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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First time I have posted here. Love your blog, your give-a-way, and the fact that you have SO very many readers! Hooray for you.
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Wow, I love fabric albums.
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I have some fabric blocks but I haven't gotten the nerve to use them yet. I love your page!
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Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win it, Ali.
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I haven't gotten into fabric too much - but would love to try!
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Thanks for the fabric links. That's a great family picture, too!
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WOW! I visit Donna's blog all the time. She is so fun.
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Finally...fabric is back! Now I can use all my quilting fat quaters!
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Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. Always inspired by the work you do :)
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The hand stitching does look really lovely on the layout Ali, before you know it you will have a huge collection of material.
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I recently too an online class which called for a little fabric and sewing. I'm feeling "inspired" and would love to get my hands on Donna's newest book!
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You just gave me the extra nudge I needed to use more fabric in my scrapbooking. I did get some canvas type stuff that are specially made for inkjet printers.
Thanks for the inspiration!
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I love the look of your fabric page. Thanks for all of the suggestions for fabric sources. Kris
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I would love to own a copy of this great new book! Enter me in the giveaway, please!
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wow! love the colours in your fabric stash! (:
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My grandmother was a seamstress for IMagnin in the 60's. Unfortunately, I can only sew a straight line (which actually allowed me to make your cute felt Valentine album). Would love to learn more!
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the fabric is awesome> please enter me in the giveaway.
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Love the idea of adding fabric to scrapbooking. Can't wait to try it out.
Thanks!
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Hi, Ali. I'm Yoyin from the Philippines + fairly new to scrapbooking + always inspired by your work. what a wonderful idea to use cloth! can't wait to dig through my mom's basket of cloth scraps. it can really add texture, dimension and more character to a layout.{btw, trying to experiment with tape transfers after i saw your acrylic album. so...thanks (as always) for inspiring me to create and explore. :)
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