Zippety day, my oh my, what a beautiful day!
Having a little fun with zippers.
Happy New Year everyone!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Kaleidoscopes
I found this fantastic site that makes kaleidoscopes out of your pictures. It is called the Kaleidoscope Kreator .
All you do is take the tour and it lets you sample your pictures in their 'Kreator'. And if you love it, you can purchase the software. I started with the first picture and fooled around till I came up with the 2nd picture. Isn't that cool? And they have samples of doing it with your kids and that is totally fun as well.
I haven't purchased the software yet, maybe Santa will bring it.
Welcome new follower Vivian!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Dyed Coffee Filters
Have I mentioned for the billionth time that I love 3D work in my quilts?
This art quilt is made from dyed coffee filters. I was surprised at their durability. They stitched up like fabric, leaving no noticeable holes. There are folded ones at each end of the quilt. I refolded and re-ironed them several times before I got a shape I liked, and they never tore once.
The background is my hand dyed satin. It gives such a lovely shine to the quilt.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Bobby Pins
They still make them - bobby pins. I remember them being around when my Grandma did her hair. I decided to try and use them in a little art quilt. Here they are used to emphasize the grass in front. I also used them to mimic a couple of birds flying overhead, and by attaching a few close together, the sun peaks out as well
Thursday, December 9, 2010
I Won!
I never win... and I am fine with that, it is fun to enter blog give aways. Until today when I won a gift certificate from this etsy store. She has totally gorgeous beaded work. The necklace I ordered is similar to this one, but has a streak of red in it. Go and check her out, it is beautiful jewellry.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wearable Art and Curved Piecing
I have been collecting these colours for two years. And all the thread, embellishments, beads, and yarns that match. Finally I started cutting and sewing the fabric. I want to make a piece of wearable art. But was unsure how to make new 'fabric' with all my matching fabric. Then I happened to watch a video on curved piecing this morning and voila! Ideas started pouring into my head.
I have begun sewing the strips together. I know that I have to quilt it before I actually sew all the pattern pieces together. One, because it is easier and two because the quilting will shrink up my pieces. I think that I may have to sew the front side and front piece together first and then quilt it though. I have quite a few steps written in my sketch book and even more ideas for embellishing.
Just have to make sure I do the right step at the right time. For now, curvy piecing here I come!
I have begun sewing the strips together. I know that I have to quilt it before I actually sew all the pattern pieces together. One, because it is easier and two because the quilting will shrink up my pieces. I think that I may have to sew the front side and front piece together first and then quilt it though. I have quite a few steps written in my sketch book and even more ideas for embellishing.
Just have to make sure I do the right step at the right time. For now, curvy piecing here I come!
Welcome new followers Anita and Linda!
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