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've been wanting to dabble more with fabrics but I haven't had the mojo to do that until I saw the beautiful page you made! Now where did I put that sewing machine...
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I love working with fabric, even though it means having yet another stash.
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I have fabric fear issues too but I have been experimenting recently in an effort to get over it! My sewing skills are still very limited but some of the results have been surprisingly good :-)
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Love the idea of fabric! Now I can actually USE my sewing machine for something. :-)
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Fabric is gaining in popularity. That Donna, she's always ahead of the curve! Love your layout-such a sweet photo.
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Love reading your blog and would love Donna's new book.
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Oh...your shelves are sooo tidy. Fabric makes everything look better. Please enter me into your drawing. Thanks!
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PICK ME, PICK ME (as i raise my hand)!!! :) Loving this new trend in fabric! My husband just can't get over seeing me sew paper, but seeing this combination with fabric and photos are great!
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As I have just started getting into quilting, I'm all about fabric right now. Love your page- I need to dig out some scraps and get to work!
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ah, i just discovered the beverly's craft store near me has the most adorable fabrics...elizabeth k's blog has some cute ideas on fabric projects that i've already tried! love it! kristen in nor cal...
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I would love to win this book. Maybe it will motivate me to get my sewing machine back from my neighbor:)
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Wow...over 900 comments so far! That's awesome. I've recently started to play with fabric, too so I'd love to have Donna's book. I check both of your blogs every day! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Cool! I have a bunch of photo transfer fabric sheets I'm dying to use...besides years of fabric from my quilting obsession days. Thanks.
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Looks so exciting! TFS yet anther great book.
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i love working with fabric...
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Every time I think - wow, I could win - I remember just how popular you are! Look at the number of comments! I've always hesitated with fabric because I feel inept. I will have to check out her book so I can feel a little more comfortable with it. Thanks!
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Ali, what a great idea for a giveaway. A seamstress I am NOT, but it seems that even I could use some of the tips and ideas that will be in this book. My mother (who I lost very unexpectedly in February) was a marvelous seamstress - in fact, she was a true artist, excelling at painting, sewing, embroidery, crewel work, tatting, crocheting, and knitting. I love rubber stamping and am just starting to scrapbook. As I've wanted to make a scrapbook in memory of Mom, this would have some neat things to incorporate, I'm sure.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Best to you and yours!
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So love playing with fabric, using my mums 30 year old sewingmachine LOL, thanks for sharing Ali!
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I've been using some Anna Griffen squares in my layouts but would love some inspiration from Donna's book.... thanks-
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Love your blog, it inspires me all the time! I never thought of using fabris...I'll have to give it a try.
Thanks!
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