admin on December 11th, 2009

Where and how to do fabric manipulation?

I found this picture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gramarye/3688872861/in/pool-fabricmanipulation) and I want to start something similar but I’m not sure of the technique or the exact materials: any help please?
I have to do some form of fabric manipulation for a textiles project, what are my other options?
thanks!

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admin on November 23rd, 2009

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admin on November 12th, 2009

What is the name of the fabric a lot of athletes wear to help keep cool in the summer? It looks like spandex.

I have a new job in a hot outdoors environment and need to cover some tattoos, the fabric is opaque and I just cant think of the name.

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admin on October 31st, 2009

PATCHWORK Pastel Craft Quilt Bandana Bandanna *USA MADE

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BUTTERFLY HeartS QUILT Bedding ComforteR NEW BANDANNA

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BANDANNAS: CHRISTMAS QUILT PATTERN BANDANA HEADSCARF

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BANDANNAS: FLORAL QUILT PATTERN BANDANA HAIR HEADSCARF

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BANDANNAS: GREEN PLAID QUILT DESIGN BANDANA HEADSCARF

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BANDANNAS: BLUE & WHITE QUILT COTTON BANDANA HEADSCARF

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BANDANNAS: BLUE QUILT PATTERN COTTON BANDANA HEADSCARF

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BANDANNAS: BLUE ZIG ZAG QUILT PATTERN BANDANA HEADSCARF

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Handmade Flying Geese Quilt [...]

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admin on September 18th, 2009

Hanna Andersson Snow Pants Bib Sz 100 4 Quilted Lining

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Carhartt Arctic Quilted Lined Bib Overalls NWT 34×30

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Handmade GINGERBREAD TRAIN Cotton Quilted Baby Bib NEW

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Quilted Adult Bib Mens Womens Bowling pins and balls

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Charles Craft CrossStitch Quilted bibs(3)White

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Pink Quilted Snow Overalls Bibs Flannel Lined Size 3T

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Black Quilted Snow Bibs Overalls, Size 3T

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Quilted Train Trac Burp [...]

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admin on September 12th, 2009

50 Variegated Rayon Machine Embroidery Thread Spools

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100 Solid/Variegated Spools of Rayon Embroidery Thread

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10 FLORA Variegated RAYON Embroidery Thread 984Y RM3

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10 Rainbow Variegated RAYON Embroidery Thread 984Y RM1

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10 VARIEGATED RAYON EMBROIDERY THREAD 984yd ea S1

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10 Rainbow Variegated RAYON Embroidery Thread 984Y RM1

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10 Wild Variegated RAYON Embroidery Thread 984Y RM2

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admin on September 2nd, 2009

Denim jeans and attire have been associated with heavy industry to high fashion and become one of the most versatile and enduring clothing styles in fashion history. Hollywood stars like Katherine Hepburn aided denim’s progress through fashion in the 70’s. And now Savile Row tailors champion its continuing success, as they cut denim suits for [...]

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admin on August 10th, 2009

At risk of sounding ignorant- is a medium to large floral fabric considered a non-directional print?

It’s just a medium to large floral and no stripes or anything.I am going to try to make a lap quilt from a new pattern I have and I don’t know everything there is to know about sewing and quilt [...]

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admin on August 3rd, 2009

SPRINGTIME BASKETS~Quilt Wallhanging Sewing PATTERN~NEW

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Flowers in The Basket quilt top Queen size 459

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Dated 1927 Basket w/ Bud Pieced & Appl Antique Quilt

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The Pattern Basket Frosted Squares quilt pattern

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Plastic Quilt Stencil Blocks Choice of Designs Group D

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PRE-CUT SCRAPPY FLOWER BASKET QUILT KIT

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ANTIQUE VINTAGE FEED SACK FLOWER BASKET QUILT HANDMADE

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CHERRY BERRY BASKETS – QUILT PATTERN [...]

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admin on August 3rd, 2009

When you bring home your little sugar and spice baby girl, you want to have a room fit for a little princess with adorable bedding, furniture, and décor. You want to pick a theme and stick to it, so you are not spending too time constantly changing the décor.
Ocean and Beach
Think seashells, fishes, dolphins, sand, [...]

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