Top 10 NFL Inspired Quilts.

Well, now that our “Coolest Handmade NFL Craft Contest” is officially over, the J&O; family would like to take this a moment to feature some of the meticulous and beautiful one-of-a-kind quilts that were submitted during our three week event. After all, with over 80 contestants from across the country entering everything from dog coats and baby binky holders, to NFL sun catchers and laced g-strings, what better way to showcase the incredible array of creative energy and talent from our facebook fans, twitter followers and fabulous J&O; Fabrics customers worldwide!

So if you were one of the contestants who submitted a quilt or two, stay tuned, your claim to fame may lie in between the lines our Top 10 NFL Quilts blog. And if you did not have an opportunity to enter your NFL creations at all, there is always next time. In the meantime, have fun checking out some who did. Be motivated and inspired!

Ask Netfah: Recreating the ‘Muppet Dress’.

Dear Netfah, 

My daughter was quite taken by the “Muppet dress” worn by Katy Perry last year. We have been searching for the dress, or the fabric so we could make the dress but to no avail. She is considering a novelty Beatles squares fabrics Yellow or Before the Wizard she saw on http://www.jofabrics.com/. This would be for a prom dress (short, party style, satin band trim). What are your thoughts?  

 
Thanks so much
Stephanie from Nova Scotia
 

  

Dear Stephanie from Nova Scotia, 

J&O Top 10 Individual Category Fav’s “Coolest Handmade NFL Craft Contest”!

As mentioned in our previous blog, here is our TOP 10 handmade NFL favorites from our “Coolest Handmade NFL Craft Contest“. With all the unique one-of-a-kind crafts submitted, we had to create an individual category list of favs to share with our online viewers. What better way to showcase the incredible array of creative energy and talent from our facebook fans, twitter followers and fabulous J&O; Fabrics customers worldwide! Plus, there were so many awesome crafts that came across our desk that never got voted on in our online poll, that we just had to bring them to light.

J&O Fabric Store Family Top 10 “Coolest Handmade NFL Crafts”

There is not a day that goes by that someone does not call in, fax in, email in or order in, for some of our NFL team fabric. Whether it is cotton, vinyl, flannel or fleece, there is an idea waiting to be crafted, and just any old fabric wont do. From warm no-sew throws and quilts for loved ones overseas, to Super Bowl Sunday table spreads and cute team themed gifts, the stretch of the imagination is as long as a football field and many more times creative.

Coolest New Orleans Saints Crafts from NFL Craft Contest

Back in January 2010, the creative marketing team at J&O; Fabrics ran a “Coolest Handmade NFL Craft” contest in honor of our NFL players and fans, as well as our love for the game itself.

After 3 1/2 weeks and over 80 entrees, almost every team in the NFL was represented and rooted for, including an array of Saints and Colts crafts.

For The Love Of the Game!

What does infidelity and golf have in common? Nothing much really unless you are human, or the seemingly super human Tiger Woods who shares his love for the “game” of golf and more. And by “game”, I don’t just mean the one he plays on the course.

While Tigers game is somewhat unique on one level, it is nothing shy of common on another; yet some people don’t seem to want to accept that as a reality in our society, especially from those who hold positions as role models or as public figures. Some would even go as far as to say that it is simply un-natural for a man or woman to not only be attracted to more than one person at the same time, but to respond to that attraction and pull from within. Both urges which of course, are deemed unacceptable by our socialized standards.

Coolest Colts Crafts from NFL Craft Contest!

Back in January 2010, the creative marketing team at J&O; Fabrics ran a “Coolest Handmade NFL Craft” contest in honor of our NFL players and fans, as well as our love for the game itself.
After 3 1/2 weeks and over 80 entrees, almost every team in the NFL was represented and rooted for, including an array of Saints and Colts crafts.

To celebrate Super Bowl XLIV, we at J&O; Fabrics would like to take a moment to showcase some cool Indianapolis Colts crafts created by our customers far and wide and submitted in our contest. From customized bags to sexy lingerie, these fans let their love for their team flow into the crafts they made and shared with our over 4,000 twitter, 1,000 facebook, and endless count of J&O; fabric customers.

Tortured Sports Cities that J&O Fabric Store Honors

Some places hog all the glory in sports. Between the Patriots and Red Sox, New England is up to its ears in trophies this past decade. Between USC and the Lakers, southern California has more championships than it knows what to do with. The University of Florida alone has experienced a ridiculous amount of success having won two championships apiece in football and basketball. Even downtrodden Pittsburgh has won two Super Bowls and the Stanley Cup within a few years.

J&O Fabrics Honors the Late Alexander McQueen!

Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE

(16 March 1969 – 11 February 2010)

Known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics, Alexander McQueen earned a reputation for being controversial and unconventional in his approach to artistic expression in the fashion world. Called everything from “l’enfant terrible” to “the hooligan of English fashion”, this British designer remained unapologetic until his own hands took his life this past week.

Ask Netfah: Incontinence, Good Bedding, and Man’s Best Friend.

Hi,

I made a bed for my dog out of phiphertex. I wanted a mesh material because she is incontinent. However with the phiphertex the urine still stays trapped in the webbing before seeping through and the material is very slick which makes it slippery for her when she is trying to get up.

Is there any other material that would be strong, allow water to easily pass through without sitting in the holes of the fabric and not be slippery.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Gayle

Dear Gayle,