The Fabric Market: January 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Color Inspiration - Vintage Flair

Featuring Art Gallery' s

Marshmallow Lacy Rosette

Sweet Pea Pink Dress via Ikvotha Mashiach

Baby Pink & Lime Green Crocheted Flower via Miranda Girl Designs

Vitorian Green Sette via Foopets

Pink Flower Fair Portrait via B&B Art Cart
Vintage Shoes via Squidoo
Pink Victorian Necklace via Felt

Monday, January 25, 2010

GIVEAWAY...beautifully organized

A new year, a fresh start, no more clutter, a more organized you, am I right?
Well, we thought we would help you out a little with a GIVEAWAY.

A binder covered in Jennifer Paganelli's Ann Flower Mural fabric, accented with a bright pink flower...too cute. A vintage metal frame painted a soft blue with a cork insert covered in the lovely Leann in Red also by Jennifer Paganelli. Also comes with three button tacks covered in Libby in Turquoise.

We were tempted to keep these little beauties, but then decided it would be way more fun to give them away.

Ann Flower Mural
Leann in Red

Items were thoughtfully handmade by Leah, the younger "Fabric Picker"

HOW TO ENTER
{Winner will receive both items}

1. Visit The Fabric Market and just leave a comment
2. Become a follower or an existing follower
3. Grab our button and place it on your blog

{Please leave a comment for each entry and way to contact you if selected as a winner}

Giveaway will close on February 8th - Winner will be announced on February 9th

* Giveaway for U.S. residents only (due to shipping cost)

Monday, January 18, 2010

Color Inspiration - Orange

Featuring Jennifer Paganelli's

Sally in Orange

Orange Tear Drop Earrings via Zhivana Designs

Orange Arm Chair via Urban Grace Interiors

Orange Bird Purse via Ally Bu

Modern Kids Room via Digs Digs

Handcrafted Clock via Infinity Arts

Baby Booties via Handmade Baby Love

Harvest Flower Wall Design via Moddify by Lana Kole

Jennifer Paganelli's Sally in Orange Fabric via The Fabric Market

Friday, January 15, 2010

XOXO

We are spreading some love and offering 10% off all of Patricia Bravo's Art Gallery Fabrics.

TAKE A LOOK HERE!

now through February 8th

Love, Erica & Leah @ The Fabric Market

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Sewing Tip of the Month - Choosing the Right Pin

Pins, Pins, and more Pins

Such a small instrument with a very big job to do. How many different pins do you have in your pin cushion? According to the magazine Threads each pin has its own purpose.

Pins and Their Purposes

Flat: This pin may be pressed with iron, and is good for handwork because the thread does not get caught on it.
Plastic: These are ball-shaped and come in different colors and sizes, very easy to spot laying against fabric. Plastic pins also come in flower shapes which are good for lace, eylet and loose weaves.
Glass: Ball-shaped and will not melt when pressed against iron, whereas plastic pins may melt.
T-Pin: Used to hold heavy upholstery and outdoor fabrics.
Fork: Allows you to pin without lifting fabrics.
Glow in the Dark: If you drop the pin, turn the lights out to find it. No more finding them with pain.
Tidy: Created to secure doilies, slipcovers to furniture.
Pleating: This pin is 1 inch long allowing you to pin out perfect pleats.
Twist: This pin is created to hold slipovers and mattress pads in place.

The above information and pictures have been compiled from Threads.

Creative Pin Cushions

Apple pin cushion via Heather Bailey

Thread Topper pin cushion via Love Laurie
Cupcake pin cushion via Yifatiii's Sweets & Treats

Flower Power pin cushion via Gale Quilts

Happy Forest Friends pin Cushion via Pinks & Needles
Henrietta Turtle pin cushion via Heather Bailey

Monday, January 11, 2010

Color Inspiration, Something Blue

Featuring Art Gallery's

Chalky Silhouettes

Blue Wedding Dress via Green Wedding Shoes
Table Setting & Cake via Green Wedding Shoes

Feathered Flower Hair Clip via WeeGardens

Blue Tie and Flower picture viaPerfect Memories Events

Teardrop Necklace via Meadow Belle Market's Shop

Tiered Cake and Beaded Dress via Instyle Wedding

Blue Shoes with Sparkly Broach via My Modern Vintage Wedding

Chalky Silhouettes Fabric via The Fabric Market

Friday, January 8, 2010

Belly is getting Bigger

My belly is getting bigger and bigger and bigger...seems only right since the little guy is going to be entering this great big world in just a little over a month. It will be such a treat to be blessed with another little boy. In the meantime, while he is quietly warm and cozy in the womb, this momma has to wear something. I couldn't resist the captivating pattern of Anna Maria Horner's Small Gatherings Azalea fabric and decided it would be fitting as a maternity skirt. I used a simple skirt pattern along with some tutorial help from Sew Mommy Sew for the elastic waist band. I love it.