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		<title>Most Impressive First Sewing Machine Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We asked:
HEY! 
What&#8217;s the first thing you ever made 
on a sewing machine?

Dori said:
&#8220;A mini UPS uniform for my infant son
out of one of my husbands shirts  &#8221;

We said: WOW That&#8217;s adorable!
Dori&#8217;s husband works for UPS and of course Kevin, only 18mths old, wanted to be just like Daddy! Problem was Mommy had no [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;">We asked:</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;"><em>HEY! </em></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;"><em>What&#8217;s the first thing you ever made </em></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;"><em>on a sewing machine?</em></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2430" href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/most-impressive-first-sewing-machine-project/dscn0427/"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-2430 aligncenter" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DSCN0427-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="92" height="92" /></a></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;">Dori said:</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;"><em>&#8220;A mini UPS uniform for my infant son</em></span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;"><em>out of one of my husbands shirts <img src='http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> &#8221;</em></span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2437" href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/most-impressive-first-sewing-machine-project/n797433886_1454136_1073066-2/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2437 aligncenter" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/n797433886_1454136_10730661-300x244.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="244" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666699;">We said: <em>WOW That&#8217;s adorable!</em></span></h2>
<p>Dori&#8217;s husband works for UPS and of course Kevin, only 18mths old, wanted to be just like Daddy! Problem was Mommy had no clue how to sew. Dori&#8217;s Mom was happy to show her how to reconstruct one of Dad&#8217;s shirts with a pattern, but Dori was left on her own to sew it on the machine. Her Mom told her: &#8220;if you don&#8217;t understand the directions you should just read them over and over again until you get it&#8221;. Apparently she &#8220;got it&#8221; and ten years later she is still making costumes for holidays and special occasions. Pretty impressive for someone who never sewed on a machine before! Here are a few more of her creations.</p>
<p>Kevin &amp; Jessie                      Jessie                                     Jessie</p>
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<p>A little creativity makes for a lot of wonderful memories.</p>
<p>See what kind of memories you can make.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve got yards and yards of fabric to choose from, come take a peek.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4&amp;viewallC=True">Novelty Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=8&amp;viewallC=True">Decorative Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=25&amp;viewallC=True">Dress Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=9&amp;viewallC=True">Upholstery Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=21&amp;viewallC=True">Flannels Fabric</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=162&amp;viewall=True">Corduroy Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=28">Quilted Fabrics</a> and many more.</p>
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		<title>From Rags to Riches: The Robert Kaufman Fabric Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone loves a great rags-to-riches story. The worlds of sports, entertainment and business abound with tales of men and women who made a better life for themselves. The story of Robert Kaufman is the tale of a Russian immigrant who made his way to the United States hoping for a more prosperous future. Kaufman&#8217;s hard work [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone loves a great rags-to-riches story. The worlds of sports, entertainment and business abound with tales of men and women who made a better life for themselves. The story of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Manufacturer.aspx?ManufacturerID=Robert+Kaufman">Robert Kaufman</a> is the tale of a Russian immigrant who made his way to the United States hoping for a more prosperous future. Kaufman&#8217;s hard work started to pay off as by his early twenties he was already the proprietor of the successful Meadowpark Clothes, a men&#8217;s clothier.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, Robert&#8217;s difficulties weren&#8217;t over. Starting in 1929 the Great Depression wreaked havoc on businesses both large and small, and Robert&#8217;s shop was one of the victims of the financial meltdown. Kaufman persevered throughout the next decade. By 1942 he had a showroom on New York&#8217;s prestigious 5th Avenue and had set in motion the company that would become Robert Kaufman Fabrics.</p>
<p>Robert Kaufman relocated to Los Angeles in the mid-1940s, continuing his prosperous business. The 1950s saw the company introduce a fabric called &#8220;Windjammer&#8221; under the guidance of Robert&#8217;s sons Alvin and Saul. This was the beginning of the company&#8217;s move from jobbing fabrics to converting them.</p>
<p>An innovative spirit led to further expansion throughout the 1970s and 1980s. A momentous development for quilters everywhere was when Robert Kaufman began to focus on making quilting fabrics. This happy development has brought quilters premier 100% cotton fabrics for well over twenty years.</p>
<p>Here are some of Robert Kaufman&#8217;s amazing <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=58">animal cotton fabrics</a>.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 146px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ani30358"><img title="Copper Ridge Bears" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/257824_product.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Copper Ridge Bears Fabric</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 146px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ani000444"><img title="Monkey Mischief" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/30067_product.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Monkey Mischief Fabric: Green</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 138px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ani31907"><img title="Pony Club" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/405805_product.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pony Club Fabric</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 143px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ani000249"><img title="Zebra Portraits" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/23137_product.jpg" alt="" width="133" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Zebra Portraits Fabric</p></div>
<p>Check out all of our amazing <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Manufacturer.aspx?ManufacturerID=Robert+Kaufman">Robert Kaufman fabrics</a>! With J&amp;O and Robert Kaufman, all of your <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4">novelty fabric</a> needs are covered.</p>
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		<title>Are You an Eagles’ Fan?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With most of the NFL&#8217;s teams beginning training camp around now, our long football hibernation is coming to an end. That means that very soon, each team&#8217;s fans will once again have an opportunity to don their most ridiculous costumes and makeup, and head out to the stadium with hope in their hearts.
