I've mentioned this before. But, I'm going to put it out there again for all the word to read. Yesterday I mentioned that I have issues with magazine subscriptions. I also seem to have issues with saying "NO" to purchasing books (cookbooks, and sewing books), and I seem to have issues when it comes to fabric. I love fabric. When I see fabric I love - I just want to buy it. Even if I don't have a project in mind. So I'm really better off just not looking for fabric at all. But I just. can't. help. it!
Yesterday I happened upon a very cool website And now I'm in even bigger trouble. Have you ever heard of Spoonflower? If you love fabric... or if you are a graphic designer... or if you have a little of both lurking somewhere inside of you... Then you are going to really LOVE this website.
It's a website where you can upload or create your own designs. And create custom fabric. You can then order your custom designed fabric in a variety of fabric choices. Some of the choices are even organic (for those of you who need to get your granola on...)! There is a sample pack of the fabric swatches that will cost you $1.00 to order and have shipped. Mine is on the way. The price per yard of fabric is a little higher than ordering a yard of fabric from an online store - but it isn't exactly outrageous. I think it would be worth the expense to be able to order something completely original, completely mind, and something that can't be purchased off a bolt at Joann's.
I am SO excited about the opportunity to create my own fabric that I can hardly stand it! I don't even know where to start. And, for those of us who don't know where to start - the website even has regularly scheduled contests - to give you a theme or direction in your designs/ creations.
Check out the site and tell me what you think! And - please let me know if any of you create and upload any of your own fabric designs. I'll be interested to see them.
In the meantime, I'm going to get working on some of my own ideas.
--bf
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