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Fabric Friday - Birch Fabrics' Camp Sur 3

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Fabric Friday - Birch Fabrics' Camp Sur 3

Being a big fan, I discussed last Friday what is organic cotton and gave some insights into why it's so great to sew and quilt such a versatile, luxurious fabric. Free of toxins and eco-friendly, the designs and textures are also sometimes - in fact, many times! - just too cute to resist! This is totally the case with Birch Fabrics' latest line, Camp Sur 3. Designed by Jay-Cyn Designs, Camp Sur 3 is inspired by a California camping lifestyle. Pitching tents, fishing and relaxing by the campfire, this collection beautifully embodies the spirit of being in the great outdoors...

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Fabric Friday - What is organic cotton?

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Fabric Friday - What is organic cotton?

Ever since Owl & Drum opened five years ago, we have been delighted to find customers have flocked to our wide variety of organic cotton fabrics. With great designs from such leading companies as Birch Fabrics and Cloud 9 Fabrics, organic cotton has become quite a game changer in the quilting industry. Not only do they feature some of the most unique, exquisite designs available, but they also have some advantages that other fabrics do not. So, what exactly is organic cotton - and what makes it different from other cotton fabrics? To be classified as organic cotton it starts...

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Fabric Friday - Lines & Shapes by Leah Duncan

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Fabric Friday - Lines & Shapes by Leah Duncan

Yay, it's Fabric Friday! Today's fabric spotlight is on one of our favorite fabric designers, Leah Duncan and her new collection, Lines & Shapes. Leah Duncan is a textile and surface pattern designer from Austin, Texas and has been designing fabric for Cloud 9 Fabrics for over a year now. Lines & Shapes is a capsule collection featuring five designs printed on 100% organic cotton canvas. These geometric fabrics are perfect for tote bags and handbags. Plus, everybody needs a good beach bag and these colors and this fabric would be perfect for one. Are you looking to spruce up your home?...

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