For an Eagles&#8217; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nfl00011"></a>With most of the NFL&#8217;s teams beginning training camp around now, our long football hibernation is coming to an end. That means that very soon, each team&#8217;s fans will once again have an opportunity to don their most ridiculous costumes and makeup, and head out to the stadium with hope in their hearts.</p>
<p>For an Eagles&#8217; fan, this is a time of hope mixed with trepidation. This offseason has seen some huge changes to the team&#8217;s character, the greatest by far being the one under center. With Donovan McNabb having been traded to the Redskins and Kevin Kolb in the starter&#8217;s role, Eagles&#8217; fans are hoping for the best while expecting the worst. Regardless of how the season plays out, there is one thing that will definitely keep you entertained on game day: Philadelphia&#8217;s fabulous fans! Here are some of our favorite pictures of Eagles&#8217; fans decked out on game day.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=nfl%3aKeywords%3a"><img class="alignnone" title="Eagles Fan" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4830797857_2c02fc59c7_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="227" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nfl00011"><img class="alignnone" title="Eagles Fan 2" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4831412042_a315f27568_m.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="240" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nflf00020"><img class="alignnone" title="Eagles Fan 3" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4830797535_ab1f02482f_m.jpg" alt="" width="184" height="240" /></a></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 170px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nflf31897"><img title="Kobe Eagles Fan" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4831411910_152aac6fa0_m.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This image is just shocking!</p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=eagles%3aKeywords%3a"><img class="alignnone" title="Another Eagles Fan" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4830797441_86599e6d71_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=eagles%3aKeywords%3a"><img class="alignnone" title="Eagles Fan 5" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4831411762_d3e95dbb0e_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" /></a></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nfl00011"><img title="Devoted fan" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4831412142_4da3946f74_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="124" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This is true devotion</p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=38&amp;viewall=True"><img class="alignnone" title="Fan Fight" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4831412108_647b0504ed_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="205" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=99&amp;viewall=True"><img class="alignnone" title="Fan Tattoos" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4831411816_d775c87f8e_m.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="240" /></a></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to check out our NFL fabric sections to see the rest of our football fabrics!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nfl00011">Philadelphia Eagles cotton Fabric</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=nflf31897">Philadelphia Eagles Fleece Fabric</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=99&amp;viewall=True">NFL Polar Fleece</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Category.aspx?ID=256798&amp;viewall=True">NFL Flannel</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=rem30970">NFL Fabric Remnants</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=38&amp;viewall=True">NFL Football Fabric</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=322">NFL Tablecloth/Tailgate Vinyl</a></p>
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		<title>Go Green Gina: Top Natural Fabric Dyes.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Netfah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the world of eco-friendly dyeing, there are several traditional and modern-day sources of coloring used to bring just the right energy and aura to a fabric. And whether you are a do-it-youself kinda crafter or are content with purchasing your material already naturally dyed, here is a list of some of the more common plant, animal, vegetable and/or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-2331" href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/go-green-gina-top-natural-fabric-dyes/gogreen-6/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2331" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/gogreen-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>In the world of eco-friendly dyeing, there are several traditional and modern-day sources of coloring used to bring just the right energy and aura to a fabric. And whether you are a do-it-youself kinda crafter or are content with purchasing your material already naturally dyed, here is a list of some of the more common plant, animal, vegetable and/or mineral agents for those vibrant yellows, burnt oranges, indigo blues and deep reds that call out to us from across the fabric isles.  </p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">Cochineal:</span></strong></span>  The Dactylopius coccus more commonly known as the Cochineal, has been used for centuries by the Aztec and Maya people of Central and North America for its deep crimson, scarlet and other red dye extracted from the females and her eggs in a process that is not only delicate, but demanding as over 70,000 of these desert critters need to be killed to produce just one pound of dye. Though the use of the insect came to an almost abrupt stop as synthetic alternatives like alizarin crimson hit the market, recent years have seen a resurgence as more health concerns surfaced surrounding red dyes and its carcinogenic properties.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Lac:</span></strong></span>  Lac refers to the scarlet colored resinous secretions produced by an assortment of plant sucking insects that are found on specific trees in various states in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Laos, China and Mexico. The use of lac dye dates back to the ages of antiquity when it was also used in India as a skin cosmetic and in China as a dye for leather goods. In the medicinal world, lac carries hepatoprotecive and antiobesity properties which make it useful in healing the liver and controlling weight.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Logwood:</strong></span></span> Used well before the 1700&#8217;s up until the 1940&#8217;s, this black dye came from the Logwood tree found in Texas, Mexico, and South America. The Potawatomi Indians are most noted for its traditional use during the 18th Century. Later it was more commonly replaced by a less natural yet more feasible synthetic chrome dye.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Indigo:</strong>  <span style="color: #000000;">Used for centuries in India, Africa, and Asia, the deep blue color extracted from the Indigofera suffruticosa and Indigofera arrects plant was among one of  the oldest dyes to be used for textile dyeing and printing. It&#8217;s rarity also made it quite valuable and a signifier of wealth in many cultures. Despite the use of the plant by traditional dyers in parts of West Africa still today, much of the indigo produced now is synthetic.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Madder</strong></span>: Primarily a European plant dye, the roots of the madder produce a beautiful yet finicky red dye that is known for its sensitivity to temperature and water mineral content.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ffcc99;"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Fustic</strong>:</span> </span>There are two types of Fustic, Old (Yellow wood) and Young (Venetian Sumac). While both were once primarily used by the U.S. military&#8217;s to create the beige/yellow colored khakis during World War I, they have since been replaced with modern day synthetic dyes.  </p>
<p><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Quercitron</strong></span>: Quercitron is a yellow dye that comes from the bark of the Eastern Black Oak found primarily in North America. The color is derived from shaving the exterior bark of the tree, exposing the inner, grinding it, and then mixing it with hot pressurized water to form the final colouring matter. It is usually used to dye wools a bright orange or yellow.</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Cutch: </strong></span> Also known as Catechu, this dye is an extract of any of several species of Acacia plant found primarily in Australia. It is derived by boiling its wood in water and then using the resin for coloring. it creates a brownish-yellow dye that adheres well on wool, silk and cotton fibers.</p>
