How-To Project of the Week: Customized Trick-r-Treat Bag

A spooky-sweet candy bag that doubles as a Halloween keepsake.

A pillowcase just doesn't do the job in enough style! Make your kid the coolest on the block come October 31st with this customized trick-or-treat bag. Just big enough for a sizable haul, and sturdy enough to carry it home safely. With a canvas bag, Halloween scraps, some hot glue and a few more items, you can surprise your favorite little ghoul with this practical keepsake.

Click through to see more detailed instructions for this how-to. As the seasons begin to change, remember to check out our Christmas how-to section for a TON of fresh gift and decor ideas.

How-To Project of the Week: Spooky Wall Pockets!

These Halloween hangings are perfect for indoor/outdoor decor!

Halloween decorations need not be hokey! Add a little elegance and seasonal floral flair to your collection of Hallow's Eve decor with these wall pockets. Each pocket is crafted from a lightweight metal that is durable and long-lasting, allowing you to reuse them year after year--and for occasions other than Halloween, too. Once the pockets have been decorated, simply fill them with a floral arrangement of your choice and hang where you please!

View the rest of our informative how-to projects on our homepage. With the holidays quickly approaching, you'll want to start formulating your seasonal craft ideas ASAP! Beverly's online fabric store wishes you happy, productive crafting this Halloween season.

Hennessy by Windham: Carrying On the Toile Tradition

"Queens Lake" Project Quilt from Windham Fabrics

When it comes to creating a beautiful new collection of quilting fabrics, looking back can be the best way to channel inspiration. The designers at Windham's studio did exactly that when they set out to create Hennessy! Modeled after a traditional fabric style called "toile", these materials feature scenic depictions of pastoral life alongside classic prints such as vertical stripes, plaid and embroidery-like floral patterns.

"Pastoral" in Blue

"Pastoral" in Red

Throughout the collection, the hues are soft and relaxing: cornflower blue, rose/brick red and a neutral cream resembling aged stationary are the predominant colors. Because of its unifying color palette and variety of prints, Hennessy is the ideal quilting collection. Windham provides several free projects, including the Queen's Lake quilt (seen at the top of this post) and the Scenes from Williamsburg quilt (seen below).

"Scenes from Williamsburg" Project Quilt from Windham Fabrics

We are pleased to offer such a timeless collection with you. Feel free to follow the links in the above captions to plan your next quilting project with Hennessy. We look forward to seeing what you're able to create!

We'd All Be Worse Without A Nurse

"We Care" free project pattern from Windham Fabrics

As we all know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to acknowledge those who are currently fighting against the disease, those who rally for a cure and, of course, those who provide comfort, care and assistance throughout it all: nurses! Whistler Studios and Windham Fabrics have teamed up to release Calling All Nurses, a collection that celebrates nurses and caregivers nationwide.

"Heart Monitor" and "Nurse's Hats"

We envision Calling All Nurses working in a variety of ways: as a new set of scrubs for the nurse in the family, as the "We Care" project quilt, or in just about any other fabric craft you can imagine! If you or a family member have grown close to one of your nurses, or a group of nurses, the We Care quilt will make an excellent show of appreciation!

"Bandages" and "Healing Words"

Scrub Concepts featuring Calling All Nurses

Do you have any ideas for Calling All Nurses? Get in touch with us on Facebook, or leave a comment below. If you produce a project that you're proud of, feel free to share it with us! Enjoy Calling All Nurses in good health.

How-To Project of the Week: Decorative Fabric Pumpkins

A spooky seasonal addition to the kitchen tabletop or the porch!

Not in the mood to carve through tough pumpkin skin and scoop goop this year? A bit of orange felt, a few stitches here and there and some Halloween accents make these a perfect substitute for the traditional jack o' lantern. They're ideal for decor, but you can also pass them out as Hallow's Eve keepsakes to your favorite neighborhood trick-or-treaters: best costume wins the biggest pumpkin!

To see what you'll need to complete this craft, head over to our instructional tutorial. Feel free to add your personal touch by selecting different colored felt material and unique Halloween accents!

How-To Project of the Week: Halloween Cones!

Adorn your table, counter top or porch with these autumn bounties!

