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{Fashionable Fabrics giveaway}

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This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners — Holly of Southern Seven and Deja {email: deja_ _ _ _ _@hotmail.com} you’ve both won a $50 gift card to Fashionable Fabrics! Check your email for the details!!!! And thank you to everyone who entered! xoxo

Today is a special day for anyone who loves shopping for fabric!!! Fashionable Fabrics has partnered with Gussy Sews to offer this community a pretty rad giveaway {details below} — and the best part is Fashionable Fabrics has some pretty amazing prints in their shop. I have a small collection of their seasonal fabrics and I can’t wait to show you the finished items :)

Here are some of my favorites from their shop: I mentioned yesterday on Instagram I can’t get seem to have enough pink in my closet — and the same applies to fabric! I just love this Party Zig Zag in Pink print. With Christmas nearing many of us are making + giving handmade gifts, and this Happily Ever After print would be so adorable as an apron for a little girl, curtains for her bedroom or quilted into a little blanket for her dollie.

Other prints I’m loving: this Alpine Wonderland design; this + this for a reversible sewing machine cover {use this tutorial}; this + this would make a gorgeous tree skirt; and I’m not sure what to make with this print but it is DREAMY {I kinda wanna frame it!}. Fashionable Fabrics also has patterns + sewing books so you can learn how to sew, which is so perfect — that’s how I learned to sew!

When shopping for fabrics it’s important to look for quality prints made from 100% cotton. Cotton is a very durable, washable fiber. Uniqueness in selection is also important to me, and of course pairing contrasting colors makes for a one-of-a-kind finished look. Other things I look for when shopping for fabrics: price, shipping speediness + the ability to shop by designer, color or theme.

Now that you know my favorite fabrics from Fashionable Fabrics let me introduce the duo behind the business!

MEET THE SHOP OWNERS// Hello, we are Dennis and Tonia, the husband + wife team behind Fashionable Fabrics.  We have two boys, Lane (9 years) and Graham (8).

We purchased Fashionable Fabrics almost on a whim. In 2009 we received an email announcing that a little online fabric shop I had purchased from was up for sale. I can remember that moment as if it was yesterday. I was sitting at the kitchen computer reading the email and Dennis was in the room with me and a spark of excitement ignited in me. I read the email to Dennis and to my astonishment he said, “Contact the owner”.  What? I couldn’t believe it. If you knew Dennis, you wouldn’t believe it either. Dennis is a very sensible, logical, reasonable man that takes his time with thoughtfully deliberation with every decision he makes. My response was, OK! And I did! A few weeks later, by the grace of God we became the new owners of Fashionable Fabric

I was inspired to own our fabric shop because sewing had become my therapy. I had an interest in sewing apparel for my Barbie dolls and dog when I was very young, then for myself in high school. But it wasn’t until we lost our first child due to prematurity that I began sewing for a cause. We had our faith and family to get us through the loss of our child but I needed an outlet and it became sewing.

Sewing was very therapeutic, but then we were blessed with two boys and I no longer had the time or space to lay out my patterns and fabric, scissors and needles. Running a fabric shop seemed like a good alternative and it has worked out well for us. Dennis and I both take equal parts in the business. I have the vision and creative side of running the business and Dennis has the technical brains to run the business. It works well for us. I do what I am good at and he does what he is good at and we work as a team. Fashionable Fabrics has been a blessing to us. We love what we do and love interacting with our customers. Our goal remains the same as it was when we started… to provide unique designer fabrics at affordable prices to those that love to sew.

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GIVEAWAY// Fashionable Fabrics is giving away TWO – $50 shop credits to their online shop. That means there will be two winners, yeow! 

To enter, visit their shop and share with me your favorite fabric print below in the comments {please include the link, I will be checking —wink!}.*

CONNECT// You can find Fashionable Fabrics via their Shop, Facebook, Twitter + Pinterest

*Giveaway open to US and non-US residents. This giveaway is open until Tuesday, November 13th. I’ll announce the winners at the top of this post on Wednesday the 14th. Good luck!

Comments

  11. Peggy says

    Ok, I’m not going to lie… I can’t narrow it down to one… so here are my favorites…. Just remember I have three teenage boys and I’m looking for fabric to use as accents in their rooms that represent their personalities and likes…
    #1… for my youngest… to remember his time on the robotics teams http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/mechanical-genius-robots-on-white-by-mo-bedell-for-timeless-treasures-mo-c8996-white.aspx
    #2 … middle…. his love of skunks and owls http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/woodland-tails-owls-in-cream-by-sherri-berry-for-riley-blake-designs-c2774-cream.aspx
    #3.. the entire line that goes with this fabric http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/alpine-wonderland-main-blue-sheri-berry-riley-blake-designs-c2900-blue.aspx seriously love it! The list goes on of my favorites but I’ll stop now! :)

  22. Kimberly Cox says

    I like the orange garden zig zag. This is what I’ve been looking for, for my son’s room. That along with a large houndstooth print.

  31. Emily says

    Ah! I just ordered more fabric online, yesterday, from a different vendor…now I wish I would have waited. These prints are Ah-Mazing! So cute, in fact, that I couldn’t choose a single favorite! So, my top 2 are: Modern Meadow Herringbone: http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/modern-meadow-herringbone-in-pond-by-joel-dewberry-for-freespirit-fabrics-jd36pond.aspx (doesn’t it scream to be made into a quilt?) & Elephants on Parade: http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/play-date-elephants-on-peony-by-dear-stella-stella-66-1.aspx Because I love all things elephant ;)

  32. Kay says

    I have fallen in love with http:www.fashionablefabrics.com/gpysy-caravan-amy-butler-for-rowan-pwab088-milkx.aspx
    I have no idea how to just get the link to appear like other people did as i am a technical beginner so i just copied it out, hopefully correctly. Thanks for a great giveaway.

