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JUST IN: Hoffman Challenge 2016 Fabrics

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:40:00 +0000

The Crystalia collection is this year's Hoffman Challenge fabric!

As the company describes it, the 2016 Hoffman Challenge is "renewed, refreshed, reinvented, and realigned" for today's modern home quilter! This year, "Crystalia" is the selected Challenge collection. For the first time in the history of the Challenge, Hoffman has selected a Spectrum line for you to work with. All Spectrum fabrics are digitally printed to create an incredible range of tonal depth and vivid color. Sound great? Click here to view and purchase Crystalia.

Coordinating fabrics include Hand-Dyed Watercolor Batiks.

This year, the Challenge theme is Kitchen & Tabletop, to suit the new Home Decor category. For your project to qualify in the Challenge, Crystalia must be used in the body of the quilt or in more than one spot for applique quilts. For a full list of rules and entry instructions, click here!

DIY Painted Bottles

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 May 2015 18:52:00 +0000

Paper Mobile How To

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 May 2015 18:41:00 +0000

Cardstock Mobile

Read ALL directions before beginning

Supplies Needed:

-Embroidery hoop

-3-4 different colors of card stock -4 sheets of each color

-paint and paint brush

-string and scissors

-2 inch gold ring

-Mod Podge

-3 different sizes of circle punches

Directions:

1. Pull the top embroidery hoop off ( the piece with the metal screw attached)

2. Take the underlying embroidery hoop and paint it.

3. Set it aside to dry

4. Punch 40 large circles of the top color

5. Punch 60 medium sized circles out of the middle color

6. Punch 80 small circles out of the bottom color

7. Cut 10 pieces of string- each one 36 inches long

8. Lay out your first piece of string

9. Take two pieces of smallest punched circles. Mod Podge one side of one circle

10. Place the end of the string in the middle of the circle with the Mod Podge on it. Place the dry circle on top so that the end of the string is sandwiched in between the two. Press together

11. Measure 1 ½ “ up the string, and repeat with 2 more circles

12. Continue 2 more times with this same color, leaving 1 ½” in between each circle. (There will be a total of 4 pairs of the bottom color of the string)

13. Using the next color attach 3 more pairs of circles

14. With the top color attach 2 pairs of circles

15.You will repeat steps 8-14 for each string

16. To attach take one string with circles hanging below and wrap the string around the painted hoop 1 ½ times (make sure the top punched circle is 2-3 inches from the bottom of the hoop). The extra string will come out the top edge of the hoop.

17. Go across the hoop and repeat with another string.

18. Continue until all 10 pieces are hung at staggered lengths. Asjust as needed, collect all stings together centered over the hoop and tie into one large knot through a 2 inch gold ring. Stand back and see if you like the placement, adjust accordingly, cute off the extra strings and hang! You did it!!

How To: Stain Crates

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 May 2015 23:31:00 +0000

How To: Stain Crates

Supplies:

Crate

Steel Wool

Vinegar

Tea bags

2 jars with lids

Paint brush

Protective gloves

Plastic to cover work surface

1. Put one piece of steel wool into jar and cover with vinegar allow to sit for at least 24 hours,

(it can sit for a day or weeks).

2. Make a batch of tea... we used 5 tea bags and filled jar with boiling water... could also add coffee.... experiment to get the color you desire... remember that different teas will produce different colors :)

3.Paint crate with tea water, first and let dry completely.

4.First slat has been just painted with the vinegar/steel wool mixture.

5.This is a great picture for you to see how quickly the steelwool mixture changes the look when it is put over the tea stained wood... the left slat was done first and then moving right

to "paint" each slat!

6.To add even more character you can sand to rough up a bit and dry brush with craft paint... the options are endless. Have fun!!

noreply@blogger.com (asleeper) — Fri, 01 May 2015 19:10:00 +0000

Changes coming!

Stay tuned for new tutorials and inspirational ideas.

