Fall Fashion Fabrics!
September is my favorite month because it’s not too hot and you can feel the crisp air coming for fall. At least in New England that is! Fashion is always at its best with sweaters, cardigans, jeans, and boots. As…
How to Make a No Sew Fleece Blanket
Sorry. This is just another post wherein I complain about the freezing freaking cold. I know it’s winter and all, but weather.com says it “feels like” 5 degrees here in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and it’s just downright unpleasant! I know what those…
New Frozen Fabric!
My sons have been sick for over a week now. Really sick. I suspect the flu, although they had their flu shots months ago. Anyway, stuck in the house when medicines are working their magic, you can only paint, play Trouble, do…
Polar Vortex Fleece Giveaway!
***This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to everyone who participated. Winners announced here. Chances are you are among the more than 140 million people across the US and Canada that are experiencing some unruly-frigid temperatures. And we feel…
4 Ways to Kick Your Super Bowl Party Up A Few Yards
Five days. That’s how long it has been since the New England Patriots fatefully “ended” their season. We’re up in Massachusetts so needless to say there’s more than a few of the OFS crew still feeling a little blue. But…
Not All Fleece Is Created Equal
When this is what it feels like across the US, we’re going to go ahead and assume you’ve had contact with something fleece today. Whether it’s your gloves, hat, scarf, lined jacket, or you’re cuddled up (not fair!) on your…
Performance Fleece
Performance fleece comes in several weights and many colors. Performance fleece is perfect for active and athletic weight. This heavier weight performance fleece is perfect for outer wear in colder weather. Zirotek 300 weight fleece weighs 16 ounces per…
Fleece Accessories
Fleece accessories are perfect for all ages. Polyester polar fleece is lightweight, cozy, and warm. It makes great hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, jackets, and vests. Soft fleece is perfect for children’s items. It comes in delightful kid’s prints. It is…
Vogue Winter Collection
The bold jacket with the interesting zipper detail is part of Vogue’s Winter 2012 Collection. Vogue pattern company has just released its Winter Collection. Bold outwear looks mark this stylish group of patterns. The jacket shown above can be made…
Fun Pet Sewing Projects
Sewing for pets is fun and cost effective. These precious pug puppies seem to enjoy showing off on this ottoman, but for the safety of both furniture and pets, pet beds or cushions are a must. Pet beds also help…
