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 Last week after an alleged two million dollar blackmail plot, talk show host David Letterman shocked his late night audience. Letterman, who is married with a six year old son, began the broadcast of the Late Show with his usual monologue. Once finished he sat behind his desk and said he was glad the audience was in a pleasant mood "because I have a little story that I'd like to tell you and the home viewers as well". Turns out Dave had relations outside of his marriage, more than once. He decided to come clean after a TV worker threatened to author a screenplay and a book about it unless he was paid off. In honor of Dave and the many Top Ten Lists we have all chuckled over. We at J&O have decided to make a Top Ten list of fabric inspired by Dave. Enjoy. 10. New York Taxi
8. The City That Never Sleeps 7. Dollar Bill Fabric 6. Pink Lingerie Fabric
 5. New York Sights Fabric 4. Love Your Lipstick Fabric 3. Language of Love Fabric
 2. Romantic Nights Soiree Fabric and the number 1 fabric inspired by David Letterman at J&O Fabrics is.... Dysfunctional Family Comics Fabric
 Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: broadcloth-fabric, novelty-fabric, novelty-fabrics
 When I was a child, I can remember gathering during the holidays and throughout the year for various special family affairs here and there. I remember getting big wet kisses from my tissue toting grandmother, and funny tap dancing salutations from my green eyed grandfather. And though I was raised to be seen and not heard in the company of adults, I always had an extended ear, eager to gather tid bits of information that I would store away for the perfect day I would need that little voice of wisdom, or carry it in the forefront of my mind until the moment I could question its source and validity. As time went on and the older generation of my family started to make their transition back home, I found myself foresting for information and relationships that would keep the ties that separated yet binded my peers from that of my grandparents going strong. Once I reached womanhood and had children of my own, the lack of community and the fast pace life demanded us to live, challenged the reconnection of the two generations I strived to forge. Communication in the form of special occasion greeting cards and periodic phone calls were the memories being created, and long gone were the days of wisdom walks in the parks and handed down stories from the Talking Drums.  September 13, 2009 marks this years Grandparents Day and the the 31st anniversary of signing of the proclamation by Ex-President Jimmy Carter that turned West Virginia housewife Marian McQuades vision into a national holiday. With Marians primary motivation set at championing the cause of the lonely elderly in nursing homes, she inspired grandchildren, communities and eventually the nation, to tap into the wisdom and heritage of their grandparents...and pass it on. Marian beleived that to honor grandparents, give grandparents the opportunity to show love for their childrens children, and to help children become more aware of the strength, information and guidance that the older generation have to offer, the youth will feel nurtured and the communities will be strengthened. Through intergenerational interaction, knowledge and wisdom are exchanged, one conversation at a time. The late and great Honorable Bob 'Nesta' Marley shared it best in his song Real Situation where he states, " once a man, twice a child; and everything is just for awhile..." reminding us to honor the preciousness and fragility of time and life itself, not only as our family members grow into seasoned elders, but as we do also.  In honor of all our seasoned elders, the journey they have led, the wisdom they have gained, and the roll they still play in the lives of other, J&O Fabrics offers a selection of nostalgic prints and designs inspired by the days of innocence and generations gone by. Grandparents Day may only come once a year, but its celebrated 365 right here at J&O Fabrics!  Labels: african-fabrics, childrens-novelty-fabric, cotton-fabric, family, grandparents, grandparents-day, novelty-fabrics
 My son read an artical to me this morning regarding bananas that I found quite interesting. In the artical, the author spoke about how the banana 'fruit' was scientifically classified as a herbaceous plant (bush) of the Musacea family. In laments terms, this commonly called fruit that we eat is actually a flowering herb and a member of the lily family. Banana's do NOT grow on trees in the true sense, since the banana plants have no wood fiber and not only that, scientists actually classify the banana as a berry based on the fact that berries are identified as being 'many seeded' with a 'fleshy inner layer'; just like bananas. As one of my favorite 'fruits', I knew about the nutritional properties and various culinary uses of the banana, but this little tid bit of info really surprised me to the point that I felt compelled to share my new found knowledge with anyone willing to read it; even if they did already know. Since I am also a seamstress and a big fan of fabric textiles, I thought I'd ad a little pictorial tribute to highlight our sweet starch of substance, the Yellow Orchid Herb. After all, a banana a day keeps low potassium away.
 artistic expression.... orchid family......  i love them...... they love them.....   my favorite color..... tropical home...... For your favorite food fabrics, check out J&O Fabric Store You are sure to find what you are looking for and a whole lot more!
Labels: banana, banana-fabric, berry, conservative, cotton-fabric, economical, frugal, fruit-fabric, novelty-fabrics
The fabric industry was shocked when it became known in 2006 that Wal-Mart was planning on closing the fabric departments in most of its stores. Many fabric lovers reacted in disbelief to the idea that Wal-Mart would be closing out the fabric departments of over 1,000 stores beginning in 2007.The process has since gotten under way and has taken a toll on sewing enthusiasts everywhere, who feel that they've been left without an alternative to Wal-Mart's fabric department. Is that really the case?
Although Wal-Mart was a dominant force in the fabric market, it was by no means the only player in the industry. Meanwhile, J&O Fabrics has upgraded its web site to better cater to the needs of its customers. With J&O you can almost recreate the experience of shopping in your favorite local fabric store from the comfort of your home. In addition to making our web site more user friendly, we have also expanded it to include such essential items as interfacing, linings, ribbon, scissors and trims.
