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I saw the most beautiful thing when I came home from "Quilting Arts TV" taping last week. Not only had all of the snow melted while I was away, but a small patch of bright green moss shimmered among the dull brown weeds on the hill behind my home. This spot of emerald was the first sign of...
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There isn’t normally a great deal of crossover between acting and art quilting, but textile artist Lalla Ward has crossed this unusual divide. Well-known for her role as alien Romana in the BBC television series Dr. Who, Lalla now devotes the majority of her time to fiber rather than film. And...
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One of the most exciting ways to change the look of fabric is through resist dyeing techniques. Resist-dyeing is one of the oldest ways to transform cloth, used the world over. These methods are exciting, because they are unpredictable-perfect if you're a person who likes to play, because each time...
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Hey Everyone, Do you like to sew? How about read blogs? Then check out this blog tour and hop on board for a chance to win a copy of one of these new books. Hurry--it starts today! The Sew Liberated and I Love Patchwork Double-the-Fun Blog Tour: 2 Fabulous Sewing Authors, 2 New Books, 2 Weeks ‘til...
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Over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, I knew I needed to do something with my bin of fabric runts. You know what I'm referring to: those fabrics you made that didn't dye or screen successfully, but you just can't bear to throw them out. I decided with a little holiday love, my fabric runts might...
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After a few too many crazy weekends, I’m looking forward to two entirely plan-free days (well, almost) during which I plan on doing nothing but sew. You see, there’s no denying it any longer: it’s time to start on holiday gifts—and not just thinking about them, but actually executing...
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So we packed our bags and moved into a city apartment. The title of this post refers to a favorite childhood book by the same name. Last night I went to the Society of Illustrators Sketch and Jazz event. Event? It is a twice weekly gathering of people who draw figure models for 3 hours. There is a bar...
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...and then I have been quilting up a storm and not only that but, oh wait. Hi. How you are? Long time no see. Sorry about that. Yeah. I was away for a lil bit there and for no good reason. Or maybe there were many reasons. I will slow down. I did get a flu a couple of weeks ago, and it hung on, clawing...
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Who's making gifts this holiday season? I am making most of mine, but exceptions include: * My nieces and nephews (who would value cash or a gift certificate over anything Auntie Pokey made). * My husband who wants a vacation over the holidays, and hey...since we're hitched, I agree! (Pass me...
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If you ever get the chance to take a class with Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn (a.k.a. Double Trouble Enterprises), jump at it. They are two of the most innovative people I know when it comes to creative embroidery and textile art. Plus, they are just a hoot to be with! J an and Jean are fearless when...
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There are many things I should blog about, like the ten yards of fabric that came to my door on winning the Nature's Best contest, THANKS to you! Or the fabulous review of my book in Machine Quilting Unlimited , or the fantastic blog I found this week. But instead I want to talk about the Recycled...
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These little things are what I have been so crazed about. I have been making them by the armful and am preparing to sell them along with dyed embroidery flosses, Pretty Purses and other yummies over at my new Etsy account. Keep checking back as I learn how to use it and update it with more items later...
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Hmmm. None of the folks whose names I drew for the Creative Makeover Bag have responded, so it's time to draw new names. Meva abonestell bondgirl koffiebean Phyllis Krosinsky Please send me your address at cprato@interweave.com . You have until Monday morning, ET, to claim your giveaway prize. More...
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First off, a drawing of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Promenade . David and I walked through Brooklyn Heights and enjoyed watching small sailboats compete with water taxis and barges. There were trains, planes, boats, helicopters and automobiles, bicycles and I am sure I am missing something. The page...
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As a follow-up to Melanie Testa's article "Visual Journaling with Found Papers & Ephemera" on page 68 of the July/August issue of Cloth Paper Scissors , I asked her several questions: HG: How do you store all of your found papers? MT: I have plastic bins that are large and flat, and...