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Pickled Pear Lane has everything fabric goodness.

one of my favorite things about using fabrics (ok buying fabrics) is putting together the patterns and color palettes and seeing how well they work together. Marianne Johnson does an amazing job of this and assembles theses bright colorful collections of fabrics as bundle sets on her site. it makes total sense to me to see them stacked together like pattern papers and tugs at my "must have Now" impulses!

even if you are not into fabrics you can totally appreciate the collections as inspiration.

today is an amazing giveaway day because Pickled Pear Lane is giving away 9 fat quarters from Dena Designs latest fabric line, Monaco, in both Fuchsia and Blue colorways to one REALLY LUCKY blog commenter today!

all you need to do is leave a comment today and tell me if you have ever used fabric in your craft projects before and if so, share with us how. i will post the winner tomorrow!

good luck and thanks so much to Marianne for being so generous. to see more inspirational fabric bundles check out her etsy shop here.

Comments

[Debbie McIntyre]

Was just doing some mending yesterday and was so annoyed that I couldn't find my pincushion. I stopped what I was doing and pulled out two coordinating fat quarter pieces and whipped one up. Love having the cute stacks of coordinating fabrics at my fingertips. Mac

[Judith]

I have never used fabric in my scrapbook pages, but would love to start.

[Melissa]

Omg...love these fabrics! They are gorgeous! I haven't used fabric for scrapbooking, but I've used it to make a quilt with my grandma before she passed away...I {heart} it! First post!

[Kaylyn B]

Those are stunning fabrics!! Love them!!

[Samantha Piette]

I haven't used fabric in scrapbooking yet but I JUST got a sewing machine and made a cute tote bag over the weekend... I have a new love of fabric now and can't wait to play with it more!

[Katy Young]

Love those colors! I have used a little bit of fabric usually by stamping on it and layering it w/ a layout. It gives something different and texture and it's really fun to try something different.

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Donna,
Oh what yummy, happy fabrics just waiting to be a part of a new funky journal or mixed media project. Thanks for sharing... they ROCK!!!

Jane B.

[Wendy A]

I have used fabric on my layouts and on an altered flower pot just lately. I mostly just love to collect the beautiful fabrics and maybe someday I will use them! :)

[Laurie Turpin]

i used fabric on layouts for the first time less than a month ago.

I just threw some glue on the page and sort of made "ripples" in the fabric. my page was missing something and the fabric was the perfect solution.

there were embroidered flowers on it and i threw some more glue in the centre of the flowers and added beads for a little colour. perfect.

[Jingle]

I am IN LOVE! The colors are so vibrant! I have used fabric to add details and accents to my scrapbook pages and cards. I also have done some fabric crafts all on their own, too! I don't sew (at least not with a machine) so I'm limited until I learn, but it will come in time!

[Shelley]

I use fabric for layering, and love the texture it brings to the page...I also love using lace and trims.

The colours in these sets are wonderful! so so pretty...

[Kirsten]

I've never used fabric on a craft, but I could surely be inspired to with those yummy fat quarters!

[Joyce]

OMG! What beautiful colors of fabric. I haven't yet used fabric on anything I've done, but with these gorgeous fabrics, I'd love to give it a try!

[Carmen Torbus]

These fabrics are GORGEOUS! I love cutting bits of fabrics to collage into my paintings.

[Lisa S.]

These fabrics are gorgeous and pairing fabrics (or patterned paper for that matter) scares me, so the pre-done bundles fit my perfectionist sensibilities.

I have only used bits and pieces of fabric. My sewing machine scares me--I know it shouldn't, but it does.

[Tanya]

I was totally inspired by your use of fabric and tried using some to create a fabric album.. I combined the fabric with pattern paper and some other fun embellies, some HS iron words. FUN!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these fabrics!!!! thanks for sharing with us!

[Anita]

I'm just starting to play with fabrics & these prints are so pretty! I'm in the process of learning how to make my first quilt & am having a blast learning how to sew & put it together!

[LeAnne]

Oh, I love fabric and this is one of my favorite places to get it! Right now I've been using fabric to make camera straps, camera bag covers (covering up my ugly one) and attempting to use it for scrabble tile necklaces...not sure on the last one yet! :)

[Danielle C.]

Those fabrics are yummy! And, yes, I did your fabric of my life album and I love, love, love it! Definitely like working with fabric... so fun!

[Marshnmt]

I have just started to use fabric in my scrapbooking. I love how it looks and am tempted to buy a sewing machine. My husband says I do not need another item I need to learn how to use. Maybe some day. I love the colors and could use both the girly and boy colors.

Thanks
Carol

[Stacey D]

LOVE fabric - I am almost as addicted to fabric as to paper - These are beautiful!! Thanks for thinking of us : )

[Kim Hacking]

I love fabric, but rarely use it in scrapping. If I win, I'll have to change that.

