The Fabric of Our Lives

beautiful 8 page album showcasing fabrics of long ago

So have you ever gone through your wardrobe and found yourself not being able to part with certain items for sentimental reasons? Baby blankets, your favorite high school T-shirt, grandma's apron? I tend to hold onto these items and sadly they get shoved in a drawer or bin - their memory becoming dusty and sometimes forgotten.

cover of album with vintage ribbons holding its pages together. you can also tear fabrics and use them instead

I tried to think of a way to keep the sentimental moments of these fabrics and bring them back to life and came up with this adorable vintage sewing album using Crafty Secrets "Sew Nice" creative scraps. By snipping these fabrics, you are able to tell a story of love, friendship, and family. I added baby blankets, baby's 1st hospital outfit, fabrics from loved ones and myself. Now this little keepsake can be put on display - cherished for many years. Become a conversation piece for family and friends - instead of the back of my closet.

papers used: papertrety ink and websters pages

baby's first outfit

using your own handwriting gives your work that personal touch

love this cut from the "Sew Nice" creative scrap. Add a few vintage buttons for dimension

vintage textiles and baubles like this spool or thread and doily can be added throughout your album

i just love this image! perfect for my wedding gown! vintage buttons and earring worn during the ceremony make beautiful embellishments

back view which shows how the album was decoupaged with layers of a vintage sewing pattern

You can create albums for each child, weddings - any special loved one!

*if you are interested in the svg file for your cricut to complete this album - just become a follower and drop me an email and I would be happy to send it to you! (pieces_of_home@yahoo.com)


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