  58. Katy says

    I’m to sure what I’d use it for but I really like – Innocent Crush Shattered Circus by Anna Maria Horner for FreeSpirit Fabrics

  59. Heather Burris says

    I’d order some of the Sarah Jane Studios Out to Sea prints I’ve been coveting! Thanks for the opportunity!

  65. Christy Stout says

    I love the Happy Ever After Dresses in Pink for Sandra Workman for Riley Blake Designs !!!! My girls would love something made out of this pronto! Hope I win :] Thanks for introducing us to some cool people Gussy!!!

  85. Kari Willis says

    I LOVE the Garden party zig zag (perfect for my twin girls!) or the Mama Said Sew dots that you recommend for a tree skirt! I am looking in to making a tree skirt this year, so this would be perfect!!

  86. Pink Cow Mootique says

    I am in love with so many of these fabrics for our new shop! We are working on our supply and some of these would be great additions!
    I really like the Andalucia Mod Blooms and possibly pair it with the Children at play Dot in berry!!

    Oh, the possibilities are endless here!

    Thanks for introducing me to this shop!

  104. Barbara Taylor says

    OMG I have been trying to find this fabric everywhere on line!
    http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/homespun-chic-sewing-patterns-red-by-melody-ross-for-blend-fabrics-107-101-02-1.aspx
    I’m an avid sewer and have a soft spot for vintage dresses. I’ve got vintage pattterns on my sewing desk all spread out under glass and wanted to make curtains for the room in something like this fabric.
    I also LOVE http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/homespun-chic-vintage-ladies-on-white-by-melody-ross-for-blend-fabrics-107-101-01-1.aspx which might be fabulous put together with a black and white spot and some gingham for a dress.
    I’m on the other side of the world in a tiny country called New Zealand and we just don’t have fabric like this anywhere.
    x x Barbara

  138. Lu says

    I love the feminine feel of the Alexander Henry fabrics, they are fantastic! What a great giveaway!

  142. Tamara says

    I love Chevron patterns and fashionable fabrics has tons!!! I love the Out to Sea collection and the Mama Said Sew collection:)

  150. Katie says

    What a sweet story about the shop! It’s so inspiring to see people who follow their dream and have great success.

    My favorite print is the Alpine Wonderland Main in Green from Riley Blake Designs. I’m in the holiday spirit for sure so I’m definitely drawn to the whole line. So festive!

  152. Amanda says

    WOW! I never knew picking out just 1 fabric could be so hard. I love them all!!! =) I’m not really sure if this one is my favorite (I think I had it narrowed down to 10!! haahaa!)….but I couldn’t make up my mind so…I just did ‘eeny-meeny’ & landed on this one: http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/sweetest-thing-chevron-yellow-zoe-pearn.aspx Thanks so much for a great giveaway! This would be useful for all the handmade Christmas gifts I’m doing this year! =)

  153. Amanda Korty says

    I love their fabric, I have gotten back into sewing and re taught myself, I took a class in high school but moved and couldnt finish the class and was able to re teach myself and am so happy that I did. I even plan to start my own business selling handmade candles and scarfs and hopefully soon homemade legwarmers for children. I love crafts and projects and cant wait to buy fabric from them.

    I think this fabric is my favorite I have been wanting to make a dress for my daughter and this fabric is just lovely!! http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/oh-deer-leaves-in-cherry-red-by-momo-for-moda-fabrics-16075-13.aspx

  163. Leah says

    What a great shop—thank you for sharing with us, and for the opportunity to win such a fun giveaway! :)
    Goodness….she has such a great selection; how am I supposed to pick *one* favorite?!
    I do need to make myself a new purse, though; I guess I’m leaning towards this: http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/frieda-frill-berry-michael-miller-fabrics-CX4772_Berry.aspx
    with a polka-dotted fabric for lining/details–either this: http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/jessie-steele-white-pindot-by-timeless-treasures.aspx or this: http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/dumb-dot-bloom-michael-miller-cx2490-bloom.aspx :)

  182. MaryJo says

    My favorite fabric is Cameo Angelica in Clover by Amy Butler. I find most of Amy’s fabrics speak to me. I like looking at her patterns and see what I can create

  190. Hannah says

    I LOVE this one!!!!

    The Sweetest Thing Main in Cream by Riley Blake {http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/the-sweetest-thing-main-cream-riley-blake.aspx}

  210. Caroline Collie says

    What a sweet giveaway! It is tough to choose! I was recently blessed with my first sewing machine and am just busy learning the ropes — or threads? — and would love too add some more color to the nursery of the baby girl I am expecting … literally any time! My due date was Nov 4th and I’m still waiting! I have been crushing on the yellows and grays Joel Dewberry has come out with like this one : http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/aviary-2-bloom-in-granite-by-joel-dewberry.aspx but I also think these little birdies in “Tweetie Pie” are super cute! http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/tweetie-pie-in-aqua-by-michael-miller-fabrics.aspx LOVE! {And excited for you and your soon-to-be-arrival, Gussy!!!}

  229. Miss K says

    Oh I love Bird Cage Floral on white ! [http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/bird-cage-floral-on-white-by-timeless-treasures-tweet-c9241-white.aspx ] It’s perfect as we’re coming into summer and make a cute dress that gets blown in the gentle warm breeze!

  236. gina says

    I own small family childcare and have been making cubbies (want to get rid of plastic tubs) for the toys finally I have found the fabric for the construction toys; cone zone tractors. Oh and fabric for next years trick or treat bags oh no I am sinking.
    Thanks for the info on such great fabric