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Green Options » fabric http://greenoptions.com/tag/fabric Posts tagged 'fabric' Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Quilting for Climate Change Awareness http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/11/16/quilting-for-climate-change-awareness/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/11/16/quilting-for-climate-change-awareness/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:31 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/11/16/quilting-for-climate-change-awareness/

Quilting for Peace is the latest in craft books by Katherine Bell. In the pages you’ll find stories and inspiration of organizations as well as people using sewing and quilting to help make the world a better place.

The book covers giving to deserving charities as well as using quilts as an activist tool. There are patterns and projects to replicate those the organizations make as well as where to donate your creation if you so choose.

From veterans to kids, Quilting for Peace covers a wide range of issues in which sewing has brought people together for a cause. We asked Katherine to stop by talk a bit about her book and quilting from an environmental perspective.

The following is written by Katherine:

Quilts can change people’s minds and alter the course of history. That was the idea behind 19th century quilts promoting prohibition and abolition, the 1,293,300-square-foot, 54-ton AIDS Memorial Quilt, and The Ribbon, a project that wrapped the Pentagon and Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome in miles of quilts to protest the nuclear arms race. Now a new generation is using patchwork to call attention to an existential threat – this time it’s climate change. Here are three ways you can join them.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/11/16/quilting-for-climate-change-awareness/feed/ Stinging Nettle Thrives in Netherlands http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/06/stinging-nettle-thrives-in-netherlands/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/06/stinging-nettle-thrives-in-netherlands/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:42:19 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/06/stinging-nettle-thrives-in-netherlands/

Who is king on stinging nettle fabric? Well, Brennels claims to be the only company in the Netherlands to grow stinging nettles on a large scale. Driving forces are sustainability, fabric and fashion.

What’s new is the digestion process to produce lighter and more delicate nettle fibers to spin into fine yarns. The company has around 70 hectares of agricultural farmland in the north of the country dedicated to production with three years of extensive research under their belt.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/06/stinging-nettle-thrives-in-netherlands/feed/ Organic Baby Slings for Green Babywearing http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:14:12 +0000 Heather Dunham http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/

So you’ve decided to try babywearing — perhaps you’ve read the Babywearing 101 series, or Baby Essentials That Aren’t, here at Eco Child’s Play. As a green-minded parent, you may now be wondering what options exist for slings and carriers made of organic and eco-friendly fabrics.

You might be pleasantly surprised. From small-business WAHM handmade slings, to big-name brands, there is a wide selection of organic baby carriers out there to choose from. Whatever style of carrier you prefer, organic options in natural colour-grown fabrics and vivid naturally-dyed colours abound.

Here is just a partial list, to help get your search started.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/07/29/organic-slings/feed/ AirDye Removes Water from the Fabric Dyeing Process http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/28/airdye-removes-water-from-the-fabric-dyeing-process/ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/28/airdye-removes-water-from-the-fabric-dyeing-process/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:11:00 +0000 Ariel Schwartz http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/28/airdye-removes-water-from-the-fabric-dyeing-process/

Even the most ardent environmentalists sometimes forget that color-infused fabrics are some of the biggest water users around, sucking up dozens of gallons of water for a single pound of clothing. In a resource-constrained world, that’s no longer acceptable. Colorep., a California sustainable technology company, is trying to make fabric dyeing a water-free prospect with its AirDye process, which uses air instead of water to assist dye in penetrating fiber in products like swimsuits, drapes, and t-shirts.

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2009/07/28/airdye-removes-water-from-the-fabric-dyeing-process/feed/ Recycled Tunes: Sonic Fabric http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/23/recycled-tunes-sonic-fabric/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/23/recycled-tunes-sonic-fabric/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:30:36 +0000 Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/23/recycled-tunes-sonic-fabric/

[Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by wowcool]

We love a good mix tape remix around here. Heck, some of us even knit with used cassettes. Seamstresses, don’t you fret! You can get in on the recycled cassette action, too…

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/23/recycled-tunes-sonic-fabric/feed/ Find Your Local Independent Quilt Shops http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/15/find-your-local-independent-quilt-shops/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/15/find-your-local-independent-quilt-shops/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:35:22 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/15/find-your-local-independent-quilt-shops/

Did you know that 95 percent of fabric shoppers make their purchases at chain stores?
That’s where Project 95 comes into the picture. One goal of Project 95 is to unite fabric shoppers with local independent quilt and fabric shops.

