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.

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.

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

October 13, 2013

Having fun painting a quilt the past few days. 80's theme.

October 6, 2013

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

my tireless helpers

October 1, 2013

Kickin' it oldschool (No EQ7 here).