Fabric can be used to beautify and create almost any project, as it has all sorts of effects while adding texture, depth, and drama to a room. Remember the faux ostrich material used on the Chocolate Boudoir dresser makeover? Or the interchangeable fabrics used in the Kitchen redesign? And who can forget the distinguished Ottoman (I am going to send that to President Obama! Really! I would love for him to rest his feet on it)
Now, while there are lots of color predictions and color trends, my favorite presentation of 2009 colors is this video from Pantone, that I found on Apartment Therapy . It was lots of fun to watch and increased my color vocabulary immensely! I hope you enjoy it!
As you can see, there are lots of fun color choices, especially when it comes to making a few inexpensive changes to your decor. By changing pillows, curtain panels, slipcovers, lamps, etc. ... you change the look and feel of a room for next to nothing.
You can also create totes, checkbook covers, purses, laundry bags, shopping bags, and on and on with different fabrics. Yes you can! How you ask? Well, I have done a bit of the work for you. Here is a site that demonstrates the how-to's for a tote project you may want to tryout for Earth Day, which is coming up soon.
I am fortunate enough to live close to the furniture design mecca in NC. I often shop there and come across fabrics that are to die for! Although they are recycled, they are clean, on the bolt, and ready for reuse!
These fabrics are so awesome and great for one-of-a-kind specialty items as they are purposed for upholstery, but with a bit of imagination, you can create whatever you can imagine...in regards to fabric anyway.
With that in mind I am now offering fabrics via my Etsy shop . For the grand opening for my shop, I will be hosting a giveaway for the next week, with the fun fabrics that I have available.
The winner will receive 4-upholstery sized, fat quarter pieces, for a total of one free yard of these upholstery fabrics. FREE! Shipping included...
The names are made up as i have no clue what the actual pattern is called....lol
Technorati Blue...
Red Diva...
Juicy Orange
Grey Infusion...
To enter:
Simply leave a comment on any one of my posts. One entry per person please. US residents only.
I will announce the winner next Wednesday morning, here on my site. Be sure to leave identifying information (email only), so I can contact you if you win. Good luck!
Feel free to browse here often, as I will add new fabrics weekly.
I also offer shopping services for anyone looking for a specific fabric color, texture, or style. Email me to discuss that.
Here is a sneak Peek at items I will be offering!
10 comments/questions:
When will you price and upload fabrics to Etsy?
Thanks,Madeline
I love fabric too! I used to work in a fabric shop. I would spend a lot of time dreaming about what I could make out of a particular fabric. My choices are somewhat limited here in Montana--I see those huge fabric warehouses on HGTV shows and drool.
Madeline- I am still working on it
Bec if you came here to visit, you would pass out! Seriously! I have so many fabric stores at my disposal it is unreal!
I would love to start sowing and turning all of the old clothes I have for into a hippie feel. And guitar bags, I would love to design some for the beautiful musicians I know, have any ideas for starting out? I've never touched a machine before, but I've just been given one. Thanks. Cool site.
Thanks Holly.. we are like minded..I just finished a computer bag made from recycled fabric and cardboard. It took me all day to make a template for it, but it was well worth the result. I am doing one tonight from a dress I love...well loved, but never looked right on me.
First, create a pattern, then get to sewing..you can also go to this blog I found it to be helpful
http://lasewist.blogspot.com/2009/02/collaged-bag.html
I would love to see what you come up with! Good luck!
Your blog is great. I love the fabrics. The fabric painting is a great idea too, not one I ever thought of.
Kindle,
Amazing! I appreciate the encouragement the encouragement and advice that you gave me today. It was a blessing running into you today. Great site. I can't wait to see your next projects.
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Kindle, it was good to see you on Facebook. Not sure if you remember me from South but I remember you! I love this blog!!! I want to be crafty and creative but I don't even know how to sew. I want to make pillows for my sittin room and don't even know where to begin. I think this blog might help. Thanks!
Ok Jaime, I am going to do a post on what you can do with fabrics, even if you don't sew....There is a litle handy product that you can iron on fr the seams. I will try my luck with online instruction and see how it comes out. remember I am in the design mecca so, I can get just about any color/design fabric for you, let me know if you want a specific color.
Great work Kindle, very creative. I know there is a creative person in me somewhere trying to get out. I hope to get some inspiration here.
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