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).
Wow - that's a lot of comments!
This is so very cool - I'd love to try using fabric.
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this book looks amazing! coming to your blog never fails to inspire me...on so many different levels. thanks for sharing yourself.
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I've got to try for this one! LOVE sewing and fabric so to add it to scrappin' is quite fabulous!
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Just when I thought my sewing days were over... more great things to do with fabric! A really good magazine for multi-media art is Cloth Paper Scissors. Very cool stuff! Thanks, Ali, for sharing!
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I would LOVE to give this to my mom for mother's day! She LOVES to quilt and has a room filled with fabric and this book would be just perfect for her! PLEASE from the quiet town of Chatham Illinois!!!!!!!
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I love fabric! I still have tons of fabric from my attempt at quilting, lol :) I'm going to pull out a few swatches and try some fabric scrapping. Thanks for the constant inspiration.
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looks like such fun! thanks for the never ending creative ideas.
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Ali, I LOVE working with fabric! I have even printed my pictures on "canvas" paper & used it on my layouts. I love the look of the flared edges & the texture it lends to the page. It satisfies the eye & the touchy-feely sense. Plus, it also gives me an excuse to re-use my children's worn-out (non-donatable) clothes. Like the pockets or buttons or collars!
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This ROCKS!
This ROCKS!
This ROCKS!
hugs-Peg Graham
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I love fabric and sewing. I have never tried combining the two. Maybe I need Donna's book. I love your blog spot.
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I love fabric. So exciting to think of making a whole album of fabric layouts!
Hope you pick my name to win! :)
Beth
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Love the thought of fabric! Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway! Have a wonderful day! Kristin
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Beautiful idea! I will have to try incorporating some fabric in my work. Thank you for all your inspiration!
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wow so many comments :)
love fabric will have to blow off the dust off my sewing machine :)
deb
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I would love to have the book. Thanks for all the ideas.
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Thanks Ali! I can't wait to try fabric scrapbooking.
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I'd love to win this super book!! Thanks Ali for your super blog. I enjoy visiting it and finding new and inspiring things to do and read. Thanks again!
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Dear Ali,
I'm glad you are branching into this area too. When you stretch; I stretch too!
Thanks for all you do.
Dara
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Thanks for the opportunity! :)
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Ali, I have the TWIN to your sewing machine! Your machine looks like a Touch & Sew Singer. Is that right? I love it! It is still going strong, even afer 30+ years The only thing I have a hard time finding is the bobbins. I think they are phasing them out. I use to find them easily, but not so much anymore.
Well, enter my name for the contest....I love giveaways! Have a fabulous day!
-Sharla
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I love using fabric in my scrapbooking. I've had a peek at Donna's new book and she has so many great ideas. Thank you for inspiring me everyday!
Susan
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Beautiful Work! I'm excited to try my hand at fabric scrapping.
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I have seen more layouts lately with fabric. I recently went to a weekend crop and there was a lady that brought her book that she made of just fabric layouts. They were so neat. . . I just wish I had held on to all those scraps of fabric I just cleaned out 6 months ago and gave away. Oh, well, there is plenty new stuff out there!
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I can't wait to get my hands on that book! Love the fabrics, thanks for sharing the links!
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Love your blog. I've been wanting to add fabric to my layouts for some time -- and even bought some great thread at Target on sale. It was 4 great vintagey colors in small plastic bubbles with a cutter on top of each bubble. Perfect for quick & simple embroidery. I've yet to use them though -- this is a great inspiration to pull them out and get to stitching!
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