When Cabin Fever Hits, Grab Yourself Some Tapestry !

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Netfah for Jandofabrics

For some, the colder and often restricting weather of the seemingly never ending winter season can lend to feelings of restlessness, lack of motivation, and even cabin fever. For others though, being hunkered in while Winter is in full swing can create just the right setting for some serious sewing. In fact, starting or completing sewing projects while waiting for the fullness of spring can be just the perfect remedy for the ‘winter blues’ that occasionally blow in and sometimes stay. My testimony started with a winter storm and some tapestry.

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eBay: A Controversial Giant

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Phil

eBay is known the world over as an auction website where shoppers go to find great deals. Books, cds, clothes, novelty fabric and even automobiles are regularly sold online. In reality, eBay has changed the way consumers shop for even basic goods. How many times have you been at the store and thought “I could get that cheaper on eBay”?

: “I can get that cheaper on eBay!”

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Children’s Stories in Fabric

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Phil

Bedtime stories are a beloved tradition in the lives of children. What was your favorite story as a child? Was it the tale of Little Red Riding Hood? How about the Three Little Piggies? Perhaps you were enchanted by the delirious rhymes of Dr. Seuss or the enchanting stories of Little Golden Books. Regardless of your favorites as a child, those timeless tales always retain a special place in our hearts and memories.

Here are some novelty cotton fabrics that will remind you of the stories you heard as a child. They will afford you to weave new memories from your childhood stories:

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Fabric Panels at J & O Fabric Store

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Phil

Whether you are a novice quilter or one of experience, sometimes you need a little help to get your projects off the ground. One easy way to either get into quilting or do a quick project is to use fabric panels. Fabric panels come in a variety of styles and sizes. Many fabric panels show children’s designs while other are more general. These wonderful fabrics are ideal for quilting, crafts, wall hangings, pillows and other forms of decoration.

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Automobile Fabrics from Alexander Henry

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Phil

Have you ever been driving down the highway and felt the desire to find an endless, winding road? Or maybe you simply want to put the pedal to the metal and see what your die can do. If you have ever felt the call of the open road Alexander Henry’s automotive fabrics are for you!

The imaginative designs, bold colors and high quality of the Alexander Henry’s cotton fabrics stand out from the crowded field of novelty fabrics. These aren’t just utilitarian fabrics, but rather fabrics that can inspire you to create. Quilts, Hawaiian shirts and other garments, lampshades, curtains and much more can look better than ever by using Alexander Henry novelty fabrics. Here are a few examples:

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Wild West Fabrics from Alexander Henry

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Phil

One of the most striking aspects of Alexander Henry’s fabrics is how different they are from anything else on the market. While other fabric mills purchase expensive licenses to produce fabrics with familiar images, Alexander Henry’s fabric designs seem to be shaped by pure imagination and a delight of what can be depicted on fabric. The designs of this Burbank, California based mill can be counted on to display imaginative designs printed on high quality cotton. Just as their website announces, Alexander Henry’s prints are truly the “fabric of imagination”.

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Enjoy Tropical Fabrics from Robert Kaufman Fabric Company

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Phil

No matter where you find yourself as you read this, chances are you would switch in an instant if you could go someplace tropical. Couldn’t you just imagine yourself sitting on a sun-drenched beach, sipping something cool and refreshing? While our selection of tropical fabrics from Robert Kaufman can’t take you physically far, they can help to transport you to a more tropical frame of mind. Here are some of our tropical Robert Kaufman fabrics.

Hibiscus Sanctuary Fabric: Sky

Paradise Pareaus Fabric: White on Red

Palm Cove Fabric

Surf Beach Fabric

Tiki Drinks Fabric

The Perfect Fabrics for Kids from Michael Miller Fabrics

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Phil

Michael Miller has been around since 1999 and since that time has established a reputation as one of the finest purveyors of cotton novelty fabric. They have so many wonderful prints to choose from that it is sometimes tough to know where to start. Let’s take a look at some of their children’s designs. These are novelty quilting fabrics that are perfect for children’s rooms, crafts and garments:

Bubbles & Balloons Fabric

Gnoming Around Fabric

Paper Doll Family Fabric

Retro Rocket Rascals Fabric

Lil' Kingdom Fabric

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Top 10 Quilting Disasters Part 1

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Phil

Quilting Hall of Shame

What defines a great quilt in your eyes? Would you say that a harmonizing pattern is essential? Would matching yet contrasting colors be the hallmark of an excellent quilt. How about the stitchwork and other technical elements? What if the quilt you are viewing displays few or none of those elements? J&O Fabric store is showcasing what you are left with; Top 10 Quilting Disasters (part 1):

10. The Gold Blob Quilt

9. The Waaaaaay Too Much Going On Quilt

8. The Freecell Quilt

7. The Crazy Lady Quilt

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Incredible Novelty Fabrics from Michael Miller Fabric Co.

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Phil

Michael Miller has only been around since 1999 in comparison to other fabric mills with much more time on their hands. Nevertheless, since the very beginning Michael Miller has created some of the most enduring prints on high quality cotton.

Regardless of your novelty fabric preference, there will always be a Michael Miller print to suit your style. Dogs, cats, games, sports, food and many other themes are depicted in the wonderful cotton novelty fabrics from Michael Miller. Here is a selection of the retro-style Michael Miller fabrics that you’ll see at J&O Fabric Store:

Curly Swirl Fabric

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