Yipee! I finished the 40 flags for the Toward 2050 project I talked about in this post. The deadline for these flags is December, but I decided to get this deadline off my plate. Here are all 40.
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Using stenciling to make appliques
I really like making appliques or embellishments to add to my art, especially cards. In the past, I’ve made them from photos and clipart you can see here. I’ve also made them from rubber stamped images here. Of course, I’ve made them from leaf prints here. But not from stencils until now! I am making…
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Dyeing and Curtains
One thing I have wanted to do since sewing those master bathroom curtains is to sew curtains for the small bath and my studio. I also wanted to dye a piece of white fabric that was given to me. It has a pattern and I was hoping the dye would bring out the design. The…
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Class Time
I have been having so much fun preparing for and teaching my class, Art Sampler: An Introduction to Printing on Fabric. This is a five-session class at the University of Evansville. In each session students are learning something different. Unfortunately, since the class sessions are only 1.5 hours long, we have to rush to get…
Read MoreCherry Picking Time
Cherry picking came a bit earlier this year. Last week I harvested almost a pound – enough for a cobbler – from our little tree we planted back in 2007. It made this yummy cherry cobbler. Friday we went to Farview Orchards which is 45 minutes from here. This is the only orchard in the…
Read MoreNew favorite tool: DIY Foam Daubers
In the past, for stenciling I have really loved to use stencil brushes. I’ve also tried a variety of sponges, but was never happy with the delivery of paint on the fabric until I met the DIY foam daubers. I have been so excited with these that I had to share them with you. Let…
Read MoreIce, Paint, and Water
Good Morning! Can you believe it’s almost September? This summer has really flown by. Last week I spent a little bit of my time ice dyeing. When I showed Dave this piece he asked if he could have a shirt. Sure! Here’s his shirt! I also tried a couple more folds and ice dyed them.…
Read MorePrinted Fabric Bee: Caribbean Ocean
This is the last month of The Printed Fabric Bee challenges. We’ve been doing this now for two years. It’s been so much fun and really helped me to stretch my creative muscles. This month Judy Gula requested a 12 x 12 inch piece about Caribbean Ocean. She gave us the option of our choice…
Read MoreWinter Art Girl Getaway
I spent this past weekend at this chalet at Burdette Park in Evansville, Indiana with six other artsy friends. What fun! What better way to spend a cold, snowy weekend than with six other creative types with a fire in the fireplace, lots of good food, and art! Talking about food, oh my, did we…
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