Tuesday, October 29, 2013

October 29, 2013

borders quilted and sewn on (quilt as you go method). can you see why i love the natural light in my sewing area?


i added some gold shiva paintstick.


Sunday, October 27, 2013

October 27, 2013

what I started with this weekend

added script writing with a Fabrico marker.


 then quilt, quilt, quilt, quilt.


added more marker in the main design for contrast.


a detail showing quilting.


Monday, October 21, 2013

October 21, 2013

starting the quilt-stamping with a hand carved stamp and prochem fabric paint.


I used this tool, a flexible drafting curve, to stamp the stems and the leaves.



 A rare photo of me working...my sister is visiting and she took this for me.



today's very special helpers.



October 19, 2013

carving a stamp



testing on paper first

then on fabric, trying out some different colors

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

October 6, 2013

Starting a new project (despite really needing to finish a bunch).


my tireless helpers



Thursday, October 3, 2013