U S E instagram as a visual strategy to promote your fabric store!

The world of fabrics is increasingly becoming noisy with endless options of colors; textures; design and it's manufacturing quality!

Are we still in the era to shop fabric by running from one store to the next ones to find ones we like best!? Is pretty amusing when I think about those days during a month of ramadan; people already busy buying fabric for aidilfitri celebration even syawal appear a month later.

This is the month you will see throngs of people shopping along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and to my surprise; some of those shop are still operating. Popular stores like Kamdar; Sarah Hughes; GLOBE still open for business as usual.

Yet, my point is.. would you still do it back in the oldskool way!? 

For me to avoid stress during shopping is my major mantra.  This is the reason why turning to internet for shopping fabric is better way to shop unless you are buying for wholesale.

That is just 2 cents worth for you shoppers!

But here in my column I want to highlight major advantage for business owners on how by using instagram displaying your fabrics are best way to increase sale! 

Instagram is a visual way to display your product and by maximizing the use of hashtags properly will bring higher visibility and awareness for online audiences at large.  By posting interesting photos that you captured plus simple pressed editing to enhance visual appetite has proven attracting more traffic to your page.  Which bring result in popularity of your fabric this brings sale and profit to your business!

Too often, the design that appeared on the screen either on mobile device or computer screen is more attractive than window shopping in the fabric store.  

Take for example; you want to shop new materials for your living room curtain.  This is the example of online store that effectively displaying their selections of fabrics for curtain on instagram.  curtain materials.  

By browsing selection of your favorited fabric online is the stress free way to shop at your convenience at the comfort of your home.  Is a matter of making a switch in your mentality before running to the store why not take a pause check your favourite items online before your visit. 

These days, most fabric can be purchased online; either way is always good to have mental preparations to have that pictures in your mind before your visit to the store!

100% organic cotton pajamas made exclusively by Burt's & Bee's Collection.

O N E of the best feelings I found out about me being a woman is how good certain fabric feels on our body.

For me there nothing can beat the feelings of 100% organic cotton, free from harsh chemicals and dyes. Reduce the risks of skin intolerance and allergies.

I can shared with you who is the best manufactured product when it comes to *cotton jammies* as said in the US.  Is a total comfort to slip into one of this cotton materials after hard working days followed with a cup of hot chamomile/peppermint tea before bed.

They are known as Burt's & Bee's Collection and is widely available in major malls from walmart; target; kohl; k-mart and also Goodwill as second hand stores.

This family business has been in operations since the year 1984 .  And other than great feeling of their pajamas collections; they are also best known for personal skincare especially on lips natural colors and balm.

Do you know they have over 30+ design for children under 14years old pajamas collections?! They are snuggly, comfy, adjustable to body temperature and made by long lasting materials.

I inserted some of my favourite designs here just to bring you to our site.  And it does not cost too much really for that piece of comfort.

featured FABRIC of the month: KANTHA | indian aspired handcrafted quilt

Kantha in as very simple definition is a large size form of blanket that is handmade crafted by few different pattern of stitches on layers of fabric materials of choice.  And it is widely and quite commonly found and used as bedding in the homes of Southern Indian and along the bay.

It is quite similar to the ones that being treated special looms as traditional craft in America called Quilt.  It is similar concept but different design.

The simple form of Kantha which majorly used in middle to poor people in India by recycling used up Saris and low quality cotton that is layered according to desired warmth and these layers after being patched together; then being sewn in straight lines stitches from 3 to 5 lines that closely intact and repeated at the same quantity towards the end of the layered fabric as a finished handmade Kantha.

Truthfully, my discovery of Kantha is found at where I worked as a self appointed manager in a lodge that is occupied by 80% of bangladesh people works in construction sites.

After they moved to a new place or better residence; sometimes they leave behind these Kantha by the side of the wall and if you asked me it carried sentimental value is the reason why they do not throw it away.

I took a look at it and kept on wondering what is it that later on I found out they used it as layer on the floor or to cover their body as blanket.  

Me as a total stranger to that piece of fabric collected it and for the good ones, washed and dried and reused.  After using it, I found that it does.... 

Carried a sentimental values as it is crafted with love from this village women.  Since I am an intuitive person just by observing the quality of stitch on every thread sewn on the fabric; I knew it was made from the heart.

This led me to investigate further the origin of Kantha and further stretch my interest how can I bring my this Kantha idea in the most original; connective and profitable medium as part of marketing company that I owned.

