Please excuse my nostalgia

Yesterday my kitchen was filled with yellow birds. As I printed these cheery bags I was reminded of another February day 4 years ago .

I was making messes as usual, screen printed shirts were strewn around the house.

Living in Logan, attending college at Utah State, I had just started selling a clothing line under the name Robot Hate.

Friends gathered for a photo shoot.

They stood patiently in t-shirts as snow fell around them.

M. Ward's "I'll Be Your Bird" played in the background and I fell in love with my husband all over again.

To those who were there that day, I am grateful.

To those who were not there, I have superimposed you in my memory and I am also grateful.

In the end, there was a finished product, but to me it was so much more. There were so many happy memories along the way.

Thank you Christy Baugh for creating and capturing moments that would have otherwise been forgotten.

Challenged

I recently watched the movie "Julie & Julia." In the movie Julie Powell, played by Amy Adams, sets a goal to cook all of the recipes in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Over 500 recipes in 365 days, an impossible feat for culinary disaster like myself. I don't cook, but I redeem myself in the domestic department with my sewing. I was inspired by a customer, Ellen Switzer, she set a goal to make 2 dresses a month. I am not going to limit myself to dresses, but I do want to sew at least 1 garment per month. This is what I have done this month.
I LOVE this fabric! I just finished making this sheath dress today. It is made out of an Ana Sui wool burnout. I had never even seen a wool burnout until last September. It is such a technical and couture fabric. I wanted to make something very simple to show off the subtle beauty of this fabric. I'm sorry I am not a great model and my camera is not great either. To fully appreciate this fabric you really have to come into the store and see it for yourself.
My husband hates this dress, my big Liz Claiborn glasses, and more than anything my Frye boots. Naturally, I love all of these things and pair them all together. This dress is made from a reversible wool jacquard. It reminds me of my favorite Icelandic band, Sigor Ros. The style of the dress is simple, but it makes me feel rich, like I'm about to go skiing in Aspen.
This skirt was made from a remnant piece of Vera Wang cotton and lycra. There was not enough fabric to do more than a very simple strait skirt. I love the color combination and the comfort of this skirt. I'm sad that we no longer have this cotton in stock, but we do have this same pattern in a silk chiffon. I'm thinking about making something out of it soon.

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Every year the Muscular Dystrophy Association puts people in "jail." Their "bail" is raised by family and friends and donated to the association for research, therapy, medical equipment and much more. Yellow Bird Fabrics is trying to help. To make donations or learn more about the Muscular Dystrophy Association go to

https://www.joinmda.org/MyLockup/MyHomepage/tabid/129998/Participant/yellowbirdfabrics/Default.aspx

Haiti Relief Art Show

Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Time:	5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:	The Hive Gallery IN Trolley Square

DAY 1 (OPENING SHOW NIGHT) IS ON FRIDAY THE 12TH OF FEB. FROM 5-9 PM.
DAY 2 ART WILL STAY UP AVAILABLE FOR SALE 10AM-9PM

We are asking for a minimum $2 entrance fee which will also be donated.

Beautiful art has been donated by many local artists & photographers. SLCC Design Institute students will be autioning off winning designs made with Yellow Bird Fabrics' silk. All the donated art will be available to purchase with all of the proceeds going to The American Red Cross for the Haiti fund.

Come enjoy live music, refreshments, & fantastic art. Support with us!

Anne Barge Fashion Lecture

Anne Barge
International Wedding Gown designer

Lecture: The life of a Bridal gown designer
Day: Friday Feb. 12th
Time: 10:30 AM -11:40 AM
Place: Salt Lake City Library, conference room B
Sponsored by: The Association of Fashion Designers
in Partnership with Alta Moda Bridal Salon
Admission: free

The Association of Fashion Designers and Alta Moda Bridal are honored to present a lecture for international wedding gown designer Ann Barge. Come hear Ms. Barge share her passion and experience in international fashion design and the secrets of her success. Pieces from Ms. Barge’s collection will also be on display. 40 minute lecture will be followed by a 30 minute Q & A. Come share this very rare Utah fashion experience.

Association of Fashion Designers www.slafd.com

Alta Moda Bridal www.altamodabridal.com

Yellow Bird Fabrics is now offering classes!

Knits for beginners

Dates and times: Tuesday, February 9th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Tuesday, February 16th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: For those who are just learning to sew with knits, broaden your knowledge by:

Learning basic types of knit fabrics

Discussing what projects can be made with knits

Using a serger and practicing basic finishing techniques

Project: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Instructor: Amber Lee is a local seamstress, designer, and fabric maven. She specializes in working with knits.

Cost: $75 (all materials included*)

*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines and sergers to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

Intermediate Knits

Dates and times: Tuesday, February 23rd 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Tuesday, March 2nd 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: For the more experienced seamstress that has not had the opportunity to work with knit fabrics, here is your chance to learn more by:

A brief overview of serger use and types of knit fabrics

Practicing more advanced construction and sewing techniques

Project: A basic knit dress

Instructor: Amber Lee is a local seamstress, designer, and fabric maven. She specializes in working with knits.

Cost: $75 (all materials included*)

*Sewing machines will be provided for those without one. We strongly encourage those with sewing machines and sergers to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

Special deal! Only $125 for both knit classes!

Textile basics

Dates and times: Thursday, March 18th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Thursday, March 25th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: This workshop is designed to help designers and seamstresses that know what they are looking for in a fabric, but don't necessarily know the correct terminology.

Learn the difference between fiber content, weaves, and finishes.

Recognize fabrics by sight, touch and even smell.

Project: Collect and catalog over fifty different textile swatches

Instructor: Amy Royer is a local seamstress, designer, Apparel and Textiles graduate, fabric-aholic and owner of Yellow Bird Fabrics.

Cost: $50 (all materials included)

If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabrics@gmail.com, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.