Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I Hate Making Bias Tape!

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I hate making bias tape, do you? So when I met with my lovely fabric rep from Free Spirit fabrics and saw this amazingly gorgeous bias tape from Anna Maria Horner I nearly jumped out of my seat! (Which would have been crazy since I was 9 months prego!) The tape is 1 1/8", feels soft and is adorned with prints from Anna's fabulous LouLouthi collection.

So here it is, the solution to all your bias tape woe's--don't make it, buy it from Fabric Envy!
Just $1.00 per yard!
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We've got it in three great prints, XOXO Candy, XOXO Apple, XOXO Twist. Now if all you peeps out there buy it from the shop I'll had lots more colors and prints to to my inventory:) If you're looking for high quality bias tape to finish all of your quilting and sewing projects you've hit the jackpot.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

How to Make Fabric Button Earrings by Fabric Envy

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Hi all I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday and let's not forget Black Friday weekend! I'm here with a quick and easy video tutorial on how to create your very own fabric button earrings. I started making these button earrings about four years ago and even had a successful etsy store selling them. I closed the shop after a year and a half because things got too crazy in my personal life (meaning I got too crazy about fabric and sewing!) So here I am now trying to get my fabric shop off to a great start and hoping to share a little bit of my crafting knowledge with my blog readers.
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To make these darling fabric cover button earrings you will need:
  • E-6000 Glue. This glue is super-duper strong and will create a forever bond, but be careful it's stinky stuff and you need to use it in a well ventilated area. You can pick it up at JoAnn's or Michaels and I've even seen it at Walmart.
  • One set of cover buttons. I prefer a size 24 for my earrings but really the size is entirely up to you. You can purchase these at your local craft store. If you've never covered a button before you'll need to purchase the package that comes with the cover button tool. The buttons from the craft store will still have the shank on the back and this will need to be removed with a pair of pliers. If you decide to make more I'd go for flat back cover buttons. I like to purchase mine from the Three Dancing Magpies on etsy. They're customer service is great and they're always fast with their shipping.
  • You'll also need some earring posts. The 10mm post are the most versatile in size because they'll fit cover buttons as small as a size 20 and still work for larger buttons as well. I like to purchase the surgical steel posts from Rings & Things. You can pick yours up at JoAnn's or Michaels but be aware that these do contain nickel so if you have a nickel allergy they won't be right for you. Not to mention the posts are just not as sturdy as the those from Rings & Things.

So here it is my simple video tutorial for making cute cover button earrings. BTW I felt like a big cheez-head while making this video--it's okay if you laugh I did too :)




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You can also make great large earrings, necklaces, rings, hair pins, and more.

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Happy Crafting!

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Fabric Envy Black Friday Specials

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Check out Fabric Envy.com for these great Black Friday specials.



  • 35% off Organic Pick a Bunch by Nancy Mims

  • 30% off Hyperreal Garden by Pat Bravo

    Plus we've already got England Swings by Rebekah Merkle marked down 30% off and lots of other really great deals. Purchase yardage for yourself or pick up some patterns or fabric bundles for gifts this holiday season. Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting!

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Fabric Envy's Grand Opening just in time for Black Friday

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It's finally here the Grand Opening for my new online store, Fabric Envy! We been in the soft opening stages since the website went live about two weeks ago, but now it's the real deal.

We're celebrating the launch of our designer fabric website by offering some great specials just for you now through December 31st.


  • 10% off your entire purchase, simply enter coupon code: 10fabriclaunch at checkout

  • Earn a free fat quarter with purchases of $75.00 or more

  • Rebekkah Merkle's England Swings collection will be temporarily marked down 30% off until December 31st


Plus you don't want to miss our Black Friday only specials on designer fabric valid now until Sunday November 27th at midnight.



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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Envy: Fall Quilt Market Houston 2011

That's right I've got Envy for all the peeps out there who got to go to Fall Quilt Market in Houston. I wasn't able to attend because of my beautiful baby girl, in fact I should say I chose not to attend. My cute little muffin needed mommy so market will have to wait until next spring for me. Instead I thought I'd go ahead and reminisce a little, and post some pictures from Spring Market in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake was my first Quilt Market experience--a complete whirlwind! I was so overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices presented, but more than anything inspired and motivated by it all.

If you're reading this blog it's probably because you're a good friend who's trying to support me in my new business venture:), or like me you're totally obsessed with fabric and can't get enough of all the juicy details. So, like me instead of following Hollywood celebrities your icons are peeps like Amy Butler, Anna Maria Horner, Tula Pink, Pat Bravo, Sandi Henderson......and the list goes on. Admittedly I was star-struck when I got a chance to meet so many of the brilliant designers behind the fabric's we love.
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Anna Maria Horner was so down to earth. She had her darling daughter with her and showcased her amazing Loulouthi collection.

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Amy Butler was super encouraging regarding my opening up a new online shop. She also mentioned she loved the name Fabric Envy. I felt like jumping up and down at that moment, but luckily restrained from making a total fool of myself. For some reason I think an 8 months pregnant women jumping up and down in front of Amy Butler might have looked a little strange :) Do you think she'd design a special seal I could put on my website that says something like: Amy Butler Love's the name Fabric Envy? Ha, wishful thinking, but believe it--she liked it!

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I also had a great time with Patricia Bravo. The picture above is a little craptastic but It's proof of our awesome impromptu meeting. She introduced herself while I was browsing her stunning booth and found out I was in the process of opening up a new fabric shop. She sat down right then and gave me oodles of advice. She was uber generous. Pat Bravo is such a successful women and I felt honored she would take time during crazy Quilt Market to chat with me:) If you ever read this thanks Pat for all your stellar tips!

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I also had lots of fun meeting Joel Dewberry and his wife who use to live right here in my neck of the woods in Washington. Joels Heirloom collection is just breathtaking. Sandi Henderson and her husband were a fantastic pair too. Her booth was so gorgeous. Wish my living room looked like that!

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It was a great experience. Can't believe it's already been six months since Salt Lake. Ever notice how life gets kinda blurry when there's a newborn in the house? Anyway can't wait for Market in the Spring next year. By then the store will be six months new and hopefully booming, right?

Sending out good vibes for a successful launch.....good night.

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