One Calming Collection: Daily Zen!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:02:00 +0000

"Funky Zen" Quilt Project from Benartex

We're in LOVE with the new Daily Zen collection from Contempo Studio and Benartex! Like the rest of the offerings from Contempo, Daily Zen features a clean, modern aesthetic and a palette of bright, vibrant colors ranging from turquoise and fuchsia to moss green and light yellow. To download the Funky Zen quilt template above, click here!

"Balance Beams" Quilt Project from Benartex

Along with elegant floral prints, simple geometric designs and line work help make this collection applicable in a range of textile crafts, including quilts, wall hangings, apparel, interior decor and so much more! We think that Daily Zen will work exceptionally well in summer, spring and fall tote bags. Click here to download the Balance Beams template shown above.

"Color Bridge" Quilt Project from Benartex

No matter what you decide to use Daily Zen for, we're positive that it will be classic-cool! Feel free to connect with us and share your finished projects with us on Facebook, and we'll share your work with our 12,000+ followers! Your creativity and passion for fabric deserves to be in the limelight. Interested in the Color Bridge template above? Click here for the download!

Sweeten Your Textile Stash with From the Market!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 May 2014 00:12:00 +0000

From the Market: Sweet swatch samples!

We were so pleased to see this spring/summer collection roll into our warehouse! From the Market, designed by Jennifer Pugh and licensed by Wilmington Prints, features a gorgeous (and appetizing!) palette of fruity colors along with realistic, rustic graphic screen prints. Fruit collages intermingle with textual prints and a handful of great, practical panels. From the Market also features a handy apron project panel, complete with cutting and sewing instructions printed right on the fabric.

From kitchen curtains and place mats to summertime quilts and interior decor, From the Market is ready for it all! Looking for some inspiration to help get you started? Check out this thorough PDF file from our good friends at Wilmington Prints. As always, you are welcome to share your completed projects on our Facebook wall -- we love to see what our wonderful customers create!

Tantalizing Textures with Iconic by Camelot Fabrics!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:42:00 +0000

Swatch Samples from Iconic by Camelot Fabrics

Contemporary and classy all at the same time, Iconic is a unique collection of textures, clean modern patterns and bright summertime hues. Organic shapes and wavy lines help offset more geometric designs, making it easy to integrate these prints into an upcoming quilt project.

But Iconic is more than just a quilting collection! Make a statement by using your favorite pattern as a bold blouse, airy skirt, or tote bag. Interior decor projects such as pillow covers, bedding and curtains are also totally do-able, thanks to the vivid colors and elegant shapes within Iconic.

What will you be creating with this beautiful grouping of textiles? Leave a comment below and let us know!

Now THIS is Awesome Creativity!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:09:00 +0000

Here at Beverly's we know that we have creative customers, but sometimes that creativity really blows us away. Take these blankets designed and created by Rocklin customer, Diana Hardy, for example. Her attention to detail and the accuracy of the logos is amazing!

Diana is a long time customer who purchases all her yarn at Beverly's in Rocklin to create these special sports team blankets and more. Here's what she had to say about shopping at Beverly's.

"I wanted to say thank you so much for your employees. They are the most awesome that I have found anywhere. I keep coming back because they are always smiling and make me feel important when I come in. Your store has a lifetime customer because of the way I am treated when I come in."

Diana always brings her new creations in to share with the staff in the store. And we're always excited to see what she's made!

Diana's daughters Chelsea (above) and Amanda (pictured below right with Diana) agree with us that her mom is one creative lady! She's even won awards for her blankets, like her Browning Country Girl, which was a winner in this contest.

Rocklin manager, Kim, got it right when she told us, "A picture really is worth a thousand words." While it's fun for us to hear about where the items we sell go, it's even more fun to see what they turn into once they leave our store. Thanks for sharing, Diana!

