Just in time for a restorative getaway to a rock-strewn and balmy Mediterranean island, here is a tutorial from Matt at Design*Sponge for a hand-sewn passport cover. This could be made in either leather, or even faux leather….we love hand-sewing for its meditative nature, and with this case you’ll have plenty of time to daydream about fields of wildflowers, picnics of crusty bread, hard cheese, sticky thyme honey, salty olives, and wine, and lazy afternoon snoozes on a soft blanket.
Enjoy 20% savings on a scrumptious bounty of online only wool, silk and cotton fabric favorites. It is never too early to start daydreaming about the delicious breezy days of springtime, and this selection of sale priced online fabrics is perfect for warm weather frippery! From sheer silks to light-weight wools, start sewing in February for April. Online sale ends Friday, February 24th.
Join us for a very special sale as Britex Fabrics celebrates 60 years of top quality fabrics and service. Enjoy 30% off fabrics, notions and remnants.* Monday, February 20th (10am – 7pm) and Tuesday, February 21st (10am – 6pm) Arrive early to receive your free celebratory tote bag available with fabric purchase while supplies last. This fashion tote will make anyone want to celebrate Britex! * Some exceptions apply. See store for details.
Britex Fabrics is proud to present our first online bridal collection, a romantically inspired group of elegant fabrics — from silk duchess satin woven in a family-run Italian mill, to beautifully textured dupioni silk from India; we’re excited to help you bring your wedding dreams to life. Please revisit us frequently as we expand this collection.
It is the year of the dragon, so don’t be too surprised to see babies blooming like posies! Claire from Craftzine made this tutorial for a group baby gift — an old-fashioned felt cloth alphabet book. Clair says, “The book is beautiful, hilarious, and put together by friends with all levels of artistic skills. I love the different approaches to each page and that the personality of each contributor is obvious as you flip through the book…The great thing about this project is that you could organize a “mailed baby shower” for a friend who is far away, or at least allow distant friends and family to participate in a baby gift that will be personal and meaningful.”
According to Chinese tradition, the year of the dragon is particularly auspicious for new babies, and Aimee, blogstress and craftster extraordinaire, brings us a free Chinese dragon transfer to embroider. This sly fire-breather would be charming stitched upon a pillowcase, tea towels, or even a draw-string laundry bag!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Becky and Jimmie from Make made a beating heart headband. We love fashionable geek-tastic crafts; with brocade ribbon from Britex, and a scratchbuilt perfboard Arduino build from Mintduino parts, this is a twinkling success.
Megan at HoliDash made this awesome tutorial for a handy car kit to keep in your car’s glove box. Sew one with Britex Fabrics’ sports fabric from our 4th floor, and then pack it with all the necessary tools and emergency accruements. Band-Aids, tweezers, stain remover, a flashlight, a cell phone battery, toiletries…..and who knows what else. This would make a swell Father’s Day gift for all the dads in your life.
Every day is owlet day. Paula made this adorable owlet costume for her daughter Billie’s first Halloween, and then gave a shout-out to Britex special helpers Casey and Abraham. I love Billie’s feathery tufts, calico beak, and button eyes. What a chirpy bouncing baby owl!
Just in time for a restorative getaway to a rock-strewn and balmy Mediterranean island, here is a tutorial from Matt at Design*Sponge for a hand-sewn passport cover. This could be made in either leather, or even faux leather….we love hand-sewing for its meditative nature, and with this case you’ll have plenty of time to daydream about fields of wildflowers, picnics of crusty bread, hard cheese, sticky thyme honey, salty olives, and wine, and lazy afternoon snoozes on a soft blanket. 
