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Spring Inventory Reduction SALE

Myrinda Dixon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:03:17 +0000

Whew! Well, we don’t get any snow here in Southern California, but it sure has been raining a lot. We are finally getting a taste of the sunny spring weather though and my mailbox is full of Textile and Quilt Market brochures and previews of new fabric lines. Spring is coming!!!

Besides welcoming the warm weather, spring is the time when I have to clear off the shelves and make room for all the great new stuff that’s on the way. 35% off Inventory reduction SALE lasts until Tuesday March 16th. What’s on sale?

Kids Arts & Crafts

Tools

Sewing Kits

ALL paper patterns/books

ALL fabrics currently in stock

Enter code “spring35″ at checkout. Please be assured, I personally check each order for accuracy. Should my code be faulty in some way, I will manually adjust your total and refund accordingly. If you experience any problems, please email me immediately myrinda@fabrichound.com. Quantities should be up to date, but there is always the possiblilty of an item selling out, so be sure to shop early! Feel free to share this code with your friends and have them join my fan page on Facebook for even more great deals and fabric news!

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WEEKEND SPECIAL

Myrinda Dixon — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:30:00 +0000

-Buy 4 yards, get a 5th yard FREE! (cotton quilting, cotton/light canvas Asian imports and European cotton wovens ONLY-velvets, specialty, laminate, etc NOT included…discount will be given as a refund, I don’t have anyway to set up a cool special like that)

Offer ends SUNDAY at midnight…enter code “5FREE”

Super Sunday SALE!

Myrinda Dixon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:20:39 +0000

Football widow? Come join us for a super sale! Several fabric collections and individual items have been permanently reduced in price AND take 30% off with coupon code “Super 30″ (not valid on gift certificates or flat rate packages). Stock up on spring/summer fabrics and get ready while you are snowed or rained in

Coupon valid today Sunday Feb 7 through Thursday Feb 11.

Sublimely Santorini

Myrinda Dixon — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:06:50 +0000

So…let’s talk about one of my FAVORITE EVER collections…Santorini has been in the shop for a while, moving some, but not as much as I thought it would right away, considering its 3 season appeal. Maybe it’s not speaking to you the way it does to me…then again, it could be that the yellow colorway is just such a perfect match for MY living room. This is Chops chair that he sits in at night to read and stuff. It’s sort of khaki colored and after a while, I noticed a spot where the man’s head rests. Must be those dirty ships he works on. Anyway, after it really started to bother me, I realized I could make a fab little cover from some charm squares, fat quarter and half yard…and of course, a matching pillow to spruce up the whole corner, right?

I didn’t make a tutorial or anything, I’m sure most of you can figure this out. If you need specific instructions, you could email me, I guess. I just used a half yard cut for the back side (that you’re not seeing right now). For the front, half of the cover is a fat quarter and the other half is charm squares pieced together. I bound the edge with twill tape from my shop, though you could use bias tape as well.
Also, Lila put these darling MUSHROOMS on her blog…That’s two super cute ways to use some Santorini fabrics…How about you tell me what you would do with them and I’ll send you a little bit? Check out the fabrics HERE and leave a comment with your ideas. If I like yours the best, I’ll rush you a little Santorini prize pack.

I almost forgot…the WINNER of the Flora and Fauna goodies is janis stob who said “absolutely the hummingbirds! great for a collar on my favorite swing coat!” I love the idea of taking something you already have and jazzing it up with a little color! Please email me your address so I can get this out.

This Girl Scout Gig

Myrinda Dixon — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:00:46 +0000

or “I can’t believe I’m having THIS MUCH FUN!!!”
For those who didn’t already know, I am now the John Muir School Girl Scout Troop (Group) 3904 Leader. I know…me…a leader…of girls. You can stop laughing now. I’m super lucky to have an amazing co-leader and supportive parents and grandparents who are also excited that Girl Scouts have come to their girls. If you had told me a few years ago, even after I had my own daughters, that I would be leading the troop, I’d have laughed. Helper, sure, but leader, uh…..but someone needed to do it and I really want Aurora to have the chance to have the same kind of fun I had as a Girl Scout. So, here I am, with CLM (that’s co-leader M) and 23 girls kindergarden to 4th grade girls. It’s becoming sort of a joke at the Service Unit meeting (with the other leaders) that I should share the wealth, lol! And cross your fingers that I can get another Kindergarden mom next year to take over with the new girls we are sure to get.

