February 7, 2014

An Afternoon in Paris With Le Petit Bistro!

Hot Pad Panel from the Le Petit Bistro collection. Measures 24 1/2" by 44" in size.
We love Parisian café culture as much as the next person, which is why we’re so excited to unveil this beautiful collection from Wilmington Prints and designer Cynthia Coulter! Featuring painterly scenes of quaint avenues dotted with bistros and cafes, packed collage prints of steaming mugs and coffee bean blenders, this grouping of textiles has all you need to create the perfect set of kitchen cottons, a comforting throw blanket or a café-themed quilt.

Repeating Stripe from the Le Petit Bistro collection.
At the center of this collection is a beautiful panel print featuring a variety of small picture windows showing outdoor café tables, mugs filled to the brim with piping-hot coffee and cobblestone walks that capture the essence of late morning in Paris! Use this unique piece of fabric as a decorative wall hanging or make it the centerpiece of a project quilt—it will retain its elegance in either application!

Packed Cups print from the Le Petit Bistro collection.
Tossed Cups print from the Le Petit Bistro collection.
Wilmington has been kind enough to provide a beautiful accompanying quilt pattern to inspire your creativity with Le Petit Bistro. Please click here to download the PDF document, which features a look at the completed quilt and all of the steps required to complete it!

February 6, 2014

Weekly How-To Project: Washi Tape Heart

Celebrate the utility of Wash tape! Craft this beautiful heart for your special Valentine.
Receiving a valentine from someone you adore is special, but when the gift is handmade, it makes the occasion truly memorable! This year, we encourage you to skip the cliche greeting cards and use your inner creativity to express how you feel. Create a Valentine's Day gift with true staying power using this helpful tutorial from our website!

The Washi tape heart features a sturdy wooden base, making it ideal to use as a decorative piece or give as a gift. Add custom flair by applying decorative cut-apart paper from Graphic 45, Washi tape, and other Valentine's Day adornments.

Planning to make this particular craft, or another from our How-To section, for your Valentine? Share your work with us on Facebook!

January 16, 2014

Weekly How-To Project: Button Heart Canvas Wall Art

Surprise your special Valentine with this beautiful, contemporary canvas piece!
Whether its intended to hang on a wall stand propped up on the table, this beautiful canvas art piece is a handmade Valentine's Day gift that will be cherished for some time to come! Features big, beautiful red buttons arranged in a heart shape against beautiful, rustic musical note paper. With a handful of buttons, Washi tape, Mod Podge, fine-tip Sharpie and a few additional supplies, you'll be ready to craft this piece!

Find additional crafts that you can whip up just in time for Valentine's Day at our homepage.


January 9, 2014

Truck and Tractor Tradition: Fun Fabric from Print Concepts


CAT Tractor Panel from Print Concepts
Vehicular variety is the theme of the latest release from Print Concepts! Case IH, McCormick Farmall, CAT and Ford Motors have teamed up with the company to produce several textile lines that capture the simplicity of the down-home farm, the excitement of a bustling construction site and the exhilarating ambience of a neon-filled auto garage!

Ford F-150 Garage Panel from Print Concepts
Though each of these collections has their own unique motif, the detail that ties all of these fabrics together is their attention to realism. In the McCormick Farmall grouping, you can almost smell the lushness of the crops pictured in the distance of the panel print! In the Ford grouping, vehicles gleam and sparkle, reflecting either a high afternoon sun or the garage’s many neon signs. All in all, these materials possess a novelty that is sure to delight.

Because of the prevalence of vehicles in these prints, we think they’ll make a perfect addition to a youngster’s room, either in the form of a quilted blanket, bedding or a custom wall hanging. For the tractor-obsessed tot, the prints may also make a great novelty apparel fabric, or you can whip up a custom pencil pouch for him to show off at school!

Farmall McCormick Barn Panel from Print Concepts
No matter what you end up creating with this run of materials, we’re sure that it will be as memorable as the prints themselves! Feel free to share any and all creations with us via Facebook—we love to see what our customers create.

