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A group dedicated to the fabric stash - how to keep it organized, the size of your stash, ways to use remnants and other small pieces of fabric, your favorite piece of fabric, anything but how to break the addiction (what's wrong with it?)!
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Organizing your fabric stash 40 Replies
How do you keep your fabric organized? I have rubbermaid tubs, bags, shelves, piles. Once I started a database of all my fabric (amount, type, colour, possible useds) but quickly gave up. I'm lookin…
Started by Carolyn de Leeuw. Last reply by kim wendt Jun 9.
"The Sewing Room" Video 3 Replies
Wow, all I can say is...WOW. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
Started by Susan. Last reply by Suze Mar 13.
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www.Fabricmartfabrics.com Couture Silk Crepe 35mm $12.99 100% Linen $3.99 - $4.99 Felt Rolls 6.5 yards $5.00 Genuine Tartan Scarf Assortment 5 for $50.00 20% New Customer Discount Check for avai…
Tagged: fabric, Deals, FabricMartFabrics.com
Started by Susan Mar 1.
Can someone help me solve this mystery? 3 Replies
I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for, and I was hoping you all could help me figure it out. (And I do hope I'm posting in the right group! I wasn't sure!)I've been trying to find some nice sturdy…
Tagged: repeat, design, large, pattern, fabric
Started by Shelly. Last reply by Mary Jan 30.
How To Create Your Own Fabric Designs (without using Photoshop or Illustrator) 1 Reply
Create your own fabric without the use of complicated design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. This is a fun project that shows step-by-step how to create a textile design using a scanner an…
Tagged: crafts, diy, sewing, quilting, spoonflower
Started by Susan. Last reply by Wren Nov. 17, 2009.
ISO Knitting-inspired fabric
ISO Knitting-inspired fabric I am seeking some knitting inspired fabric to make gift bags for my hand knitted Christmas gifts. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Thanks!
Started by Karin Rex Nov. 15, 2009.
cost of fabric... tell me! 7 Replies
What do you consider a good deal on fabric to be?
Started by POPCULTUREPRINCESS. Last reply by Linda Koppler Oct. 18, 2009.
Crushed Fabric? 1 Reply
This query was sent in by Ellen Graham: "This year there is a real trend for frocks for sale in shops to be made out of crushed material. I would like to know if there is a way to crush ordinary mat…
Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Oct. 5, 2009.
Canadian Online Fabric Shopping
Does anyone know a good online retailer for Fabric, notions etc. in Canada? I have been scouring the net and have really only found American one. I am looking for something that is a one stop, has ev…
Started by P Shimmel Sep. 17, 2009.
Fabroc - A New Intelligent Fabric that Keeps You Warm
By Hans Dekker Protection from the elements is one of the fundamental necessities in life. Exposure to extreme temperatures can be deadly and every year there is an increasing number of outdoor enth…
Tagged: heat, batteries, energy, Fabroc
Started by Susan Sep. 16, 2009.
Three Keys to Fabric Selection
There is so much variety available in fabric shops, on-line, and in mail-order catalogs that it's almost difficult to choose. Often, I end up buying fabric whether I need it right now or not. After a…
Tagged: dye, dyed, design, plaids, stripes
Started by Susan Sep. 10, 2009.
Care of Vintage Fabric 2 Replies
My name is Marsha and I am looking for guidance on the care of old organdy. I have a hand-painted piece that is showing signs of deterioration. Can anyone recommend a website or book that might help?
Tagged: preservation, cleaning, organdy, fabric, vintage
Started by Marsha. Last reply by Marsha Sep. 10, 2009.
Wall of Fabric 2 Replies
I, too, know what it is to be 55 and health not great. with me, it's my feet. I will be 55 July 8 and the next day have surgery for a torn tendon. the other foot has tendenitis. I took over a bedroom…
Started by Maida Peterson. Last reply by Jeanie Jul. 7, 2009.
