J&O Crafty Customer: Nydia’s Creations

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mini apron / bag sets

 

It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of raw talent and creativity that exists in all of us. Yes, all of us. To one degree or another, whether nurtured 110% or simply left to play with now and again, the ever flowing creations that our imagination manifests into this reality reflect the power of the mind in truly amazing ways indeed.

J&O Customer Poll: Top 10 Loved Fabrics

As a fabric lover who also works at a fabric store, I am privy to not only the latest and hottest top shelf fabrics as soon as they come off the truck, but a plethora of textiles that I may not normally have come in contact with along my journey. From popular new novelty cotton prints for 2011, to elegant mid-century Maharam decorator designs, if you were to ask me to list my favorite, it might just take a few days. But such a question shouldn’t go to waste , and so the crew at J&O Fabric Store decided to let our curiosity be fed as we posed this poll to our fabulous facebook fans. Afterall, knowing what our craft customers like most, gives us an idea of which fabrics we should purchase more of to keep our customers satisfied.With so many fabric-holics as fans of our J&O facebook page, it didn’t take any time at all for the feedback to start pouring in. From faux furs and brocades to Michael Miller and Amy Butler, the selection was as diverse as the people who voiced them.

A Week Before Christmas My True Love Gave to Me…

jandofabrics christmas blog

A week before Christmas my true love gave to me…

* FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75 (domestic only)

** FREE CASH with the purchase of a $50 J&O Gift Card

“… And a cart full of wonderful NFL, MLB & Novelty Fleece under the Christmas tree!!”

Wouldn’t it be great if our Christmas wish lists could be fulfilled everyday? Well at J&O Fabrics, it can! With fabric discounts, special offers and cool contests running on a regular, there’s always something on your wish list that we can fill with just a call or click of a button! From fun novelty cotton prints and warm polar fleeces in your favorite major league sport teams, to our top shelf decorative fabrics and beautiful upholsteries, we make it easy for Santa to fill his gift bag in just one stop.

J&O Fabrics Celebrates Cyber Monday with Discounted Fabric & FREE SHIPPING !

jandofabrics cyber monday sale

Whether you hit the pavements running for door buster deals on Black Friday, or spent the biggest shopping weekend of the year sitting down exercising phalanges and oculi searching for great savings on the world-wide web, one thing is for sure…there’s nothing sweeter than stumbling on a good deal at a great price. Add to that, the confidence of quick and easy shipping, and another satisfied customer is born.

Dressing ‘Gabby’… Just One Designers View.

 

When I see pictures of Gabourey Sidebe , I see a voluptuous woman who is not only confident with who she is on the inside, but comfortable with the skin she wears on the outside as well. When I hear Gabourey Sidebe speak, I know this is a woman who has claimed the divine or ‘diva’ for short, in her and has no plans of changing her mind for anyone, despite her weight.

Renew Your Home Furnishings with Fabric from J & O Fabric Store

How would you honestly describe your home decor? Bold and inventive or drab and staid. If you chose the latter, then your decor needs an overhaul. Where can you find the fabric you need to enhance your home? Look no further than J&O Fabrics!

Maybe all you need to improve your furnishings are some new curtains or other draperies. Following are four bold, eye-catching decorator fabrics that will add plenty of pizzazz to your home. First off is Flower Power Brown (ato00051). This chic designer fabric will lend attitude and style to anything it graces. Curtains, valances, decorative pillows and more can be made with Flower Power. The same can be said for 50’s Mambo Bark Cloth Green (bar00008), with its trippy, 1950’s Havana vibe.
Flower Power Brown
50s Mambo Bark Cloth Green

“The Raving Reds of the 2008 Oscars!”

The carpet wasn’t the only one wearing red at this years’ Oscar’s. Notable film and television favorites came dressed to impress in what some say was just what the Oscar’s needed to jolt the dreary energy of a lingering winter, and the weighted residue from the pending writer’s strike.
The lovely ladies of stage and screen came out to warm the blood of men and stimulate the senses of all in their one of a kind, custom made and right of the runway designer gowns from such fashion icons as Valentino, Galliano, Escada and Kevan Hall. From the legendary Ruby Dee , suited in a ruby red satin gown complete with rhinestone belt, to new comer Miley Cyrus, in a red chiffon bow backed number, it was clear that red was the undisputed color of choice, and these diva’s worked their fashionable garments as only they could.

Decorator Fabrics that Lend a Stately Look to Your Home

As an ever growing online fabric store we have found it beneficial to cater to the decorating needs of as many different types of customers as possible. Our most popular decorator fabrics tend to be those with retro or futuristic designs.

Nevertheless, not all of our customers are interested in such extroverted decorator fabrics. For those of you who enjoy more stately and elegant decor, we also have an extensive selection of designer fabrics that should appeal to your taste.

If you need to make draperies or other accoutrements to compliment a room, the following fabrics will be of interest:

SAG Fabric Fashions Part II: Designer Fabric

If it was curiosity that killed the cat, then it was definitely satisfaction that brought it back.

While gossip columnists, tabloid reporters and inquiring minds were eager to discover whether or not another bundle of joy was patiently waiting to be revealed from behind the free flowing vintage gown Angelina’s wore, we at J&O were waiting to find out the name of that beautiful fabric that she chose to garment herself in for the annual red carpet affair.

Our curiosity was satisfied when it was revealed that her designer piece was a mahogany and slate colored, tie-dyed, paneled chiffon. And it looked great!