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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I am already addicted to paper and with so much beautiful, graphic fabric out there, I think i have found another addiction.
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That book look super fun :)
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My mother passed along to me a love of fabric and quilting. I would love to find out more about how to incorporate fabric and scrapbooking/cardmaking. I love handling the texture and yummy colors of fabric just as much as I do paper.
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oh Ali PICK ME!! :) It's s interesting to see Fabric with scrapbooking now - I've been quilting and sewing for a few years now but have never put the two together...can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the inspiration as always!!!
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Scrapbooking and fabric seem like such a natural combination. I would love to learn more about it. Thanks for the great website.
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It would make my day if I found some luck today.
I love learning more about working with fabric. Fun!
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That book looks to die for! What a great concept. I'd love to get on board : )
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I love fabric and have been trying to find a way to include in my layouts.
Jennifer
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that book is exactly what id like to try out. Got all these fabric pieces lying around and id love to give it a go.
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Scrapping with fabric would be pretty interesting, her book sounds good.
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My scrapbook room is FINALLY clean, I'm ready to get creative! Thanks!
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Love the fabric layout you made...I keep saving pieces of fabric, but I don't know what to do with them! :)
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gorgeous layout...love fabric too and also have a small stash that looks pretty on my shelf hmmm must do somthing about that...also trying to declutter again hmmmmm its never ending!!!! will just keep plodding laong...thnaks for the inspo!!
Rxx
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Here in Japan scrapbook stores are few and far between so paper is hard to come by. Fabric stores on the other hand are plentiful, and they have some pretty cool fabric here. I'm up for the challenge!
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Great post Ali! and thanks for the INSPIRED workshop acknowledgement and ETSY link! I really appreciate that.
It was so cool to see you take on the project with such enthuasiasm... I've been a huge fan of yours for a long time so having you in my class was a little intimidating, but as usual, you picked up the idea and ran with it. love that!
We'll have to chat soon.
hugs
Christina Lazar-Schuler
aka - the Textile Anthology queen =)
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Fabric in scrapbooking is very interesting...if only I could figure out how to thread the bobbin on my sewing machine!
Melissa
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Looks like another way cool book from Donna Downey.
Lisa
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Ooooo, I've been eyeballing Donna's fabric book for the past few weeks... would LOVE to win a copy! And I just got my first sewing machine... what a way to break it in :-)
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To me fabric and patterned paper are very closely related. Love the patterns and possibilities for creating!
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I've often wished that some of the fabric I see came as patterned paper...never thought of doing a fabric scrapbook! I've also wished that some pp I've seen came in fabric but I'm pretty sure I can't make a skirt out of paper! =)
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