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 fabric!!! I bought a kit from DD before Christmas to make a fabric photobook and I need to get it out and make it. LOL! Her new book looks great!
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I would treasure this book!
Anne
Shorewood, WI
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I used to collect fabric much like I collect paper now... I am sure there is still a stack somewhere in the basement! Maybe its time to pull it out and have some fun!
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This idea ROCKS! I have a sewing machine that has been sitting in a box since my hubby bought it for me. I think it needs to be used badly. GOTTA have that book. Thanks for letting us into your world.
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Fabric scrapbooking looks awesome. Never tried it, would love some guidance the book could provide!
Thanks!
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Hey Ali, great page. I am a quilter and scrapbooker, I haven't tried putting fabric on my pages yet, but I see it in my future! Especially since I just found Daisy D's sock monkey paper that exactly matches the sock monkey fabric I used for my son's quilt last Christmas...
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My fabric stash is seriously low. Thanks for the links!
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Hi Ali!
I've really been enjoying fabric lately - especially since I picked up Amy Butler's Midwest Modern book - so fabulous.
I washed and ironed some fabric last night - ready to create now.
Hoping do some sewing and would love to try adding fabric to my art projects - thanks for the creative inspiration!
A.
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Fabric Rocks. I have been playing around a bit with some fabric layouts. Will have to try more of this. I have been sewing for years so the fabric stash now has a new purpose. Cool. :)
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love all the fabric!!
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Thanks for the daily inspiration! Would love to try making a fabric album! Donna's book book would be perfect!
Thanks!
Jen
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...ohhh wohhh that book looks like it is just right up my alley!! Thank you for the inspiration!!
A.
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I would love to win this cool book, for a very dear friend.
~Stephanie
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Fabric is so fundamental to how I have crafted throughout my life. And the really great thing about it is that you get to love on it before you use it - touch it; rub it between your thumb and index finger; put it up to your cheek; lay it against other fabrics. Oh, it is so fun! Glad you're getting into it, Ali.
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Yeah!! More ideas!! :)
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I am starting to like fabric too, though I have never so much as sewn on a button! Maybe this will be the push I need..thanks for the chance!
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I really like what you've done with the fabric!!! I need to find my sewing machine and get creative - lol - thanks for the inspiration...
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fabric is one of my new favorite thing to use on my pages! I would love to get my hands on that book!
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I just started sewing for the first time (was never interested before)...and the opportunities for mixing the fabric projects into my scrapbooking are endless! Would love to look through Donna's newest book. Thanks, Ali! ~Katee
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My love of fabric, sewing, and crafts is second only to my love of scrabooking!
Keeping my fingers crossed!
Denise
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