Whew! I almost can’t believe I made it! It’s been a really busy year for me, what with taking over Fabrichound and all I hope you have all been enjoying the expanded selection and great sales I’ve been offerring throughout the year.

Now that the new year is here, it’s time to start cleaning out a bit and making room for all the fresh new spring fabrics. They’ve started arriving already and I truly have no more shelf space! I already went to a bigger store space last year and I’d rather not move again…it’s a two day job, AT LEAST!

So, on that note…lets SALE!

Until January 14th at midnight (that’s PST) you can choose from all these amazing stash building special prices…

15% off ALL patterns

20% off US knits

20% off embellishments

and 30% off MOST fabric…with the exception of spring European fabrics from LAST year…check out the AMAZING 50% off on these! That is WHOLESALE price and actually BELOW my cost when you factor in shipping, etc!

I’m also looking for product reviews and will give $1 vouchers for each review I accept. Maximum of 5 vouchers may be earned and redeemed in a 30 day period. I will accept a maximum of three reviews for “pay” for any one item. Please email your reviews to me (myrinda@fabrichound.com) so I may proof them before posting. If your review is not accepted, I will let you know why.

Stay tuned to my blog this weekend as I announce the NEW FABRICHOUND DESIGN TEAM and a HUGE 1 year anniversary contest with a top prize of a $100 FH gift certificate! Also, don’t forget that I am GIVING AWAY flat rate boxes of fabric! One per month, all you have to do is make a purchase. Each purchase is one chance to win!

Want to see what’s new? The NEW PRODUCTS LINK will show items from newest to oldest…

I think that’s about it for now…I hope your New Year is filled with lots of great sewing, sharing and friends! Thank you all again and again for your continued patronage of Fabrichound. I look forward to offering you even MORE great fabrics, notions, trims, tools…gosh, just more of everything that makes life worth living for those of us who love to sew!

FREE stuff first, because everyone likes FREE stuff, right? I know I do

I was flattered to be interviewed by one of my new Twitter pals, Angela, for her craft blog Craft Life. If you missed it, you can check it out HERE. And while you’re there, be sure to check out how you can win a GRAB BAG of goodies worth $25! A fun package of inspiration will arrive in your mailbox, ready for crafting, sewing or just hoarding, lol!

Don’t forget about December’s FREE FLAT RATE BOX OF FABRIC. I randomly draw a number from purchases made on Fabrichound during the month. If you are the luck winner, you will get a FLAT RATE BOX of fabric and other goodies from the Fabrichound shelves. Many times this includes sold out and discountinued bits that are sure to make you the envy of your sewing pals All you have to do to enter is make a purchase, no matter how big or small, they all count as one entry.

Now the new stuff…I got a small shipment of kawaii goodness right before Christmas. Check out the NEWEST goodies HERE.

You still have until DECEMBER 31st at MIDNIGHT to save 10% on almost everything in the store, including these NEW items!

I know, that sounds so bad, right? But it’s not what you think. We showered her with all kinds of piggie themed items, as well as a new stocking made from kawaii piggies fabric…I actually didn’t know how to wrap all the fun little goodies, so a stocking was easier, lol! I know the stocking would have been enough for her, but I also made the Petunia Pig from a Melly & Me pattern (sorry, I don’t have any in stock right now :(). She opened it and I swear she just started crying! A little embaressed here, but I know she was so happy and loves it so much!

For my Petunia, I chose Heather Bailey Bijoux Ivory Swirly Buds for the head, feet and arms…Sandi Henderson Farmer’s Market Stripey Spring for the skirt…European Import poplin Ditzy Flowers on White for the body and sleeves…European Import poplin Haute Hearts for the leggings. Pink wool felt for the nose, buttons for the eyes and a bit of stretch lacey elastic for the ruffle.

BTW-my mom is wearing the most adorable little flying pig earrings I got her from etsy seller alliteration.

I know many of you were dissapointed to not get some of this line, especially THIS sprite print

And I also got these little toadstools on pink! How cute, right?

Don’t forget, you still have about a week to take advantage of my holiday gift-25% off almost everything. Stock up for winter sewing and look forward to spring!

ooooh, check out these little felt iron on shapes! Just in from Japan-three themes of tiny cuteness. Just iron on to apply a little extra kawaii to your projects!

More Japanese fabrics in stock and more on the way too! Don’t forget-25% off until Christmas eve so stock up for those cozy evenings of sewing!

So, I finally got around to sewing a Christmas present for Baby Z. I was hoping to do a whole ensemble for her doll(s) but I don’t know if that is going to happen right now. Anyway, Mellissa tweeted this Farbenmix FREE pattern the other day and knew I had just the right stuff to do it…and I did! I used some Stenzo babycord, stretch cord, a hot pink button cordstop, a layer of batting and added the webbing strap so it’s easier to carry around. Hope Ziva likes it!

Sounds nicer than a COLD snap, doesn’t it? Melissa’s yummy new line has FINALLY arrived at Fabrichound. Since I’m not primarily a quilting shop, I don’t normally order an entire line, but Sugar Snap is so unique and bright, I wanted to give you plenty of options when imagining your projects.

And of course, it’s ON SALE! Get it fast, while there is plenty of selection…CLICK HERE to start shopping.

goes to…*can I get a drum roll here?*….Vanessa S order #2929. No need to do anything, Vanessa, I already have your address and you can look forward to a flat rate box of goodies some time next week!

Do YOU want to win a flat rate box full of end cuts and other goodies?

 I’m giving one away every month until I run out. I don’t know WHEN that will happen though, LOL! Anyway, all you have to do to get a chance is make a purchase from fabrichound.com. Your order number is like a raffle ticket and I have Chops “choose a number between this and that” at the beginning of the next month. No additional effort required on your part, just the wonderful shopping you already do!

What happened?!?! Decemeber already?!?! The holiday rush is ON like Donkey Kong my friends. And of course, as I write this, one of my lovely daughter’s is getting sick upstairs, meaning I will get nothing done today *sigh*
I’ll be posting the details of my Holiday Giveaway this evening so be sure to stay tuned for that…but in the meantime, I will be EXTENDING the 25% off sale til, oh, how about CHRISTMAS EVE! Yes, that’s right, you have almost three more weeks to get your shop on at ridiculously low prices! If high prices on European imports or a certain pattern have kept you from trying it, NOW is the time to jump! Prices are automatically adjusted (in red) on site. No need for pesky codes, etc. If you have ANY problems at all checking out or questions about availability, just shoot me an email and I’ll answer as soon as I can!

So, I thought this rotating special thing would be kind of fun, but it’s sort of confusing I think? How about if we move on and start our Cyber Monday shopping now!

CYBER MONDAY DEALS

25% off until 12am PST.
 Buy a $50 GC, get a $5 one to use after the holidays, buy a $100 GC, get a $10 one.

**FRIDAY through Monday FREE US and CANADA SHIPPING on $50+ purchases! Internationals get $5 off!**

Remember…each month I give away a FLAT RATE BOX of end cuts and remnants I’ve been collecting…Purchases made during Black Friday weekend will also enter you into my HUGE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY with a top prize of a $100 Fabrichound Gift Certificate! More details, prizes and additional ways to enter will be announced HERE on my blog!