Taking some stylistic cues from the classic horn of plenty, which offers a cornucopia of harvest fruits and vegetables, these Halloween cones are bursting with items of an autumnal and slightly spooky nature! Made from simple card stock, netting and a variety of other fall decor items, these cones are perfect for the kitchen, the dinner table or the porch. In addition to decoration, the cone shells can be stuffed with candy and other Halloween sweets!

Find a unique Halloween fabric to complement your cones, or browse the rest of our seasonal how-to projects on our homepage. Want to share your latest creation with us? Connect via Facebook!

The Socky Collection Makes its Flannel Debut!

Button Toss from the Flannel Socky Collection

When Windham Fabrics debuted its Socky collection on 100% cotton fabric, it was an instant hit. Super cute, colorful sock monkeys were seen smiling and prancing about against vibrant backdrops. In an effort to extend the appeal of the Socky collection into the cooler fall and winter months, Windham has released a new run…in soft, luxurious flannel!

Monkey Stripe from the Flannel Socky Collection

Socky Toss from the Flannel Socky Collection

Designed by Whistler Studios, the flannel line of Socky stays true to the fun, lighthearted design of the original cotton line. The monkeys don winter caps, scarves and little button-up shirts to help convey a wintery atmosphere. A primary color scheme is the unifying motif of the collection, with vibrant yellows, reds and blues found on each textile.

Packed Monkeys from the Flannel Socky Collection

We can see the Socky Flannel fabric collection working perfectly in a child’s bedding project, including a soft winter comforter or casual lay-around blanket. It would also work wonderfully as a little boy or girl’s scarf, or snug cap for cold mornings at school! Use several fabrics from the collection together in a quilt, or use your favorite on its own in a unique fabric craft. This line of materials leaves many possibilities open for the creative quilter!

For the latest on-site arrivals, craft ideas and more, join us on Pinterest! If you want to share your Socky Flannel project with us, feel free to reach out to us on Facebook—we love featuring the work of our beloved customers.

How-To Project of the Week: Chevron Tote!

Chevron is never NOT vogue. Add this tote to your bag collection today!

After rediscovering this chevron tote how-to on our website last week, it was hard to contain our excitement. Though this tote is sleek, stylish and practical for a number of different reasons, we love it most for how customizable it is. You have full control over which particular chevron fabric and accent textiles you use, making your creation completely unique!

We envision this project as a book bag, reusable grocery tote, or casual purse. Once you've finished, feel free to share your work with us on Facebook! We love to show off the creativity of our customers.

From Summer to Fall with Beautiful Briar Rose

Lilac Frog Pond from the Briar Rose Collection by Heather Ross

Designer Heather Ross and Windham Fabrics have teamed up to release Briar Rose, a fabric collection which spans several seasons with its patterns and color motifs! Though largely comprised of packed floral prints and other basic designs, Briar Rose also features beautiful scenic prints and a clean, uncluttered motif.

Nanny Bee from the Briar Rose Collection by Heather Ross

Strawberry Yardage from the Briar Rose Collection by Heather Ross

The defining feature of Briar Rose is its lush, vibrant color palette. Rich reds, bright oranges and deep greens abound throughout each material, making it a perfect selection for spring, fall or summer quilting projects. All of the textiles within the collection are low-contrast, making each fabric perfect as a coordinate. Briar Rose is also suited to apparel crafts and interior décor.

Pink Calico from the Briar Rose Collection by Heather Ross

Nanny Bee from the Briar Rose Collection by Heather Ross

You can find out more about Briar Rose, as well as our latest arrivals and project ideas, by following Beverlys on Pinterest. Have a finished project that utilized this collection? Reach out to us on Facebook and share! Your creative craft might be featured in one of our weekly posts.

How-To Project of the Week: Epiphany Jewelry!

Unique, colorful and fun. Add this DIY jewelry to your collection!

It's high time we refocused the spotlight on our wealth of how-to projects, all neatly categorized and available at Beverlys.com! Each week, we'll be featuring a unique project on our Facebook, Instagram and official blog!

This week, craft beautiful handmade jewelry using notions and other unique adornments from Epiphany Crafts! Perfect for a teen's jewelry set, or for those times when you're feeling youthful, carefree and fun. Vary the colors you select to keep it understated and classy, or embrace retro funk with vibrant hues...the choice is yours.

Detailed instructions and a downloadable PDF of this how-to project are just a click away. Happy crafting! Also, feel free to share your creations with us via Facebook. We may feature your craft in our daily updates!