J&O Fabrics Store Newsletter

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Bring in Winter 2008 With JO Fabrics & Cool No-Sew Fleece Throws!

Blankets are a great gift for your loved ones this Christmas season. And hand-crafted blankets or throws created with specific loved ones and friends in mind, are sure to please. You don't need to have any sewing skills to create one either. With J & O's wide selection of 100% poly-winter fleece and a pair of scissors, you can make a warm lightweight blanket for loved ones over seas, little ones at home, even for those less fortunate. A warm winter fleece blanket can make even the loneliest of souls feel loved.

For the sports fanatic in your life, we have NBA, MLB & College fleeces. For NFL football fans, we have the stuff that braves the cold. Make great lightweight holiday gift blankets just in time for the Super Bowl. For girls and boys who’ve been nice and not naughty, we have everything from Sesame Street and soccer, to basketball & ballerina’s. And for your favorite canine, we have Dog Bones & Paw Prints to keep them cozy as they stay on watch for the man in the red suit. If you want it, we probably have it, so take a moment to window shop in our fleece section right here at J&O!

To make these wonderful gift blankets just follow the easy step instructions below and watch your fabric turn into a display of holiday cheer to keep warm under a snowy day. Whether a novice or a seasoned vet, these no-sew throws make the perfect addition to any home décor.

Step One:

Come to J&O Fabrics and pick from a selection of fantastic fleece fabrics for the holidays. Have one of our customer friendly cutting floor assistants cut the fabric into a 2-4yard length depending on the size of the individual who will be wrapped inside.

Step Two:

Wash the fabric with cold water on gentle cycle, or hand wash. Any detergent will do .Lay fabric flat to dry.

Step Three:

Lay fabric out on a large flat surface. Turn one of the shorter ends towards you and smooth out any wrinkles.

Step Four:

Cut a fringe along one short side by making 3-inch deep straight cuts about a 1/2-1 inch apart.

Step Five:

Tie a single knot at the base of each cut strip to complete the fringe along one side of the blanket.

Step Six:

Turn the fleece to the other short side and smooth out the wrinkles. Make the same size cuts a 1/2-inch apart and then tie knots to match the other side.

Step Seven:

Step back and pat yourself on the back. Your completed no-sew Just-In-Time-For-The-Holiday fleece blanket is done! Wrap it up in a box or roll it up and tie a ribbon around it in your own signature fashion. What an easy and lasting gift for that special someone.

Take a moment to see what we have to offer for that special someone right here in our fleece section.

Check out our full selection of wonderful winter fleece here!
Check out our NFL fleece here!
Check out our MLB fleece here!

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Labels: angelina ballerina, college fleece fabric, fleece throws, holiday crafts, mlb fleece, nfl cotton, no sew blankets, no sew crafts, no sew fleece throws, phillies fleece

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

J&O Fabrics and You!

As one of the largest fabric stores in South Jersey, J&O Fabrics constantly strives to meet our customers’ fabric needs, textile inquiries and crafting solutions with the first hand knowledge and general concern that over 45 years of being in the fabric business provides. Even as we move deeper into the age of technology, and new material from all around the world is being placed at our fingertips with just the click of a button, we at J&O continually strive to maintain that personal rapport with our customers that our growing family owned operation was built upon. From the teen aged novice at our local high school purchasing a few yards of the latest designer dress fabrics for the fashionable masterpiece that will ensure her a chance at fame as the next top designer in ‘Project Runway’, to the experienced interior design group from Italy that orders no less than 50 yards at a time of our top shelf tapestry and upholstery to create dream rooms for their celebrity clientele; no request is too big or too small.

To help assist us in serving our customers better, J&O has brought in some additional helping hands to offer suggestions, provide assistance, juggle the brain cells, and inform our customers on the latest changes and advancements in an ever changing industry. From Consumer Savvy Carol, who will guide us through the changing economic climate with great money saving tips and useful resources, to Go Green Gina who will help us to preserve this wonderful planet we live on while also offering an alternative to a synthetic way of life, J&O hopes to create a one-stop-shopping experience that will not only leave our customers with a cart full of wonderful fabrics, but a pocket full of FREE info and ideas to take with them along their journey.

So look for us on the world wide web, listen for us on the lips of loyal J&O customers and visit us at our brick and mortar right outside the city of Brotherly Love. We’ll be waiting to serve you!

