Trends & Findings From Our Buyers!

At Beverly's, we are always looking to bring you the latest products and trends in fabrics and crafts. Vickie & Laura just returned from shows in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston where they found some amazing things that we all cannot wait to share with you in our stores in 2011! Here's a look at some of the initial report on their findings...

Trends at the Craft and Hobby Show 2011 in Los Angeles
Baker's Twine, Doilies, Mistables, French Influences, hard plastic flowers, big bling and cameos, domestic papers embellishments, retro, vintage, canvas and burlap, botanical, lace, cabbage type roses (paper, ribbon, lace, rolled fabric), altered, pink and black.

Ice resin: GREAT product – dries CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR – can be brushed on scrapbook papers – even TISSUE for a great new altered look to scrap items, beautiful jewelry creations etc.

Stampendous: New stamp designs that are multi craft. Scrapbooking, altered, canvas and paint, card making, home décor and wearable.

DecoArt: Updating the Glossy Enamel to add the CLEAR dimensional. Also new promising stencils.

Petaloo:

Crafter's Workshop Stencils: New 12 x 12 stencils

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Project Runway Sewing Tote - Free Sewing Pattern

Sewing totes are always so handy to have around, whether you're going back and forth to sewing or quilting class, on a trip, or just so you can have all those notions in one place!
Beverly's has just what you need. Create your own custom Project Runway sewing tote with this free sewing pattern from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. It works with any cotton fabric, but we've picked out a few fabrics with a sewing theme to get you started. Create your own unique sewing tote for yourself or for a friend - they make great gifts for any crafter!
Check out our great how-to's section for more inspiration and ideas for your next crafting project!

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!

New Free Quilt Pattern - Bali Kaliedoscope

Our free quilt patterns are so easy to understand and create; you'll want to spend all your time quilting. This week we're featuring a pattern from Hoffman Fabrics called "Bali Kaleidoscope". This intricate pattern is as fun to make as it is to look at! Once this quilt is finished, it measures 72" square, and each block is 12" square. Plus, these blocks are all made up of squares, so you won’t need any templates or have to fuss with tricky corners. We've picked out a few fabrics to try with this pattern, but look around, there's sure to be more that catches your eye!

Enjoy this kaleidoscopic masterpiece with our free quilt pattern from Hoffman!

Cestari Yarn Half Off!

Beverly's has Cestari Yarn on sale at 50% off while supplies last! Now is a great time to get started on that handmade Valentine gift for a loved one. Knit a scarf, a pair of gloves or a hat for that special someone. We hope to see you soon!

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New Amy Butler Fabrics Are Here!

Amy Butler's new collection "Soul Blossoms" is now in all our stores and online. This collection features similar motifs from her previous collection, "Love", but with nine more colors, designs, and choices. The Peacock Feathers style has a soft, almost wispy pattern, while the loud and proud Disco Flower (featured) cries out to be part of your next purse, dress, or quilt! Amy Butler’s "Soul Blossoms" collection is in all your local Beverly’s stores now, or available anytime online at Beverlys.com!

New Imaginisce Paper Collections Arrive!

A few of the new Imaginisce papers we now carry

Three exciting new paper collections from Imaginisce are now available at your local Beverly's! The Dinosaur, Princess & Birthday paper collections are so unique and fun and add a great touch to any art project, papercrafting project or scrapbooking album.
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Happy Birthday Beverly's!

Beverly’s 43^rd birthday bash is ready to go and you can join in all the fun this Saturday from 11-4 at your local Beverly’s store! We’re rolling out games, giveaways, crafts, and more. Here are some fun projects to make and take home that we have planned:

• Cupcake Decorating (yummy!)
• Birthday Balloon Favors
• Fabulous Feathered Hair Accessories
• Celebration Hats
• Tootsie Flower Pops

We’re also planning some great demonstrations like:

• Easy Birthday Baskets
• Birthday Hat Invitations
• Fun & Funky Birthday Banner
• Cupcake Party treats featuring:
• Cupcake Wrappers
• Cupcake Toppers
• and even a Cupcake Tower!

So it’s time to party down at Beverly’s! Enjoy our birthday and make your next one a blast!

Coupon: 3M Adhesive Transfer Glider

Receive $5 off the regular price of the 3M Adhesive Transfer Tape Glider (in a stylish hot pink) when you print out our January in-store coupon. Easily apply a controlled layer of double-sided tape to any surface with a touch of the trigger. Mess free!

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More Christmas Home Decor Ideas

Fun and flirty aprons.

Wrap up a canvas – literally!

Decorate a bag into a beautiful gift bag.

Create a candy wreath!

 

Tea towels with fun kitchen fabric makes a great gift this Christmas.



Bracelets galore!! Now available.



Styrofoam shapes with random beads, pearls, gems, etc. glued in place make wonderful table and mantel items.



Here are more ways to decorate the Giant Clothespin.

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