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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2011 Christmas Trends

Decorating for Christmas this year has so many wonderful options! Gone are the days of metallic garlands and plain glass balls. With all the gorgeous ornaments, ribbons and flowers available now, your tree can become a reflection of you and your personality! And now that you can find quality, affordable artificial trees that are pre-lit, more people are setting up multiple themed trees that match their homes.

 For an elegant feel, try a Venetian tree. In tones of gold, burgundy and dark purple, and decorated with masks, keys, crosses and music, this tree would be showstopping in a formal living room! In St. Nick's Vineyard, wine themed ornaments in shades of purple, gold and green would make a perfect backdrop for a holiday wine tasting. A Peacock tree in teal, green and copper would be stunning as well. Think of how beautiful a topper of peacock feathers and copper ribbon would be on your tree!

If you're more traditional, a Merry & Bright tree in red and lime might be more your style. Top this tree with a big bow made from glittery holiday ribbon, and use festive and even funky ornaments in the color scheme for a tree that's fun and whimsical. Or how about Winter Wonderland in frosty shades of silver, blue and white? Crowned with a top hat and garlanded with a scarf, you'll invoke the feeling of Frosty all season long.

Want to go with an untraditional tree? With glittery shells, fish, mermaids and seahorses in blue, teal, pink, lime and purple, an Under the Sea tree can be magical!

Or recreate the Rainforest using tropical flowers, parrots, monkeys and frogs. A huge spray of hibiscus and fern at the top of the tree will really make a statement. Add some animal print ribbon to complete the theme.

For a daughter's room, how about some Winter Glam? Little shoes and purses in hot pink, black and white, with some zebra print ribbon would be perfect! What little girl (or big girl, for that matter) wouldn't love a glam tree in her room? We topped ours with a pair of REAL shoes, painted and glittered to match!

Let's not forget the boys! A Woodland tree with bears, birds and sleds, a Cowboy tree with boots, saddles, horses and burlap or even a sports tree with ornaments in their favorite team colors will bring a smile to your favorite guy's face whenever he walks in the room.

While I still keep a family tree full of the kids' pipecleaner and glitter creations, I'm looking forward to creating a Candyland tree in my kitchen this year, filled with cupcakes, candy and gingerbread men! So tell me, how will you decorate this year? Are theme trees a part of you holiday decorating?

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Good Day Sacramento at Beverly's Yards of Fabric!

On Tuesday, November 22nd, Courtney Dempsey from Good Day Sacramento, a popular morning show in the greater Sacramento area, brought the program's Designer Challenge to our own Beverly's Yards of Fabric Sacramento in Carmichael!

Two designers, Uniquka Johnson of UJ Fashions, and Latiya Abdullah of Tailand Designs, arrived bright and early along with the Channel 31 TV crew. They each received a mystery bag of fabric to work with and two hours to create an original garment.  Each designer was given a five minute shopping spree to gather notions and additional materials to use in their design. But of course, there was a twist! At the end of the five minutes, the designers received another mystery bag with instructions that the contents had to be included in their finished garment. Inside the bag? Burlap and a brightly colored feather boa!

Beverly's Yards of Fabric Sacramento provided all of the materials, workspace, sewing machines, ironing space and dress forms for the designers to use. Good Day Sacramento checked in three times during their show. The first segment followed the designers on their shopping spree, the second segment included designer interviews, and in the third segment the winner was chosen.

The judges of the Challenge were Beverly's own Bridget Young, and Lisa Kennedy Watrous, a Sacramento blogger from the site Closet Candy. Since the judges were split on their final decision, the news anchors back in the studio had the final vote. The winner? Uniquka from UJ Fashions and her adorable short dress.

Everyone had a great time, and we hope to be a part of this great event again next year! Thanks Uniquka, Latiya, and Good Day Sacramento!

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Crafts from Christmas in Candyland

Saturday's Christmas in Candyland event in our local Beverly's Fabric & Craft stores was a huge hit! Guests enjoyed refreshments, free crafts, and FUN during their visits. There were also sightings of Queen Frostine, Princess Lolly and even King Kandy in some of our stores!


The crafts from Christmas in Candyland are now available online for you to make at home. You can find them by clicking on the pictures below.

Let the sweet holiday crafting begin!

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Beverly's Supports Our Troops this Holiday

Today is Veteran's Day, and we'd first like to thank all the American veterans who have served our country so bravely in the past!

What better day than today to update you all on the results of Operation Christmas Card in our Beverly's stores? Last Saturday, customers took time out of their shopping visits to make cards for the military men and women currently serving in the Armed Forces. Customers of all ages, men, women, and children, came together, and with supplies provided by Beverly's, created over 1,300 cards for our troops!

The cards included heartfelt messages for the troops safety, thanks for their service and wishes for a happy holiday season so far from home.

This morning we counted the cards and boxed them up for delivery to the headquarters of Operation Christmas Card. From there, the members of that organization will insure that the cards will reach our troops in time for the holiday.

Beverly's would like to thank EK Success for giving us the opportunity to take part in this worthwhile service project, the customers who put their talents to good use creating the cards, and all the service men and women who serve our country so bravely.

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Operation Christmas Card at Beverly's!

In conjuction with EK Success Brands, Beverly's Fabrics & Crafts stores are participating in Operation Christmas Cards, a campaign sending holiday cards to US and Canadian military men and women who are serving overseas. The goal for 
Operation Christmas Cards this year is to send 175,000 cards to bases around the world. For some, these cards will be the only holiday correspondence they receive.

