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Cure for the common cold.

Posted in Fabric, Other on January 14, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Whoa. I knew it had been a while since I’ve blogged, but over a month? Time flew because I’ve been having nothing but fun! After three months, I think I have Adobe Illustrator almost figured out. I am indebted to my Yoda, Laura Coyle. And pleased to say these are my new, spring-focused fabrics! I’ve [...]

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She believed she could so she did.

Posted in Fabric on October 17, 2011 | 11 Comments »

OMG you guys. My brain is mush. For someone who hasn’t had a graphic arts class since the 70′s I’m pretty sure I’ve made up for lost time these past few weeks. I decided I’m going to teach myself how to design fabric. I still have a very long way to go but I’m getting [...]

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Fabric shopping proves to be stress reliever!

Posted in Blogfest 2011, Fabric on October 7, 2011 | 8 Comments »

We’re knee-deep in baseball playoff games here in Michigan. To alleviate my stress and prevent a sure heart attack while the score has been whittled down to a paltry one run difference between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees, I thought I’d pop in for a quick second to show you some unbelievable [...]

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Fabriconundrum.

Posted in Fabric, Houzz on August 25, 2011 | 3 Comments »

An embroidered fabric I ran across. Interesting, isn’t it? In my Guest Picks submission for Houzz.com this month I had fun with fabrics. I can literally feel the wheels turning as I decide where this beautiful peony fabric by Victoria Larson Textiles should live in my home. So many fine fabrics. So few windows in [...]

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An Inspired Idea — A Modern Sit-Upon

Posted in Fabric, Oilcloth, Sit-upon on July 8, 2011 | 8 Comments »

How can you not love the new laminated cotton and oilcloth fabrics? But one can only use so many make-up bags and tablecloths. Time to play. Find a complimentary fabric in your stash. Add something fun around the edges. Stitch it up, add a handle and stuff it! Et voila! The sit-upon! Protecting rear-ends from [...]

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It’s the Lilly Things.

Posted in Blogfest 2011, Fabric on June 8, 2011 | 6 Comments »

So have you seen it yet? Lilly Pulitzer for Le Jofa. Almost makes me want to move to Palm Beach. I said almost. We’re on day two of mid-90 degree weather here in Michigan and I’m ready to move to Anchorage. ……anyway. If my living room, or screened porch for that matter, had such a [...]

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Not chopped liver!

Posted in Fabric, The Fabric Files on February 28, 2011 | 3 Comments »

NOTE: Please read this post to find out how the story ended… Based on the number of hits The Fabric Files receives on a daily basis, you folks are making excellent use of this new resource! Nothing thrills me more than sharing the great finds I run across while shopping for fabric and I wanted [...]

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“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” ~ Mark Twain

Posted in Fabric on February 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »

An incorrectly stored bolt of fabric looks like this. Upright and wrinkled. Not cool. You’ll find flat folding home decor fabric will have a similar effect. Permanent creasing. Those blasted wrinkles may never come out. And, if by chance, you take your fabric to a workroom in this condition, you’ll be paying extra for the [...]

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Calling Miss Drew!

Posted in Calling Miss Drew, Fabric on February 10, 2011 | 11 Comments »

One of the things that absolutely drives me crazy about home dec fabrics is how the fabrics are often renamed by different vendors and retailers. I realize why Calico Corners and others do it, I just don’t care for it. Here’s the reason why. I ordered a fabric sample online. After spending hours online looking [...]

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The Fabric Files!

Posted in Fabric on February 4, 2011 | 5 Comments »

You know how when you’re ready to start thinking about a new project around the house, fabric selection is (supposed to be) the first place you start? Well, if you tend to shop for fabric online, your task has just been made easier for you! You’re probably asking yourself right this minute if Nouveau Stitch [...]

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