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 love your layout. I need to start collecting some graphic fabric scraps to add to my lo's!
fingers crossed!
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I completely agree about the texture of fabric - very tactile. I like the idea of covering chipboard albums with fabric - thanks for the inspiration.
Claire
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Love fabric, love Donna Downey's books, love all this creativity!!! I've started really getting into the smaller, giftable aspects of scrapping! This is great! Janine
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You know I think the closet I've come to using fabric in scrapbooking is with ribbons - yes I know I'm sad and very much behind the times LOL
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Ahh Fabric. A forgotten craft...almost. Except for the 8 large plastic bins in my basement that until recently have been ignored. My baby girl is having twin girls this summber. I have already gotten the sewing machines tuned-up and have my brain in sew mode. How convenient that now we are using fabric in the scrapbook arena. Wonderful!!! Hope I win the book.
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I was just browsing through this at Scrapbook Territory over Spring Break- Loved it!
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Yummmmm fabric..I can't get enough of it...and I love Donna's techniques!
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Pick me! Pick Me! I'm from Tennessee!!!
I would love to learn to sew...
But I just don't know!
Give me a book to show me how
And I will make you WOW!
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It was so neat to meet you (& Paolo!) at Inspired! Totally loved Christina's class and stitching the photos onto the quiltlet...can't wait to make more! Just need to search out more of Heather's fabrics to add to my collection! : )
-Katherine
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pick me, pick me!
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I love all of Donna's other books, and I like the idea of using texture as well.. so many possibilities there!
Deborah
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oy last one as always.......maybe that will make me a winner
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I would love to have the book!
Thank you for the everyday inspiration.
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What a delish giveaway...love love love Donnas work with fabric.
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I love fabrics! I have a slight addiction to them...almost as bad as my patterned paper addiction:o)
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Wow love the idea of making fabric pages.
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Oooohhh... I am dying to see that book up close and personal! I'm so obsessed with fabric these days!
Lizzy
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I just need a sewing machine and I'll be all set. Although I love the look of hand sewn...thanks for sharing your suggestions for sites. Love em!
Lindsey
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I have always wanted to learn how to sew, my grandmother is currently dying from breast cancer and has severe dementia/alzheimers........she always sewed while I was growing up, I regret not spending time with her to learn her trade, now it's too late. She was a child's dressmaker in Brooklyn when I was a child and always made me and my sister special dresses from the scraps of fabric. Your post has given me the push to learn in her honor.
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love the texture.
you are so crafty - i like everything you try.
it always reminds me to try new things too.
-meg
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