<p><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Woad:</strong></span> Primarily a European plant dye, woad (Isatis tinctoria) produces its famous blue pigment from its leaves during a long yet worthwhile process that includes placing fresh leaves into a jar and filling it up with almost boiling water before sealing the lid and allowing it to color and produce little bubbles in the liquid. Alkali is added to the liquid and then the solution is shaken until it turns into a greenish color. The fabric is dyed greenish-yellow, but turns to blue when oxidation occurs. The dye chemical extracted from woad is indigo, the same dye extracted from &#8220;true indigo&#8221;, but in a lower concentration.<br />
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<p><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Weld:</strong></span> Primarily a European plant dye, weld has its origins in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. The plant produces an instant lemon colored yellow from its flower spikes and is harvested by cutting and binding the flowering stalks together after the flowers were nearly finished blooming.  Most of the dye is contained in the seeds and when combined with the blue dye of the Woad plant, it creates a beautiful green dye.  </p>
<p><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Saffron</strong></span>: Used in India, China, and from Mediterranean in the west to Kashmir in the east , Saffron has been used as a fabric dye, fragrance, seasoning and medicine for more than 3,000 years. Carrying both religious and hierarchical significance, the flowering plant was traditionally used as a clothing dye reserved for nobility and in ritualised events. Though its vibrant orange-yellow hue quickly fades to a pale yellow without a mordant to create a fastness, if dyed repeatedly, the fabric will turn to a rich shade of red. Because of its cost, commercial dyers are researching the gardenia fruit as an economically saffron-dye substitute.</p>
<p>While all the dyes listed stem from a natural plant, animal, and/or vegetable source, some will retain their color fastness once applied to fabric while other will not without an added agent such as a mordant to help hold the color onto the fibers and prevent fading over time. <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=wool%3aKeywords%3a">Wool</a> and <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=28">silk</a> are two of the easier fabrics for application without the assistance of an adhering agent.</p>
<p>In addition to our list of popular natural eco-friendly dyes, we also wanted to share our list of pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s of &#8216;going natural&#8217;.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Natural Dyed Fabric : Pro&#8217;s</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">1. renewable natural resource/ eco-friendly</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2. more harmonious with our body chemistry</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3. less likely to cause allergic reactions</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">4. array of colors available</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">5. carrying on of traditional/ cultural practices</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">6. no harmful synthetic chemicals</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Natural Dyed Fabric: Con&#8217;s</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">1. Require large quantities in comparison to chemical dyes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2. Though natural dye extracts can dye larger quanties, they can be expensive.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3. Takes longer to dye fabric and often more attempts to get desired color.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">4. Natural dyeing may be more costly &#8211; but the main cost is your time if you grow your own plant dyes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Check out our selection of eco-friendly fabrics here:</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=318">Organic Bamboo fabric</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=320">Organic Kona Cotton fabric</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=321">Organic Panda Cotton fabric</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=319">Sea-Tiva fabric</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=muslin%3aKeywords%3a">natural muslin fabric</a></p>
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		<title>J&amp;O Celebrates Christmas in July!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Netfah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When December winds blew and snow piled high on the ground, thoughts of warm sandy beaches and the hot sun shining down on us melting the chill away stayed on the minds and wish lists of many. Now that the blazing rays of summer are here, longings for cooler days and the festivities of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When December winds blew and snow piled high on the ground, thoughts of warm sandy beaches and the hot sun shining down on us melting the chill away stayed on the minds and wish lists of many. Now that the blazing rays of summer are here, longings for cooler days and the festivities of the winter season fill our imaginings in such a delightful way, we can hardly wait for the season to come back around again. But with almost four more months to go and global warming on the rise, our wish lists seem so far away&#8230;.until now!</p>
<p>At J&amp;O Fabrics, we are celebrating Christmas in July! Not just the holiday, but the season overall. From novelty prints reflecting various winter sports, to nostalgic images of the holiday most noted for gift giving, we are filling wish lists for many, if even only on fabric.  We are even celebrating the foods of the festive winter season. From warm pumpkin and tasty apple pies, to sweet candy canes and vegetables of the harvest, it only takes a moment for the images we see to turn into sweet memories of the season and a desire to celebrate once again.</p>
<p>If a return to Christmas is on your wish list, your wait is over. Here are a few reminders of the kind of things thoughts of winter can bring. Celebrate Christmas in July with us, and let the snowflakes fall!</p>
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<p> Check out our line of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=65">Christmas fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=19">Holiday Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=89">4th of July fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=205">Easter fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=66">Judaica Fabric</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=69">Halloween fabric</a> and more of our <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/">fabrics</a>.</p>
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		<title>My First Sewing Machine Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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When I was 7 or 8 I spent many hours at my Mother&#8217;s sisters house. My Aunt had four boys and she was a very domestic women.  She loved to cook and sew unlike her sister who only liked having things done for her. She also liked having a little girl around to teach these [...]]]></description>
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<p>When I was 7 or 8 I spent many hours at my Mother&#8217;s sisters house. My Aunt had four boys and she was a very domestic women.  She loved to cook and sew unlike her sister who only liked having things done for her. She also liked having a little girl around to teach these things to.</p>
<p>We would spend hours talking about her teen years and what a brat my mother had been as a younger sister. All the while, without knowing it I was gaining wisdom. What I did know very clearly was that I was learning to sew. My first project was a patternless apron made for my Mom.</p>
<p>Of course I didn&#8217;t realize the irony, sarcasm and humor in the fact that I, at only 7 years of age was sewing an apron for my mother who hated everything domestic. Fifty years later I find it hysterically funny. Back to why I&#8217;m here&#8230;.</p>
