Tonight we did the draw for the winner of my giveaway from the Gelatin Printing Enthusiasts Bog Hop. I wrote all the names on paper slips, 2 entries for those who subscribed as well as commented, and asked my husband to draw out 1 from the box. The winner is Nita Waters! So congratulations […]
K I’m getting ready for a workshop I’m tutoring for WAFTA on free machine embroidery on solubles & sheers. The flowers above are some of my samples. I’ve also made a finished piece which I’ve framed – it will be a sample and also for the Designing Women exhibition ‘Seams and Layers’ which opens 22rd […]
These are a few of the covered books I’ve been making to sell at Genesis in the Hills vegetarian cafe. They’ve been selling so well, I can’t keep up! Above: the background is made up from tiny scraps of quilt fabric and some yarns with a sheer fabric over – the heart fabric was made […]
I finally finished my Mysterium piece, right on the deadline after many long days and nights sewing.I can’t show it yet and the exhibition is not until October. The work had to be in early so a catalogue with photos etc. could be prepared. I’m now working on my DW blue challenge piece – also […]
This design was done with a chisel point marker pen which I found worked well to make a thermofax screen. I like the design – can see it will be useful. I think I’ll make another one at a different scale to use with it. The artwork for the flower screen below was drawn with […]
I’m writing an article for Online Quilt Magazine on Simple Printing methods – I needed a couple more photos so had a quick print session in my studio today. The top part of this print is done with a scored polystyrene tray and a square block of polystyrene. The bottom part is done with the […]
My blog has been a little neglected recently. There have been a few things happening – first, I’ve finally started the blog for Designing Women (a textile group I’m a member of). Its early days but I hope it will have regular posts, member profiles, lots of pics and information to share. It is a […]