Mad for Modern Wool

As Anita (mom) and I peruse the catalogs of our favorite ready made stores (ie Nordstrom's, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie
and others) we've been seeing so many wonderful uses for plaid, gingham, hounds tooth and checks. So we were thrilled when she received samples from her newest supplier of salvaged designer fibers. We ordered our picks pronto, and they came just as quick.
Now in the Shoppe we have this great selection of both classic textured wools and super sweet plaids and checks. The gingham pictured here has been in for a little while but now looks fresh, perfectly paired with these new cloths. Whether used together or on their own they are deliciously stylish with that vintage appeal that both mom and I go crazy for.
Bold plaids are being used for everything from skirts and caplets, to handbags, hats and scarves. Solid wool patches could be added to the elbows of a sewn or ready made jacket! Wearing just one or two louder pieces with other more subtle, textured solids, or neutrals/denim is very fashion forward. Throw on some boots and you'll be set for fall.
P.S. Our new wools are 60 inches wide :)

HOT OFF THE PRESS

New shoppe cards are here...

It's always fun to switch up the design just a bit.
This time mom asked if I could include both of our little owl friends.
At first I just had them floating in the frame but that didn't seem right.
I thought "these owls need some branches to rest on while they talk about their love of sewing".
So I gave them branches and I think they look pretty happy now.
The end.
:) April

Buy Buy Baby Birdie Buttons... made by me

Just in, new handmade embroidered buttons.

Read more about the maker (that's me, April Rhodes),
at my new personal blog "findingmemodern".

Clintonville Arts + Music Festival

This Saturday, Sept. 6th marks the 11th Annual Clintonville Arts and Music Festival. This year Clintonville is celebrating the opening of the remodel of Whetstone Rec into a new Community Center! Sew To Speak's owner Anita generously donated this awesome basket of sewing goodies to the Community Recreation Council. It includes a purse pattern by the ever popular Amy Butler, three 1/2 yard cuts and one fat quarter of coordinating Heather Bailey fabric, one yard of a lovely matching ribbon, 2 spools of thread, a $10 gift certificate to the shoppe and one of my handmade embroidered buttons. The basket will be part of the festivals silent auction, fund raising event. Festivities are from 10am-5pm Saturday, at the Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 N. High St. Columbus, OH.
Stop by the scene and check out their goods. Have a nice time, get inspired, then come down the street to Sew To Speak and by some fabric to sew up some of your own handmade yummies!!! :)

Also... mom and I were talking about making up more gifts baskets such as this for the holidays, birthdays or any special occasion. If that is something that would interest you please post a comment or be sure to let us know next time you're in.
Thanks, April.

I Think We're Turning Japanese

just kidding with the title :)
But in all seriousness... I wanted to post some pictures of my mom's
most recent delivery.
Japanese!!!

Aren't they fun?

They take eight+ weeks to ship from the time we order, so it was a truly wonderful day when they finally arrived last week. Also... they typically sell in half the time it takes them to be sent. Stop in and get them while they're here:)

We even have ROBOTS! sooo cute.