<p>Recently we asked about first projects on your sewing machine on our Facebook page. The majority of answers were Barbie clothes. Skirts, and Pillows. So I got to thinking about my first project and if I did it now what fabric would I use? What fabric would you use if you did your first project again?</p>
<p>Here are a few choices I would make.</p>
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<h3><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=fod000171">Retro Kitchen Supplies Fabric</a><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=fod000171"></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=fod000171">Product ID: fod000171 </a></h3>
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<h3><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=wom000131"><span style="color: #800080;">Domestic Goddesses Allover Fabric</span></a><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=wom000131"><span style="color: #800080;"> </span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=wom000131"><span style="color: #800080;">Product ID: wom000131</span></a></h3>
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<h3><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=pin00009">50&#8217;s Housewife</a><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=pin00009"></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=pin00009">Product ID: pin00009</a></h3>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Netfah</dc:creator>
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In the world of eco-friendly dyeing, use of natural dyes and is not always enough to ensure its benefits over harsher, chemical based dyeing techniques. From the dye source, to the final step of color retention, much can occur in the manufacturing process that environmentally conscious consumers need to be aware of before purchasing what is considered to [...]]]></description>
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<p>In the world of eco-friendly dyeing, use of natural dyes and is not always enough to ensure its benefits over harsher, chemical based dyeing techniques. From the dye source, to the final step of color retention, much can occur in the manufacturing process that environmentally conscious consumers need to be aware of before purchasing what is considered to be a &#8217;safe&#8217; fabric.</p>
<p>There are two types of dyes mainly used to add color to <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/">fabrics</a>, natural and synthetic. Natural dyes are made from either plant, animal, vegetable, or mineral sources. The most common of these natural coloring agents include cochineal, lac, logwood, madder, indigo, munjeet, osage orange, brazilwood, fustic, quercitron, pomegranate, cutch, tannin, beet, and various berries. Like anything, there are pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s to using natural sources for dyeing. In regards to the natural sources mentioned, while they contain no synthetic chemicals and are therefore gentler on the skin (and fibers), they are not as colorfast and therefore tend to fade faster than synthetic chrome based dyes.</p>
<p>The other type of dye is a synthetic. Human-made organic (synthetic) dyes have been around since the 1800&#8217;s with one of the first documented being a dye called mauveine discovered by William Henry Perkin in 1865. Since then, synthetic dyes have replaced the use of traditionally natural dyes on a more general scale because they offer more color options, retain their color fastness longer, and are simply easier and cheaper to produce. The con&#8217;s with synthetics is that not only is the dye stuff chemically based, but if a mordant is not already added to the dye (creating a chrome dye), then it has to be added in order for the dye to adhere to the fabric.  Though this mordant improves the fastness of the dye against water, light and perspiration, this same substance is often times made of a heavy metals that are toxic to humans and the environment in and of itself.  Chrome, aka potassium dichromate or potassium bichromate, is one such mordant and a widely known human carcinogen. It has also been known to cause cancer and even death to people and plants who have been exposed to it. This leads me back to the point about naturally dyed fabric labels not always being enough to go on when making fabric decisions. Just as the synthetic dyes need a mordant to help &#8217;seal&#8217; the color into the fiber, so do naturally dyed fabrics. Since the mordant is applied <strong><em>after</em></strong> the dying process, the fabric may still be described as &#8216;naturally dyed&#8217; and be correct since it is not the dye, but the mordant that is not natural. Now the fabric on a whole is no longer really eco-friendly as a result.</p>
<p>Luckily, there are some other alternative applications that reflect the more environmentally safe concept we desire when it comes to making eco-friendly fabric purchases. There is a mordant called Alum that is a relatively safe alternative to chrome, and is often the mordant of choice when it comes to use with natural dyes. It is less harmful to the environment, yet still allows the dye to stick to the fabric as intended. In Japan, soymilk is used as a traditional binding and sizing agent, making the whole dyeing process much gentler on the environment as a whole.</p>
<p>One thing to keep in mind when making your <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=32">eco-friendly fabric</a> purchase is that there are pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s to everything, even under the &#8216;Go Green&#8217; umbrella. Research as much of the manufacturing process as possible from crop to final bolt if can, then decide for yourself if you are comfortable enough with the what you have discovered to purchase the goods. Natural is almost always better, but it&#8217;s best to be informed!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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<h2><em><strong><em><strong><span style="color: #003366"> </span></strong></em></strong></em>Here are a few ideas to get you started.</h2>
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<p>First of all NEVER buy anything that isn’t on sale. Most organizing tools can be found at 50% off, second hand, trash picked or you can re-purposed items you already have. Try to be open-minded in <em><strong><span style="color: #003366"> </span></strong></em>you&#8217;re search for things to organize with. Shelves, baskets, containers, e<em><strong><span style="color: #003366"> </span></strong></em>gg cartons, candy boxes, shoe boxes, etc. all work. Often times you can find tons of usable containers for as much as 70% off after the holidays. So what if their original purpose was Easter baskets, Christmas boxes, or Dorm room accessories,  all can be re-purposed and used for storage.</p>
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<p>There are many ways to organize; I have several interests so I organize according to subject first. For instance I have all of my jewelry making supplies in one area, sewing, stamping etc. in others.  While interests do overlap, I make sure everything is labeled on the outside and try to use clear containers when possible. When I have many small drawers, such as the kind often seen in the gar<em><strong><span style="color: #003366"> </span></strong></em>age housing nuts and bolts, I not only label them, I place them alphabetically. I hate wasting time searching for things that have already been organized.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips to store various items such as: Fabric, Thread, Buttons, Trims, Ribbons, and beads</p>
<h2><em><span style="color: #003366"><strong>Fabric:</strong></span></em></h2>
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<p>Stack on shelves according to color</p>
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<p>Hang on clothesline or clothes rack</p>
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<p>Hang on pant hangers, the kind that hold several are especially useful</p>
<p>Take dowels or bamboo pieces, screw small hooks on the ends attach chain and drape fabrics over them. This can double as a room divider.</p>
<p>Store fabric in a hamper</p>
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<p>Roll and place in large basket, like towels.</p>
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<h2><span style="color: #003366"><em><strong>Threa</strong></em></span><span style="color: #003366"><em><strong>d:</strong></em></span></h2>
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<h2><em><strong><span style="color: #003366"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2274" href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/consumer-savvy-carol-cheap-ways-to-organize-your-sewing-room/p1020117/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2274" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/P1020117-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></strong></em></h2>
