Long stemmed fabric flowers DIY

You may have noticed that we’ve embraced a trend of late – bouquets. We’ve shared with you button bouquets and more button bouquets and now we’re onto something a tad different: long-stemmed fabric roses. These will look great in your arms, a vase or anywhere really.

Click here for Snowy Bliss’ awesome tutorial.

As you can see, these look great when made using printed fabrics. We therefore suggest you check in at your local Fabric and Textile Warehouse. There you’ll find an awesome range of printed cottons at super low prices. Want to learn more? Then give Just give us a call on our GOLDEN NUMBER (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX).

Check out our ONLINE CATALOGUE for more on our range of fabulous fabrics. While you’re at it why not send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter. You can also FIND US on Pinterest. 

DIY lace votives

Here’s a super easy, ultra-quick and charming little project for your home from Cassie of Hi Sugarplum.

You’ll need:

Lace

Glass votive

Ribbon / bakers twine

Double-side tape or heat resistant glue for a more permanent option

Instructions:

• Attach the lace to the glass with a small piece of tape.
• Tie the ribbon or twine around the glass.
• Plop a candle into your votive, light it and enjoy.

As you well know, we adore lace in every shape and colour, which is why we have such an extensive selection available in store. Find out more when you give us a call on our GOLDEN NUMBER (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX). You can also catch a glimpse at our collections ONLINE. While you’re at it why not send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter. You can also FIND US on Pinterest. 

Get creative with your bedroom décor – make your own duvet cover

We don’t know about you, but we find very little more infuriating than the hunt for new bedding. All those choices and none of them quite the right one. Maybe that’s way we love this DIY duvet cover tutorial from Prudent Baby so much. Not only does it give you the option of using your favourite fabric to create your personal dreamland, by it also has all the dimensions you need to make duvet covers for toddlers and kings. Click here for the tutorial.

Cotton fabrics make for great covers and we’ve got one hell of a range available. Give us a call on our GOLDEN NUMBER (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX) for info. You can also take a sneak peek at our ONLINE CATALOGOUE when you click here. Hey, while you’re at it why not send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter. You can also FIND US on Pinterest. 

Adding fabric touch-ups to doorknobs.

Looking to create a seamless décor experience? What about highlighting your colour scheme by extending your favourite fabrics to more than just the curtains or upholstery? With just a little bit of effort and a splodge or two of glue, you can cover your “knobs” with fabric. Click here for more of the “how to” from Olivia Kanaley, of A Field Journal. 

Whether you’re in to vibrant patterns, or subtle pastels, you’re sure to find the fabric of your dreams at your local Fabric and Textile Warehouse. Give us a call on our GOLDEN NUMBER (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX) to find out more about what’s in stock and on special or take a sneak peek at our ONLINE CATALOGOUE when you click here. Hey, while you’re at it why not send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter. You can also FIND US on Pinterest. 

Technically fun tutorial: light-up leather lotus flowers

This tutorial from Offbeat Bride is not only great for tech-freaks with creative flair, but is so easy to follow that even the most ungeeky amongst us will have no problem. Simply click here to discover how to create the first flower in your light-up leather lotus garden.

Before you start panicking about where to find your leather, give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX. We’ve got a wide range of the textile in stock; perfect for this and other projects. You could also click HERE and take a peek at our ONLINE CATALOGUE. That way you’ll know what you’re looking for before your give us the call.

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Have your say with this Fabric Covered Letter tutorial

Having the writing literally on the wall is a big décor trend at the mo and whilst wall decals and fancy paint do have their charms, we think saying things with fabric is so much more fabulous, don’t you?

Click here for a terrific tutorial from the Sweetie Pie Bakery on how to create fun fabric covered letters.  We think these would look perfect your young one’s bedroom and, come to think of it, we’ve just received a shipment of colourful kids’ fabrics that are perfect for this project and more. Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX for more info on what’s in stock and on special this festive season.

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