DeStash!!!

I've started a new DESTASH account on Instagram where I will list various items from my stash as I sort and organize. Be sure and check it out!

@hopefulthreads_destash

If you aren't on Instagram and see something that you'd like, you can EMAIL ME and I'll be glad to pull it for you if still available. :) Just send me the PayPal email address you'd like me to invoice for total. And please, share with all your sewing/quilting friends that might be interested as well! 

Thanks so much!

GIVEAWAY!!!! $25 Gift Certificate from Fabric Outlet!

***ADDED NOTE*** Friends, just to clarify.  I am hosting the current giveaway for Kim at Fabric Outlet as an effort to show my support for her small business and get the word out about her shop. This can be especially difficult for smaller businesses today, and I have seen many have to downsize considerably or close because they can't compete with Big Box stores. The current giveaway was designed specifically to help her as she stepped out into Twitter to broaden her reach. She is one small fish in a huge ocean, so my effort is to simply try and help create a few extra splashes in her direction. 

Thanks for your support and understanding. Good luck and thanks for keeping this fun!

It's your LUCKY DAY!!!!!

Fabric Outlet is new to Twitter and is looking for new friends to share their tweets with! Help introduce them to the Twitter world and enter for your chance at a $25 Gift Certificate to their shop!

I've been ordering from Fabric Outlet for a long while now, and here's just a peek of some of the great quality fabrics I've snagged at their incredible discount prices! Each Thursday they host a "Thrifty Thursday" on their facebook page, with designer fabrics marked down to unbelievable prices! You'll want to check it out! 

If you'd like to join the fun and enter for your chance at the $25 Gift Certificate, just follow the easy Rafflecopter prompts below. Open to all! 

**NOTE - The gift certificate is for material purchases from Fabric Outlet and does NOT apply towards shipping. Shipping fees are the sole responsibility of the gift certificate winner.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Winner to be announced & emailed Friday, September 26 and expected to respond within 48 hours or an alternate winner may be selected.

Thanks to Fabric Outlet for this generous giveaway!

Good Luck to All!!!!

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Fabric Destash! Help me clear these goodies out!!!

If you are like me, you often purchase fabric with genuine plans or intentions that well, never seem to materialize. PLEASE tell me I'm NOT alone!!!!! :) I've been holding on to a variety of fabrics I've purchased waaaaaaay too long and am ready to DESTASH to make my sewing space more functional. 

I have a lot of really great polyester print fabrics that I originally purchased with the intent of having laminated for cloth diaper sewing. I've finally accepted....Not going to happen.

I also have a variety of knits available, like this fun thermal knit.

I have a lot of vintage fabrics that I bought....well.....just because I loved them. I've used some, but I have waaaaaay too much and it's time to let some go. There are some REALLY unique pieces for your consideration! :)

I also have a bunch of patterns I have created a variety of bundles from....many of these patterns are vintage. I acquired a BUNCH of vintage patterns, and have not been through them all, so I am not certain of the contents. Prices will reflect this. I will note when they are new on the images.

Lastly, I have separated and bundled all my cotton scraps and have POUNDS of them at great prices ready to head to your homes!!! :)

Find all that's available in my DESTASH Flickr Album HERE.

Comment "SOLD" under any images you want to purchase, note yardage if necessary, and then email me with your PayPal address for invoicing.

Prices do not include shipping. I am happy to combine as many as you'd like and will ship the least expensive way possible including tracking. International interest is welcome, however, I can not provide tracking for those packages and obviously can not be held responsible for them once they have shipped. 

Email me with any questions.

Please, help me clear this out!

Spread the word to all your sewing and quilting friends! 

Fabric Love

Let's Talk Textiles - How to Mix Fabric Prints

 It's time for another "Let's Talk Textiles" entry from our friend Kim at Fabric Outlet. Today's topic, is one I'm excited to learn more about, how to mix fabric prints. Take it away Kim! 

Hello everyone! If you have ever wondered if there is a formula for mixing prints, there is! At least some guidelines and if you follow these you can mix prints as well as the top designers! First, decide on a main color that will run throughout the prints. Let's say your choice is red. Then find the "main" print you want. This should have curved lines like a floral. Then find a stripe or a geometric pattern with straight lines that has at least 30% of your main color or at least 10% of a couple of the secondary colors. Try to stay somewhat close to the same scale as your main print. You can bring in a few new colors as long as they are not predominant.  

Then find a third print that is of a different scale then either of the first two. Not crazy different but if you have 1/2" flowers and 1/4" stripes or chevrons then go with tiny pin dots or maybe 1" dots. Again, they should also be at least 30% of your main color or another predominant color color from your main print. At this point you don't want to try to blend in any more different colors. Too many colors will confuse the viewer just as too many of the same type of prints will.  

And that is why its good to follow some guidelines. You can certainly play with the guidelines, switch them around or add more prints using the same logic. Heres the thing, it is really fun to do this yourself rather than relying on finding the pre-coordinated sets from manufacturers. I have found that another guideline that works for me is knowing when to stop! Editing yourself is the best guideline to have in any type of design! 

***BONUS! Hopeful Threads Sewing Participants!*** I am offering a free zipper with each yard purchased this month to help you with your projects! Happy Sewing!

Thanks Kim! Great information and advice!

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