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 think this is the most replies I've ever seen anywhere! I love fabric--especially Ohio's own Amy Butler. Am designing my new art room around her fabric. Love new your fabric page.
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love your fabric. another good place is:
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/
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Finally.......something to do with all the material I bought to make something with someday. Scrappin I can actually do!!! Would so love the handholding this book will provide, THANK YOU for the opportunity!
CMDeb in CA
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I'm totally into sewing at the moment too. I've gone to the store 3 times in the past week and walk out with an armful of fabric! My grandmother recently made me a set of fabric quilted placemats with some Amy Butler fabric that I bought....I love them.
:O) Kristen
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I have never used fabric on a page, but am truly inspired! Love the texture and look fabric gives the page. Thanks for your fantastic ideas and exposing us to great techniques and fabulous pointers...Amy from ID
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You and your giveaways, Ali! you not only share very cool project ideas with us but you've always got prizes! YIPPEEEE! :)
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Very cool idea, love the page :) Thanks for all of the inspiration. Shelly J. in Ohio
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whoa comments! :)
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Ooh, cool. I've seen a lot of bits of fabric on layouts lately and I see so many prints I would love to use!!
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I love fabric also, but am not a great sewer. Maybe scrapbooking is a good way to play with all of the gorgeous varieties available :) Thanks for the idea :)
Cherisse911@hotmail.com
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♥♥♥ I am thrilled to even begin to think that I have FABRIC too.....and the
INSPIRATIONS are beginning to run wild in my brain!
I hope I am a lucky winner of DD newest book, I need to read and research and then:
INSPIRE MY CREATIVITY W/FABRIC!
Thanks Ali!
♥♥♥
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Beautiful! I just want to reach out and touch it! : )
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New DD book looks fab! Your fabric stash looks cute on the shelf too!
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I left my sewing machine in AZ when I moved back to the Southeast. Winning would mean I need a new machine! Yippie!
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I love textiles of all kinds! It's such a great way to encourage recycling some of your treasured items too!
happy earth day!
Michelle
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I have so many fabric odds & ends - I have a really hard time throwing things away! I really liked the hand stitching. I never would have thought to hand stitch a photo, but it looked great. I'm a fan of Donna's and would love to have this book. Thanks for the opportunity!
Immi
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So I have a question about using fabric as your background...do you adhere it to the cardstock or leave it "flemsy"? It seems it would not work well as the background. I love fabric and am eager to try some in my scrapbook!!!
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I love how the fabric looks on your shelf! To me, different fabrics look like art when they are put together like that! I have my Grandma's vintage Singer, just waiting for me to jump in. My aunt makes the loveliest, free form quilts, lined in cozy flannel. Thanks for such a great blog! Jen from HB, CA
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I haven't tried fabric on a layout yet - Can't wait to try!
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I love, love, love Grommets!
and I love fabric stores.
What a great way to use up fabric scraps.
REPURPOSE--YEAH
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