Beverly's Cares: Clairemont's Joining Hands in San Diego

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:36:00 +0000

When Shar, our knitting instructor came to Beverly’s several years ago, so did her commitment to serving the community of San Diego. Clairemont’s Joining Hands was formed with a group of volunteers that meet at Beverly’s on 6185 Balboa Avenue to join donated blocks together into blankets for charity. Currently the blankets are donated to The Ronald McDonald House, Rady's Children's Hospital, Sharp Hospital Palliative Care, and The Center For Community Solutions.

Anyone can donate blocks that are 7 by 9 inches, knit or crochet, plain or patterned. They can be dropped off at Beverly’s collection box at any time. Anyone can also come to join donated blocks the last Sunday of every month from 1-3PM. On March 30^th Clairemont’s Joining Hands had 14 volunteers show up who joined together 24 finished blankets, over 200 blocks came in and 12 blankets are in progress! These blankets will be divided between the 4 locations mentioned above. Beverly’s would like to thank all those who participated and look forward to seeing everyone again in the months to come.

“This is our way of enabling our customers to give back in a way that puts their beautiful creations to a wonderful use while letting others know we care”, said Beverly’s knitting instructor Shar Pulver. Store Manager, Peggy Leslie added, “Beverly’s is a family-owned & operated California company that is committed to empowering our stores and their local communities to serve those in need”.

To learn more about Clairemont’s Joining Hands at Beverly’s, please contact Shar Pulver at Beverly's in San Diego by calling (858) 278-8072 or emailing balboa@beverlys.com.

The Angry Birds Have Joined the Dark Side...Will You?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:26:00 +0000

Swatch sampling from Camelot's Angry Birds Star Wars

Combining two of the most popular franchises of all time, the Angry Birds Star Wars collection from Camelot Fabrics is a colorful, fun and completely awesome line of materials! Throughout the line, everyone's favorite Angry Birds join either the Dark Side or become Jedi; battling with light sabers, recreating classic scenes from the original Star Wars films, and placed against beautifully vibrant backdrops. We think this collection is perfect for devoted fans of either franchise...especially the little ones! Use these materials for interior decor accents, bedding, novelty apparel and so much more.

Click here to take a closer look at Angry Birds Star Wars, then add some yardage to your cart! Feel free to share any of your future projects with us on our Facebook wall -- we just love to see the creativity of our customers in action.

Perfectly Patriotic: Freedom by Whistler Studios and Windham!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:48:00 +0000

Swatch Sampling of Freedom by Windham Fabrics

Just in time for Fourth Of July, Freedom is here and ready to be utilized in just about any patriotic fabric craft you can imagine! Featuring rousing typeset, textural basics, graphic tosses, and beautiful collage-style prints, this collection is totally cohesive, making it a great choice for large projects. As usual, Windham Fabrics has provided a handful of great .PDF files for you to use as inspiration! To view either of the two projects below, simply click the thumbnail. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for proper viewing.

I Fight For Freedom Project .PDF

Flying Free Project .PDF

Excited to begin your next project using the Freedom collection? Pick up your yardage from Beverlys.com by clicking here! We can't wait to see what you'll create. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think of this great new grouping.

Add Vivid Texture to Your Quilt With Palette Tonal Solids!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:59:00 +0000

Swatch sample of a few Palette picks!

When you need a dependable solid color that features just a hint of texture, look toward the Palette collection from Windham! These materials will work beautifully in any quilt that requires a gradual tonal shift, or in cases where a bold, unique color base is required. No matter the reason, no matter the season, Palette features hues and shades that will work for you: from light to dark and vivid to subdued.

"Sticks" free project by Palette designer Marcia Derse

"Gemstones" free project by Heather Jones

Palette has been integrated into two beautiful projects to help guide and inspire you! Simply click the two thumbnail images above to be taken directly to a free PDF file that will show you how to create each remarkable--and completely unique--quilt. Adobe Acrobat software is required for proper viewing of each PDF.

