In this week's video, we take a visit to the new fabric store Whiz Bang Fabrics in San Francisco where owner Helen Fawcett shows us how to make some cool fabric wall art.
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You can see more photos in my Flickr set of the store and finished fabric wall art.
And if you live in the Bay Area, CA and love fabric, don't miss a chance to check out this great store. You'll be in craft heaven with their amazing variety of prints and patterns.
WhizBang Fabrics (@ Active Space)
3150 18th Street, Suite 113 (on Treat @ 18th),
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415-621-2849
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday Noon - 5pm
Whiz Bang Fabrics is also having a sale!
Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, November 2
25 - 50% off ALL fabric, trim, notions and patterns
amy butler, joel dewberry, anna maria horner, kokka, fiskars cutting tools, gutermann thread, favorite things patterns and much more!
++ mention the CRAFT podcast and get an additional 10% off
great ideas for using beautiful fabric and easy wall art! thank you!
I have a question about using embroidery hoops - how do you keep the edges of the fabric tucked neatly behind? Do you use the staple gun?
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What an amazing and creative store. I love the different fabrics and creative ideas. Thank you for this!!!!!!!!!
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I'm addicted to this store- seriously. if you havn't been to whiz bang,get yo' booty on over there right now!!!!
I'm so excited about this project Helen demonstrated! I've been wanting a large piece of artwork in my bedroom for months now-but I have a small budget. This project will work perfectly! And I even love the fabric she used for the big one, it's so unique!
Thanks HELEN and WHIZ BANG!
AND THANKS CRAFT MAG!!!
signed,
fabric addict
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