Members of the Cameo Quilt Guild will host a quilt show and sale May 10 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and May 11 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at the UFCW Hall, 876 Horace Brown Dr. in Madison Heights. Numerous quilted items will be sold throughout the show, and there will also be a silent auction of donated quilts, ranging in size from 12 … Continue Reading →
If you happen to be an expecting mom or grandmom who’s looking for precious little items to hand-stitch and embroider for that bundle of joy that’s soon to arrive, then ‘Embroidery pour le Bebe, 100 French Designs For Babies and the Nursery’ (Harper Design/$12.99) is filled with lots of unique craft ideas that you’ll find hard to … Continue Reading →
Lean all about antique and contemporary quilts at the 2013 Quilt Exhibit “Patches & Patterns,” A Celebration of Quilts, featuring antique and contemporary quilts with some for sale at the Belleville Area Museum and Library. This show is being presented by The Velleville Area Muaeum and Western Wayne County Quilting Guild. Exhibit hours are 3-7 … Continue Reading →
Hmmm, I think it’s that time of year again when I need to clear away some of the books that have piled up on my desk over the past year. If you’re interested in helping, just email me at jbrown@detroitnews.com with a list of crafts you enjoy doing, along with your name and address. I … Continue Reading →
Laura Zander, co-founder and co-owner of Jimmy Beans Wool (www.JimmyBeansWool.com), and author of “Knit Red” (Sixth&SpringBooks), has done it again with her exciting new book, “Sew Red, Sewing & Quilting For Women’s Heart Health” (Sterling Publishing Co., Inc./$22.95). Inside the book, you’ll find a collection of patterns for projects created by a host of talented … Continue Reading →
The Needlework and Textile Guild of Michigan (NTGM), a “multidisciplinary fiber-art guild with members whose interests range from quilting and embroidery to weaving, beading, wearable art and fiber sculptures,” meets every second Tuesday of the month. The meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 165 East Square Lake … Continue Reading →
Linda of Royal Oak has a black (vintage) Singer Featherweight sewing machine for sale. She’s asking $350 (or best offer). If interested, email her at lindalou55@cavtel.net.
Remember, you can shop for all your sewing and quilting needs at the 19th annual American Sewing Expo, scheduled for Sept. 28-30, at Suburban Collection Showplace (please see August 15th post). Show hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Suburban Collection Showplace is at 46100 Grand River Ave., between Novi and … Continue Reading →
If you’re not a sewer, but often find yourself needing to mend a garment or two, then “Mend It Better, Creative Patching, Darning and Stitching” (Storey.com/$18.95) will help make those repairs much easier. Simple step-by-step instructions and basic sewing skills are all you need. Written by Ames, Iowa resident Kristin M. Roach, creator of the website … Continue Reading →
The Great Lakes African American Quilters’ Network (GLAAQN) presents “Quilts: where Our Legacy Lives” Oct. 6 and 7 at the Livonia Civic Park Senior Center. Highlights include more than 100 quilts, Griot storytelling, special exhibits, new quilters, vintage quilts, Hall of Fame Quilts, Special Projects Quilts, Walking Fashion Show, Make and Takes, door prizes, vendors and food. … Continue Reading →