To me, Kantha is a beautiful work of stitches that not only crafted by hand and love but also can be symbolized as traditional looms that bought as a present 🎁 given away on weddings; new born and birthdays.  Visit this links for your own amusements:

A.  k.a.n.t.h.a on etsy

B.  k.a.n.t.h.a. on e b a y

It is wonderful handmade craft that begin to attract in the western too and some being seen or sold in the high price.  Luxurious form of Kantha is made by high quality stitching on luxurious fabric chosen by textile designers then it is used as a materials to create upholstery | beddings | other handcrafted by products and sold quite popular on eBay and etsy online .ka.n.t.h.a. on e b a y

what do you read when your eyes on >sustainability< •••

SUSTAINABILITY << is A keyword that now slowly progressing towards almost applicable and should be implemented in every active and productive industries.  The effectivity of this word actually worked from bottoms up which it should get started from home!

Randomly speaking; the entire word means total eliminating waste that contribute ZERO bin for landfills at large.  

In our society today; many signs created just to build awareness towards people in general as the increase in the landfills means contributing  toxicology into our community and our health and well being.

There is NO shortcuts when it comes to sustainability. This crucial issue must be addressed that begin on our homes.  By educating every home in community to  practice recycling items before throw eventually does reduce increase in landfills.

There are many today's products to promote this sustainability at home, hotels, office, public spaces for easily sorting and dumping.  Buying one of these for your home is very rewarding investment for long term result.

Secondly to properly educate the community about what sort of waste can be recycled and can not be recycled.  I won't be touching the subject in details but in my blog I want to start focusing on sustainability when it comes to fabric.

To certain extend, when I really think about it, for very old type and old fashioned fabrics you have no choice to burn it to the ground or bin it. Is because this type of fabric is not recyclable and only added pollution on top of the landfill.

To recycle fabrics; there are steps must be followed.  If you know how to recycle fabrics by materials then that is the best way to do it.  But if you don't; is good enough to sort it by gender and fashionability on how it can be good to resell; donations or give it away.

Fabric by materials; when you have piece of materials like this; you can think about opening activities in the community to start on "art & craft + sewing" with a slogan *bring your own fabrics*. This are just a suggestion of course but it worth values for our community and environment!  

Should you have active community organizer in your neighborhood, is time to start to talk to her or him to have this type of events active and encouraging people to participate, is low in cost or even FREE and it cultivates peace, harmony and FUN in the community that eventually promoting health and wellness to people and environment in broader scale.

What awaken your *wow* factor. !?

👻20 years ago... can you think about anything that crossed your mind that bring back "wow' factors when you see something.

I am a type of human that moved deeply whenever I see something beyond ordinary.  I give you a recent example just to make my point. 

Often, I am touched by handicapped people whenever I caught them at sight.  Just a few months back, I remember a figure that walked pass me by very slowly carrying a large bag.  He had this special condition that unable him to walk normally like most of us.

From one end to the other end of the bridge it took him 8 minutes and that is not including to walk down the stairs.

I can't help by gazing deeply until that figure disappear from my sight. He sat by one of this sidewalk and sell something.  Oh ok!! I thought.. he sells some tissue papers for making an income.  I was still at the bridge holding my music with pen and paper for fresh inspiration for my blog.  

While I was not looking anymore, he passed me by... Again.

Only this time he turned around and smile and drop me a snack for munching. That caught me by surprise. I certainly did not expect that nor even expecting it.

With that he slowly walking down the bridge again and home I guessed.  And do you know why this touched my soul the most... 

I felt pity for most of us that able to walk yet still taking our life for granted.  And how shameful that is for someone like him even stretched himself further though he knew he can easily sit at home wherever he is sheltered. 

That is just one example that being mentioned yet most people that passing him by don't even notice! 

Don't even care the condition of his legs or why he is selling tissue. And that becomes very common now in our society.  Moving towards heartless society.  Why should I even bothered.  Is not my problem.  Is this the correct attitude for our society to behave accordingly. I think that judgement lies in the heart and consciousness in you as an individual.

But this days... Inspirations do not need to be in front of your eyes anymore.  It easily can be found numerously online. 

In my spare time I just love to browse whatever topic that crossed my mind just to expand my horizon in knowledge that interest me.

Guessed what I found!! 

There are so many of them. And again. Because of internet; A channel like youtube make it possible to show off whoever talents and shared their skills through music, videos, films as a short productions for variety kind of agenda.

Don't you think that is amazing! Talking about that brings me to this grandmom last night.. for some reason I could not sleep. I bumped into her as I was looking for organic recipe for Chai.!

click to MAGGI2MINIT

I don't know about you, other than getting a bit hungry, she definitely my wow factor last night 😉. 

