I will be able to check in via my mom's computer, but I won't know what has arrived & will have to catch up after April 1st. Our house & pet sitter will take good care of your packages, do not worry! : ) lenna
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
away for a bit . . .
12x12 Fabric technique swap #8: Gunnel Svensson, Sweden
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And look at the great fabric postcard Gunnel sent to thank me! : )
12x12 Fabric technique swap #7: Beverley Teichrob, Victoria, BC, CANADA
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Wow! I received so many lovely mini art quilts for our fabric technique swap all in on day! This one is from my friend Beverley, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Beverley followed Frieda Oxenham's directions for making fabric paper but also told me . . .
"I followed the instructions from 'friedaquilter', except that the top layer includes the full quarter of four napkins to represent four seasons. I've never done much with rubber stamps, but love the effect of stamping on white tissue for layering. I included swirls and birds and music, although some are hidden under the layers. There are also some words from magazines layered beneath the paper napkins. I sprinkled too much glitter into the wet glue and used fine sandpaper to get rid of some of it after it was dry. 'Stickles' highlight the pine cone and two bird's eyes. I layered two green trims and sewed them in a grid to separate the napkins. I tried to choose appropriate florals/beads/stickers to suit the seasons. The border trim represents a garden trellis which remains in place through all the seasons. More florals were then added to soften the edges. I enjoyed the challenge to try new techniques with this swap."
I really do like Beverley's use of silk leaves and flowers in her piece. I would not have thought of doing that myself, but it works! Thanks, Bev : ))
12x12 Fabric technique swap #6: Monica Smith, Texas
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12x12 Fabric technique swap #5: Lorraine Webber, Rhode Island
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
12x12 Fabric technique swap #4: Louise Wood, Edinburgh, Scotland UK
Louise sent me a wonderful description, which I will quote:
Quilt Base: This is an old curtain lining, stamped with text and over printed with large swirls. I also painted and printed on some bondaweb, and once dry, ironed onto the curtain lining. I machine embroidered flowers, a tree branch and a flower stem over the fabric to create my base.
Large flower and bird motifs: These are made from old pj's and layered with some scrap fabric pieces, and machine appliquéd onto the base.
Words LOVE and small hearts and flower center: These are made from fabric paper. I layered pink and red tissue over some cotton fabric, using watered down PVA as the adhesive. I then dry brushed some ink over the crinkles to add another dimension. I hand stitched beads onto the hearts and flower centre.
Words 'grows here' and flower stems: hand stitched.
I hope you enjoy this quilt as much as I enjoyed designing and making it.
I do, Louise! It is really wonderful. Thank you for participating, especially from overseas.
: ) lenna
Thursday, March 12, 2009
12x12 Fabric technique swap #3: Jolande van de Beld, The Netherlands
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Dear Lenna, Thank you for this swap! I had so much fun creating again after several months. As a theme I have chosen Franz Schubert, the composer. I love his music! For a long time I owned some music fabric, that's how I got the idea of making my quiltie about the composer.
I have used several techniques as I printed on a piece of cotton fabric (ink jet printer), attached this on the back of the quiltie. The music stamps i have used so many times and still love them. I never had used stamps on fabric, but with your instructions, it was much fun to do. I had to order versacraft stamping ink in the USA, because I could not get it here in the Netherlands. I have included some leftover fabric for you. Looking forward to see the other quilties on your blog. Hugs, Jolande xoxox
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
12x12 Fabric technique swap #2: Vicki Page, Wisconsin
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Thank you, Vicki!