Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
fabric finally found...but..... >

fabric finally found...but.....

fabric finally found...but.....

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-25-2011, 12:04 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Fancy Nancy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 346
Default

well after hours of doing web searches for camera fabric (with pics of still cameras, not movie cameras) I finally hit pay dirt! and will I ever have to pay if I get it. My son is graduating in May with a major in Photography which is the reason I have searched for this fabric. But, at this price ($18 a yard!!!!) not so sure I should. I was thinking about ordering the min I would need to make a quilt for him - using it as the focus fabric so would not need to much - maybe get by with a yard - and using blends or something to bring out the colors in the fabric itself.

I have to say I have enjoyed looking at the fabrics on this website tho - they have so much odder stuff - alice in wonderland, goldilocks, vw bus, etc etc. Fun to look at even if not to buy! I think tho it is nice if you need to find just THE PERFECT fabric for someone special!

link is: http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/366833


also wanted to add but whatever member was looking for kitchen gadget fabric - there is some in the vintage section of that website!
Fancy Nancy is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:11 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
quiltlonger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Rushford, NY
Posts: 1,666
Default

ouch, but then again How much did college cost?? and quilt will last him a lifetime :):)
quiltlonger is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:14 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 3,995
Default

It's really thoughtful gift. I'm sure he will love it!
Raggiemom is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:15 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: The middle of an IL cornfield
Posts: 7,014
Default

That website is not safe for fabri-holics!!! You can upload your own pictures or drawings and they will create fabric!! The possiblities boggle the mind. I must not bookmark.....I must not bookmark...... :shock:
Lisa_wanna_b_quilter is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:16 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 601
Default

I could be wrong, but I think that's the site that let's you make yor own fabric. Most of it is custom, hence the price.
Mattee is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:17 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Fancy Nancy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 346
Default

Originally Posted by Mattee
I could be wrong, but I think that's the site that let's you make yor own fabric. Most of it is custom, hence the price.
yea it is but didn't mention that - didn't want to tempt too many of you to buy more more more! LOL
Fancy Nancy is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:20 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Mamagus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Newfoundland Canada
Posts: 1,695
Default

http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-TRAVEL-SU...item2a09278fc2

Here's some that has cameras on it.
Mamagus is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:22 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
Flying_V_Goddess's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,703
Default

Can't help you with the camera fabric, but I found an eBay listing with two yards of film reel fabric.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LIGHTS-CAMERA-AC...item230d5c9e7e

Okay, so everything is digital nowadays, but I think it would make real cool sashing or border for a photography themed quilt. And a lot cheaper than the camera fabric (little under $8 with the shipping)
Flying_V_Goddess is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:23 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Fancy Nancy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 346
Default

Originally Posted by quiltlonger
ouch, but then again How much did college cost?? and quilt will last him a lifetime :):)
right! what is $18 compared to 4 years of tuition payments! LOL
Fancy Nancy is offline  
Old 01-25-2011, 12:32 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
jtapp9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 480
Default

My only problem with custom printed fabric is that they state to wash on delicate...warm or cool. I'm afraid my recipient would not wash a quilt on delicate and the pictures (that I paid dearly for!) would wash out. Anyone have any experience with this? I really want some Marily Monroe fabric :(
jtapp9 is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter