FabMo

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Sabrina Nelson:- I make Historically Inspired Reticules (Regency to Victorian Purses), Totes, Hats and other accessories, and Jewelry.
I’m inspired by the Period Entertainment and Educational Society, The Dickens Fair, and my guild, the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild. So much of the fabric from FabMo easily lends itself to these designs. I love that I’m rescuing fabric from landfills and turning it into useful and pretty things.
WEBSITE: sabrinacostumes.com

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Diane Carver:- Wall Art and Note Cards. I have been painting on silk and other fabric for years, doing collage work with fabric and making wall pieces. I quilt most of my pieces, sometimes quite heavily. I started volunteering for FabMo in Hannah's and Jonathan's home....a long time ago. The fabric I acquired there inspired me to do the collage work. I've been a participant at EVERY FabMo Artisan Market.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Ginger Silverman:- I make Fascinating Fascinators! I love shopping for all the fun things I put in each hat. Something fun and different! Mini hats that look like Lincoln stovepipe hats! I use material, wall paper, rickrack, trim, flowers, and doodads from FabMo and feathers and lace from elsewhere. As I like to say "Give me an Idea and I will put it in your hat!"

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Meet Kathy Bonte : - She is particularly fond of FabMo’s versatile and beautiful leathers, which she cuts, stamps, shapes, paints and embosses into lightweight necklaces, earrings and cuffs. More recently, she has become obsessed with FabMo’s smaller glass tiles as well. She views each tiny glass square as a miniature canvas-ready to receive a design and become part of a larger wearable creation. Kathy complements her FabMo treasures with other scavenged materials whenever possible to further minimize her environmental footprint, utilizing upcycled aluminum and wood scraps from a friend’s cabinet-making business.
CONTACT: [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram yellowroseaccessories / FB Yellow Rose Accessories
WEBSITE: www.yellowrose.design

Come see FabMo at the HeadWest market on State Street in Los Altos thus Sunday, 11AM-5AM-spot #29.
We’ll have some fabric squares and wallpaper samples to give away! 😉

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Renu Mital:- I create beautiful mosaic cowls knitted with acrylic yarn. Simple and elegant, these can enhance any outfit. Multiple designs and colors.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Jessica Johnson and Sandi Woods:- At Elicit Crafts, Sandi and Jessica enjoy making one-of-a-kind custom pieces of visual and functional art. Being creative elicits joy for us, and knowing our crafts will be enjoyed in people's homes and shared as gifts, brings us so much happiness. We incorporate reclaimed materials that include wood, metal, wiring, leather, cloth materials and more, to create functional and decorative items such as purses, clutches, wallets, totes, jewelry holders, wine barrel key hooks, bookmarks, key chains, tree of life and horseshoe wire art, wood with wire/string art, seashell chimes and more!
CONTACT: [email protected]
WEBSITE: Elicitcrafts.com

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Leila Ghasempor;- Who is a social poet-artist who focuses on social justice, appreciation in life, and sustainability who has a deep connection to the transformative power of repurposed materials. By embracing the unexpected, Leila creates works that transcend their origins, offering a fresh perspective on sustainability and creativity by studying and creating crochet dolls from other designers's patterns and her recent pattern designs in fabric and crochet medium.
SOCIAL MEDIA: www.instagram.com/lilian.ghasempor/
WEBSITES: Etsy Shop / leilaghasempor.wixsite.com/mysite

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Marge Gordon:- I have been making quilts and other quilted items for over thirty years. I like to make them and sell at a reasonable price. It's fun to watch the joy on the customers’ faces. I have been with FabMo for over thirteen years serving on the Board and Volunteer committees.

More from Andrea. She says this is entirely made of fabmo items. Pieces of cotton that was beige and has light floe designs, I gave a little bleach bath, tie-dyed, sewed all together and the binding I made from strips of fabric bought from Fabmo.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Maria Rose: - of Kati Andi
Embark on a journey through a world of color and conscious craftsmanship with my unique designs. From bags that carry stories to throw pillows that invite comfort, each piece is a testament to creativity fueled by sustainability. Using up-cycled rescued home decor fabrics and materials, I offer experiences that resonate with both heart and mind. Join me in celebrating individuality and environmental stewardship, one vibrant creation at a time.
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/KatiAndiDesigns
WEBSITE: https://katiandi.studio/

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Evelyn Garcia: - of Playful Creatures. I like to use the textured fabrics I get from FabMo because it brings a sensory experience to each toy. Each toy is handcrafted by me and with its own unique personality that hopefully will bring smiles and a fun time to a kid or adult.
SOCIAL MEDIA: .creatures

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Brian Luu : - I’m a collector of vintage sewing machines. I enjoy fixing them and putting them back to use. At this year’s Artisan’s Market, the products I’ll be sharing were all made with these wonderful workhorses. FabMo’s unique upholstery and designer fabrics are ideal for the outdoors and on-the-go accessories I make.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Laura Hogan: -A bag or purse can be functional, beautiful and be created by up-cycling and salvaging fabric. You will find at my booth mostly Carry All Totes/Bags that can be used for shopping trips, going to the gym, and as an overnight bag. I almost always include a smaller zip bag that can be used along as a wristlet for those times you only need to carry a few items. I work in animal welfare and I am a huge animal lover!
SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Rhonda Finfrock: -
I use the trim samples, designer ribbon samples, buttons, and wood pieces to make non-fabric crafts, and have so much fun making different things. I began my creative business after retiring from teaching. I am new to Fabmo and find some really cool treasures every time I go.
Fruitfullifestudio.com

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Robyn Craven: -
I get ideas just from standing in front of fabrics, notions, yarn, wallpaper, and even wood samples. But my favorite is notions. I’ve made some really great finds, including vintage items.I use the trim samples, designer ribbon samples, buttons, wood pieces to make non-fabric crafts, and have so much fun making different things.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Claudia Aden :All of my bags are one of a kind, inspired by the gorgeous textiles from FabMo. I have been making custom designs in leather+fabrics provided by FabMo.org since 2008.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Amy Schmidt : Using all FabMo fabrics, my work includes a variety of pet portraits from cozy pillows to greeting cards and small zippered bags. Each piece is handcrafted using the designer fabrics available from FabMo. carryondesignshop.etsy.com

Lots of FABulous items this weekend-SILK, SILK, and more SILK, plus gorgeous tile, Halloween prints, and costume jewelry galore…
Drop in after 12 noon until 5:30 today, noon til 2:30 Friday and 9-2:30 on Saturday.

HELP needed!
We are short on volunteers for this weekend’s shopping event-with lots of holes on Friday and Saturday. We can’t do it without you so please sign up to help if you can!

Schedule for FabMo Volunteer Activities For these volunteer opportunities, we ask that you have attended at least one In-Person Shopping Event so that you can relate your own FabMo experiences.

I found a 'wing' at FabMo, these are some of the larger samples we get sometimes.Already hemmed! No idea what it is made of. It is now having a new life as a tablecloth on my picnic table. Yes I have washed it a number of times! The roses are coffee filters and the 'vase' is a cardboard tube with FabMo wallpaper covering. (Bron)

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Deborah Miller of Totes by Clydesdale
I sell unique, creative, hand-made, high quality tote bags, pretty aprons for adults and children, and bottle / gift bags. The designer fabrics from FabMo enable me to sew exclusive items that are one of a kind. TotesByClydesdale.com.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Annie Wu of Blue Lion Arts Handmade
I plan to bring a variety of animal friends made from colorful and fuzzy textiles sourced from FabMo. Get ready for some cute hedgehogs, bunnies, dogs, whales, geese, fluffy sheep, even Highland cows - and more! Most of my animals are made with the help of a vintage, hand crank Singer sewing machine and a good amount of hand sewing, but I will also have a small collection of one-off knit animals made from FabMo yarn.

Join Us for An Evening Sort!
To all you wanna-be fabric sorters whose "day job" prevents them from volunteering on weekdays-here's your chance to join the fun. Wednesday, Sept 18- 6-8:30PM
Be one of the first to see the latest FabMo treasures that come in the door. Companionship, camaraderie and lots of fabric to sort, fold and, of course, fo**le. No experience needed-we'll train you.
Sign up online at http://schedule.fabmo.org/schedule/FabMo/Volunteers

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Meet Nancy Edmonds of Yellow Horse Handmade.
I fell in love with bag making: there are so many possible shapes, types of materials and embellishments to use. Being a horse person, I started using broken reins and tack for straps, and soft leather from jackets I get at thrift stores. FabMo is a treasure trove of creative materials. Their fabrics are leftovers and discontinued samples from interior designers, so every bag I make is unique.

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Come and meet Scotty Ross, who is an absolute hoot.
I make "junk journals," where I repurpose everyday items, junk mail, paper bags, copy paper to use as writing surfaces. When I discovered FabMo in 2014 just after I retired, I thought I had died and gone to heaven! I immediately recognized the treasures that were available and began using leathers and upholstery fabrics to create mini patchwork quilted book covers with "wonky" stitching, and not one straight line to be found. They are pretty; not perfect. The purpose is to get our words on the page so that our place on this planet is documented! Or at the least to make a list of what we need from Costco. Or, considering what we’ve been through the last few years, Faith and Prayer Journals. The books come traditionally bound or as refillable covers with a replaceable notebook inside and are guaranteed conversation starters in any coffee cafe or the Costco checkout line.

Some really yummy stuff available for sale this coming Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Don’t miss this one!

The 13th Annual FabMo Artisans Market will return to the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Ave,Los Altos)on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm. Fabulous stuff made from goods saved from the landfill.
Come and meet Missy Robinson. FabMo’s exceptional fabrics make great gifts for any home. I enjoy re-crafting with fabrics, wallpaper, thread, raffia, yarn and ribbon into sachets, potholders, coasters, placemats, dryer balls dryerballs and beeswax wrap.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram
WEBSITE: www.etsy.com/shop/BeeKindbyMissy

A wonderful quilt made by a FabMo fan, Jen, using FabMo heavier fabrics and parts of her old jeans! So creative.

Paper crafters: we have new listings of paper in the online store. There is an amazing selection of Elitis wallpaper samples in lovely colors and patterns.
Have a look: https://www.fabmo.org/store/paper
Each listing has 20 or so variants so be sure to scroll through and check them all out.