http://alternationbook.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:56:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out Shannon's new favorite blog, jean repair, by the author of Denim Revolution. We're a big fan of what Nancy calls 'cat and mouse mending' -- in fact, Shannon's used a similar technique to keep one of her all-time favorite thrift store jean finds going for years now! (Hey, ... http://alternationbook.com/?p=79 Check it out, it's amazing! http://alternationbook.com/?p=77 Check out these fantastic images of Xan wearing one of her creations -- you can see more here on Facebook! "Recycling is Always in fashion" is the fourth in a series of Recycling Awareness posters produced by The Among Friends Studio design team. http://alternationbook.com/?p=76 I had to look up the definition of "jelly roll" and all the other new fabric-pack terms used by quilters the other day. Need help? Click here. I blame Moda's Bake Shop...not to be confused with the ACTUAL bake shop opening up next to my shop shortly, hurrah! Why? I've gone ... http://alternationbook.com/?p=74 As a thank you to everyone who has been ordering signed copies of AlterNation, we're continuing with a special price of $10 (up from $8), with all discount codes from other websites still applicable. The increase in price comes with the (really, somewhat shocking) increase in postal rates. All orders ... http://alternationbook.com/?p=73 We had to order more in after this post! (And if you're planning to order or have already ordered, please note the UPDATE link there -- thanks!) http://alternationbook.com/?p=72 You know what's awesome? Em Hall's DC Goodwill Fashionista blog -- click here! It's a great place to find ideas and advice for your thrifty fashion needs. Just today on NPR's Talk of the Nation they were discussing how people are "downsizing" their lives and saving money in the current ... http://alternationbook.com/?p=71 AlterNation was published in 2007 -- but it took until 2009 for CNN and other media outlets to catch on! (See this recent article). Refashioning thrift store finds is not only eco-friendly, it's budget-friendly! http://alternationbook.com/?p=70 In preparation for some exciting upcoming stuff, we are clearing out our stash of signed copies. If you would like to order one (or two, or three!), they are $8, which includes postage. If you have a shop and would like to stock signed copies, please contact Shannon asap for ... http://alternationbook.com/?p=69 How was your Harikuyo? (see last post) If you need a little OOMPH to wake you up in the morning, there is nothing better than an orange shower curtain. I just made one out of Amy Butler "Coriander" fabric (available from my shop Stitch Cleveland), and it couldn't be easier. Sew two ... http://alternationbook.com/?p=68