FabMo Events

Monthly distribution of beautiful fabrics (and more)

The countdown timer above shows how soon you should expect the next distribution event in the mid-Peninsula of San Francisco Bay Area.  The tentative dates for the following one are also shown above. We hope we have found a more permanent location.  Click on the “Join Our Email List” link above to add yourself to our list for information about date and time of our events.

While we cannot charge for the fabrics, we depend on donations from our guests to keep the organization alive and functioning. 

Magic happens, but appointments are required

A wonderful dynamic has developed over the years as we have formed more into a community.  A sharing of ideas, encouragement, and even scouting for fabrics for each other are regular occurrences.  People also frequently arrive with projects in mind, but soon find the fabrics “talking” to them, suggesting new projects.  To help make the magic happen we seek to manage the size of the crowd, neither too few nor too many.  Therefore we require appointments of our attendees.  Keeping in mind that we restock regularly, so fresh stock is always available, please choose the day/time combination that is most convenient for you.  Our confirmation email will also include location, map, and directions.

Email your request, including names of guests.

Bringing friends, kids

You are welcome to bring friends, but please advise us in advance, including names and email addresses where possible.  The best solution is to have them schedule their own appointments, however.  Children are a blessing, and are welcome as long as they are well-behaved and not too many at one time.  Please let us know ages and how many you might bring.  During our busier times strollers are a challenge, so please have some alternate arrangement in mind or advise us in advance.

Making the magic happen for others

Prior to & during each event there are many opportunities to help organize & setup the distribution and to support those seeking fabrics. Our policy is that you should have attended an event as a “treasure hunter” at least once before volunteering to help.  The stars of our volunteers are the greeters who set the wonderful atmosphere of our distribution events.  Once you have helped as greeter or in other ways, there are other opportunities to help.  We greatly value those who can help us set up, and take down at the end.  If you have previously attended and wish to contribute to the success of this little effort, please request a time slot for assisting.

How are fabrics used?

Check out the Projects page for a few ideas, and check the FabriCrafting website for photos of these fabrics being put to use.  We also plan a newsletter that focuses only on the wonderful variety of items created by our talented visitors.

Special Events

The Second Annual FabMo Textile Art Boutique is scheduled for October 23 at Quadrus Conference Center in Menlo Park.  We expect at least a 50% increase in both exhibitors and public guests.  The energy and excitement in the Quadrus Conference Center was wonderful last year, and we plan to surpass it this year.  Start making  your plans.  Build your inventory, and definitely save the date!

User Groups, Classes, Workshops, and Seminars

If you are interested in developing or participating in user groups, drop a note with some particulars such as desired days, more specific area of interest, etc. 

There is regular interest in classes dealing with sewing in general, as well as specific types of projects.

FabMo sponsored a Nuno Felting workshop conducted by Remy Pessah on March 7th.  Other events are in planning stage.