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. Holly says…
    04/23/2008

    I just started to sew again. I forgot how much fun it is! I am excited to use some fabric in my scrapbooking. What a great idea. Thanks again for all the great inspiration :)

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  2. Joyce Miller says…
    04/23/2008

    I love the way fabric adds extra texture - great idea for this quilter - I need to combine my two favorite hobbies. Did your class discuss the printing of photos on fabric or just adding them to the pages? Thanks for sharing all that you learn with us.
    Joyce

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  3. Angela says…
    04/23/2008

    ...love Donna and fabric! Can't wait for Donna's visit to Toronto in May and some ideas to use up my own little fat quarter collection on scrapbooking.

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  4. Lori W. says…
    04/23/2008

    Just now found this...hope I'm not too late!
    I have a new sewing machine that needs some projects!

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  5. Christa H. says…
    04/23/2008

    I love fabric!

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  6. christie says…
    04/23/2008

    I love to stitch in my layouts...especially the blanket stitch. How fun to use fabric!
    Your layout is beautiful!

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  7. briTTany says…
    04/23/2008

    I am just learning to sew, so this book would be great!

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  8. Olivia says…
    04/23/2008

    I'm not sure about the time difference between the US and Australia but count me in if I've made it before comments close!! I love fabric and am just getting into it with scrapping and also making "softies" too.

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  9. Alisa says…
    04/23/2008

    Wow! There are so many comments. To win would be a small miracle. Did I mention that I believe in miracles and so enjoy Donna's books.
    Thank you.

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  10. Kymmie Smith says…
    04/23/2008

    ooh - i have never used fabric in my scrapbooks

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  11. angie says…
    04/23/2008

    I love fabric and sewing so much that at times it really hoards into my scrapping time. I don't know which one I love more! I would love to win Donna's book!!
    angie
    port clinton, OHIO

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  12. TriciaH says…
    04/23/2008

    Your work is always amazing Ali. Love it and thank you for sharing! TriciaH

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  13. Pat Daigle says…
    04/23/2008

    It amazes me at how different crafts make the way into scrapbooking. Who would have ever thought that sweing and fabrics would become such a big thing, butthen again look at all the other crafts that have come into scrapbooking. Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us.

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  14. scrapfairy says…
    04/23/2008

    Wow that's alot of posts. Your blog is awesome.

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  15. Lynn Y says…
    04/23/2008

    Hi Ali,
    Great inspiration as always!
    Lynn

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  16. Suzy Coborn says…
    04/23/2008

    What a neat book! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  17. Suzy Coborn says…
    04/23/2008

    What a neat book! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  18. angiesparkles says…
    04/23/2008

    that book looks so fun!

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  19. Michelle M says…
    04/23/2008

    I have always loved fabric! That is probally where my love for pattern paper came from.
    mm

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  20. Tami says…
    04/23/2008

    The sample page of Donna's book you show here is inspiration in and of itself! I visit your site daily and appreciate the hard work you put into your postings!

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