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Volume 2, Issue 7 December 10, 2009
Creating Images-
Images-Stencils and Masks Dyes, paints, resists and discharge
agents are covered with specific reci-
In my Art and Design class we’ve been intro- pes. An instructional DVD walks through
duced to stencils and masks. Perhaps you’re all the steps for over 25 methods of
not into using paper in your design? If so, then
just think ‘fabric’ instead, the principles are the
printing methods and more. Order from:
same! It’s a bit like appliqué and just as much http://www.dharmatrading.com
fun!
There are lots of great masking products avail- New Work on Etsy!
able, one of the most popular is freezer paper;
a product with countless uses! Another one I Create your textile masterpieces with
learned about is called Frisket Film, a clear thin beautiful hand dyed fibres from my
plastic with a tacky back. I laid my design on collection!
the table, put the film overtop and cut out my
images with a stencil knife. The film will make a
Textile Artist Packs can be used in
temporary bond with paper or fabric while I fabric collage, mixed media, art quilts
layer colour over top. When I’m done I just peel and more.... Many colour combina-
the film away and hang it up ready for the next tions to choose from, there’s also Im-
use. Shelf liner paper might work just as well, agery Packs and more!
its on my list to try! Have a look at:
Do you have methods you’d like to share? Let
http://www.etsy.com/shop/susanpm
me know!
Volume 2, Issue 7
Just in time for . . . . .
Well, it could be in time for Christmas if you can work quickly, but perhaps as a New Can’t get to my classes?
Year’s project! I developed a great little tote bag for a trip to the grocery store or maybe
the quilt shop! I’ll come to you…..
You will need about 3/4 yard of fabric, use fat quarters, scraps or leftovers.
Quilting Design
• Cut two rectangles about 16” x 20”, could be smaller, could be larger… Cut two
strips 3” wide and 24” long, could be smaller, could be larger…. Are you stuck trying to figure out what
designs to choose for those quilt tops? Is
• Sew the rectangles right sides together, along one long side. the thrill gone now that the top is done
• Fold over 1/2” along the top. Fold over again about 2”. Press well. and you need some inspiration?
• Fold, right sides together, along first seam line and stitch down the seam and
Join me online .....we’ll work through sim-
across the bottom. Sew box bottom if desired.
ple exercises and lots of brainstorming to
create fabulous designs for your quilts.
• Fold over 1/4” on long side of each strip, press well. Fold again to enclose long raw Learn lots of tips and tricks that will help
edge. Sew two seams along the straps to strengthen and finish seam. Leave ends you get those quilts finished and out of
unfinished, if desired. your studio.
• Sew four buttonholes, evenly spaced and per- Class begins January 22, register at
pendicular to the top edge of the bag. Open
with a seam ripper or small scissors. http://www.quiltuniversity.com
• Pull one end of each strap through the button-
hole, from inside the bag. Tie the ends together
with a square knot and your ready for shopping!