One of my girls gave me this picture yesterday…that’s after we sell cookies, me handing out recognitions at a meeting. I need a tissue again…isn’t that the cutest thing ever?!?!?!
So today finds me buried in handbooks and badgebooks, training registrations and calendars, with cookies and daisy petals whirling about! I need to consider Cookie Training for adults and girls, Thinking Day, Encampment, service projects, swaps and how I’m going to transport 20+ sets of art supplies into my meetings…
I have a lot to do today…
But I’d say it’s worth it

Flora and Fauna and Wonkiness

Myrinda Dixon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:07:21 +0000

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Originally uploaded by justmyrinda

Oh yes, see, that is such adorable new fabric from our dear friend Patty Young. I think this is my favorite line of hers so far, this honeycomb pattern with the bees is so unique, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it! My other favorite pattern from the line is the Hummingbird pattern (not shown here, but available in the shop, of course).
If you have the winter blues, these bright colors and fun patterns are sure to chase them away!
Now…about the purselette…that’s sort of a different story, hahaha! Some of you might glance and not notice, but I assure you, it’s definitely WONKY. It’s my own fault, totally…thinking I could substitute a shorter zipper, because that’s all I had and look, it’s just the right color…yeah, ummmmm. So I’m going to try THAT pattern again. Ziva has already claimed it as hers, I suppose I should be happy someone isn’t so critical of me, lol!
Fun? Oh, you want some fun too? OK, how about a GIVEAWAY? I have a cute modkid tape measure, Lil Chef pattern and 2 Half Yard cuts of Flora and Fauna for ONE lucky winner! Just check out the new Flora and Fauna fabric HERE, then comment on the blog which are your favorite and what you think you will make with them. Winner will be announced next Wednesday.

12 Days of Winners!

Myrinda Dixon — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:19:05 +0000

Ok, I promise, I won’t take 12 days to list the winners! I know, I’m so terrible about announcing winners. And I don’t have your addresses mostly, so I will need those…
The winners are…
Purple echino tote bag-Jenn Wanis
Jay McCarroll tote bag kit-Judy M (I have your address)
Moda Home Calendar Tea Towel-Heidi Gagne
French General Sachet and Monogram Kit-Kristin
Picnic Parade Basket-Ellen Ban
Fairy Frost Charm Pack-Nanann
Moda Bake Shop Petite Fours-Julie Grimaldi
Moda Bingo Night Towel and FQ Pair-Sarah
Moda Notions Zip Pouch FQ pair-Kathy
Moda Tissue Cover and FQ pair-Brigette
Modkid Tape Measure and FQ pair-Wen

and the GRAND PRIZE-a $50 Fabrichound.com gift certificate goes to…
Jen Hagedorn!!!

I will have a NEW giveaway coming WEDNESDAY, so stay tuned…and if you are one of the winners, email me with your address so I can send your prize!

Merry Christmas Aurora!

Myrinda Dixon — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:21:58 +0000

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Originally uploaded by justmyrinda

Dear lovely first daughter, you have had a love of the color black and Halloween since you were 2 years old. I know some people think it’s a little strange, but I don’t mind. I hope you like this special doll I made for you, your very own EMOtional Aurora & SeBATstian (from a Melly & Me pattern).
I love you!
Mama

The Princess and the Frog Movie Review

Myrinda Dixon — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:53:19 +0000

Aurora is on break from school. Luckily she is enjoying mellow, indoor activities lately. Today we met up with Lisa and Megan to see The Princess and the Frog, from Disney (rated G).
We both enjoyed the movie…I especially liked the music…the zydeco in particular had both me and Megan bopping in our seats. In case you aren’t familiar, the movie is a twist on the usual fairy tale and takes place in Jazz soaked 1920’s New Orleans. Be aware, there is a voodoo aspect on both the bad and good sides. Aurora (6 and loves Harry Potter) wasn’t scared at all, but a few younger members of the audience were frightened by the shadowy spirits. I wouldn’t take Ziva (3 and a scaredy cat). It was visually fantastic, the Disney animators have outdone themselves on this one and many scenes were so full of light and color, in contrast to the purple shadows of the “bad guy”.
Aurora and I give this movie two thumbs up and say it’s a great way to spend a few hours with your 5-10 year old over the holiday break.
PS-Yes, I am STILL having holiday giveaways! Post a comment here to join the fray for 12 fun prizes, including a fabrichound.com gift certificate.

12 Days of Giveaways!

Myrinda Dixon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:40:04 +0000

My holiday gift to you! And yes, I DO realize I should have started this a few days ago but, gimme a break…Chops has been gone since the day after Thanksgiving and I started a Girl Scout troop at Aurora’s school…not to mention getting the tree, setting it up and everything, and all that other holiday stuff, lol!
And today I don’t even have a picture of what I’m going to give away because I havent’ even decided! I’m just going to reach into my big bag of goodies that I pick up at Quilt Market and other fun places and you will get whatever fun thing it is…and trust me, it WILL be fun!
Starting tomorrow, I will get it together with a fun little giveaway everyday until Christmas and ending with a drawing for a $50 Fabrichound Gift Certificate! Woo hoo, right?!?!
Just post a comment here to enter for tonight’s SURPRISE prize…drawing tomorrow evening…get an extra entry for posting the badge over there on the top left on your blog (be sure to post a separate comment with a link)
Enjoy!