[Sharyn]

Gorgeous! Those colors are so inspiring! I haven't used fabric on my projects, other than ribbon. I've been wanting to, but feeling intimidated about going to the store and attempting to buy fabric. This would be the perfect jump start! -Sharyn

[TracyBzz]

No, but I've wanted to, I'm jsut not sure how. I guess if I win, I'll have to read through all the comments and get some ideas. I don't know if I could handle all the yummy fabrics in addition to all the yummy patterned papers.

[Mandi]

I like using fabric as a background in picture frames, then double side taping my picture to the fabric. I hope to do more fabric crafting in the future, especially since I'm learning to sew.

[Holly]

I haven't used fabrics yet, but what beautiful colors to begin with!!

[Stacy]

I have just completed one fabric mini book -- from a kit of your very own "Ms. Downey". Loved working with fabric and love these colors --WOW do they ever pop!

[Erin C]

Since last fall I've been working bits and pieces of fabric into the different craft/decor things I do. It's amazing how that one little burst of fabric can transform an ok project into a spectacular one!

[Scrapycandy]

Boy this fabric is gorgeous! I make decorative projects with fabric, skirts for christmas trees, pillows, baby stuff, table runners, etc. I would love to try soft sculpture. This might be the perfect fabric for that.

[Brit S.]

I have used fabric on my scrapbook pages a couple of times, but I really enjoy using the fabric more for inspiration and then making something out of it like an applique I made for my comforter (http://artismysunshine.blogspot.com/2008/08/quick-little-post.html) or making purses out of pretty fabric. This fabric is GORGEOUS- I'm going to need to check out her etsy shop more often. :)

[Diana]

I ghaven't used fabric in scrapbooking, but I am a quilter and I could think of a lot of things to use this amazing fabric on!

Diana

[Marica]

Oh, I love using Fabric in my craft projects...
I think my most recent was using fusible web to irom the fabric to cards and then stitch around the fabric on the card base...

Also love to make flowers with fabric and then used some liquid starch to make em stiff...:)

I love to sew...love fabric...so inspired by this post!
Thanks!

[Shannon]

Gorgeous fabric! I have never used fabric on my layouts/cards but I have started sewing clothes for my daughter and have intentions to make a quilt (we'll see how far I get with that).

[Megan]

My new project is using my Cricut to cut out shapes in paper that I trace onto my fabric. Then I applique those fabric shapes on to other fabrics. Such an easy way to make cute designs for a non-artistic drawer like me!!! I'm working on Christmas presents now.

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love the colors and your passion. did not use fabric until inspired 2009 now can't get enough!!!! just lovely.

[Melissa]

I make banners and use fabric for the ties and sometimes to hang from the bottom. What gorgeous fabrics!

[Julie H.]

Oh those colors are so summery!! Thanks for another great giveaway!

[Kate]

Fabric is such a HUGE inspiration. And these would be at the top of my list!

[jennie]

OMG i love them but i have not used fabric in my papercrafting YET! but winning these would definitely make that happen and with a wonderful color/pattern i know ill have a winner for my project wooohoooo bring on the fabricy(i know probably not a word lol) goodness of luck.
thanks
jennie

[AmyZ]

I have just started a love affair with fabric over the last year. I admit that I buy more than I use. . .but have enjoyed making a quilt, a ball for a baby, a doll, and birthday banners. Should start incorporating into my scrapping too.

[Jennifer]

I've used fabric to quilt, but not in scrapbooking - would love to try it with these beautiful options, though! thanks ;-)

[Rachel and Marge]

Those fabrics are gore-gee-us!! I have a little fabric addiction problem, but don't sew- yikes!! Luckily my mom is an amazing quilter so she is often the beneficiary of my addiction LOL. Luckily, the quilts come back home to her four grandchildren. Whoo Hoo! I have used fabric to cover a scrapbook album I made of her quilts- and that was fun! I used fabric with decoupage medium. Came out pretty good iffen I do say so myself!

[Kristi K.]

My daughter, after earning a sewing badge in Girl Scouts, wanted to make a pillow and blanket set for her American Girl doll. It was a blast picking out the fabrics!

[Joni]

Oh my gosh! I love that fabric. I use fabric in all my arts and crafts. I am a quilter too.

[Ashley Newell]

OMG This fabric looks so YUMMY! I love those colors and patterns. I have incorporated fabric into my projects since taking your black damask book class in VA! I learned how to make books, but since have even applied them to my cards and now I make fabric flowers which I adore! My love for fabric (fashion) is now transferred into my craft and I owe it to you for showing me how and not to be afraid! :) Thanks Donna!

[Carrie H.]

I'm so excited!!! I just placed a small order with them and they shipped lightening fast and had GREAT prices. Lets see have I used fabric well of course... my inspiration for you!!!! A few album covers and a few scraps on pages here and there... nothing huge or to exciting.

[Michelle]

I have loads of fabric and do a lot of sewing (costumes, pretty purses, etc.) and occasionally, it crosses over into my scrapbooking. I definitely need to do it more - just got the new fabric album with my Studio Calico kit and I'm super excited to see what I can do with it.