A wall of fabric! 20 Replies
I have bought enough material to last for years, but I have bought it at a discounted price or it was something I just had to have. I have done the same thing buying patterns when they go on sale for…
Started by Laurie C. Fowler. Last reply by Laurie C. Fowler Jun. 26, 2009.
addicted tp fabric 28 Replies
Iam addicted to fabric - anything from curtain fabric - sheeting - dress fabrics - fancy fabrics I have been collecting for years - convincing myself it will come in useful and if it's a bargain pric…
Tagged: stash, sheeting, fabric
Started by gabriele. Last reply by Mary Lou Jun. 25, 2009.
Fabric Organized 8 Replies
I wish there was an easy to keep fabric organized. I've come to believe I almost like looking at the fabric that I buy more than actually sewing it up. Maybe I just don't have the time...
Started by janel10. Last reply by janel10 Jun. 25, 2009.
What is the best "reason" (excuse?) you've given your husband/partner/significant other when arriving home with yet more fabric? 5 Replies
I'm lucky, my husband doesn't say much about it, but I do feel the need to justify myself sometimes. I usually say "It was a really good price and I know I'll use it". Not very creative really.
Started by Carolyn de Leeuw. Last reply by Stormee Bryant Sep. 11, 2008.
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Comment by Patricia McClain Osborne on April 27, 2010 at 5:07pm - I am known as fabricrazed in other social media. My standard rule of practice is to buy 3 yards for any fabric that has not intended purpose at the time. But has spoken to me so loudly that I could not leave it in the store. The vision for the fabric seems to come to me at a later date.
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Comment by pansyface on March 12, 2010 at 9:53pm - i am finally back on!! i have been off the site for many months. things have been busy here! i am considering trying a quilt top or baby blanket. does anyone have any scraps they want to get rid of? i would take pieces as long as they are big enough to cut 2 inch squares or 2 inch strips. i love cheery pastels if anyone has any to get rid of! if it might be a possiblility, give me a reply. thanks.
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Comment by Lisa Bordenave on December 15, 2009 at 6:50pm - Hi, I'm new to this group. I'm not necessarily a fabric addict, but did just come home from a fabric store where I spent over an hour just looking at, touching, and imagining what I could make with the fabrics. I want to make satin or silk pillowcases for myself and for my mother for the haircare advantages of reduced breakage, moisture retention, etc. I used to own a satin pillowcase, and I must say my hair was in much better condition. My mother insists that they must be made of silk charmeuse. After doing some research on the net I found that either silk or satin works. So I will make silk for her and satin for myself. My question is, does anyone know which type of satin is better for making pillowcases?? Light, medium, or heavy weight?? 100% polyester? or a blend? I also posted this question in the Home Decorating group, but I think it may be better answered here.
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Comment by Alexia on September 13, 2009 at 5:38pm - Check out the Keepsake Quilting website for Pez candy fabric. I just got a new catalog with an order and there are several Pez prints in it.
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Comment by HeyJudee on September 9, 2009 at 6:20pm -
@ Diana, I started a discussion on Scrap Quilt Patterns over in the Hand and Machine Quilting Group. I posted some links there. Maybe others will too. Here's the like to that thread.
Free Scrap Quilt Patterns
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Comment by Marsha on September 9, 2009 at 12:41pm - Hi, My name is Marsha and I am looking guidance on how to care for vintage organdy. I have a hand-painted piece that is starting to show deterioration. Can anyone recommend a website or book ?
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Comment by Diana Fink on September 9, 2009 at 11:30am
- Hi, my name is Diana and I am new to this forum. Can you direct me to any free patterns that use up small scraps in a scrap quilt size. I do a lot of charity quilting and I have a lot of stash but am not normally a scrap quilter. I would like to be, just do not have that imagination side of my brain working.
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Comment by Patty Rice on July 30, 2009 at 8:15am
- Hi, my name is Patty and I am a fabric addict. There, it's out. I like buying it, touching it and there are some very vintage pieces I have that I don't want to cut into so I think I'll use the tip to frame a portion of it and make something special for myself with the rest of it. Well, it is nice to have joined yet another wonderful group.
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Comment by Jill Dewar on July 20, 2009 at 11:19pm - I agree, it just makes my day to come to this site & see that I am not alone, lots of other people are crazy about fabric too. I enjoy reading the comments & the group posts! Thanks so much.
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Comment by Derenda on July 20, 2009 at 10:57pm - This is one of my favorite websites. The choices offered are fantastic.
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