Pattern Correction for #26 Sedona

Posted on March 6, 2009 by marylou

I just got back from the BIG sewing show in Puyallup, WA. It was nice to see a lot of old friends. I have been going to that show for 12 years!  For the people that purchased this pattern at the show….there should have been an instruction correction included.  In the rush to ship this was left out.

The fabric should be folded at the center back.  After cutting out the vest the other half of this center fold (marked “center front” by mistake) will then be cut open. This is actually the front side seams of vest.  This half of vest turns over to the other side of fabric & becomes the sides of vest.  In the next printing the instructions will be corrected.  This vest is really just one piece of fabric, but it twists so front body is the wront side of the fabric.  There are only 2 seams & then finishing the edges.

If any of you have further questions let me know.

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Looking for Park Bench Patterns at a Class or Show Near You?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by marylou

We just got back from the Folsom Quilt Guild show here in CA.  What a great group of ladies!  I am hoping to do more smaller shows here in California this year.  If your group is having a show & has vendor space please let me know.  We have decided this year is a good time to stay near home….

A lot of ladies expressed interest in classes so I am going to try to find locations so class planning can get started.  If you are interested in taking classes from me get on the e-mail or mailing list so you get info as it comes out.  Also tell me what classes you would like to see.

I am off to the post office…then I start planning for the big Sewing & Stitchery Expo coming up in Puyallup, WA on Feb 24-Mar 1.   I will be doing a trunk show.  Come by and see our new samples.

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Join us at the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival in Phoenix, AZ

Posted on January 25, 2009 by marylou

If you live near Phoenix plan on coming to the Rusty Barn show this coming Thur-Fri-Sat.  I will be doing a trunk show at 2:00 each day.  If you are wondering about the Park Bench patterns this is your chance to see the garments.  Also I will be doing a lecture at 12:00 each day – “One Jacket For All Seasons”.   I will show samples of jackets using several patterns from the Park Bench patterns.   Hope to see you there!

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Join us at the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival in Phoenix, AZ

Posted on January 25, 2009 by marylou

If you live near Phoenix plan on coming to the Rusty Barn show this coming Thur-Fri-Sat.  I will be doing a trunk show at 2:00 each day.  If you are wondering about the Park Bench patterns this is your chance to see the garments.  Also I will be doing a lecture at 12:00 each day – “One Jacket For All Seasons”.   I will show samples of jackets using several patterns from the Park Bench patterns.   Hope to see you there!

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Road to California Recap

Posted on January 19, 2009 by marylou

We just got back home from the Road to California show in Ontario CA.    The quilts were outstanding and the vendors were many…lots to see.

Thanks to all of you who came by the booth.  I always enjoy talking to you and hearing what you have made and how it turned out.  Also thanks to the ladies who attended my class “Cherished Treasures”.  I hope you are all now getting out those linens, laces, obis, etc. & are planning a design for your next sewing project.

Our next stop will be January 29-31 in Phoenix at the Rusty Barn show.  I will be doing a short trunk show & a short lecture class.  You can check their web site for more info.  I would love to see all you there.

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Where to Find Fabric for #23 Mexico Holiday

Posted on November 14, 2008 by marylou

I just got another call asking where to find fabric to make the appliqued jacket in Mexico Holiday-pattern #23.  Most of the original vintage jackets were made using wool broadcloth.  I just received another wholesale order from the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store in Portland, OR.  This would be an excellent place to start looking.   The phone number is 1-866–865-9285 or 1-503-535-5786 and ask for Julie Fisher.  I am sure she could help you. This is a great little jacket. It is easy to size & quick to sew.  It can be made with or without the appliques.  If anyone has made it let me know how it turned out.

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Fabrics to Use with #17 Williamsburg

Posted on November 13, 2008 by marylou

In my samples there is one jacket made from blue corduroy..very soft.  Many of you have asked where to get this type of corduroy.  I had this piece in my stash for a while and don’t remember where I got it.  Remember when you see a fabric you like…..buy it then….you won’t see it again.

This fabric is cotton with a wide wale..very soft.  The poly blends are not as soft.  Generally I would not recommend buying acrylic, but when made into corduroy it  has a nice hand.  Look on line or check with the mail order sources.  Ask if they have what you want & ask if they can send you a sample.  Also check with stores that sell fabric for home dec.  They sometimes have cotton corduroy as well as cotton velvet.  These fabrics have worked well for some of my jacket projects.

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The Website is Back Up!

Posted on September 21, 2008 by marylou

Thank you for bearing with us while under construction.   Be on the look out for new and up to date information in the next few months.

Have a question you would like to ask Mary Lou?    Visit us at the Park Bench Patterns website

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