EK Success Brands has set a goal to collect 9,000 cards before November 11th. Your local Beverly's Fabrics & Crafts stores will be acting as drop off locations for this effort. Additionally, you can stop by your local Beverly's Fabric & Crafts store on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, 1pm to closing to make a free card to send to the troops!



If you are making your own cards at home, here are a few simple guidelines:
• Please DO NOT seal the envelopes, or apply postage
• Feel free to write supportive and encouraging notes
• You may include your email or mailing address inside the card
• Please do not use products that contain exposed glitter
• Non-crafted, store-bought cards may be sent as well

If you are not able to drop your cards off at one of our stores, you can still participate! Cards may be sent directly to Operation Christmas Cards.

Make a difference to someone this Christmas with a gift of your thoughtfulness and support. It’s what we crafters do best!

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Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Well, we're down to the week before Halloween. Have you started your costume yet?

You haven't?!?

Well, don't panic! There are plenty of great costumes that require little time and even less sewing. With some scissors, fabric glue and a little imagination, you'll be sure to win the costume contest at this weekend's Halloween party.



Have you tried making a tutu yet? With a narrow roll of tulle, some elastic and ribbon, you'll have a tutu in no time and it will look like you spent hours on your costume. Want to be ballerina princess? Add a tiara! A fairy? Add some pre-made wings!






For a mother-daughter look, how about peacock tutus?






















Movies are always great inspiration. Glinda from the Wizard of Oz is easy. A store bought witch's hat, a simple black cape, and some green paint, and you can be the Wicked Witch of the West! If sci-fi is more your thing, how about a Na'avi from Avatar? Or maybe that famous wizard who battled You-Know-Who?

Some felt or fabric and fabric glue can make an easy playing card or bumble bee.













Altering a T-shirt is an easy way to create a costume as well. This bat and spider both use plain T-shirts as the base of the costume.














So, there you go. Last minute costumes that won't break your budget. Happy trick-or-treating!


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Fall Flannels with a Twist

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you have been made very aware of the season’s change. Twitter is atwitter, Google Buzz is buzzing and your Facebook newsfeed is, undoubtedly, overflowing with update after update of friends and family sharing their pumpkin-spice-whatsits and chattering about the temperature change. If you’ve somehow been left out of the virtual loop, Nature is dropping hints left, right and all over your driveway, that FALL IS HERE. And we are excited! With no shortage of good things arriving with the season, we bring you one of the things that has got us excited about Fall:

The Tailor Made collection, from Timeless Treasures.

Tailor Made is a brand new line of flannels with an interesting twist – all are printed to look like wool blends. That’s right – Herringbones, Houndstooths and Tweeds – oh my! This is an incredibly versatile line that truly has something for everyone.

Printed on 100% cotton flannel, these prints are absolutely perfect for this season, and beyond. From straightforward textured looks, to florals, and even animal prints (Like I said, something for everyone), this line has got it all, in those classic looks we love, without the hefty price tag. Available in an accommodating array of colors, the possibilities of these cotton flannel fabrics are widespread (blankets, pajamas and pillowcases, for starters).

Did I mention Tailor Made comes in pre-cuts? No? Yes! There are 4 fantastically coordinated fat quarter bundles to choose from, offering a little bit of everything from this line. What’s not to love about these flannels? It’s just one of those beautiful things in life that is everything good, all at once. Tailor Made is subtle, yet statement-making. It is dignified enough for the manliest of men, and irresistibly soft enough to cuddle the newest addition to the family. And as the holidays near (too soon?), we are aware that both manly men and new additions must be considered!

So, in addition to those pumpkin-spice-whatsits mentioned earlier, you know what we’ll be curling up with as the temperature cools: Tailor Made flannels from Timeless Treasures. What has got you inspired this season?

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I Love Yarn Day

Friday, October 14th, 2011 has been declared "I Love Yarn Day" by the Craft Yarn Council! Spreading the good feeling people have about yarn and yarn-related crafts is what "I Love Yarn Day" is all about. Knit it, crochet it, wear it, post it, tweet it, carry it, give it, bomb it, share it! Let people around you know why you love yarn!

Whether you knit, crochet, craft or just adore fiber, Friday, October 14th is the day to affirm your passion for yarn. Here are some great ways to show your love...

• Teach someone to knit or crochet
• Do something for charity
• Wear a knitted or crocheted item
• Give the gift of yarn
• Take your yarn to work day
• Host a yarn-a-bration party
• Knit, crochet or craft in public

Beverly's Fabric & Crafts wants to help you celebrate "I Love Yarn Day", so we're offering yarn lovers 50% off the regular price of one skein of the yarn of their choice! This offer is valid in-store only, and is limited to one skein per customer on Friday, October 14, 2011 only.  You can print this coupon and bring it in to one of our stores to choose your skein. Let's show the world how much we love yarn!

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We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to Anita H, the winner of our Tim Holtz Limited Edition Distress Ink Pads! Here's what Anita had to say about her favorite color of Distress Ink:

I have to pick just one favorite! Impossible! =) I am very fond of Pumice Stone though. It is a chameleon color and quite versatile.

Anita, to claim your prize, send an email to terryu@beverlys.com. Include "Tim Holtz Distress Ink Contest" in the subject line. Please include your mailing address, and your ink should arrive just in time for some fall crafting!

Thanks to all who played along! I loved hearing about your favorite colors of Distress Ink, and there are a few colors I'm looking forward to trying myself!

There are still a few sets of this limited edition Distress Ink available. Contact your local Beverly's Fabrics & Crafts to purchase yours today.



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