Springs Creative Blog
Inspiration
Prepare to Be Inspired
At Springs Creative we strive to be constantly inspired to produce the innovative products of tomorrow.
It is with this goal that we, as Springs team members, extend an invitation to our industry partners, retailers and consumers to share their inspiration with us as we offer ours to you.
The Springs Creative blog is designed to inspire you and also to be inspired. It features the latest in industry trends, new product information, updates and ideas for items in our current lines.
But we want your ideas as well. Please feel free to post your thoughts, project ideas and anything else you want us to know.
So feel free to be inspired - and enjoy!
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February’s Sketchbook Challenge
February 02, 2012
This weekend, I introduced a blog called The Sketchbook Challengehttp://sketchbookchallenge.blogspot.com/ hoping to stir some inspiration in myself and others! They’ve posted the February challenge now!
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The Sketchbook Challenge
January 30, 2012
I just wandered across this great challenge to spark your creativity for 2012 – The Sketchbook Challenge!
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Last Minute Christmas Card Idea!
December 23, 2011
So, I still haven’t had time to get my Christmas cards ordered online. A little late for that, right? This Christmas card idea is fun, easy and the kids will love helping you!
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Chanel Exhibit in Charlotte is a Must!
November 09, 2011
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
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April Johnston Purple Ruffle Fabric Scarf
October 27, 2011
How cool is this scarf? It’s so easy to make with just 1/3 of a yard of April Johnston/Project Runway purple ruffle fabric!
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Decorating with ... burlap?!
October 06, 2011
Springs Creative sells burlap in both Michaels and Walmart. So, a big question is ... what can you do with burlap? Well, you can decorate with it, right?! it never occured to me until my friend’s rehearsal dinner for her wedding last month used burlap!
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Quick Sewing Tip #2 for National Sewing Month
September 08, 2011
Want a quick sewing tip? It’s National Sewing Month and Springs Creative is posting sewing tips all month long!
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Springs Creative Sewing Spaces
September 06, 2011
It worked kind of like a Trading Spaces or one of the top design shows – I asked some of the folks at Springs Creative to help me design a room where we could shoot videos. Look at what they came up with!
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Project Runway, Season 9, Episode 6
September 02, 2011
So, I loved this week’s challenge on Project Runway! The contestants worked with students from the Harlem School of the Arts. What another great idea!
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Alexander McQueen Exhibit Reviewed by Kate
August 16, 2011
Did you make it to see the recent Alexander McQueen exhibit? Kate did and loved it!
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Susan, Springs Creative’s ace reporter, reviews CHA’s Summer Show
August 12, 2011
Susan, one of our product developers, recently attended the Craft and Hobby Association Summer Show in Chicago. Lots of interesting things to look at! Read all about it ...
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Thread the Needle Day!
July 25, 2011
Monday, July 25 is Thread the Needle Day! What a great day to learn about the different stitches that your machine can sew! What a great day to learn about the different stitches that your machine can sew! Amy, one of our expert seamstresses, recently did an experiment with her machine and its different stitching capabilities:
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Jo-Ann Quilt Contest Winners Announced
June 27, 2011
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores recently announced the winners of the Quilt Your Colors quilt contest. The requirements for the contest were that the fabric had to be purchased at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores or joann.com and the quilts had to be between 36"x36” and 104"x93” in size.
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Happy Fathers Day Y’all!
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers Day Y’all! I’d like to dedicate my post to my ‘Dapper Dad’ Al!
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Crafty Cuts Weekly Giveaway!
June 07, 2011
Ready for this week’s Crafty Cuts giveaway? You could win this week’s featured Fabric of the Week – a quilt top!
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Katie’s Travel Blog – Part 2
June 07, 2011
Did you read Katie’s travel blog yesterday? Traveling can be such an inspiration!
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Katie’s Travel Blog
June 06, 2011
Katie, our Australia-based designer, has been traveling all over the place lately. How lucky is that?! Lucky for us, in her June blog, she is sharing some of her adventures and photos. It’s not quite the same as being there, but at least we can share in her excitement and inspiration!
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Colonel Elliot White Springs, decorated war veteran
May 30, 2011
As we reflect on our military history and personnel this Memorial Day, it seems appropriate to honor Colonel Elliot White Springs, former chairman of Springs Cotton Mills and grandfather to Springs Creative’s owner, Derick Close.
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Springs Creative at SCAD
May 16, 2011
Mary Beth, our creative director at Springs Creative, and I were lucky enough to visit Savannah College of Art and Design today.
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Gotta Have It!
May 16, 2011
Confession: I am serious clothing horse. In fact, I come from a family of clothing horses. There isn’t a closet we can’t (or have to!) fill. I love shopping for clothes and the only thing that truly justifies hanging on to it all over the years is – well you just never know!
