Fabric. . . it's just delicious. It's soft, comfy and warm. It can be bright and pretty and draw you to touch it. Stretchy or stiff, snug and homely, here at J&O we just love fabric. At our store in New Jersey, it's literally all over the place. We have huge rolls of decoratives stacked on top of each other, a wall filled with tapestries of all kinds, and additional rolls on the floor display. Not to mention our aisles and aisles of novelty cottons from every manufacturer imaginable.
There's something about seeing rolls of beautiful fabric that signifies potential; a raw material with "sew" many possibilities. Could be a summer dress, a pair of slacks, a quilt, drapes, the possibilities go on and on. Meditating on all the possibilities could make a fabric lover go crazy.
Just think, we spend our whole lives wrapped in some kind of cloth. From the moment we arrive in this world to when our fragile shells deteriorate and become apart of the Earth, fabric is apart of our lives. Cotton, linen, cashmere, wool, silk and including polyester and rayon, fabric can be used for everything from apparel, to sails on a sailboat, to becoming a base for a lamp. Every group of people on this planet use fabric, so it can almost be put on the same level as food and shelter (or maybe not, lol).
From another perspective, if you sew, you're appreciation for fabrics may be on a more conscious level than everyone else. Someone who sews is constantly working, touching, manipulating and shaping fabric. So it's normal for a sewer to absolutely LOVE fabrics. Some sewers walk into our store in New Jersey and become overwhelmed at the amount of fabric we have. Who doesn't adore gorgeous fabric, that not only has an awesome surface but is pleasant to the touch? It's perfectly all right to buy fabric just because you think its gorgeous, without any immediate use in mind.
If you're an avid sewer, building up your very own "fabric stash." is an excellent way to stimulate your creativity. There's just something about looking at neatly folded stacks of beautiful fabric that will provoke a sense of calm and serenity. On a side note, we'll let you in on a little secret. . . the fabric industry is in many ways like the ever-changing fashion industry; styles come and go, prints come and go; items go in and out of style. So, if there's a print you just absolutely love, get it before it's gone and discontinued. Even the most popular prints have a cut off point.
J&O Fabrics is dedicated to doing all we can to keep your sewing possibilities fresh. If you LOVE fabric, celebrate it! Teach someone how to sew, make someone a quilt, or sew your own drapes. Allow yourself to reconnect with something that's very closely woven into our lives.
J&O Fabrics. . . sew many possibilities _______________________________________
If you're in the area, visit our store in Pennsauken, New Jersey, right outside of Philadelphia. The size of a supermarket, we have the largest selection of fabrics in New Jersey! Everything we carry is not on our website, so if you're in the area, check us out and browse our fabric aisles.
J&O Fabric Center 9401 Route 130 South Where Rt.73 and 130 meet Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110 info@jandofabrics.com
Tulle, also known as Bridal Illusion, is a staple fabric for any wedding. Never overdone, it's inexpensive and beautiful. Tulle will add the perfect feathery light touch of elegance to any event decor.
Below we have a few practical suggestions on how to use our beloved tulle for your wedding and other decorating needs. _____________________________________________
Most people may not be skilled enough to make their very own bridal gown, however you don't have to be an expert to make a decent looking bridal veil. Some bridal veils can be pretty expensive. . . in lieu of the fact that a yard of tulle on average cost about $1.49- $1.98!
With wedding costs on a rise, making your own veil is an easy and practical way to save money.
How to Make a Bridal Veil * drape and fold over according to preferred length * if needed, round out bottom edges of tulle with sharp dressmaker shears * according to preference attach sequins, rhinestones, silk flowers etc. using fabric glue and toothpicks * once dry, take hand-sewing needle with threa and work your way in and out (over, under, over, under) of the fold * Pull and gather * Hand sew gathered edge onto a clear comb
Soften Party Lights * If you want to add a little touch of class to white party lights, take a few yards of tulle and wrap around the lights for a soft glow.
Decorate Pews, Chairbacks & Use as Table Skirts * With tulle, all you have to do is simply drape, fold or gather however you please. Unlike organza, chiffon or organdy, which are other popular wedding fabrics, you don't have to finish the edges of tulle because it won't unravel. * Have a ball dressing the ceremonial area with elegant drapes of tulle. * Wrap around chairbacks and tie in a bow. Attach flowers or other decorative elements * Drape over guest tables or adorn face of head table
Wrap Wedding Favors * Usually done with tulle circles, use tulle to wrap wedding favors * Better yet, nix the over-priced pre-cut tulle circles and easily cut your own squares to hold everyting from mints to rice ___________________________________________
In case you didn't know, tulle doesn't only come in ivory, off white, cream or white. Check out our assorted color line up of tulles and nets with more on our website, jofabrics.com
Whoever said tulle was only used for wedding decor and ballerina tutus? Take a look at our list of unique uses for tulle and net.
Beekeeper Veil Mosquito Net Parachute Skirt
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If Tulle and Netting isn't your thing, check out our website, jofabrics.com, where there are sew many possibilities. If you're in the area, visit our store in Pennsauken, NJ, right outside of Philadelphia. The size of a supermarket, we have the largest selection of fabrics in New Jersey! Everything we carry is not on our website, so if you're in the area, check us out and browse our fabrics aisles.
