Just trying a little something out here…see that Facebook “like” button down there? Could you click it for me? I want to see what happens. There’s a treat in it for one lucky winner…
Oh, and look at that over there too…now you can see all the Fabrichound posts on Facebook too…nifty!

Yay!!! I have to be totally honest…I LOVE BLACK FRIDAY!!! I know, most people think this is just crazy talk, but waking up at 3 or 4am isn’t too crazy for me, especially if I fall asleep at 7pm after a big turkey dinner, lol! It’s the one day of the year I feel like I can go out, get great deals and get back home to decorate the house while it’s still early. In fact, I like early so much, I’m going to start my Black Friday sale on THURSDAY! So, while you’re waiting for that juicy bird to finish (gosh I hate waiting and waiting to eat like that, lol!), spend some time getting the supplies for your holiday projects early.

40% off MOST everything in the store (downloads, gift certificates, CLEARANCE not included)…code will be displayed in the item listing if the item is on sale…

ALSO…orders of $100+ will receive a 10% off coupon to use later (may be stacked on other sales)

GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL-get a 10% gift certificate for yourself…buy $50 GC, get $5 for you, $100 GC = $10 for you.

Some important notes-IN STOCK items ONLY. It’s possible that items may sell out but still show as available when you are placing your order (mostly not)…I will do my best to fill all orders, but cannot accept cancellations of an entire order if I am out of just one item. Orders will start to ship as early as Saturday, processing time will be dependent on sales volume and can take longer when I have a sale of this type. Thank you for your understanding.

I will be available by email if you have any questions… myrinda@fabrichound.com

thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Myrinda

www.fabrichound.com

Well, not as well as I hoped, cash wise…but I broke even (and can put it on my taxes ;)), learned a little and, the BEST part, got to hang out with my great girlfriends! Isn’t that ALWAYS the best part?

And it’s actually ok that I didn’t sell out, because I am guesting in the Weeping Willow shops. I would have had to come home and sew like crazy right away! Come over and check it out…you can pretend you were at the show, shopping my booth…lots of goodies and hopefully more to come, depending on my ability to take pictures when it’s not sunny out, lol!

Just in time for your holiday crafting…all regularly priced in stock patterns are 15% off through Monday evening. Use code “PAT15″. Paper patterns ONLY, downloads not included.

I have loads of cute stuffie patterns from Melly and Me, purses from Pink Sand Beach and of course, darling clothes for the kiddies. Popular designs will go fast!

thanks for shopping fabrichound patterns

Whew! I have been in one heck of a sewing frenzy for the past month and a half. Why you ask? I have a real LIVE show to sell at this weekend!

If you’ve ever wanted to check out my stuff in person or you just love awesome boutique goodness, c’mon by and say hello! My totally rocking hair accessory making pal Heather should be right next door…she’s sure to have the perfect goodie to match!
Getting ready has been pretty stressful…and I still have to drive like 6 hours to AZ, then 6 hours back on Sunday. I’ll miss Chops and the girls, but I get to have a little girlfriend time and I REALLY need it!
Anything that doesn’t sell will go on the website or etsy, but, hopefully, there won’t be ANYTHING left!

See you Saturday!
PS-bring lots of cash

So…normally I would be saying something like “Quilt Market clearance” and “help me make room for all the new stuff…” except I am not going to Houston Quilt Market this fall! I know, totally devastating! But this time I need to stay home with my little goblins and Girl Scouts. Besides, all the reps will come to appointments at my house, if I ask them nicely So I’ll still get new stuff…which means I STILL have to make room!

Hurry, before all your favorites are gone…or that fabric you’ve had your eye on fro this year’s holiday projects is snapped up by some other customer

ALL fabrics (excluding CLEARANCE) are 40% off!!! You will see the code in the individual item descriptions, but it’s “holly40″…share with your friends!

I am also having a facebook referral contest. When we get to 1000 fans, I will draw a random winner for a prize…AND the person who sent the most new fans will also get a prize! yay! So be sure your friends post on the wall who sent them…

SALE runs until THURSDAY NOV 4th ONLY. If you are having trouble with your order (which no one should be anymore, unless its Paypal’s fault) please email IMMEDIATELY so I can manually send an invoice and you can still get what you want

Thanks! and Happy shopping!

Myrinda D, Fabrichound.com
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oh yeah, it’s not the END of October, it’s the BEGINNING! lol! It’s October 1st and Halloween decorating can officially begin. I must confess, I started a little early…my neighbor even poked fun, but I couldn’t resist…

You see, a couple weeks ago, I WON this FABULOUS monogrammed pumpkin decoration from Lisa Frost! Of course, I could have bought one…you can too, right here…but my pockets are a bit light and I usually have to make my own fabulousness. Imagine my delight when I found out that I had WON this sweet decoration to frost my front door! and of course, I had to hang it RIGHT AWAY!!!