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<p>I store my <em><strong> </strong></em>threads according to color and type of thread. In the past few years I have purchased the wooden thread holders when they are on sale. That works best for me because I have an embroidery machine and want my threads easily visible and readily accessible.</p>
<p>Before I had so many spools this is what I did:</p>
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<p>Sideways in drawers or boxes (so I could see the colors)</p>
<h2><span style="color: #003366"><em><strong>Buttons:</strong></em></span></h2>
<h2><em><strong><em><strong><span style="color: #003366"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2282" href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/consumer-savvy-carol-cheap-ways-to-organize-your-sewing-room/homeroom-005-3/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail  wp-image-2282" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/homeroom-0052-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></strong></em></strong></em></h2>
<p>Originally, I kept my buttons in a clear jar but that was 100 years ago. Like many sewers, I have a stash collection that is huge, so I keep my buttons in a tip out storage bin. I have a bin with about 20 drawers and they are label according to color and style. For instance: red, wood, metal, vintage, rhinestone. The larger buttons or those that are still on cards I revert back to a clear vase or jar so I can readily see them and be inspired.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #003366"><em>Trims:</em></span></h2>
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<p>As of the date of this blog I have “dropped the ball” on my storage of trims, they sit in one big messy drawer with the word trims on it. I need to figure this one out. suggestions are welcome.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #003366"><em><strong>Ribbons:</strong></em></span></h2>
<p>I had my husband build me a small wooden unit that attaches to a wall and holds a dowel. The ribbons slide off the dowel or more often I just pull the yardage off that I need.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #003366"><em><strong>Beads:</strong></em></span></h2>
<h2><em><strong><em><strong><span style="color: #003366"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2283" href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/consumer-savvy-carol-cheap-ways-to-organize-your-sewing-room/homeroom-010/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail  wp-image-2283" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/homeroom-010-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></strong></em></strong></em></h2>
<p>I keep my beads in those flat plastic storage boxes that have lots of dividers. I have about 10 at the moment and the beads are in their according to color, stone, metal findings, charms etc. I label the side that sticks out from the shelf, so I find them easily.</p>
<p>The point is that our stashes grow as our interest grows. We need to be flexible as our needs change. For me the prime goal is to see things clearly, so I am inspired. At the same time I can find things easily so I&#8217;m not frustrated during the creative process.</p>
<p>Last winter I started to knit. At this time I only have one large basket and a knitting caddy I got for my Birthday. But I know that is only the beginning!</p>
<p>Check out our great selection of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=80&amp;viewall=True">sewing, craft and hobbies fabric</a> here.</p>
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 Dear Netfah,
I am attending a 1950&#8217;s themed party in September and wanted to try my hand at making one of the fun poodle skirts from my youth. My only problem is I don&#8217;t want to use any felt. While it looks and works great for the garment, I just really never liked it that much. [...]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong></strong></em> <em><strong>Dear Netfah,</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>I am attending a 1950&#8217;s themed party in September and wanted to try my hand at making one of the fun poodle skirts from my youth. My only problem is I don&#8217;t want to use any<a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=felt%3aKeywords%3a"> felt</a>. While it looks and works great for the garment, I just really never liked it that much. Any suggestions for an alternative fabric that will hang and flow the same way?</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>No Felt for My Poodle/ Cambridge, Ma</strong></em>.</p>
<p>Dear NFFMP,</p>
<p>Though my parents had not even met yet, let alone conceived of me, there is much of the 50&#8217;s Americana that has always struck an inner appeal in the area of fashion, and the poodle skirt was definitely one of them! I remember watching &#8216;Happy Days&#8217; and seeing the girls spinning around in their free swinging poodle appliques skirts and looking so cool! Seemed felt was surely the fabric of choice to create the bulbous look and shape required. One of the most memorable symbols of that era, it is regarded as a nostalgic novelty retro item still today.</p>
<p>In regards to your query about fabric options, the first thought that came to mind to create the kind of volume you are looking for is crinoline. Considered a type of womens undergarment in its final stage, in its rawer state, it is a fabric created from a mixture of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=191">linen </a>and horsehair. Used primarily for projects where stiffness and strength are required, using crinoline to make a petticoat first, then layering with your choice of cotton <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=245">knit</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=175">taffeta</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=wool%3aKeywords%3a">wool</a> or even a colorful <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=17">broadcloth</a>, will create the look you are most fond of. Applique a poodle or any one of the many substitutes such as <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=flamingo%3aKeywords%3a">flamingos</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=skating%3aKeywords%3a">roller skates</a>, and <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=33">hot cars </a>that designers have used over the years to create a truly one-of-a-kind skirt for your fall festivities. </p>
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		<title>When Life Gives You Scraps, Make a Quilt!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Netfah</dc:creator>
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Over the years, I have had the pleasure of not only being inspired by a myriad of crafty customers from around the world who have purchased fabrics from us to start, complete, and add-on to various quilts they are creating, but educated on the numerous methods of creating such masterpieces. From politically inspired designs that emerged after [...]]]></description>
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<div class="mceTemp">Over the years, I have had the pleasure of not only being inspired by a myriad of crafty customers from around the world who have purchased fabrics from us to start, complete, and add-on to various quilts they are creating, but educated on the numerous methods of creating such masterpieces. From politically inspired designs that emerged after Barack Obama made history by becoming our nations first African-American president, to charitable quilts created by individuals and organizations whose hearts are as wide as the sea, the creativity abounds and continues to inspire. And though I never thought much about learning how to quilt in the more conventional sense, seeing just how unique and creative some of the projects turn out that have been shared with us via email, have certainly made me more excited about trying my hand at creating something close to one in my own way.</div>
