Three Things : Fabric (& a giveaway)
(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).
Is that all the fabric you have? Just those four small piles? Oh girl. I think I really NEED that book. I've got lots of fabric to put to good use.
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Hi Ali,
Thank you once again for the giveway. I am pretty much a self taught sewer. I brought my first sewing machine at the age of 28 (i am now 41)can you believe that. My grandmother, her mother, my mother were all sewer. I was very much a tomboy as a little girl so my mother and grandmother figured I wouldn't like sewing. Well I love it. I have made a lot of projects since I bought my sewing machine. I have to admit I am not very creative. It is very hard for me, but when I see something I like, I end up doing the project pretty good, if I say so myself. I have done curtains, pillows, napkins, table runners, and table mats. I would love to incorporate fabric into my scrapbook, but I just don't know how. This is where I need help. I would enjoy a copy of Donna's book. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
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I have only dabbled with fabric. Would love to win the book. You ROCK!
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I love your blog and check it daily. Also, Donna Downey is very creative and I love her ideas.
Linda
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Sounds like another very cool Donna book! I would love the inspiration to delve into my HUGE fabric stash...bring it on!!
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I LOVE you blog. You are so inspiring! I totally love idea of fabric scrapbooking. I'm currently working on a project for my 18 month old son and this would be great to incorporate. The book by Donna looks fabulous and I can't wait to get myself a copy!!
Julie
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I LOVE fabric but haven't gone beyond stitching on my layouts. How exciting!! Love your layout - the texture and colour is so fabulous!
Lynda
AB, Canada
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Love the idea of using fabric as the background for a page. That would be fun!
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What an unique concept of working with fabric. Never done it, never thought of it. Thanks for the insipiration. My mom is a sewer so we have lots of fabric leftovers, now I know what to do with it.
Have a great day.
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I LOVE fabric and have a growing stash I need to do something with. Fabric and scrapbooking? I'm so there!
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I love fabric. I am a quilter, but somehow have not merged my scrapbooking and quilting into one place. This seems like a great way to ease into it with a book like Donna's with instructions, etc. I love the look of handstiching on paper, so I am sure fabric in an album or an entire album made of fabric would be a delight to the senses.
Thanks for sharing~
Sharon F.
Oakland, CA
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Wow, so much you can do with fabric. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the great info Ali.
Misty M., Texas
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I love the idea of experimenting with fabric and more tactile materials into cards and scrapbooks...it adds another dimension. I also like the idea of incorporating paint with fabrics like canvas onto chipboard...
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Really like the fabric option on scrapbook pages...just beautiful! I've just started experimenting with sewing paper on cards, etc., looks like I need to move on to fabric! :-)
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Would love to add this book to my collection, I have her other books and love them. Have lots of fabric, used to sew a lot and would love to find some creative ways to use it.
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Hi,
I have lots of fabrics waiting for some book inspiration! ;D
Please, pick me, pick me, pick me!
Paola
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Can't wait for the book! Such a cool idea...I just started quilting...so this is a perfect marriage of the two hobbies!
Jessi
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I would have never thought to use fabric. Very good idea.
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Can't wait for the book! Such a cool idea...I just started quilting...so this is a perfect marriage of the two hobbies!
Jessi
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I so want to explore working with fabric. Great info today.
Jen k. PA
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Intriguing. I haven't used fabric yet except for ribbon, of course. You've inspired me to try it. Thanks!
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I have been wanting to spend some time with my sewing machine. I've just been looking for the right project - maybe it is within the pages of Donna's new book! Thanks for sharing another new resource.
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Great Work! I love fabric.
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love, love, love that fabric page!! I gotta have DD new books she is so inspirational as are you!! Thanks for all of the inspiration.
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My newest innovation has been using a sewing machine on my pages, so this would be great to see the projects up close and personal! Love your projects so far Ali!
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