Three Things : Fabric (& a giveaway)
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(Unikko - Orange, Mirabelle Red (Alexandar Henry), Alfie Barkcloth (Yellow))
One of my favorite parts of my recent creativity travel was working with fabric in my projects. I have been playing with bits of it with my sewing machine and starting to collect small pieces here and there (haven't gotten into any clothes sewing yet).
Here's a fabric layout I made in Christina Lazar Schuler's class at Inspired called Textile Anthology (check her Etsy store for available kits):
She talked about making an entire album of fabric pages (the one above is 8x8). I like that idea and I also love that this sort of page can just go in my regular albums as well (put it into a page protector or add grommets to fit to your album rings).
So why fabric? I like to think of it in the same way I think of pattern paper - a decoration. A bit of color. The cool thing about fabric is that it also lends texture to your project. We can all use a bit more texture in our lives. Fabric can be added to a layout with adhesive or stitched on by hand (I actually really liked the process of hand-stitching the photo on the layout above) or with a machine (quick and easy). Try using it in place of patterned paper on your next project. It's also especially great for covering chipboard albums.
Currently I am storing my fabric pieces in my metal shelf:
Here are three of my favorite sites for checking out fabric include Sew Mama Sew (love searching by color), Purl Soho (especially loving their contemporary collection), and Repodepot. You can also search etsy for vintage fabric sellers like Shabby Vintage Mom who has some cute bundles of vintage fabrics.
The giveaway today is for Donna Downey's newest book Fabric Scrapbooking. It's very much a project-based book with step by step instructions and supply lists to walk you through each project.
To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment below. I will close comments and pick a winner on Wednesday night around 7pm (April 23).
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holy smokes! look at all these comments :) I am a quilter turned "life artist" thanks to YOU!! I love using fabric too! you don't have to enter me in the contest - I ordered the book already :) I can hardly wait to get it. Anyhow - you are always giving things to people - you are soooooo generous - Can I send you some of my favorite fabric swatches??? I have amy butler - aunt may - lots of vintage fabric and some really CUTE BOY - kiddie fabric I am going use for an "eye spy" quilt.... soon (i hope) anyhow let me know if you want any fabric.... I have more that i can handle.... and i can bring it to CKU - houston (i'm taking ur class! ) xoxo anna t
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Using fabric in our albums is a great idea and would love to make an all fabric album. Donna's book looks great. Thanks for the giveaway.
Olga.
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Thank you for the great inspiration...always!
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Wow! love the fabrics! I'm really into fabrics too... mostly for doing applique and embroidery (see my website!), never thought abt combining with SB! :) thanks for the inspiration!
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I have a ton of fabric (for quilts), but I don't use it on my layouts or cards. Maybe I should start.
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What a neat concept. Count me in for the contest. Thanks!
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I love fabric! Amy Butler is one of my favourites. I love her bold colours and gorgeous patterns.
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Oh please, pick me :) I love working with fabric - I don't do it a lot, but I'd love to learn more techniques.
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I love your blog, I read it everyday to gather daily inspiration. I love your style and it has let me branch out in my creative thinking.
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Ali,
I'm totally interested in this great new idea! Hope I have a chance at winning :)
Jillian
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Please enter me. I have done some scrapbooking with fabric.
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Wow! I just got a sewing machine and have made one (paper)-layout with it... But I'm inspired to try some more, even fabric!
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Thank you Ali!
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This book looks great! It's always fun to play with something new.
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Love the fabric! My mom sews and I scrapbook, now I can combine her passion with mine!
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Hi Ali! thanks for all the fabric links! I so appreciate the time it takes you to do that. :)
thanks for the give-away too...always fun.
blessings!....
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Lovin' the new fabric spin that is getting popular with scrapbooking! I need to get out and get some Amy Butler fabrics. Her fabric is just gorgeous!
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This is such a great idea... I love adding texture to my layouts because they seem so much more inviting. Thanks for sharing.
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While I haven't worked with fabric much other than sewing clothing, I love it. There are so many fun and beautiful patterns available.
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I love the idea of using fabric, I often look at fabric and think wow that would look really pretty on a scrapbooking page so thank you for the inspiration and great ideas :)
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