With Women's History Month coming to a close, J&O Fabrics would like to take a final moment to showcase some of our well know prints inspired from some not so well known female inventors. From ' Retro Kitchen Supplies' and 'Laundry Essentials' prints, to 'Pink Lingerie' and 'Chocolate Cookies' designs, the creativity of the female spirit is never ending.
Back in the day, many women had to hide behind ficticious names or their male counterparts in order to see their unique creations manifest into fruition. Often times, the inventions of women never saw the light of day until they were first ' invented' by a man. Today, more and more women are being recongized and honored for their creations, and people are taking notice.
Here is J&O's list of our Top 10 assorted fabric prints inspired by the courageous and creative women of our past and present. And though we need more than a month to acknowledge and honor all the great feats and accomplishments of the famous and not so famous women of our history, we welcome the opportunity to try.
J&O's Top 10 Fabrics Inspired by Female Inventors Worldwide
Invention: Hair Products for African Americans
Inventor: Madame C.J. Walker
Date: 1908
Invention: Original Art
Inventor: Frida Kahlo
Date: 1930's
Invention: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Inventor: Ruth Wakefield
Date: 1930
Invention: Zig Zag Sewing Machine
Inventor: Helen Blanchard
Date: 1873
Invention: Brassiere
Inventor: Mary Phelps Jacob
Date: 1913
Invention: Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon
Inventor: Evelyn Lauder & Alexandra Penney
Date: 1992
Invention: IMAN Global Chic Cosmetics & Parfume line
Inventor: Iman
Date: 2007
Invention: Alphabet Blocks
Inventor: Adeline D.T. Whitney
Date: 1882
Invention: Ironing Board
Inventor: Sarah Boone
Date: 1892
Invention: Disposable Cell Phone
Inventor: Ranid Altschul
Date: 1999
Enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of women worldwide, be inspired to make your own personal mark in the world, and come visit us at
http://www.jofabrics.com/ for the best in women's novelty prints and inspired designs.
Check out our ' Domestic Goddess ' collection designed by Joy Hall for Fabri-Quilt here! Check out our calico fabrci designed by Amy Butler here! Check out our 'Fruit Ladies' collection designed by Mary Stewart here!
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In honor of Women's History Month,
J&O Fabrics is highlighting everything women. From designs to designers, we carry over a hundred different prints inspired by, and designed for women....in honor of women.
From her early years as a little girl in lively Havanah, Cuba, to her more seasoned years as a successful artist residing in a picturesque town in rural Pennsylvania, USA; Joy Hall has been designing and creating beautiful prints on paper for friends, family, and now a designer fabric mill.
Joy Hall's fun and fanciful 'Domestic Goddesses' collection for Fabri-Quilt is a reminder of all the tireless domestic goddesses that make their households run seemingly effortlessly. From ironing and making minor household repairs, to cooking and cleaning, these modern day SHEro's wear many hats in between climbing ambitious career ladders and running endless marathons for their loved ones. But don't be fooled, these lovely ladies know how to hang up their aprons and treat themselves to a well deserved 'holiday' every now and again too.
Visit us at
http://www.jofabrics.com/ and let Joy Hall's creations applaud the domestic GODDESS in you!
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March 8, 1911 marked the first celebrated International Women's Day in many European nations as well as the United States, the topic at that time was women's rights. Their presence in the Bible, their contributions to HIS-story, their place in modern day society; many women's groups focused their energies and causes around these political issues. Books were written, organizations were formed, many even sparked protests and debates from not only the male poplulation, but some women as well who felt that each sex had their own place in society and that by supporting a 'feminist' movement, it was creating a shift in the norm that some were not ready for.
When the economic depression of the 1930's hit, women's rights went out of fashion. It stayed dormant thru World War II and well into the 50's. It wouldn't be until dissatisfied middle class housewives of the 1960's started to desire more, that the women's movement began to see a new revival. It was the Women's Liberation movement, and interest in women's issues and women's history blossomed again.
By the 1970's, HIS-story was replaced with HER-story by women in the movement who aspired to reclaim their rightful places not only in the classroom textbooks and teachings here in America, but worldwide. This was a movement that united women from many social, economic, and cultural backgrounds into a common cause.
As more and more women began to rally around the liberation of their fellow 'sisters', the desire to expand the celebration of the bearers of civilization increased from one day to one week. In 1978, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women birthed our nation's first Women's History Week celebration with much success. This event sparked women from all over the country to start their own local projects and three years later, the United States Congress passed a resolution establishing the week long celebration nationwide. This recognition encouraged even wider participation in Women's History Week. In 1987, at the request of the National Women's History Project, Congress expanded the week to a month, and the U.S. Congress has issued a resolution every year since then.
In honor of our beautiful and brave SHEro's, inventors, movers, shakers, and the many strong and supportive women throughout history who either willingly took ten steps backwards so that the men in their lives could feel like they moved ten steps forward, or ventured out on their own to make their marks in the world, J&O has dedicated a whole section to the essence of a woman. From fabric with a cause like our Breast Cancer Awareness fabric inspired by the courageous First Lady Betty Ford, to designs that reflect all the fun and fanciful attributes of the feminine creature, J&O has it all.
Take one month of the year to remember the contributions of both the notable and ordinary women in your life, starting with the one you call ' MOM '. Then celebrate them with us...365!
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