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):


Fabricpage


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:


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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.


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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.


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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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  1. Cat Geiger says…
    04/22/2008

    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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  2. Adriane says…
    04/22/2008

    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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  3. Megan says…
    04/22/2008

    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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  4. Katee L. says…
    04/22/2008

    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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  5. Denise says…
    04/22/2008

    My love of fabric, sewing, and crafts is second only to my love of scrabooking!
    Keeping my fingers crossed!
    Denise

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  6. Brandy Poirier says…
    04/22/2008

    I love it, I am so breaking out my sewing machine today.
    Thanks Ali.

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  7. Darlene says…
    04/22/2008

    Love the fabric ideas - perhaps I can now put that entire chest of fabric I have to use? Thanks!

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  8. Patricia says…
    04/22/2008

    Would love Donna's book.

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  9. Lan says…
    04/22/2008

    Oh, I would love Donna's book now that I have a sewing machine. I got it for scrapbooking, have no idea how to sew clothes either!

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  10. andrea says…
    04/22/2008

    Thanks, Ali! I love using fabric... and I would love Donna's new book!
    Thanks!
    Andrea

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  11. Abby Andries says…
    04/22/2008

    Ali-
    You always seem to be up on the latest and greatest in ALL areas of the scrapbook world! Thanks for your inspiration ideas!
    Abby

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  12. Colleen says…
    04/22/2008

    I think my comment got lost :P So I'm saying again that this is such an inspirational idea. I checked out Donna's site and I love hte hybrid idea, and I can't wait to cover some of my chipboard albums in fabric!

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  13. Callie Moon says…
    04/22/2008

    Would love to get this fun book. Thanks for all your inspiration!

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  14. Vicky says…
    04/22/2008

    I've been really looking forward to this book. I don't know how to sew, but thought this book would be a great way to get started. By the way, love your layout.

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  15. Gale says…
    04/22/2008

    GREAT book. I've seen many pictures of projects made from the book.

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  16. Mary Kate says…
    04/22/2008

    I regretted not getting this book when I was in Concord. MKC

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  17. Junelle says…
    04/22/2008

    Pick me! Pick me!
    Thanks for your blog, it always makes my morning more fun...
    Junelle

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  18. Vicky says…
    04/22/2008

    I've been really looking forward to this book. I don't know how to sew, but thought this book would be a great way to get started. By the way, love your layout.

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  19. Connie W says…
    04/22/2008

    I have 2 of Donna;s fabric kits and would love to have a book on this also!!

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  20. Sharon A says…
    04/22/2008

    Gosh. It's so hard to me to think outside the box when it comes to scrapbooking. I love the idea of using fabric on my LO's. Just have to dig in and get moving.
    Thanks for the inspiration Ali !

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  21. Vicky says…
    04/22/2008

    I've been really looking forward to this book. I don't know how to sew, but thought this book would be a great way to get started. By the way, love your layout.

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  22. Jennifer L says…
    04/22/2008

    I haven't worked much with fabric in my LO's. It's something I would like to try sometime soon.
    JenniferL
    Austin TX

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  23. Jenna says…
    04/22/2008

    Love the fabric and am crossing my fingers to win this awesome book! Purl Soho is one of my fave online shops.
    Taking the class at the crop on Saturday and can't wait!

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  24. dina says…
    04/22/2008

    Hi Ali..I love your blog..you are so inspiring on a daily basis. I am all about fabric these days. I am starting work on a quilt for my son made out of all his old baseball, soccer and basketball shirts. I would live some new ideas from Donna!

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  25. rebecca says…
    04/22/2008

    looks like an interesting book.

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