January 8, 2014

Weekly How-To Project: Pinwheel Valentine Card

Capture the heart of your Valentine with this beautiful pinwheel card!
Skip the store-bought Valentine's Day cards this year and opt instead for a handmade gift that will tug at the heartstrings with a bit more force! This Pinwheel Valentine Card makes use of artful scrapbooking paper and a perky pinwheel texture to set it apart from the bland, boring greeting cards you'll find at your local retail store. Personalize the top scroll with a custom message such as "Be Mine?", "Love You!", or something more detailed that expresses exactly how you feel!

Browse the other Valentine's Day project ideas at Beverly's, then feel free to connect with us on Facebook to share your creations!

January 2, 2014

Fun & Affordable: Duck Dynasty Licensed Prints!

Brothers of the Beard Panel from Springs Creative
The beard-bearing brothers of A&E's hit show Duck Dynasty are now available on licensed prints from one of our favorite manufacturers, Springs Creative! The panel pictured above measures in at 36" by 44/45", making it a perfect centerpiece for a DD-themed quilt, decorative wall hanging, or blanket centerpiece.

Face & Catch Phrase Toss from Springs Creative
Camo in Pink from Springs Creative
Camo in Brown/Green from Springs Creative
This small collection uses a muted color palette with splashes of vibrancy in just the right places! Use the bolder graphic prints to add character to your project, then complement with the camo-print basics. The result will be a novelty project that will catch the attention of friends and family while remaining tasteful and current. Once you've completed your Duck Dynasty project, share your creation with us on Facebook!

December 20, 2013

Design Your Own Knit Cap with the My Mountain Yarn App!

Use My Mountain Yarn to create bold, youthful outerwear!
Schachenmayr has been a leading producer of robust, high-quality knit and crochet yarn since 1822, and we take great pride in carrying their My Mountain line in our retail stores and on Beverlys.com. Our favorite thing about My Mountain is its bold color palette and its youthful allure. It is ideal for creating teen and young adult beanie caps, unique scarves, and a variety of other cold-weather apparel items.

To help you create the perfect cap with your My Mountain yarn, Schachenmayr has released an innovative app that allows you to try on a variety of different styles using only your Android or Apple device!

My Mountain Hat Designer app interface
Simply download the app using the links above, snap a "selfie" using your smartphone's camera, and then try on the variety of different cap styles. Once you've decided on a style, download the free pattern and corresponding shopping list and you're almost ready to begin creating your cap!

Replace the grey figure with your "selfie" for a digital try-on!
From here, you can share your My Mountain designer cap on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. The app allows for seamless integration of all your social media outlets, making it easy to share your project with friends, family and fellow knitters. Take a peek at our online selection of My Mountain Yarns to begin coordinating your cap color scheme!

December 18, 2013

Weekly How-To Project: Craft Stick Snowman

A perfect kids' craft that doubles as a quaint decoration!
Need a quick, simple craft to help entertain your little ones while you wrap gifts, finish off decorating the tree, or simply kick back and celebrate completing your Christmas shopping? This craft stick snowman is exactly what you're looking for. All it requires is a handful of craft sticks, acrylic paint, hot glue, googly eyes and a few other items, and you're set! Once your little completes this piece, it can be displayed as a cute decoration, or mounted on the refrigerator with the help of a magnet.

The craft stick snowman is just one of the many Christmas how-to articles we have available at Beverlys.com. Take a peek at what else there is to create, then share your work with us on Facebook!

December 17, 2013

Join the Dark Side With Help from Camelot Cottons!

Character Collage from Dark Side by Camelot
Who knew? Joining the Dark Side doesn't have to be all bad. This new release from Camelot Cottons features licensed artwork from every sci-fi junky's favorite series, Star Wars! A vibrant primary color scheme of red, yellow and blue ties the bold, comic-like prints together. The best part about this line of textiles? They feature glow in the dark accents!

Character Collage II from Dark Side by Camelot
Galactic Empire from Dark Side by Camelot
Rebel Alliance from Dark Side by Camelot
Use this awesome grouping to revamp your little one's room, create an awesome colorful glow in the dark quilt, apparel or just about any fun novelty fabric craft you can think of! In case you're wondering, these fabrics are totally safe for quilting, cutting and regular machine washing. The glowing accents require about 30 minutes of exposure to light, and they will continue to glow for 10-15 minutes after each charge. Ready to embark on your Jedi training? Take me to the Dark Side collection!