Online threads and forums are rife with expressions of disappointment in Wal-Mart's decision to reduce its presence in the fabric market. Nevertheless, those in the know realize that there are more resources than ever before to help them get their fabric fix. Let J&O help you make the most of your fabric projects with our friendly and knowledgeable staff and easy to use online fabric store accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Here's a look at what we got in this past week:
 Sea Beauties FabricLabels: notions, novelty-fabrics, Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart-Fabric, Walmart
 When we think about the sex symbols of the 1920’s, images of long legged flappers with short bobbed hair doing the charleston and foxtrot to the latest jazz bands in shapeless shift dresses and plenty of publicly applied makeup come to mind. A fashionista of sorts who epitomized the spirit of a reckless rebel with a boyish physique and a girlish charm dancing the night away in smoky jazz houses around New York consume the memoirs of the era simply known as the “Roaring 20’s”. The look and the mood certainly redefined modern womanhood and broke the traditions of earlier years. No longer were rounded figures and older faces, the passé. Instead, grown women who loved to party all night long in youthful glory and tomboyish fashion were all the rage. One didn’t have to look far to see the effects of this contagious fever, on stage and screen. Enter Betty Boop! Betty Boop is known as the first and one of the most famous sex symbols on the animated screens of the 20’s and 30’s. She was a symbol of the depression era and a reminder of the more carefree days of the Jazz Age flapper. In the world of animation, this fem fetal would go down in history as the first cartoon character to fully represent a sexual woman. But she didn’t start out that way. In the early stages of her career, this lovely lady was designed as a human-like dog. That’s right. For those of you who remember her premiere in the 1930 film “Dizzy Dishes”, she was the yet un-named anthropomorphic character with obvious feminine qualities and charm enveloped in a poodle like body. By the time she starred in the 1932 film“ Any Rags”, her floppy dog ears gave way to hoop earrings, her ambiguous form molded into a petite hourglass figure, and her pudgy black nose became the cute buttoned one that accompanied her high baby voice and black finger waved crop that would later become synonymous with the world famous “ Boop-oop-a-doop” girl. Betty’s flapper style and innocent sexuality led to what some have called the “Boop-O-Mania “craze over the years. Fans from far and wide fell in love with her combination of schoolgirl flirtatiousness and womanly maturity. Her short dresses, high heels, contoured bodice and signature garter belt didn’t leave much to the imagination and certainly caught the attention of male viewers who were used to the straight bodied, boyish female fashion of the19 20’s they had grown accustomed to. But while some adored, some also condemned as well. As moralists and public broadcasting systems concerned with sexual content and indecent exposure issues found support from the public, the somewhat risqué Betty Boop began showing far less leg and her décolletage was often hidden by prim buttons. Her lecherous suitors started disappearing from her grasp and soon her limelight was dimmed out by her cute little trouble making dog “Pudgy” and the lovable “Grampy” who helped Betty solve problems with his wacky inventions. As the country saw the rise of yet another world war (WWII), the market for the once popular and in-demand flapper started to fade. Betty Boop’s final film series aired 9 years later with the release of “Yip ,Yip ,Yippy!” "Though Betty bowed out as a headliner in 1939, her popularity remains as intact as her boop-oop-a-doop. Maybe it lies in her sassy independence or the fact that she is the only female cartoon who’s not a foil for a male. Maybe she just came at the right time, when the feminist movement of her era needed her the most…for the cycles of life will surely repeat again. Whatever the reason, Betty Boop still haunts the dreams and inspires the imagination of artists, craftsmen and designers still today. With no limit to the creative well of our minds, everything from Betty Boop bedding and quilts to character clothing and accessories can be found and created. After what seemed like years of patient waiting and anticipating, J&O has come back with some of the latest and greatest themed prints of this historic screen star& siren, just for you! From the in demand “Betty Boop Biker Chic”, an ode to our fem fetal bikers worldwide, to the ever popular “Lucky Ladies”, a great decorative print for casinos and game rooms across the nation; now all her favorite characters and scenes can be relived over and over again for friends, family or even just yourself. With so much history wrapped around her little spit-curled hair, Betty Boop has left her mark on world, her “ Boop-oop-a-doop “ on our tongues, and a space in our hearts. 
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Posts by J&O Fabrics Store Labels: betty boop fabric, biker, cotton, jazz age, novelty-fabric, novelty-fabrics, pudgy, quilting-fabric, quilting-fabrics, roaring 20's
The Cat's Meow of Novelty Cat FabricWe have tons of novelty cotton fabric with a variety of cat fabrics.We have a fabric for each of your cats nine lives! There is something to appeal to all cat lovers. From outer space to ringside at sporting events, cats are everywhere at JOFabric.com With these fabrics you can make pillows and bedspreads. They are also nice for garments and accessories so you can show off how much you love your cats. And if you are a quilter these cat fabrics are also great for making quilts. Check out the links below for Novelty Cotton Cat Fabrics Cats with Fish
 Hypnotized Cats Tossed Preppy Kittens FabricCat Tapestry Fabric  While your here check out our line of Animal Tapestry Fabric
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