PolyHouse project

Tim Sleeper, son of Bob and Mary Sleeper of the Beverly's family helps Cal Poly engineering professor Roya Javadpour and her project management class with their annual home renovation service project in San Miguel. More than 40 students in the PolyHouse project are renovating the home of a disabled 16-year-old girl and her aging grandparents.

According to Javadpour, the teen was born with a heart defect and uses a wheelchair. She became severely and permanently disabled after falling into a coma. Her primary caregivers are her grandparents, who have parented more than 20 foster children. The home needs basic upgrades, such as fixing the heating system, and repairs to make a bathroom accessible.


Cal Poly student Tim Sleeper works on piping under the floor of a home in San Miguel.

Another Gift Card Holder!

Here's a gift box to make - perfect for a gift card! And super easy to make with the Crafters Companion Top Score multiboard.
Supplies:
Crafters Compamion Top Score multiboard
1 piece of double-sided cardstock
Paper cutter and scissors
Adhesive
Ribbon

Directions:
1. Cut two pieces of cardstock 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
2. Using the Box Base edge of scoreboard, score on all 4 sides of cardstock in the first groove (about 5/8") in from the edge. (Right side should be down on the board.)
HINT: I like my boxes to fit snug and since this is a tiny box I am making the top and bottom exactly the same for a tight fit. If you prefer a less snug fit you can use the same dimensions for the top, BUT score on the Box Lid edge of the scoreboard.
3. Fold in on all score lines.
4. With card in an up and down position, snip on the the left score line just up to the score line that is going across the card. Do the same on the right side of the card and then turn the card around and do the same on the 2 corners at the other end.
5. Put adhesive on each corner piece and glue inside to form a corner.
6. Repeat for all 4 corners on the top and bottom of box.
7. Put lid and bottom of box together and tie with a bow.

Made by Kathy B.

Get Ready for Mother's Day!

Don't forget, Mom's Day is this Sunday, May 10. Not sure what to get her? How about a Beverly's Gift Card!
And check out our new "how-to's" - including this cute gift card holder.

Cherry Fabric Image

Here's a better shot of one of the aprons from the last post, along with an image of just a few of the cherry fabrics we're carrying this season*. Click on image to enlarge it.
*not available at all Beverly Fabrics stores.

Cherry Fabrics and Cute Aprons!

What a combo! Dana from our Soquel store came up with these cuties using Jane & Sally Apron Pattern by Indygo Junction and More Retro Aprons by Cindy Taylor Oates for inspiration.

The cherry fabrics are from Timeless Treasures, Michael Miller, Moda, Wilmington Prints and more.

Challenge Extended

We're not getting any responses on this weeks challenge : (
So we're gonna extend it to Friday : )

Also, forgot to mention...... there's a "how-to" for the necklace shown in the last post. You can find it here.

Collecting Quilts for Bev's Angel Project

Beverly's 10th Annual Quilt Show!

April 17th - April 20th

Located at 6456 Fair Oaks Blvd. Charmichael

We will be collecting quilts, blankies and new toys for Bev's Angel Project. These will go to children in need, hospitals and shelters.

A Weekend Challenge

Time to get crafty .... and show us whatcha got. Hemp cord is on sale this month, and we've got a goodie bag to give away. How creative can you be with hemp cord? Post your creations in the comments and we'll have a random drawing next week.

The Giveaway Goes To....

Congrats Carolyn - a signed copy of Sew Darn Cute goes to you! Please send your snail mail address to webmaster@beverlys.com and we'll get that right out to you. Thanks for playing all!

Check back later for a "Weekend Challenge"!

New Giveaway!

This month Beverly Fabrics has Sew Darn Cute by Jenny Ryan on sale for $16.97. But for you, we've got a FREE signed copy. Just leave a comment and we'll have a random drawing tomorrow. Easy, right?






Here's Kathy's take on the Nifty Needle Book from page 122. So cute ......