For many colleges and universities in the United States, the fall season marks not only the start of another grueling semester of papers and exams, but for many schools, the celebration of an old American tradition simply titled ‘Homecoming’.Dating back as early as the 1920’s, this is when past residents and current alumni migrate back to their alma mater to reconnect with old friends, pep rally with new ones, rock to the battle the bands, and watch as their team kicks butt in a good old fashioned football game with the visiting university who dares to score a touchdown on their home field. Such famous homecoming rivalries as “The Iron Bowl’ (Alabama vs. Auburn), “The Game” (Harvard vs. Yale), “The Lone Star Showdown” (Texas vs. Texas A&M) and “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” (Florida vs. Georgia) draw masses of spectators and even shut down states as the two teams compete for the win that will earn them bragging rights for another season. Some will gladly hand over the benjamin’s to gain them a seat among the wild and crazy rallying fans to watch their home team make history, while others can be found among the multitude of individuals, food vendors, beer guzzlers and party goers at the never-ending tailgate frenzy just outside. Whether there to root for #23 with the buns of steel, march in the parade, or merely to rep their college, at homecoming it’s got to be done with style and flair. From Iowa Hawkeye ribbons, Michigan Wolverine tailgate fabric, and Florida Gators fleece, to Penn State Nittany Lions cotton and Crimson Tide Panels, there’s no better way to show a little team spirit with great garments, crafts and accessories garnished in the colors that lets everyone know who’s in the house!
Here are a few links to upcoming homecoming events for 2008. Is your college on the map?
Penn State
Georgia Tech
Texas A&M
Florida State
Virginia Tech
Duke
Villanova
LSU
University of Miami
University of Alabama
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With the summer slowly coming to an end and the infamous football season already underway, wives across America are pulling out their pda’s and gearing up for their ‘girls night out’ evenings, stock piling their home pantries with all the palate pleasing couch potato necessities their husbands will require for the next several months, and purchasing cute little lace numbers for the nights when his No#1 team scores the winning touchdown in the last few minutes of the game. Ahhh, the fun of America’s favorite pastime sport! Ahh, the glory of football! For the lucky women who have managed to capture the heart of a die hard football fan, much praise and honor are due. Most likely you didn’t see it coming until the vows were already taken and the commitment was already made. I imagine the first sign of his ‘condition’ was the 72” flat screen TV that arrived along with the wedding gifts (probably given to him from his best men). At some point, probably right after the new house was purchased, the moving truck arrived with his favorite worn out 80’s style Lazy Boy recliner from his mom’s house, you know, the one that clashes with the ultra modern leather set in your living room and is untouchable to the rest of the household. Or maybe, you saw the pink elephant in the middle of the field and chose to ignore it. Like the 12 Donavan McNabb jerseys hanging in his closet, or the countless hours logged on to the NFL Fantasy Football site throughout your courting years.
Either way, he’s a football fan, and since you are his wife, so are you, whether you want to be or not. Period. You’ll catch yourself checking the game while eating dinner at the local TGIF with your girlfriends the night the Eagles play the Giants. You’ll know the players by their colors and numbers, and some, by their tight ends. You’ll even place bets at your office pool every now and again just to see the look on your boss’s face when you score big again. With this reality on the table, here is a list of some crafty football ideas that both of you can enjoy over again throughout the crazy ups and downs of your beautiful marriage. Even if you aren’t an arts & crafts chic or an experienced seamstress, we are sure you will find something here that is not only doable, but will look cute on you. After-all, if he’s happy, everyone’s happy, right.
Take a moment to review, and then check out our collection of great NFL and College football fabrics online. You won’t be disappointed.
NFL team lounge pants & boxer shorts
NFL team fleece throw
NFL team fanny cushion
NFL team pillow bedding
NFL team fleece scarf, hat & gloves
NFL team cotton quilt
NFL team skull cap
NFL team seat covers
NFL team baby blanket & bib
NFL team tailgate table cloths and paraphernalia
NFL team neckties, headbands & scrunchies
NFL fleece hobo purse
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Pro football fans will be watching from the stands, bar seats and living rooms as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the defending NFC East division –champion Dallas Cowboys in Dallas tonight, in their first real test of the season. And what better way to view this showdown than sitting pretty upon a hand crafted Eagle’s printed seat cushion under the warm setting sun at Texas Stadium, or nestled snuggly beneath a jumbo sized Cowboy’s fleece throw side by side with your trusty TiVo in the comfort of your air conditioned abode. Whichever way you catch the boys of the NFL, make J&O your one stop shop for all your pro football league material. From the Giants to the Redskins, from duck cloth to tailgate vinyl, from fleece outerwear to cotton skullies, great NFL fabric for your crafting pleasure is just a click away.We have just what you’re looking for to show your #1 team how much you love them!
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