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About marylou

Park Bench Patterns are a unique collection of clothes patterns allowing tailoring of the garment to give the most flattering fit. The timeless simplicity of Park Bench Patterns are a canvas for personal expression. Park Bench Pattern Co. patterns have a quick sewing, simple style that changes every time you make it and we give you permission to change the design when you make it so that what you wear is an expression of who you are. It really is that SIMPLE.

Sew Boat Retreat on San Diego Bay September 16-19th

Posted on June 21, 2010 by marylou

Join Mary Lou Rankin & Judy Stinton on picturesque San Diego Bay for 3 1/2 days of sun and ocean, sewing, inspiration, collaboration, creating & relaxing at the luxurious Loews Coronado Resort & Marina. Choose from a variety of classes including silk dyeing, jewelry and accessories.

Enjoy a sewing vacation at Loews Resort in the quaint and fabled village of Coronado, California. This pet-friendly 4-star resort and marina is reserved at an exclusive rate for the retreat. Continue reading →

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Our Online Calendar is Now Available!

Posted on May 19, 2010 by marylou

Visit the Park Bench Pattern Company Online Calendar to keep up to date on the latest Classes, Shows, Retreats & Workshops! We’ll be at the 15th Annual Del Mar Quilt Craft & Sewing Festival this weekend! Get a Free Admission … Continue reading →

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Have You Made Your Appointment to Sew Yet?

Posted on May 17, 2010 by marylou

2010 is the year to do things for yourself AND sewing should be on the top of that list.   I have been giving out Appointment Cards to my customers for some time now…and I get a lot of smiles and … Continue reading →

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Discover Park Bench’s Unique Sizing Concept

Posted on April 12, 2010 by marylou

All designs have a ‘fit model’ they use when designing and sizing their patterns.   They are not all the same. In the new patterns I am working on I will be showing you my model’s measurements and the amount of … Continue reading →

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2010: The Year You Get Back To Sewing!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by marylou

It is time to clean out the closets, re-organize your sewing room and fabric stash, service your sewing machine, mark your calender for sewing time, plan new sewing projects, make new sewing friends, and sign up for sewing classes! Upcoming … Continue reading →

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Fiber Art Fiesta 2009 – Albuquerque, NM

Posted on May 19, 2009 by marylou

To all you ladies living in or near Albuquerque NM…..come join us at the Fiber Art Fiesta 2009.  It is being held at the fair grounds.  This is really a fun gathering for all the fiber arts…quilting, weaving, fabric painting/dying,  … Continue reading →

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Spring Class in San Diego

Posted on May 3, 2009 by marylou

I hope everyone is having a great Spring.  I just finished my first all day class here in San Diego.  It was entitled “Why Did She Do That & How Did She Make It Work?”.   Everyone left with LOTS … Continue reading →

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Space Available at the April 24th Class

Posted on April 5, 2009 by marylou

The Class “Why Did She Do That & How Did She Make It Work?”  is available for you ladies in the San Diego area – If you are having trouble getting started….this class is for you. There has never been … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 & … Continue reading →

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