dolls

Aren't these the cutest little dolls? Your kids will need only a few supplies to make a ton of these just for fun or to give to their friends. Click the picture to download the step-by-step tutorial.

FYI, the Super Giant Floss Pack needed for this project is on sale this month too, so come on in and get started! For a list of all of our sales this month, view our March Mailer. We hope to see you soon :)


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New How-To: Treat Tube Rabbit

Click the picture above to download the directions and cutouts for this cute little project. The Treat Tube Rabbit can be used as a party favor at each person's place setting, could be part of the center piece...Or simply put all the pieces into individual kits and have the kids make them together at a party! The possibilities are endless, easy and fun.

ps. Several other really cool projects will be posted soon, so check back often :)


NEW! Here's the Treat Tube Rabbit video...



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Happy New Year!!

We've made a little Valentine Pocket for each of our stores to display. A perfect place to store your valentines.

Click here for instructions. Here is a little tip for you when you go to make the flourish design out of rhinestones. We used Fade-resistand Dye Ink by Memento (Lady Bug) to stamp a flourish design on the red paper. Now add the adhesive rhinestone in any color following the lines of the flourish. The red ink just about disappears - check the sample in the store : )

The crumpled flowers are all the rage now. You could even you text from an old book (and layer 6-10 hearts) or old valentine cards. Get creative and see what you come up with.

Kids will enjoy leaving notes for family members in this pocket or you could fill with silk flowers. Let us know how you plan to use yours. We'd love to see some pictures.

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New Video How-To: Rag Quilt

Did you know Beverly's now does how-to videos? Well, we do! And our latest is now available for viewing. Kathy shows you how easy it is to make a rag quilt. You can watch the video below and download the rag quilt project written instructions here.



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