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 fictitious 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 recognized 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 Fabric-Quilt here!

Check out our calico fabric designed by Amy Butler here!

Check out our ‘Fruit Ladies’ collection designed by Mary Stewart here!

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