Thursday, June 18, 2009

Can't Resist? Leaves, feathers and String, Oh My!

















Recently I held a Resists Workshop that is part of my Fabric Transformations  Series. 
We had a blast. We started with resists you apply and wash out, then moved on to removable masks and finished with discharge.   Pictured here, from top, is a fleather resist with discharge, leaf resist with spray paint and string and glue.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sketching with Thread









Last month,  my daughter and I went to view the Fairey Exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. She bought along a artist's pad and sketched some fairly fast drawings. I have always admired people who can render likeness in this manner. This morning, I realized I sketch with my sewing machine. Years ago I would painstakingly draw designs on work with a 'removable' pen and sew along these lines. Then spend a good deal of time erasing them. Gradually I stopped, not even sure when. Now I just place my piece at needles point and start to quilt. This process is very intuitive. Sometimes I'm not crazy about what happens but more often then not, I have a sewn drawing that totally fits the piece. It is about trusting my experience and allowing that 'flow' to happen. Try it, sit down at your machine with a small piece and quilt. Watch out for wide smiles!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Collages on the Go





More! more! MORE! Eh-ha-ha-ha! Here's a few more tiny tid-bits. Collages on the go. Enjoy!
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