This week’s common sew is our “REPORTING FOR DUTY” utility apron! The sew-along is: Saturday, January 20 6PM to 8PM Ages 12+ $37 per person | extra kits $13 each | member discount 15% Be sure to SIGN UP! This sweet and beginner-friendly project was designed by Tess as one of the early skill-building projects…
This week’s common sew is our “DEAL ME IN” one- or two-pocket wallet/credit card sleeve! The sew-along is: Saturday, January 13 6PM to 8PM Ages 12+ $19 per person | extra kits $7 each | member discount 15% Be sure to SIGN UP! This sweet and beginner-friendly project was designed by Tess using origami folding…
Something like, oh I don’t know, a year ago (!) a talented and inventive Beehive Member suggested hosting a pop-up designer and vintage clothing sale here. It was a great idea then, but as things go, it slipped off my radar. Then Carson and I went to New Zealand and I was amazed by the…
After a long (very, very long) journey, I made it back safely from the North and South Islands of New Zealand! Man, what a trip! What scenery! What sights! We are back on the horse and OPEN for these few days before Christmas – namely 12/21, 12/22, and 12/23 from 11AM to 6PM. Yes, when…
What? It’s crazy, I know, to go on vacation just before Christmas. Especially when you all have holiday sewing to do! But it’s a super-special and important trip, so I’ll be trekking my butt off in New Zealand for a few weeks. Here is the Beehive Sewing holiday schedule: CLOSED until Wednesday, December 20th at 11AM…
Feeling quilty? There are three (3!) new Thursday evening Social Sews on the calendar just for quilting! Thursday, October 19th at 6:30PM Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30PM Thursday, November 16th at 6:30PM Make progress on your quilt project AND hang out with fun people.
I visit Lauren and Danny at MassAppeal about once a month to share sewing techniques, tips, and project ideas. A few weeks ago, I had planned a segment on what I call “reminder projects.” Most of us have heard of “memory quilts,” which is a really lovely way of using the garments that belonged to…
You know what can make sewing even better? Working with fun, modern fabrics! We’ve acquired a fantastic collection of Cotton + Steel fabrics, including some lovely rayon blends perfect for apparel, now available in the Northampton studio! All fabrics have been pre-washed, so you can sew with them right away. We’ll cut as small as…
I’m going to start this post by apologizing to all of today’s parents who experience guilt to be perfect! Between Pinterest, mommy-blogs, the PTO, Gwyneth Paltrow, and whomever else, I can’t imagine how you could do everything that is asked of you in the quest to be the most perfect and interesting and evolved parent. I’m apologizing…
Folks, the very lovely store “A Notion to Quilt” will be closing its doors in late August. How about we get together in a van, drink seltzers, drive up to Shelburne, and buy beautiful fabric? I thought you’d be on board…. Here are the details: We’ll go on Sunday, August 13th. Meet at Beehive Sewing…