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Yes, you are correct. It will be art that I don't intend to wash. I can wet it again and add more paper or paint to change the image a bit. I will leave it as is and maybe try to do more on my next project. Thanks for your interest. Smiles, Diana
Hi Diana, about the paper fabric you made with Free Lunch Cafe, I assume that you would not be getting it wet. So if you used it in a textile art, then it would have to be something you don't intend to wash, Correct? Gina
This is a new mini class that I just finished fron Free Lunch Cafe. It is called Fabric paper or Paper fabric. I used muslin, stamped it with faces images, glued tissue paper and painted it with a transparent paint. It has the feel of a lightweigh...
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Hi Rayela! The ones that I used with acrylic paint feels heavier and the fabric paint is softer. This is a little closer view.
Interesting! I had not heard of using them either. What a great idea... Kind of looks like rice paper...
Suzan, you will love it. You can use it as ordinary fabric applique by using a fusible on back. It does not fray. You can stamp over them. You can print on top of them from your home printer and I am sure there are many more uses.
I started colle...
Diana,
I had not seen this before! I have heard of people using dryer sheets as a foundation for foundation piecing. I hate throwing away the dryer sheets; now I have a good way to reuse/recycle!
Hi all, I have been working on small projects and learning a lot about fiber arts and mixed media art. The latest project that I have to show is painting dryer sheets. I do know that some of us share the lists, so some of you have seen it alread...
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I see the link for Joggles did not show up on my previous post:
www.joggles.com
Go to the tab for classes and scroll down until you see the take out box.
I have decided to join this group and see what is going on here. The Fiber Focus group is so diverse, I am constantly discovering new things.
I invite you to see my art work
I am currently re designing my website, so visit again soon as it will lo...
general quilting forum with emphasis on art quilts
general quilting forum with emphasis on art quilts
general quilting forum with emphasis on art quilts
I have the John Flynn quilting frame that I purchased many years ago. I tried it several times but was never satisfied that it actually made quilting easier for me. I found that I was always struggling with the frame; it seemed to be awkward and i...
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:59pm on June 9, 2009,
Irene M. Reising said… - BIUS
- At 10:58pm on June 9, 2009,
Irene M. Reising said…
- Gina: your art quilts are beautiful. Eye candy! I really enjoyed looking at the photos. Hope I can get there some day as I am so new to art quilting.
- At 10:29pm on May 3, 2009,
Rayela Art said…
- Welcome, Gina! I have a feeling you won't need a lot of coaching on how to use this site. There are some tips under "Notes" on the front page. Each member also has a blog here that is linked to the front page, a nice way to introduce yourself and give us updates on what's happening with you. There is an interesting discussion there by one of our quilter members. It's titled "Am I being cranky?" or something like that. Jump in and give your opinion, too.
In fact, I am guessing that you have some leadership skills. There are a bunch of quilters here, but so far no group has formed around it. I've already started several groups and would like others to take some leadership, too. So far, everyone I've invited has felt too shy or something. I know if one were started, people would join. It doesn't involve a lot of time, just some ideas for starting discussions. Things tend to go in waves here. Quiet, then lots of action, then quiet again.
Let me know if you have any questions about how things work here. Just click on the tabs at the top and you will see where everything is. You can also change the template here. Most people seem to start bonding through photo comments, so do load some soon.
Finally, I was thinking about your blog post over on my blog. I think the first one should be about you and your work and then if you are interested in contributing regularly (which means whenever you feel like it, but once a month would be great!), I can add a tag for you and of course, each post you do can link to all your stuff online.
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- What fiber skills do you have?
- fabric dyeing, translating traditional techniques and patterns into modern quilt artforms,
- What countries have you lived in/visited?
- I was born in Ontario, Canada, and enjoy travel in the UK and Italy.
- What languages do you speak?
- English, French, Italian
- Your Website:
- http://www.quilts4u.com
- Your Blog:
- http://www.contemporaryquiltart.org
- What would you like to see happen here on Fiber Focus?
- Continue the personal connections I see happening here because, especially in these current times, most of us are facing the same challenges, ups and downs, joys and sorrows. In addition, we can mutually support improving our art sales through more Internet traffic.
- How did you find out about our group? Do you know anyone else here?
- I was invited by Rayela to join.
Gina DeLorenzi's Blog
Suzan Engler Quilter of the Month
Suzan Engler, one of the most active members at Fiber Focus is the Artist of the Month on my Contemporary Quilt Art blog. You can view her bio and intro and get a better understanding of how Suzan's education and artwork history influence both what she creates and her insightful observations on many of the art topics discussed on the various forums on Fiber Focus. Gina Delorenzi
Posted on June 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
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Free Vintage Paper Doll Pattern
Karen's Whimsey has this free Paper Doll pattern on her website. Clothing for the doll also available. Images are in the public domain.
American Folk Art Doll Pattern
This doll pattern and other folk patterns can be purchased at Cloth Doll Supply. Their description:
HISTORICAL FOLK DOLL #11
The New York Doll
The New York Doll
This 16" doll has made herself quite famous by being chosen to be on the cover of a well-known book of American Folk Dolls, by Wendy Lavitt. She is such a good doll for a cover as she has just about all the best details of this type of doll. Separate fingers, a wonderful and exaggerated face and hair all carefully embroidered, including her remarkable feather-stitched eyebrows, and a costume of just-right simplicity and detail. She has with her the same small cat the doll in the photo has. Silkscreened for embroidery and new antiquing methods included.
Pattern (mini-kit) #PGW725 - $42.00
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The Costumer Manifesto is the destination for anyone interested in ethnic costume. This page contains a gazillion links to sources from all over the world.General Traditional Dress Links
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#503: Flapper Slip-On Evening Dress $16.00 (US dollars)
A typical dropped waist of the Roaring Twenties is created by a yoke over the hips. The tiers of circular flounces form a lovely vision while dancing. The scarf and the tie sash patterns are included. This pattern is quick and easy to make.
This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. All the sizes are in one package. Look at our National Standard size chart for your size. Sizes 8-12 require 5 3/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 14-20 require 5 5/8 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.
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HOW TO MAKE LENAPE STYLE MOCCASINS
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The same pattern is used for both feet so you only have to make one pattern. Once you make the pattern you're all set, and you can save it for making more moccasins in the future.
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 Any leathercraft pattern you could ever want. From moccasin patterns to holster, quiver, and archery leather work patterns. If you don't find what you're looking for here try our bookshelf section, where we have books full of different patterns for you to try your leather working skills on. |
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Curriculum Areas: Moccasin Making
Recommended Levels: 7th -12th graders
Time Frame: 55 minutes 2 times a week
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