Project 95 is brought to you by The Fabric Shop Network, Inc, the trade association for independent quilt and fabric retailers. They have recently launched a beta version of a searchable map to help you find independents in your area. I plugged in my zip code and was delighted to see this densely packed map fraught with new (at least new-to-me) shops to check out in my area.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/15/find-your-local-independent-quilt-shops/feed/ Fab Fabrics: LIVE Textiles http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:32:32 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/

Live Textiles Room View

I cannot believe we haven’t covered LIVE Textiles yet in our Fab Fabric series. I found them a while ago, but my interest was reignited when I saw some of their new prints for sale at Near Sea Naturals.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/14/fab-fabrics-live-textiles/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Naturally Modern http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/07/fab-fabrics-naturally-modern/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/07/fab-fabrics-naturally-modern/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:15:21 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/07/fab-fabrics-naturally-modern/

There is a newly stocked eco fabric shop on Etsy called Naturally Modern. Specializing in eco friendly, hand printed fabrics, Naturally Modern carries a variety of limited edition and out of print fabrics. The selection includes prints from the original Mod Green Pod collection, from Lara Cameron formerly of Kirin & Co. (now Ink & Spindle), and Tenfold Organics.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/07/07/fab-fabrics-naturally-modern/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Sukie Organic Cotton by the Meter http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/30/fab-fabrics-sukie-organic-cotton-by-the-meter/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/30/fab-fabrics-sukie-organic-cotton-by-the-meter/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:44:22 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/30/fab-fabrics-sukie-organic-cotton-by-the-meter/

Sukie Fabric

Sukie Fabric

We are seeing lots of new organic cotton prints lately, like the Urbana Collection by Daisy Janie and the upcoming My Happy Garden collection by Cloud 9. Now there are a few more organic cotton prints available from Sukie, a UK-based design company.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/30/fab-fabrics-sukie-organic-cotton-by-the-meter/feed/ Treehugger’s Eco Fabric Roundup http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/23/treehuggers-eco-fabric-roundup/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/23/treehuggers-eco-fabric-roundup/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:03:13 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/23/treehuggers-eco-fabric-roundup/

Knoll Abacus Textiles

We love to feature fabulous eco friendly fabrics here on Crafting A Green World. We often focus on hand printed fabrics by indie designers, but recently Treehugger reminded us large fabric manufacturers are going green too, and in some pretty high tech ways.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/23/treehuggers-eco-fabric-roundup/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Organic Cotton Gift Wraps http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/09/fab-fabrics-organic-cotton-gift-wraps/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/09/fab-fabrics-organic-cotton-gift-wraps/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:58:33 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/09/fab-fabrics-organic-cotton-gift-wraps/

Fabric gift wrap

Wrapping paper, gift bags, and tissue paper can be beautiful, but are extremely wasteful. One no waste option is the art of Furoshiki, the Japanese method of wrapping gifts with a beautifully folded piece of cloth. Chewing The Cud is making Furoshiki easier and more beautiful. The fabric gift wrap becomes a gift in and of itself.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/09/fab-fabrics-organic-cotton-gift-wraps/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Karma Kraft On Demand Fabric Printing and Sewing Services http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/03/fab-fabrics-karma-kraft-on-demand-fabric-printing-and-sewing-services/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/03/fab-fabrics-karma-kraft-on-demand-fabric-printing-and-sewing-services/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:51:01 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/03/fab-fabrics-karma-kraft-on-demand-fabric-printing-and-sewing-services/

Karma Kraft Home Page

The popularity of on demand fabric printing continues to grow in the craft and design communities. We have shared with you before a couple on demand printers like Spoonflower and Fabric On Demand. Today I would like to introduce you to one of the newest on demand print services called Karma Kraft. But Karma Kraft is way more than just a digital printer, they have taken the on demand service to a whole new level.

I originally discovered Karma Kraft through an ad on True Up and now they have a fabulous interview with Karma Kraft founder Susan Lu. With a background in the textile industry and a passion for the craft and design communities, it was only natural for Susan to create Karma Kraft to advance the accessibility of on demand fabric printing.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/03/fab-fabrics-karma-kraft-on-demand-fabric-printing-and-sewing-services/feed/ Fab Fabrics: Red Seed Studio http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 12:33:55 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/

Red Seed Studio Fabrics

There is this great husband and wife team in Australia that has blossomed into Red Seed Studios. He designs, they print, and beautiful eco-friendly fabric panels and housewares are made. Sam Messina and Ellie Beck are the creators of Red Seed Studio which showcases a range of hand screen-printed eco-friendly textiles. I owe this find to the wonderful ladies of Ink & Spindle who met Ellie and Sam at the Stitches and Craft Show.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/05/19/fab-fabrics-red-seed-studio/feed/ On Demand Fabric Printing Services http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/on-demand-fabric-printing-services/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/on-demand-fabric-printing-services/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:23:36 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/on-demand-fabric-printing-services/

One way to minimize waste in craft and quilting projects is to have your own custom fabric printed in exactly the amount you need. On demand fabric printers have made a big splash in the craft community over the past year with Spoonflower getting the bulk of blog press. They certainly got our attention when they proposed adding an organic cotton option. Spoonflower’s current offering is 100% Moda Cotton and they are currently testing an upholstery-weight cotton sateen.