Netfah: Ask me a question, I will tell you no lie. With so many trade terms and technological advances, it can get tricky figuring out what fabrics would work best for what projects, or even what materials you may require to complete a creative task. For the answers to these questions and so much more, simply send me an email. Each week we will select a request from our pool and post a response for our viewing audience to see. We can't guarantee we'll get to yours first, but we will do our best to get to each and every one. Just Ask Netfah....

Gina: With so much talk about going green, global warming and recycled vs reconstructed, people around the world and across America are looking to do their part in saving our planet so that she can save us. And while some fall under the misconception that we have to find a solution to world pollution on our own with just one invention, more people are realizing the answer lies in the little things we do. From recycling textiles and clothing from our shelves, to purchasing fabric made from hemp or bamboo, the power of one is very powerful indeed. Check out Go Green Gina once a week as she offers up options and suggestions for a healthier and more holistic way of living ...in the GREEN!

Carol: If you haven't been affected by the economic crisis currently plaguing the American people, then you are one of the few. But like most of us, to one degree or another, we are feeling the side affects of a dis-eased ridden empire built off the backs of many and the continual pilferage of a few.... more. To help assist us with making the most of what materials we have, or for that matter, what crafts we create, Consumer Savvy Carol is here to offer her frugal minded suggestions and creative penny pinching tips. Check her out each week and let her save you a little money.

Sewing Tip of the Week: This weekly blog is dedicated to not only our novices, but our group of expert seamstresses and upholsterers as well. With so many new fabrics and techniques popping up every day, there's always something new to learn. In this sections we will cover everything from alterations to zippers. We are not beneath the occasional short cut as well. Hand made pattern alternatives and no-sew supplies are researched and discussed. At J&O we believe our customers are some of the best crafters around. Feedback and suggestions are always welcomed!

Fabric Award of the Week: Every week J&O gets in new and fabulous fabrics that we in turn, place in our brick and mortar and on our online store for your shopping pleasure. From silky dress materials and beautiful decorative designs, to fashionable tapestries and fun novelty cotton prints, if you want it, most likely we got it. With over a thousand different fabrics to choose from, you can imagine the pressure to choose a number one pick to feature each week. But we like to keep it exciting around here, so if you are looking for what's new and hot, make sure to check out this series and always visit our New Fabric section on our website for the list of runner ups. You never know the treasures you will find!

Check out our novelty cottons here!
Check out our fleece here!
Check out our phillies fabric here!

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Labels: ask netfah, college fleece fabric, consumer savvy carol, economics, frugal, go green gail, jandofabrics, money, phillies, recession, sewing tips, top fabric store

Monday, October 20, 2008

"Rep Your College Colors, It's Homecoming!" Fabric for All!

For many colleges and universities in the United States, the fall season marks not only the start of another grueling semester of papers and exams, but for many schools, the celebration of an old American tradition simply titled ‘Homecoming’.

Dating back as early as the 1920’s, this is when past residents and current alumni migrate back to their alma mater to reconnect with old friends, pep rally with new ones, rock to the battle the bands, and watch as their team kicks butt in a good old fashioned football game with the visiting university who dares to score a touchdown on their home field. Such famous homecoming rivalries as “The Iron Bowl’ (Alabama vs. Auburn), “The Game” (Harvard vs. Yale), “The Lone Star Showdown” (Texas vs. Texas A&M) and “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” (Florida vs. Georgia) draw masses of spectators and even shut down states as the two teams compete for the win that will earn them bragging rights for another season.

Some will gladly hand over the benjamin’s to gain them a seat among the wild and crazy rallying fans to watch their home team make history, while others can be found among the multitude of individuals, food vendors, beer guzzlers and party goers at the never-ending tailgate frenzy just outside. Whether there to root for #23 with the buns of steel, march in the parade, or merely to rep their college, at homecoming it’s got to be done with style and flair. From Iowa Hawkeye ribbons, Michigan Wolverine tailgate fabric, and Florida Gators fleece, to Penn State Nittany Lions cotton and Crimson Tide Panels, there’s no better way to show a little team spirit with great garments, crafts and accessories garnished in the colors that lets everyone know who’s in the house!

Here are a few links to upcoming homecoming events for 2008. Is your college on the map?

University of Alabama

Check out our large selection of various college novelty fabric here!