We attended the Daffodil Tournament hosted by Victoria’s chapter of Society of Creative Anachronism, The Barony of Seagirt.  Had lots of fun dressing in costume, watching the sword fighting tournaments, the costume competition and talking to people who are enthused by Medieval culture and history.  Can’t wait for the next SCA event!

About 100 pillows were picked up today by the nurses at the Breast Health Center in Victoria.  Big shout out to the volunteers who  sew up the kits we provide.  Without their sewing skills, these kits would be just fabric and stuffing!

Check out the awesome classes at next week’s show, and buy tickets. We’re excited for the Perfecting Pockets workshop on Friday. Welt pockets without visible top stitching? Yes please.  We’ll be there so stop by the booth and say “hi”!

https://www.microspec.com/tix123/eTic.cfm?code=CSCAABB16&refer=FBB

March’s sewing forum will be held on March 5th at 10am.  Join us for cookies and conversation with other sewing enthusiasts!

Meet with fellow sewing enthusiasts to discuss and share sewing projects.  The next sewing forum will be this Sunday, March 6 at 11:30am.  Free event.   See you there!

Visit us March 5th at 10:00 a.m. to share projects, ideas, and problem solve with other sewing enthusiasts. Cookies provided!

The Creative Stitches Show brochure is here!  Check out the courses offered as well as the vendors in the merchant mall.  We will be there!  March 18 and 19, 2016 at Tradex in Abbotsford.  Visit us in store to get 2 for 1 admission.

Victoria doesn’t have a sewing show this year (there is one in 2017!)  But there is one in Abbotsford at Tradex on March 18 and 19, 2016.  Click here to preview the classes and sign up.  Bring a friend and use this 2 for 1 coupon!

We just added Oly*Fun craft fabric to our store! Oly*Fun is great because it doesn’t fray or tear, and is water resistant so can be used inside or outside. You might recognize it from those re-usable grocery bags, but here are some fun craft ideas on their website:

Fabric Envelopes:

Open up and trace an envelope, then use contrasting colours of Oly*Fun to make a pretty and sturdy package. More detailed instructions at http://oly-fun.com/project-fabric-envelopes.html

Spirit Cuffs:

Cut contrasting strips of Oly*Fun, then tie them around 1/4″ elastic. Tie them comfortably around wrists! For more detailed instructions, go to http://oly-fun.com/project-spirit-cuffs.html.

 
Visit us in store or go to our website to buy yourself some Oly*Fun, and for more project ideas – including that tote bag – visit http://oly-fun.com/index.html.

And most of all – have fun!