Fabric On Demand is another service based on the same concept. Their price is slightly higher for 100% cotton than Spoonflower, but they currently have 4 other fabric options including fleece, duck cloth, a poly/cotton broadcloth, and a micro-denier suede. You can order a free swatch sample of each. Fabric On Demand also allows you to order unlimited continuous yardage, where as Spoonflower allows up to 3 yards.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/30/on-demand-fabric-printing-services/feed/ Introducing Cloud 9 Fabrics http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/28/introducing-cloud-9-fabrics/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/28/introducing-cloud-9-fabrics/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:36:36 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/28/introducing-cloud-9-fabrics/

My Happy Garden

Organic cotton prints for $16.95 per yard! Need I say more?

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/28/introducing-cloud-9-fabrics/feed/ Tutorial: Linen Canister Cozy http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/24/tutorial-linen-canister-cozy/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/24/tutorial-linen-canister-cozy/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:20:59 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/24/tutorial-linen-canister-cozy/

Canister Cozy

Remember this fabulous Forsythia linen swatch I ordered from Cicada Studio? Well,
thanks to Ohdeedoh’s post about de-branding the kitchen counter with pretty canisters, I was inspired to make over my stainless steel canisters. I love stainless steel, but it can seem very clinical. I decided to warm up my canisters with linen cozies. Read on for the complete how-to…

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/24/tutorial-linen-canister-cozy/feed/ Just In for Spring: Forsythia Linen http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/16/just-in-for-spring-forsythia-linen/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/16/just-in-for-spring-forsythia-linen/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:40:37 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/16/just-in-for-spring-forsythia-linen/

Forsythia Linen Swatch

Just in for spring Cicada Studio has added a new linen swatch to the shop. The cheerful Forsythia swatch is printed on a generous 13 x 17 inch swatch of 100% Belgium Linen. I first featured designer Michelle Engel Bencsko in the Top 10 Modern, Eco-freindly, Printed Fabrics on Etsy. One thing I love about indie fabric designers is there ability to come out with new patterns more frequently and Michelle never disappoints.

Her fabulous linen swatches are the perfect size for a multitude of craft projects. Read on for some great ideas.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/16/just-in-for-spring-forsythia-linen/feed/ Bamboo Fabric Lovers Glad or Sad? http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/11/bamboo-fabric-lovers-glad-or-sad/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/11/bamboo-fabric-lovers-glad-or-sad/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:12:27 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/11/bamboo-fabric-lovers-glad-or-sad/

Last month press releases were distributed about bamboo textiles. All were in relation to the Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB) announcements that textile manufacturers, importers and retailers are soon required to comply with the country’s Textile Labeling Act (TLA) and the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations (TLAR).

The CCB is an independent agency that contributes to the prosperity of Canadians by protecting and promoting competitive markets and enabling informed consumer choices. The CCB published Guidance on Labeling Textile Articles Derived from Bamboo to assist the textile supply chain to deal with new compliance in Canada.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/04/11/bamboo-fabric-lovers-glad-or-sad/feed/ Organic Cotton Prints from Daisy Janie http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/03/organic-cotton-prints-from-daisy-janie/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/03/organic-cotton-prints-from-daisy-janie/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:32:04 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/03/organic-cotton-prints-from-daisy-janie/

Urbana Collection in Avalon

The only major player in printed organic cotton sateen used to be Harmony Art, but now there is a new kid in the game. I first adored Daisy Janie fabrics when I featured her linen/cotton blend fabrics in the Top 10 Modern, Eco-friendly, Printed Fabrics on Etsy. She has just released a new collection of printed organic cotton sateen.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/03/organic-cotton-prints-from-daisy-janie/feed/ New Fabric Prints from Aunty Cookie http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/19/new-fabric-prints-from-aunty-cookie/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/19/new-fabric-prints-from-aunty-cookie/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:48:22 +0000 Jackie Hernandez http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/19/new-fabric-prints-from-aunty-cookie/

I originally featured Shannon Lamden’s work in the Top 10 Modern, Eco-friendly Printed Fabrics on Etsy. Since then the endlessly creative woman behind Aunty Cookie, has released a few new fabric prints inspired by the intricate art of paper cutting.

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