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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scrapping with fabric looks like so much fun. guess i need to break out my sewing machine again! :D
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I haven't tried scrapbooking with fabric, but the results are so lovely.
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Love your concept of working with fabric. It's inspired me to find a place in my craft/office to leave my sewing machine in place.
Donna's generous offer of the book is wonderful. I have her book of decorative journals and have found it very helpful.
Thanks, Ali, and Donna!
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I haven't tried fabric on my LO's yet..... I do have a sewing machine, haven't sewed on my LO's yet either. LOL.. I have sewn a few tops and I do embroidery... Thats something I plan on trying but it is a little time consuming. But I would love to use some vintage pieces and maybe start looking through some fabric for certain patterns...And since I have a shelf just like yours, I now know I can stack fabric,.. Oh, BTW... I love your baskets... Thats been on my mind lately but I haven't bought any yet.... I've put cardboard on the shelves so files and albums don't fall through...LOL LOL That happened the first time I used it.....Thanks for the chance to win Donna Downey's book....
Patti
(Pattie's passion)
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!!!
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Opps, somehow my comment indicates it's from Kendall (above). I probably didn't follow the instructions....this is my first time to post.
Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to enter the "contest" for Donna's book.
Susan
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I'm new to scrapbooking. My daughter introduced me to your latest book and blog. Great ideas. Would love to have a chance to have Donna's book.
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I used to work in a department store and have a lot of the samples from curtains and the like.... now this will give me ideas to use it.
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What a great giveaway....I have a sewing machine and I don't know how to sew....bought it to try sewing on cards and haven't done it yet...
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Rock on, Ali....rock on! :)
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Wow....there are one heck of alot of comments on this post.
I've been looking at this book but haven't purchased it yet. Maybe I'll get lucky....if not...I guess I'll be shopping again soon!!
Have a great day and thanks for a chance to win.
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Hey there Ali....
I just started using my sewing machine on layouts and I LOVE the little texture it adds....and I have started a fabric stash....I've been collecting some favorite pieces of my daughters clothes to use as well....
Thanks so much for always sharing a little piece of your world!!!
Hugs...
Dedra.
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Love the new page and the idea of adding fabric to my next project!! Thanks for the inspo!
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I have tons of fabric but have not yet started using it in scrapping. Something new!
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ooooh, i want this book so bad! i have always found so much inspiration with fabric and would love to add to that inspiration!
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I am inspired to try using fabric pieces. I also love Donna's ideas. This book looks fun to get started with fabric.
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I LOVE fabric albums! Since I came to scrapbooking via fabric/patchwork/mixed media art I yet experieneced a lot with it. I´d really like to share with you what I made. Maybe email some photos to you?
THX for sharing yours!
Love, Anne
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I've never tried fabric... sounds fun though!
Mary
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Cool! As usual, looking at your latest project inspires me to try it for myself.
Shari
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OMG - love fabric and love new ways to craft. Hope this book comes my way!
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Grrrrreeat! I'm a digi girl through and through... or at least I thought I was until I saw this... I think I miss texture too much and this is the perfect answer. Now and again it would be great to go hybrid and incorporate fabric. How plush!
Love your blog Ali, inspiration every time!
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