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Irish1210
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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-01-2018 04:54 PM

I am definitely going to try my luck at this..................I adore estate sales and thrift stores ~ have seen some scrumptious fabrics over the years but have had no idea what do to with them.........................A summer project for me!

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Kachina624
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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-01-2018 08:22 PM

I don't see what the big deal is.  They just look like pieces of fabric in embroidery hoops.  No imigination, creativity, or skill required.

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KitTkat
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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-01-2018 10:17 PM

That's pretty clever, I know my sis would love this!

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Bhvbum
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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-01-2018 11:06 PM

easy and few skills needed.  Nice family project. 

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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-02-2018 01:16 AM

Being the textile junkie that I am, I love this! I would prefer the fabric be matted and framed, however, unless I was going for a country feel.

 

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@lolakimono wrote:

I saw these swatch portraits, from Liberty of London.

 

I think they would be a great, inexpensive way to display sentimental fabrics (like kids' clothes), or remnants from sewing projects of fabric that you really like and want to see every day.  

 

Liberty of London Swatch Portraits | Purl Soho

 

Liberty of London Swatch Portraits | Purl Soho

 

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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-02-2018 07:13 AM

Too old fashioned looking!

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Re: Swatch Portraits: What a Clever Idea!

‎01-02-2018 07:20 AM

The other day at Goodwill there were several bolts of fabric for a good price. Wished I could sew.

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