Custom Cold Weather Caps With Keppi Sparkle Yarn!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:29:00 +0000

Keppi Sparkle Yarn in Grape Jelly from Lion Brand

Winter's winding down and we're all beginning to anticipate the beautiful season of spring, but there's still plenty of time to make use of a cool, custom knit cap! Lion Brand's latest release, Keppi Sparkle Yarn, makes it easy to create a cute pom-pom topped beanie that will become a staple in any winter wardrobe.

Keppi Sparkle Yarn in Orange Fizz from Lion Brand

Keppi Sparkle Yarn in Taffy from Lion Brand

Each skein features enough yarn for one cap, and it also includes the topping pom-pom for extra flair and fun! The 80% acrylic, 20% polyester blend of this yarn will make your project soft, durable and easy to care for season after season. Your Keppi Sparkle Yarn project will make the perfect gift, whether for a birthday, the holidays, or just because!

Aren’t We All A Little Wild At Heart?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:09:00 +0000

Scenic Multi from Wild At Heart by Wilmington

When looking at the Wild at Heart collection by Michelle Grant and Wilmington Prints, we can just feel the breeze on this open plain. Fluffy white clouds, rich blue skies and gently blowing green grasses serve as the backdrop for majestic, galloping horses. Grant has rendered each of these animals with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the subtle sheen of their hair and the ripples of their muscles as they run!

Packed Horses from Wild At Heart by Wilmington

To our eyes, this collection is a country-inspired classic suitable for a quilt, interior décor, or even the kitchen. A unifying panel, featuring square scenic windows, will make a marvelous centerpiece for a quilt, while coordinates and packed collage style prints will help to accent it. No matter what you decide to create with this collection, it will undoubtedly capture the essence of freedom—the true message of Wild at Heart.

Sky Texture in Blue/Grey from Wild At Heart by Wilmington

Trees Allover from Wild At Heart by Wilmington

When you finish your creation with Wild at Heart, we want to see it! Feel free to share it with us on Facebook, or pin it to your favorite board on Pinterest! Nothing excites us more than a customer creation.

Warm Up the End of Winter with Realtree Fleece

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:59:00 +0000

Pink Camo Fleece from Realtree

Though spring is just around the corner, frigid winter storms continue to keep folks shivering across the nation! For our online shoppers, our latest restock of Realtree fleece arrives just in the nick of time. Made from warm, durable 100% polyester fleece, these textiles will keep you warm and cozy while remaining easy to care for. Ideal for no-sew blankets, bedding material, and even laze-around pajama pants!

Hidden Animals Fleece from Realtree

Along with the two fleece materials shown above, we have also added several new cotton panel options from Realtree. These make excellent quilt centerpieces, wall hangings or coverings for a stretched canvas piece! Take a look at the thumbnails below to see the intricate graphic details that the Realtree line is known for:

Realtree Pillow Panel

Realtree Deer in Moonlight Panel

Realtree Cabin Panel

As always, we look forward to what you'll create using these beautiful fabrics. If you have any current or past projects using the Realtree collection that you would like to share or promote, get in touch with us on Facebook and we'll share your work with our followers!

An Afternoon in Paris With Le Petit Bistro!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:30:00 +0000

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!

Weekly How-To Project: Washi Tape Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:53:00 +0000

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!

Weekly How-To Project: Button Heart Canvas Wall Art

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:54:00 +0000

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.

Truck and Tractor Tradition: Fun Fabric from Print Concepts

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:59:00 +0000

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.

Weekly How-To Project: Pinwheel Valentine Card

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:25:00 +0000

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!

Fun & Affordable: Duck Dynasty Licensed Prints!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:30:00 +0000

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!

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

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:28:00 +0000

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!

Weekly How-To Project: Craft Stick Snowman

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:59:00 +0000

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!

Join the Dark Side With Help from Camelot Cottons!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:25:00 +0000

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!