And now you can see why too…look at that SAD brown door I live in a condo. It’s kind of blah and boxlike on the outside. A couple years ago the homeowners association decided they should paint the outsides in 4 colors so at least I can now say “I live in the yellow building” but other than that, the outside of my dwelling is decidedly UNfrosty.

I really NEEDED a fabulous decoration and this one fit the bill! Thanks again SO much Lisa, for choosing my frosty gal sayings and helping frost my home too

oh my gosh…it’s my first! let me know what you think. I should also warn you all that I do NOT pin most things, so if you are trying to show someone a great technique, it’s not here, hahaha!

You will need…

2 pcs for outside
2 pcs for lining
zipper
bit of twill tape
bit of trim

Trim both fabrics to same size. Slightly larger than your zipper length (the toothy part) if your zipper is small, but since we will trim the ends off the zipper, you can also use a zipper that’s way too long for the fabric you might be using.

Put the zipper foot on your sewing machine.

Line up the edge of the fabrics with the end of the zipper. I like to utilize the metal stopper so I leave a little room for that or you can make it so that is inside the seam, it’s up to you.

Make a sandwich of exterior fabric, zipper and lining fabric. Right side of zipper (the side with the pull) should be facing right side of exterior fabric and right side of lining also faces right side of exterior.

Using the zipper foot, sew close to the zipper.

When you get near the end of the zipper, stop with the needle still IN the fabric, raise the presser foot and carefully pull the zipper open. This might be a little tricky at first, but have patience and soon you won’t even think twice.

Pull the exterior and lining fabrics away from the zipper to expose the other half and repeat on the other side.

PRESS the two halves away from the zipper, one exterior and one lining on each side. Yes, I said PRESS it. I may not be much for pins, but I am ALL ABOUT the iron. Pressing locks your stitches in and helps close the needle holes for a finished look

Optional here, but I am also ALL ABOUT some topstitching, especially contrast. Here I chose a bright green embroidery thread to accent the black of the zipper. Use your zipper foot and you can get super close to the edge.

Now I like to add some bits of ric rac or lace…or you could put a cute tiny applique or iron on in the corner…whatever you like. This is the part that is going to make this really fun and it’s a great way to use tiny bits of trim. I’m using some bright green ric rac…be sure to move the other layers aside and just sew onto the exterior fabric.

I am so lazy, I don’t pin this either…see that extended guide on my machine…LOVE…

Now we’re ready to close up the pouch. I like to sew the exterior fabric bottom edge first. I use 1/4″ hem…Make sure the zipper is closed…

The sides…I start on the side that has the end of the zipper (when it’s closed, this is the side WITHOUT the zipper pull)

As you reach the zipper, simply fold it in half and push the exterior fabric down on both side (top and bottom). Just sew right over the zipper…

One side finished…

Open the zipper now

And start sewing down the other side. Stop just before the zipper…now you will need your tab of twill tape

You could have also made a little handle or something and put it in right here if you want…fold it in half and tuck it into the seam…

Match up the zipper halves, fold them as if they were closed and sew over.

Now the bottom of the lining…leave an opening here to turn the pouch.

Trim the ends of the zipper

Trim the corners

Turn the pouch right side out through the opening you left in the lining. Use a chopstick to make sure the corners and around the zipper are really pushed out.

Stitch the opening in the lining…this is where I put a label in…

I PRESS here too…then tuck the lining into the pouch, turning as you go

Press again…I told you I like the pressing and voila!

Now make a whole bunch! I’ll show you how to make the flat bottomed style next time…

Who doesn’t love a sale? Truth is, I want to get some fresh fabrics in the shop and for that to happen, I need to move some of these others out! Let me tempt you with 35% off fabrics, embellishments, patterns and kits (CLEARANCE items not included). Lots of great items to choose from and at these prices, I’m practically giving it away! My system allows the code to displayed in all SALE listings, so just look there to be sure…or share it with your friends…code is JFF35 through Wednesday Sept 22. So, go, sew something new this week

PS-I am starting to add ready made and custom sewn items to the site…please feel free to shop there too

happy shopping with Fabrichound!

So with all the work of running fabrichound, I’ve let my clothing sewing slide a bit. I’ve had some items listed on etsy or through Facebook, but now they’re going to go all in one place where all the fun belongs…on fabrichound! Here are the first few items…Halloween Vida and knit dresses, one is a custom

Sweet Girl Boutique Clothing and Accessories

I know lots of you readers don’t sew yourselves or maybe you sew other things…now you can your supplies and a sweet outfit or accessory for one combined shipping. Custom orders always welcome too