The scent of plum trees blooming,
pink petal rain on the bright green grass,
birds singing joyfully as the temperature rises,
warm sunshine on my face.
Spring is here!!
pink petal rain on the bright green grass,
birds singing joyfully as the temperature rises,
warm sunshine on my face.
Spring is here!!
Yesterday I spent quality time with My Muse.
She takes me to really special places.
I have been sewing, inspired by our local quilt show.
I am still determined to combine all my passions and make wearable art.
So here goes.
My new quilted cuff series in progress.
There are four more!!
I started with my husband's old jeans - I save them all in a plastic tub. I clipped, tore and frayed one leg into 3" X 8" pieces.
Thinking I would make a comfortable quilted lining,
I practiced my free-motion skills on batiks and fun colorful fabrics lined with cotton batting.
I liked the quilted fabric so much the lining became the new front side.
Somewhere last week I stumbled upon a tutorial on making fabric flower petals.
I couldn't wait any longer to try that out.
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| Quilted Fabric "New" front side painted After quilting and sewing these together they went downstairs to my dining room table for some paint applications. Using a brush, a brayer and my favorite Lumiere paints this is what happened. |
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| Denim back painted with brayer highlights the quilting stitches- maybe they should be reversable? |
I couldn't wait any longer to try that out.
When suffering from Spring Spring fever
(not really suffering just enjoying great weather- it was 80 degrees here yesterday!!)
One has oodles of colorful flowers on the brain.
(not really suffering just enjoying great weather- it was 80 degrees here yesterday!!)
One has oodles of colorful flowers on the brain.
My husband actually remained calm last night
while I played with the fire in the house using a tea candle.
After melting, puckering and hand stitching with a sprinkle of beads
while I played with the fire in the house using a tea candle.
After melting, puckering and hand stitching with a sprinkle of beads
this is what you get.
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| Cheap Walmart red dazzly faux silk |
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| Specialty Organza |
Fortunately over the years I have collected tons
of faux silk and organza fabrics I can make these with.
I am so glad I did!
The next step after they are all beaded and flowered up
is to make polymer clay buttons
and braided elastic cord loops for closures.
The cuffs are almost ready for their journey.
They will first travel to
The Aveda Institute Art Walk and Fashion Show
on Sunday, March 27th from 3-5pm (for locals) where I will have a booth.
on Sunday, March 27th from 3-5pm (for locals) where I will have a booth.
Then on to my Etsy shop in April if there are any left.
Don't worry- I don't think I will get tired of making these for a long time.
Each one comes out so totally unique.
While I have your attention I am also working on two challenges
from my ArtQuilt Circle using the same technique.
Free motion quilting that is painted.
Here are the parts for the "Shelter" Challenge. Can you guess what this will be?
and
Here is the door for my "Favorite Place" Challenge in progress
While I have your attention I am also working on two challenges
from my ArtQuilt Circle using the same technique.
Free motion quilting that is painted.
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| "Free motion Wood grain" |
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| additional parts |
Here is the door for my "Favorite Place" Challenge in progress
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| Yes I have to hide all those threads between the fabrics, this is two sided; this side is painted with Shiva Oil Sticks using make up applicators and a stencil brush to blend the other side acrylic paints. Did I make you want to sew, bead, burn fabric (carefully)? ... I hope so! I also hope your weekend is fabulous- I am off to go outside and enjoy the great spring weather here!! |
