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SewThankful Crew Rail Runner Field Trip to Santa Fe

Tracy — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:51:01 +0000

Jeff and I recently took the boys up to Santa Fe on the Rail Runner Express Train. It was a wonderful afternoon and a delightful experience with the boys. I’ve included some pictures below. If you click the image, it should open to a larger image in your internet browser window.

We thoroughly enjoyed riding on the upper level of the train, watching the New Mexico landscape whiz by.

Jared, age 13, contemplates the train ride and the day about to unfold…

Upon arriving at the Santa Fe Depot, we got off the train and walked to the Plaza.

Santa Fe – The Plaza

We walked through some shops and galleries, then decided to take a quick tour of the New Mexico History Museum where they allowed photography, but no flash.

Museum Courtyard Fountain

Museum Courtyard – Corner View

Here are just a few of the really spectacular pieces we enjoyed:

Junk Mail Fan Dress (Wrap Skirt) by Nancy Judd

This piece was made in 2000 from catalogs, solicitations and newspaper ads sewn on to a skirt made from canvas scraps.

Eco Flamenco Dress by Nancy Judd was made in 2011.

Cereal boxes painted with recycled paint became cascades of ruffles that contain over 5,000 eco-pledges–commitments of actions that people will take to help the environment. Ruffles cover a dress made from parachute scraps.

On the left – Escavada Black-on-White Jar, maker unknown. Circa 925- 1125 CE

On the right: Tularosa Black-on-white Jar, Circa 1100-1200 CE.

Both jars are clay and pigment.

Tile Chairs — Jared & Jacob enjoy a little break. Notice the kitty on the side of Jacob’s chair.

I hope you enjoyed sharing part of our excursion.

Adorable Aunties Two Fabric FlipFlop & Handbag Sewing Patterns — SAVE!!

Tracy — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:39:22 +0000

Just added:

These adorable, fun patterns are ON SALE now at SewThankful. Click here to visit our Aunties Two page…

Fresh, super FUN new quilt sewing patterns from Amy Bradley Designs

Tracy — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:38:25 +0000

ON SALE and now available to order at SewThankful – click images for more info.

NEW stuff from Studio Kat Designs ON SALE NOW!

Tracy — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:58:56 +0000

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Porta Pockets PLUS sewing pattern

COOL separating zippers

Handbag Hardware

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Clean Up & Get Organized or Decorate with these great sewing patterns

Tracy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:04:23 +0000

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Introducing Betz White sewing patterns!

Tracy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:48:04 +0000

See these and MORE Betz White sewing patterns and SAVE at SewThankful.com, click here.

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SEW COOL! Girly Toolbelt sewing pattern from Vanilla House Designs

Tracy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:08:21 +0000

Sewing pattern for pocket aprons with Easy Ruffles.This pattern features Clover’s Fuse ‘N Gather Tape, making ruffles easier than ever! Three versions are included. You have the option of using for OR five fabrics, depending upon your preference for variety; and the option of using some fat quarters for convenience!

Great gift-making idea! One size fits most. Apron is 20″ – 22″ wide x 9″ to 11″ long.

This project uses rotary cutting techniques (rotary cutter, clear ruler and grid mat). Paper/tissue pattern pieces are not included.

Instructions are included for making the flower embellishment.

Click here for more Vanilla House Designs patterns…

New eReader for Christmas? Make it a beautiful, custom cover! We’ve got great sewing patterns to help you.

Tracy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:17:50 +0000

If you were blessed to receive a new eReader for Christmas, don’t settle for a boring commercially made cover. Make a beautiful custom cover! If you gave an eReader to a special someone, a personalized cover would make the perfect Valentine’s or Birthday gift this year.

Check out these fresh, fun patterns:

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Our LOW price on King Tut Thread just got LOWER!!! Limited Time

Tracy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:05:13 +0000

We’ve just lowered our price on King Tut Thread 2000 yard cones!

Combine this with our awesome shipping rates (FREE USA SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF $100.00+) and it’s incredible just how much you SAVE!

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Chop…Chop…Chopsticks! quilt pattern from Jaybird Designs

Tracy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:48:34 +0000

This is my personal pick/favorite quilt pattern for 2011:

The Chopsticks quilt pattern by Julie Herman. Large and small triangles weave a festive Asian flair with this crisscross of another kind. This quilt project uses the new 12 1/2″Creative Grids #CGRT12560 60 degree Triangle ruler.

Click here for more Jaybird Quilt Designs patterns…