DAPHNE, Ala.—Hancock Fabrics, Inc. is opening a new store at 6850 U.S. Highway 90, Daphne. The grand opening will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14, 15 and 16 with a M’Liss Rae Hawley guest appearance on Saturday Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hawley, an internationally known sewing expert, is the newest creative partner of Hancock Fabrics Inc. She will display some of her famous designs, demonstrate and lecture on the finer points of sewing and be available to sign books.  She will also introduce her newest exclusive Hancock Fabric collections: “Wrapped in Love,” which is inspired by some of Hawley’s favorite Christmas memories, and “Garden Breeze,” a collection of flannel prints, inspired by the outdoors and Hawley’s love of the environment. A collection of Hawley’s popular books and other licensed products will also be available.

There will be other activities and specials during the grand opening of the Daphne store.