[Wendy]

WOOHOO..are these ever pretty. I have used fabrics to frame pictures, cover a scrapbook, accent a page, a title and even to mark pages. Fabric is so versatile.
Good luck to everyone!

[Stephanie Matlack]

Those colors are fabulous. I have only used small snippits of fabric but would love to do more.

[mrsgeek]

This Christmas I started making coffee cozies as gifts and have loved playing with fabric. I try and find a pattern that matches the interests of my friends and make one for them. I still have yet to find a fabric with scrapbooking stuff on it though. I'm looking!

[Heather]

Beautiful! I use fabric in crafting all the time, I love to sew. I have yet to incorporate it into my scrapbooking though...

[Cindy (Junque Art)]

OOO those fabrics are wonderful!!! They make me smile. I have used fabric in art journal pages and scrapbook pages. I love buying fat quarters. They are perfect size for using in small projects!

[Sandi Ragusa]

I use fabric all the time, but mostly with my knitting projects as accents or liners. I love when people incorporate fabric into their scrapbook pages. One of these days I'll actually have to try it.

[Didee]

WOW!!!!! Those fabrics are gorgeous, what an amazing color combination!
Ok, the last time I used fabric in my projects were to make flower yo-yo's with painted green kebab sticks and hobby craft leaves! They turned out gorgeous. The time before that was an art quiltlette I made using your video tutorials, I love how it turned out too!!! xo

[Maureen F]

I am starting to make fabric journals from the fabric in my stash. Fabris is like paper, love to collect because there are so many cute patterns.

[Tammy Friedberg]

Love the color in these!!! I have used fabric...once...I pieced together a flower with fabric for a layout for my mom.

[Shara]

I am more of a paper gal. But seeing all the fun things out there with fabric, its starting to pull me in. I LOVE these patterns-how fun!

[katie]

Yum! I am totally into fabric flowers right now!

[bev]

I've only used strips of fabric as a substiture for ribbon so far...looking forward to new uses. I'm taking your fabric album class in Lafayette in July!

[Staci]

I love to use fabric in my crafting. I use strips as ties like ribbon! Those colors are fab!

[Jackie]

I just recently used fabric on a card I made, just last week. I made a giant "5" (celebrating our five year anniversary). Thanks!

[Rachel]

What gorgeous fabric. Such bright summery colours. I have used fabric a few times in my scrapbooks, but want to a lot more (I have got a little stash of fabric :-) !!) Used it as mats for photos and also for ruffled edges.

[Kim Holmes]

I have! I love to strip it and use it like ribbon or tie it in bows! I've even used fabric stiffener and made flowers!

This fabric is gorgeous!

[Linh C]

I've used burlap on scrapbook pages, but have been afraid to cut up beautiful fabric. :)

[katie]

I haven't ever used fabric in my projects, but with fabric as cute as that, I'll start! :)

[Stéphanie Pouliot]

Beautiful colors!!!
Love using fabrick in projects and yes a few times!
Enjoy your week!

[ilil ziv]

These are so wonderful! I just love the summer colors - Great!
I have recently discovered sewing, can't wait to have my own sewing machine, meanwhile I sew mainly by hand.
I use fabrics a lot in my scrapbooking, especially by making lovely handmade flowers.

Thank you

[Donavan]

I haven't used fabric for a craft, but have seen it done in very cool ways. I also am very curious in learning how to use fabric in all kinds of other ways. LOVE this fabric print, soooooooo very cute!

[patti]

What fun! I haven't used fabric for scrapbooking, but just recently made some cute flower pins with fabric and buttons!

[Melissa]

I've made two projects from your fabic scrapbooking book already!!! Can't wait to do more!

[Linda B]

OMG! I LOVE that fabric! I am as addicted to fabric as I am to designer paper, ribbon and buttons:) One way I use fabric in my crafts is to cover grungeboard with it. I cut the grungeboard into flower petals and cover the petals with the fabric, each petal a different fabric. Can't get enough of it!:)

[Samantha Webster]

How exciting for a chance to win fabric! I have just learned how to use my new sewing machine so this is a biggie for me. But mostly I am excited to try some fabric on a canvas with paint and ink for the first time. Your art and Kelly Rae's art has inspired me to jump out of my comfort zone and try something new. I want to start saving my pennies for next years Inspire Event!!

[Susan]

I'm a sew-er, so I LOVE fabric. And yes, I use it all the time while crafting. I've used it scrapbooking, too. I made a Christmas recipe album and used holiday-inspired fabrics. Really cute!
Love those colors.
Susan.

[Dawn H]

These are BEAUTIFUL!! This past year I have used tons of fabric from layouts to mini books (covers and tabs) and at Inspired I made pages (thanks to your mom for fixing the 2 sewing machines I broke!!) I am becoming a fabric junkie and would LOVE to add these to my stash!! Thanks!! Dawn H

[Helena Virpi]

I have used fabric in my layouts, I've done a fabric album, I've used canvas. I loooooooove fabric.