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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SO many wonderful places to go for inspiration... Now, where I can find some extra time?!? :) Thanks for all you do!
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I grew up with a mom who sewed EVERYTHING when I was little.... she made us clothes, dolls, bedspreads, curtains... you name it she made it. My first photo album in high school had a beautiful handmade fabric cover made by mom. I have done a little bit of sewing as I have gotten older - not much and definitely not as much as my mom! I have a love for paper that she has for fabric... but I love the idea of combining the 2 into one craft! It would be great to give scrapping that texture from fabric that you just can't get from paper. :)
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I am loving the look of fabric especially for mini-books - reminds me of all the books I bought for my chilodren when they were really young. Throw my name in the hat, please.
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That looks like a really great book. Thanks for giving one away, Ali!
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I have a few different MARIMEKKO patterns in my home decor. I took the fabric & stretched it around canvas & it instantly creates a pop of color on the wall. LOVE that fabric line. Plan to get into using the sewing machine for LO's as soon as my new craft room is finished.
Thanks for including me in the giveaway!
:-)
Deana
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I've been trying to get this book at my local scrapbook store! I have also tried to win it on other sites...maybe this time. I love Donna's stuff and working with fabric.
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I have been a fabricholic forever! Why didn't I think of using it in my scrapbooking.....forest for the trees kinda thing I guess! Thanks for the ongoing inspiration Ali!!!!
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Hey Ali,
Love your blog. Hope everything is well.
Enjoli
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I am a fabric freak, and have all of the other books, so I NEED this one! Thanks for sharing!
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you inspire. be well.
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I have just started to love fabric and sewing! I just have yet to try it on my pages! I am going to give it a try. Thanks for challenging us! AmandaC
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Must.Have.That.Book.
I love all of the links you gave for fabric sites. Would love to start doing more of this in my projects. So FUN, thanks for sharing! ~Dana, from MN
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What a great idea! I'll have to go a get a little sewing machine now... more to my scrapbooking collection! yippee!
Thanks!
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I need to get back to using fabric in some sort or another. I love the texture. Thanks so much for giving one of Donna's books away. It looks great.
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I'd love to incorporate more fabric into my cards and scrapping!
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You constantly inspire me to broaden my thinking in my scrapbooking. I love the thought of using something different and there are so many choices when it comes to fabric.
You've got my creative wheels turning this morning, Ali!
I have Donna's other two books and I'd love to add this one to my collection - thanks for the chance to win!
StacyS. (Alberta, Canada)
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I love using fabric on my pages and already have a sewing machine on my Christmas list for this year! THanks for the giveaway.
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the red facric is so funky it's like a patterned paper! I would really love to try fabric onto my scrapbook layouts sometime.
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What a fun looking book!
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Ali, it's fun to read about your adventures with fabric. I did a lot of clothing construction and then quilting in previous decades. There is something so gloriously tactile about fabric -- the "hand" (feel) of the stuff, the rough or silkiness.
I'd love a copy of Donna's book. Merge my love of family history/genealogy/scrapbooking with my love of textiles.
Thanks for all your posts & thoughts.
Margaret
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