J&O Fabric Center 9401 Route 130 South Where Rt. 73 and 130 Meet Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@jandofabrics.com
Warm weather has arrived. Are you ready to spruce up your lawn/deck/porch furniture? If you are, you have to browse through J&O's wide selection of outdoor fabrics. Outdoor fabrics are typically made to take more of a beating than regular cloths, and so of course J&O carries only the most durable outdoor fabrics that will hold up against the elements. Browse through our wide selection of tough and sturdy Textilenes. Textilenes are not only durable, but a delight to see. Easy to maintain with a porous surface, Textilenes dry quick and will resist fading, mildew and wear and tear. In varying neutral earth tones explore all of J&O's many Textilene possibilities.
In addition to our collection of Textilenes, we also carry Outdoor Fabrics in solid colors, stripes, animal prints, nature designs, florals, tropical themes and retro patterns. Take a look at a few featured designs below.
Your outdoor furniture deserves a summer make-over. Give as much attention to your outdoor decor as your "home" decor. Visit jofabrics.com today and peruse our variety of Outdoor fabrics.
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Not interested in outdoor fabric? Browse our wide selection of everything from upholstery to novelty cotton. If you're in the area, make sure to visit our store in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Big as a supermarket, we have one of the largest selections in this area. We are only 5 mins from Philadelphia and 1 1/2 hour drive from New York City.
J&O Fabric Center 9401 Route 130 South Where Rt. 73 and 130 Meet Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110 info@jandofabrics.com
The Dance of Death was a recurring subject in Medieval culture, particularly art, depicting a round dance with Death as the instigator of the festivities. Oftentimes, people from all strata of society - from nobles to peasants - were shown engaging in the dance.
In Germany the Dance of Death was known as the Totentanz, while in France it was called the Danse Macabre. In Spain these scenes were called Danzas de los muertos.
Besides paintings, textbooks were printed with short dialogues between Death and its invitees. One such textbook, printed in Germany circa 1460, relates Death's call to an emperor:
"Her keyser euch hilft nicht das swert
Czeptir vnd crone sint hy nicht wert
Ich habe euch bey der hand genomen
Ir must an meynen reyen komen"
"Emperor, your sword won’t help you out
Sceptre and crown are worthless here
I’ve taken you by the hand
For you must come to my dance"
In another scene, Death receives the following response from a peasant:
"Ich habe gehabt [vil arbeit gross]
Der sweis mir du[rch die haut floss]
Noch wolde ich ger[n dem tod empfliehen]
Zo habe ich des glu[cks nit hie]"
"I had to work very much and very hard
The sweat was running down my skin
I’d like to escape death nontheless
But here I won’t have any luck"
The Danse Macabre has also served as an inspiration for subsequent generations. The 19th century composer Camille Saint-Saëns composed an orchestral piece titled Danse Macabre, complete with the orchestra mimicking the sound of rattling bones.
Franz Liszt transcribed this same piece for piano solo. In addition, he composed a series of variations for solo piano and orchestra on the Gregorian plainchant melody Dies Irae, which he titled Totentanz.
Other composers that have composed Dances of Death are Benjamin Britten, Modest Mussorgsky, Dmitri Shostakovich, Arnold Schoenberg and Viktor Ullman.
At J&O Fabrics, some of our customers' favorite fabrics are those that depict skulls, living skeletons and other similarly macabre themes. What is the attraction that so many feel towards these ghoulish quilting fabrics? See for yourself.
With our selection of skull and skeleton fabrics you will be able to perform your own danse macabre while adding a morbid flair to your fabric projects.
Liberate your fabric projects from the mundane with all of the exciting novelty quilting fabrics found at J&O.
Do you find yourself looking for something new and different to add to your home decor? You may be tempted to repaint, buy new furniture or reupholster the furniture you have. A less drastic but still impacting step would be to add trims to your decor.
How can adding trim affect your home decor? First, trims add a distinctive stylistic element that captures the eye. Trims also add dimension and depth to rooms. Lastly, trims can bring out and highlight certain elements in in the furniture and fabric in a given room that you may not have noticed before.
Thus, by incorporating trims you can renew and invigorate your decor without spending an exorbitant amount or making drastic changes.
Among the trim varieties we carry are cord, gimp, tassels, tiebacks, rosettes and fringe. Following is a selection of some of these trims.
To begin with, let's take a look at some of our cording, which come in both lipped and non-lipped varieties:
See for yourself the effect that our designer trims can have on your home decor. Any one of our cords, gimps, tassels, tiebacks, rosettes or fringes can become an essential part of your home decor and add a new dimension to your rooms.
Our extensive selection encompasses more than 700 different trim items in over ten color ways apiece. With our trim fabrics, the decorative choices before will be greatly expanded, allowing you to achieve just the look you want.
Turn to our online fabric store for the latest in beautiful designer trim fabrics and you'll experience that with J&O there are sew many possibilities...
J & O Fabrics is a leader in online fabric stores with hundreds of discount fabrics including: upholstery, quilt, quilting, drapery fabric, fleece, decorator, felt, retro, upholstery fabrics and more!
