Three Things : Fabric (& a giveaway)

Thanks for the inspiration and great giveaways!

I bought a sewing machine about six months ago in hopes of incorporating some stitching into my scrapbooking. I only got it out of the box last week! Yikes.
That idea books looks fabulous!
I always am inspired by your blogs.
Thanks so much!
--Margalyn
Seattle, WA

I love working with fabric but don't do it often enough really, so this give away might be just the thing to inspire me a little bit more.

I too, am falling in love with fabric. Donna has done some incredible things with her fabric albums and they have totally Inspired me! I loved, loved Fabric Anthology. I too, found the stitching relaxing and also really gratifying. I sat next to CD Muckosky in Christina's class and she put gesso on her fabric to mute the colors a little. The effect was stunning plus she had a firmer surface to work with and her pictures didn't have to compete with Heather's gorgeous fabric as the focal point. I love this new horizon in scrapbooking and the new opportunities for creative expression.

Oooooh! I love this! My two favorite things together: fabric and scrapbooking. I love reading your blog.

i love the fabric you chose and your project. i haven't done much with fabric in my scrapbooks so this would be a fun book to have.

Sewing addictions starts small--you'll be making Simon some clothes soon enough!

This is perfect I've been trying to get into using fabric in my layouts but haven't known where to start. This book sounds like it'll be a great help in getting me going with fabrics!

Love that picture on your LO...what a treasure. I as always think that LO is perfect.
Blessings,
Holly t.

Oh my gosh, does that ever look like fun! I'd love to add a little bit of fabric to my life.

I am going to have to hit my fabric stash and try a LO. As always thanks for the inspiration!

What a great project you did! I would love to start working more with fabric! Maybe the book would help me!!?

i'm obsessed with making quilts right now...and this post just makes me want to make one even more...

Hi Ali, I've been a fabric person all my life starting with when I was a little kid sewing my own clothes and then later my children's clothes and then quilting. I have drawers and drawers of quilting fabrics all color coded and such. When I started scrap booking, I liked it because it was so similar to quilting: patterns and colors and designs. I have really liked Donna Downey's work and I have 3 of her books. She's got great ideas like you have. Haven't got the fabric one, yet. I've actually been thinking of reducing my fabric collection. I'd be happy to share some with other scrappers if they might be interested. If they were to contact me by email, I could send them some.
Thanks! Nora

I am a fan of fabric, especially since I started taking sewing classes through my local Continuing Education program! Donna's book would be a great inspiration for me to weave my love of fabric into my scrapbooking.

Ali:
I can't wait for Donna's new book. I've been sewing since I was in 8th grade....my passion right now is quilting. But a fabric album or page in a scrapbook is very interesting. Love the page on your blog today. Thanks for the giveaway!

I have been moving back to the concepts of sewing and cooking. It seems to embody the idea of 'simplistic living': my greatest goal.
Would love to add to my DD collection of books!
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This post was perfect timing for me Ali! I host a live ATC at my local art shop, and our theme for May is fabric. I'm borrowing my mom's sewing machine and getting my feet wet. Your layout gave me some great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

I have seen Donna's book advertised. Looks very cool. I can't wait to try some fabric in my alblums!!

I would love to learn how to use fabric more in my scrapbooking.