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<div class="mceTemp">I especially love both the memory and rag quilts that utilize various prints, colors, patterns and even photographs to form the final work of art destined to become a memorable gift to be cherished and maybe even-handed down for generations to come. I can just see it now, for my dad, I can use fabric scraps saved from the numerous textile crafts I made for him in the past to create a quilt that brings back memories of family, nature, and fabric reflecting some of his favorite pastime activities like fishing and hunting. For my son who is a BIG extreme sports fan, I would combine <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=152">camo</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=denim%3aKeywords%3a">denim</a>, an assortment of biker and skater themed <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4">novelty prints</a>, and some solid blue and red <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=17">broadcloths</a> (his favorite colors&#8230;today) to make a quilt he throw on his bed.  As for myself, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=59">African prints </a>and eclectic <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=8">retro fabrics </a>would suite me well.</div>
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<p>So, in recognition of quilters everywhere, and for the road that will finally bring me to the starting point of my own quilting project, here are a few really cool quilts I came across that can offer inspiration and even some visual instruction for any novice along their journey. From crazy and rag quilts, to strip and tied quilts, there is a technique for everyone; even those of us who may not necessarily <em>want </em>to sew. Sew ENJOY!      </p>
<p>Oh, and ps&#8230;      </p>
<p>If you are reading this and see one of your own creations featured, have no fear,  I just love your creativity and have a feeling others will too.  So again, thank you!      </p>
<div id="attachment_2146" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.carolelylesshaw.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-2146 " src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/carole-lyes-shaw.bmp" alt="" width="180" height="157" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">by Carole Lyes Shaw</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2150" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 184px"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thememorieszone.com/images/SmallDogMemoryQuilt.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.thememorieszone.com/services.html&amp;usg=__BHDbH90HtS7PW1zBfGxgs2JM2SI=&amp;h=671&amp;w=650&amp;sz=150&amp;hl=en&amp;start=1&amp;itbs=1&amp;tbnid=baALNSsg-jq2jM:&amp;tbnh=138&amp;tbnw=134&amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsmall%2Bdog%2Bmemory%2Bquilt%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2150   " src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SmallDogMemoryQuilt2-290x300.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Small Dog Memory Quilt </p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2148" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 167px"><a href="http://bit.ly/bTDkTo"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2148  " src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/heritage-by-albertha-brown-224x300.jpg" alt="" width="157" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Heritage by Albertha Brown</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2149" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 181px"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.catswhoquilt.com/images/joni2.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.catswhoquilt.com/silk.html&amp;usg=__zfsO8jEvoukn3LtsiZBkuHWfYZg=&amp;h=362&amp;w=295&amp;sz=50&amp;hl=en&amp;start=6&amp;um=1&amp;itbs=1&amp;tbnid=zOtlKv9SnczKXM:&amp;tbnh=121&amp;tbnw=99&amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Dquilt%2Bjoni%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2149  " src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/joni2-memory-quilt-244x300.jpg" alt="" width="171" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Artist: Joni </p></div>
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<div id="attachment_2151" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 158px"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.patstatzer.com/Media/NewWork/Interlude.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.patstatzer.com/Pages/NewWork.html&amp;usg=__5qVtAlN23X-GuluV83KGBJwcUgk=&amp;h=474&amp;w=356&amp;sz=97&amp;hl=en&amp;start=13&amp;um=1&amp;itbs=1&amp;tbnid=tWXiT-Y5mwwrHM:&amp;tbnh=129&amp;tbnw=97&amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpat%2Bstatzer%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2151  " src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/The-Library-1-246x300.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Library by Pat Statzer</p></div>
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<p style="text-align: center">check out our selection of  fun <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4">novelty prints </a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">check out our selection of cool <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=18">denim</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">checkout our selection of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=28">quilted fabrics </a></p>
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		<title>FREE MONEY With the Purchase of a Yard of Fabric at J&amp;O!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Netfah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s right, with the purchase of just one yard of our popular money print fabric, you can walk away with hundreds, even thousands of dollars on print for FREE! Turn your $8.50 into over $800, turn your $10.98 into an easy $1,098,000 &#8230;all with just a clik of a button! Keep it for yourself, give it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s right, with the purchase of just one yard of our popular money print fabric, you can walk away with hundreds, even thousands of dollars on print for <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">FREE</span></strong>! Turn your $8.50 into over $800, turn your $10.98 into an easy $1,098,000 &#8230;all with just a clik of a button! Keep it for yourself, give it away, turn your money into an investment and double your spendings. Getting the money is the fun part, the other half is deciding what you are going to do with it!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=money%3aKeywords%3a">money fabric</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=casino%3aKeywords%3a">casino fabric</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=210">fun &amp; games tapestry fabric</a></p>
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		<title>L’Éxotique – The Far East in Fabric</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
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The Far East has long fired the imaginations of artists. For centuries knowledge of the lands of the Orient was fragmentary and over time these places acquired a veneer of exotic mystery which attracted explorers and merchants. Eventually artists began to draw on the whatever information trickled back from the Orient as an inspiration to their work. Though many [...]]]></description>
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<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 192px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=21&amp;viewall=True"><img title="Japon Artistique" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1351/4727657530_000d174801_m.jpg" alt="" width="182" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Hokusai cover of Le Japon Artistique</p></div>
<p>The <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=84&amp;viewall=True">Far East</a> has long fired the imaginations of artists. For centuries knowledge of the lands of the Orient was fragmentary and over time these places acquired a veneer of exotic mystery which attracted explorers and merchants. Eventually artists began to draw on the whatever information trickled back from the <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=84&amp;viewall=True">Orient</a> as an inspiration to their work. Though many of these attempts to transmit the exotic are simply quaint exercises in superficial <em>japonisme</em> or <em>chinoiserie</em>, their influence can still be felt in the works they left behind.</p>
<p>Architects, composers and painters were perhaps the artists most drawn in by the possibilities represented by the Far East. Here are some examples of their work:</p>
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<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1001/4727013565_128e1d90e7_m.jpg" rel="lightbox[2069]"><img title="Chinese House Potsdam" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1001/4727013565_128e1d90e7_m.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="178" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Chinese House, Potsdam, Germany</p></div>
