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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wow! i can't believe how many comments you have. this must be a record.
cheers brigette
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Love that photo of you and your family. What a beautiful bunch you all are.
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The first book that I ever bought about scrapbooking projects was Donna Downeys and at this point with all the craziness in my life it would be so refreshing to get this book and feel creative again! Please pick my post! :)
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I love the fabric in scrapbooking.. if only I could get over my fear of sewing and try it. I'm too scared even with a sewing machine already set up. One day... :)
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So cool! That book looks awesome.
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Ali,
I really enjoy reading your blog.
You always inspire me to go to my craft room and just make something.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Michelle
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i have been so scared to use fabric with my pages... it's a foreign concept but i would love to learn!! i love looking at all the cool projects you have in your blog... you are truly an inspiration! i also really want to get into painting on fabric swatches, but that's another story. thanks for the awesome ideas!!!
kalinda
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Working with fabric would be a new one for me - looks like fun!
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I love fabric! I like to make it into paper to use on my pages.
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i'm a fabricholic anyways, so that book would be perfect! ;) love reading your blog daily!
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Whoa, that's a lotta comments!! I do need this book one way or the other since I have the first three and it would be a shame not to have the whole set. I love fabric and used to work in a quilt shop....now I'm sorry I didn't hoard more !! LOL That Donna is a talented girl, as are you Ali of course!!
Donna (too!
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Hey Ali! Thanx for the inspiration! I love your fabric projects and I can't wait to play with fabric, too! Pick me :-)
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My mom made a lot of our clothes when I was a kid. I learned to sew in junior high, but have never really gotten into it. I'd really love to make my own quilt!
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I am looking forward to trying all sorts of new projects from Donna's two newest books. I love fabric and already add it to my scrapbooks. Thanks for sharing!
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i love every single fabric you chose <3 so inspiring! also, donna downey's book looks so fab and i would DIE to get my hands on a copy...especially in a random giveaway setting :) thank you for always inspiring us to create.
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I've been wanting to try incorporating fabric into my projects and would love to get a copy of Donna's new book. Her books are so inspiring...as are yours!!
XOOXO ~ MamaSheg Seattle, WA
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I have been collecting fabric for awhile-love the colors and textures. I'm just not sure how to incorporate it into my scrapbooks. I love your fabric page and your blog. Keep the inspiration coming. Thanks
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I picked up some fabric scraps today!! I'd ove to have this book.
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Wow-super neat idea! I'd love to learn more!
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Fabric how can you not resist!
Thanks for the never ending inspiration Ali and I think if you enjoyed your fabric page that collection will just keep growing :)
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