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Fall 2011 Sewing

All of these finds are wonderful patterns, fabrics and books that are out or will be out this Fall!!
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This is the second book authors Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins have collaborated on.
It will have 101 sewing projects from many different designers, for different types of fabrics and will be available Dec. 9, 2011.
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Here is my book review.
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Theses are out now and Amy Butler is on a blogging tour so you may see her on some of your favorite sewing blogs.
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What a great idea for a book!! I wish I had come up with it.
I always tell my friends that do not sew, if you can sew in a straight line you can make anything! Maybe with this book-in-hand they will believe me.
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After making the passport dress, market skirt and my favorite the portfolio dress, I am thrilled Lisette has fall patterns and fabrics!!!
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If you want to see the fall color report go to Fall 2011 fashion color trends - Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2011. Wow! We are so lucky to be surrounded by all of these great designs, books and patterns!
There must be more fall sewing fun out there. If you know of a great find please share it with us!
Happy Sewing!
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Craftcherry said…
Cannot wait for the second One Yard Wonders! I LOVED the first book!
August 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Sew Spoiled said…
I loved the first book too! Can't wait to see all of the projects! I wish I could get a copy and get each project signed by each designer! Wouldn't that be awesome!
August 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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