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faithcreates 10-02-2011 07:31 AM

I need to cover a small album for a friend & she wants a 50's print on it. The album is of her & her husband's life together, having been married during then. So no rock & roll & frilly type prints will work. She's very down to earth and practical. I know this is a tall order, but wanted to give it a try. I don't have a whole lot of time to search the web with work & all, so thought I would ask on here. At least maybe get some suggestions of what kind of prints to look for, especially since this is just a day or two before my time. :)

Thank you so much for reading & for any help.
Faith

Beachbound 10-02-2011 07:34 AM

Darn! I saw some Fun with Dick & Jane fabric at a garage sale yesterday...that might have been fun. Check fabric.com & fabricdepot.com; I think I saw some retro fabric on sale there.

valleyquiltermo 10-02-2011 07:35 AM

Try this site

http://search.antiquefabric.goantiqu...rchCode=AF1950

and this site

http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperhillfabrics

bearisgray 10-02-2011 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by valleyquiltermo

That seems so weird to me to see 1950s fabric listed as "antique" -

Pre 1900 is "antique" to me! :?

ptquilts 10-02-2011 08:15 AM

Hey - I am 1950's vintage and I don't feel antique!!

QuiltE 10-02-2011 08:16 AM


Originally Posted by bearisgray
That seems so weird to me to see 1950s fabric listed as "antique" -

Pre 1900 is "antique" to me! :?

Over 50 years old is considered antique!

auntpiggylpn 10-02-2011 08:43 AM

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How about this fabric? I don't have any but found it as I was perusing the internet this morning!

https://www.nancyjsfabrics.com/sc/store.php?crn=278&rn=2706&action=show_detail]https://www.nancyjsfabrics.com/sc/st...on=show_detail[/url]

JulieR 10-02-2011 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
How about this fabric? I don't have any but found it as I was perusing the internet this morning!

https://www.nancyjsfabrics.com/sc/store.php?crn=278&rn=2706&action=show_detail]https://www.nancyjsfabrics.com/sc/st...on=show_detail[/url]

Oh my gosh, how cute is that!

faithcreates 10-02-2011 09:52 AM

Wow, thank you so much! I knew you ladies would pull thru for me. I can't thank you enough! Now I just need to chat with my friend and she what she thinks. She was married in the 50's and her daughter put together a lovely scrapbook of her married years. I know her husband has been gone for quite a while, so this is gonna be a special treasure for her. I was honored to be asked to help. Thank you again ladies!! I truly appreciate your help.

auntpiggylpn 10-02-2011 10:10 AM

Please post a picture when you get it done!


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