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<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 167px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=81&amp;viewall=True"><img title="The Mikado" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1208/4727657522_bc0063a4b5_m.jpg" alt="" width="157" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Poster for The Mikado by Gilbert &amp; Sullivan</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 230px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=81&amp;viewall=True"><img title="Madama Butterfly" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1194/4727013633_cdef5e9026_m.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="159" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Poster to Madama Butterfly by Puccini</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 196px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=81&amp;viewall=True"><img title="The Geisha" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1098/4727013593_2f74dd95a4_m.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Poster to the Geish by Sidney Jones</p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=21&amp;viewall=True">PAINTING</a></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 180px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4&amp;viewallC=True"><img title="Plum Tree" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1330/4727013547_8f1c4b63e9_m.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="204" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Blooming Plumtree by Van Gogh (after Hiroshige)</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 151px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=21&amp;viewall=True"><img title="La Courtisane" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1085/4727013521_36b0c013b2_m.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">La Courtisane by Van Gogh</p></div>
<p>If you find yourself similarly fascinated by the cultures and lands of the <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=142&amp;viewall=True">Far East</a>, browse our selection of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=21&amp;viewall=True">fabrics inspired by the Orient</a>.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 143px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ori000183"><img title="Beijing Playground" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/25665_product.jpg" alt="" width="133" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Beijing Playground Fabric</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 146px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=fod000327"><img title="Sushi Bar" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/28170_product.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sushi Bar Fabric: Ivory</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 145px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ori31244"><img title="Twelve Moons Gold" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/396200_product.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Twelve Moons Fabric: Gold</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 143px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=cat00018"><img title="Sushi Cats" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/2749_product.jpg" alt="" width="133" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sushi Cats Fabric</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 143px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=toi00021"><img title="Abandoned Village Moss" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/11665_product.jpg" alt="" width="133" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Abandoned Village Decorative: Moss</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 119px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ord00019"><img title="Golden Brocade" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/8318_product.jpg" alt="" width="109" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Golden Asian Letters Brocade</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 145px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ord31173"><img title="Asian Playground Rose" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/395233_product.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Asian Playground Decorative: Rose</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 82px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=sil00004"><img title="Dragonfly" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Uploads/Sized/10261_product.jpg" alt="" width="72" height="100" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dragonfly Silk Brocade</p></div>
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Here at J&#38;O Fabrics we get new shipments of fabulous fabrics in daily. You signed up for our emails because you are a savvy sewer who likes to know what&#8217;s new out there. So here is a sampling of this weeks fabulous fabrics.
Til next week,
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Gone With the Wind Fabric

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<h3>Here at J&amp;O Fabrics we get new shipments of fabulous fabrics in daily. You signed up for our emails because you are a savvy sewer who likes to know what&#8217;s new out there. So here is a sampling of this weeks fabulous fabrics.</h3>
<h3>Til next week,<br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=com31972"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #a24eac;font-size: medium">Gone With the Wind Fabric</span></span></a></h2>
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<div>In honor of the 17th anniversary of the films release, we now have Gone With the Wind fabric. Released in 1939, this film has been one of the finest American cinema has ever produced.</div>
<p><strong>Our Price:</strong> $9.98<br />
<strong>List Price:</strong> $11.98<br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ori31958"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #a24eac;font-size: medium">Far East Traditions Fabric</span></span></a></h2>
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<div>With rich hues of greens, golds, and reds<br />
this fabric is stunning. Sure to be a must have<br />
on your wish list.</div>
<p><strong>Our Price:</strong> $8.98<br />
<strong>List Price:</strong> $10.98<br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=wom31962"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #a24eac;font-size: medium">Really Retro Lamps Fabric</span></span></a></h2>
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<div>This fun novelty fabric has a design of vintage shaded lamps in turquoise, red, cream, pink, orange,<br />
and yellow over a cream background.</div>
<p><strong>Our Price:</strong> $8.98<br />
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<h2><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=spo31963"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #000000;font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #a24eac;font-size: medium">Fairway Golf Balls Fabric</span></span></a></h2>
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<p>The design of this novelty fabric consists of golf tees and white golf balls over a green background. The tees are yellow, red, blue, and green.</p>
<p><strong>Our Price:</strong> $8.98<br />
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		<title>Top 12 Crazy NFL Fans and Their Costumes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the World Cup dominating sports headlines for the past weeks - and for a few more to come &#8211; the devoted NFL fan might be experiencing a bit of withdrawal until the pre-season begins. While soccer has claimed the moniker of &#8220;the beautiful game&#8221;, football prides itself on being more&#8230; rustic. With that in mind [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-dt">With the World Cup dominating sports headlines for the past weeks - and for a few more to come &#8211; the devoted NFL fan might be experiencing a bit of withdrawal until the pre-season begins. While soccer has claimed the moniker of &#8220;the beautiful game&#8221;, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=football%3aKeywords%3a">football</a> prides itself on being more&#8230; rustic. With that in mind we&#8217;re counting off a list of twelve of the craziest NFL fans you&#8217;re likely to see and their <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">shabby</span> inventive costumes. You may recognize some of these characters, a few of whom have obtained a modicum of fame (or infamy, depending on who you root for). You may even recognize yourself reflected in the outlandish devotion of these fans.</p>
<p>Without further adieu, here are our Top 12 Crazy NFL Fans accompanied by pithy comments for your edification:</p>
<div class="mceTemp">1.
<dl class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 216px;">
<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=denver+broncos%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Barrel Man" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4748456295_5f3495ce83_m.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="240" /></a></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd">The Denver Broncos&#8217; Barrel Man</dd>
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<p> Some things you just can&#8217;t un-see. This image is banned in <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=72&amp;viewall=True">37 countries</a> and Alaska.</p>
<p> 2.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=philadelphia+eagles%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Bird Man" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4748456335_f2e3996291_m.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Philadelphia Eagles&#39; Birdman</p></div>
<p> Birdman is calling out to the <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=philadelphia+eagles%3aKeywords%3a">Eagles</a>&#8216; Super Bowl hopes.</p>
<p>3.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=dallas+cowboys%3aKeywords%3a"><img class=" " title="Dallas Cowboys" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4748456317_f6d54e56ba_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="188" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Dallas Cowboys&#39; Fan</p></div>
<p> The only place you can hide from a <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=dallas+cowboys%3aKeywords%3a">Cowboys</a>&#8216; legionary is in the playoffs.</p>
<p> 4.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 216px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=tampa%3aKeywords%3a"><img class=" " title="Buccaneers Fan" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4749097840_69f3bb01b9_m.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Tamp Bucs&#39; Fan</p></div>
<p> Made more intimidating by the <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=tea%3aKeywords%3a">teapot</a> he&#8217;s wearing.</p>
<p> 5.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=raiders%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Raiders Nation" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4749097906_f4f28b4cb7_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Representing Raider Nation</p></div>
<p> More alive than <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=128&amp;viewall=True">Al Davis</a>. The only thing sadder is that someone paid money for JaMarcus Russell&#8217;s jersey.</p>
<p> 6.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 167px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=packers%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Cheesehead" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4748456373_9be07edeb1_m.jpg" alt="" width="157" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Green Bay Packers&#39; Cheesehead</p></div>
<p> No list would be complete without at least one <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=packers%3aKeywords%3a">Cheesehead</a>.</p>
<p>7.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 182px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=new+england+patriots%3aKeywords%3a"><img class=" " title="Patriots Fan" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4748456413_f00ff6b7d7_m.jpg" alt="A smug Patriots' fan" width="172" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Smug Patriots&#39; Fan</p></div>
<p> Pictured: the <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=money%3aKeywords%3a">price </a>of success.</p>
<p>8.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 198px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=redskins%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Redskins Hog" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4749098002_722ef9bfea_m.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Redskins&#39; Hogette</p></div>
<p> The Hogettes were named after the <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=redskins%3aKeywords%3a">Redskins</a>&#8216; offensive line of the 1980s. The more you know&#8230;</p>
<p>9.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 216px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=new+orleans+saints%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="New Orleans Saints" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4749098022_f7b91c68c5_m.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A New Orleans Saints&#39; Fan</p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=saints%3aKeywords%3a">Super Bowl XLIV</a> (44) almost erases the previous forty years of ineptitude. Almost.</p>
<p>10.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 170px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=houston+texans%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Texans Fans" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4749098032_677ba646f0_m.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Texans&#39; Fans</p></div>
<p> Is a paragon of mediocrity an oxymoron?</p>
<p>11.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=vikings%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Vikings" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4749098052_3a0152ffd6_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="173" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Vikings&#39; Fan</p></div>
<p> &#8230;and by day a notary public!</p>
<p>12.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 183px"><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=philadelphia%3aKeywords%3a"><img title="Eagles Chick" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4748456347_80fef5fd14_m.jpg" alt="" width="173" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Female Eagles&#39; Fan</p></div>
<p> Nothing says &#8220;hard-nosed football&#8221; like a <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=269&amp;viewall=True">feather boa</a>.</p>
<p>If you consider calling <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=soccer%3aKeywords%3a">soccer </a>&#8220;football&#8221; to be an affront to all that is good and pure, don&#8217;t worry because the real thing is on its way in just about another month as the crow flies. In the meantime, accept this trifle as a sweet foretaste of the inevitable heartbreak that you will experience when your favorite team is unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs, if they even make it that far (they won&#8217;t). Cushion your fall with this nifty prodcut placement for J&amp;O&#8217;s <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Fabric.aspx?Flag=All&amp;Narrow0=nfl%3aKeywords%3a">NFL Football Fabrics</a> in the flavors of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=38&amp;viewall=True">Cotton</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/Category.aspx?ID=256798&amp;viewall=True">Flannel</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=99&amp;viewall=True">Fleece</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=322">Vinyl</a> and <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=rem30970">Remnants</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Make Fabric Dolls from Paper Dolls Fabric</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Great Idea for Rainy Day Fun!
At J&#38;O Fabrics we have the cutest Paper Doll Novelty Fabric!
Here&#8217;s an easy way to create fabric dolls for your own little doll at home.
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Supplies needed:
1 yard of paper doll fabric
1 yard of iron-on interfacing
Iron
Scissors
How to:
Adhere the iron on interfacing as per the manufacturers suggestions.
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<p>At J&amp;O Fabrics we have the cutest Paper Doll Novelty Fabric!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s an easy way to create fabric dolls for your own little doll at home.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=chi31704"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1974" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/402833_full-300x234.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="234" /></a>e</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff00ff"><strong>Supplies needed:</strong></span></h2>
<p>1 yard of paper doll fabric</p>
<p>1 yard of iron-on interfacing</p>
<p>Iron</p>
<p>Scissors</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff00ff"><strong>How to:</strong></span></h2>
<p>Adhere the iron on interfacing as per the manufacturers suggestions.</p>
<p>Carefully cut out the doll and clothing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=chi31704"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1960" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_41812-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="137" height="137" /></a><a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=chi00038"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1971" src="http://www.jandofabrics.com/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_41841-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="136" /></a></p>
<p>Then play.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to think creatively! No reason to limit this idea to Paper Doll fabric.</p>
<p>You may want to try a variety of <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=58&amp;viewall=True">Animals</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=16&amp;viewall=True">Bugs</a> or <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=200&amp;viewall=True">Vehicles</a> to name a few.</p>
<p>Check out our <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4">Novelty Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=4">Quilting fabrics</a>, <a href="http://www.jandofabrics.com/categories.asp?id=8">Decorative fabrics </a>and more&#8230;.</p>
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