Age certainly know no barrier in her case. She is the perfect example when it comes to this.  Don't know what age she arrived, but can you imagined, should she not having such a great mind would she ever being able to continue the work she has been doing?!  

She is awesome don't you think.  Needed to be applauded. Subscribe her channel if you want to Veg Village Food, at least if is not for the recipe surely it makes you smile just to watch her!

the intertwine between knowledge and internet

One of the most beautiful fact about internet is the ability for you to connect with a person without meeting them in person. 

The emotions and feelings produced by that momentum is as real as if that person is really in front of you. I used to expand my brain into thinking how it was so. 

The best way to truly appreciate internet is by imagine the world without it. 

What if you want to say something to the person you have to write and send them in the mail and wait at least for a few days for your message to arrive.

What if you want to know about something that trigger your curiosity on the spot when you bumped into something that puzzle you and you needed an answer. 

Should you dig the information out of books in the library?! Should you ask around until someone can give the answer that will satisfy your hunger!? 

Or you want to be entertained once in a while whereas a common sense part of being a human. Should you wait until your favourite episode to show up in the television?! 

These are an example of few daily mundane people's problem when it comes to life and it's growing pain.

What is the better solution to this... 

This is when you started to value highly the presence of internet. 

For me. 

My delight about internet since the year 2000 is the most significant and remarkable milestone that I could never forget. 

The moment I realize the power of possibility how the right usage of internet bring continuous wonders into our life! 

Do you realize the solution to the common scenarios above can be found in this boring space that looked like this

The moment you type any of your curiosity.. most of the time, your answer can be found on the first page! 

And if your curiosity is too complex and complicated, at least you will find some leads to do further research until your curiosity is satisfied. 

How is this change your appreciation about internet now. You can let me know. 

For me. 

I am forever thankful to the inventor; the builders that keep innovating better and simplify the way to use internet that beneficial for any person regardless of your location and distance. 

Internet bring the connection closer and real and sometimes more real than anyone around you.!

2021 💘💫 V A L E N T I N E' S

🚀🏛️ is the day that anticipated by most couple all around the world.  Sure you can celebrate your love for each other everyday.  but on February 14th is the set apart day for worldly known as "celebration of L O V E!"

💘💫

Is hard to imagine how could that be possible when we know the cause and effect of pandemic still dominated us and our world.  it is plain disgusting but is a must to adhere to what is required of us.  

yet is no crime to reminisce how the day would be like should now be NO COVID 19.  A heart shape ballons filled up the atmosphere.  a dispatch boys delivering flowers and chocolates.  smell of roses filled the air.  

.l o v e.  is A magical feeling that brings the best out of a person. In truest sense, love always wanted to give; give your attention; give your sincerity; give kind words that heals someone's soul.  Give a true compliment.  Give a gift of fabric that give a feeling closer to someone's body.

pyjamas

Throw Blanket

door mat

Coin Purse

me... this is year.. I take it very personal. I may not get what I really wanted. yet I also believed in perfect timing.  however it shall... I choose to be blissful and happy for the upcoming L O V E day|night.

truthfully... I missed to get it right for Christmas.. or New Year....😂 for my special someone.

So.. if what feels right to my guts... I want to make it out for this February 14th... 💕

LOVE 💕 is such a beautiful word 

that contagious with full of feelings... excitements....nticipated and tenderness.  The pandemic not only take lives from us... But it takes our joy, our happiness, and our abundant life.

Sadness and sorrow has filled on every part of the world, from the east to the west... the pandemic reigned like a monstrous ugly flying dinosour

. yet i truly believe we have to take a stand against it until our life break forth once again... like a thunder through a dark cloud.

We know we should not stop!!!

Don't stop our life just because it is dying all around us but we should take a step of faith on what can we do now for a better future. Reach out to a dying soul. Reach out someone that may need a warm smiles. 

I want to focus on the words, little things specials that can bring life to whoever may be.  Little things that can put a smile on stranger's face.  A chuckle from a little kid like having a mouthful of jelly beans/ or a cotton candies 🤭

so... 

how can utilizing fabric be a significant part of this beautiful day!?

what can be something wrapped around you in chilly weather in Chicago or San Francisco at night...!?

or just in the room when air conditioner temperature is so low!

these are just some ideas or selection...! 

buy T H R O W now!

wherever you maybe, is my sincerest hope that you won't take your life and those around you for granted.  Though until today we are still plagued by bad news on every faces of media, let's us not to lose our hope, hold on to our faith whatever what you believe in.  True faith always bring to unite us rather than divide us.  Happy Valentine's folks.

With Love from me.