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This week in class we sat with our embroidery hoops and learned new stitches.
Very satisfying.
above: learning new stitches in class
There is something about designing with colored thread on fiber that resonates intensely with my need to create.
Historically, this art form is rich with endless visual treasures and inspiration. I am obsessed with all of Jan Beaney’s books and journals. Her interpretation of nature, with thread and stitch, makes me giddy. I have to remember to breathe when looking through her books.
I take pictures, with my iPhone, of small slices of life that I would love to interpret with thread and stitch. The one below I took while cleaning out the refridge. The small pears were too far gone to eat, but the visual of their shapes and color in the dish, was totally delicious.
above: color palette created by aging pears
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I’m getting ready for a BIG playdate!
Susan, Joy and I have an (unofficial) agenda, lots of good food, plus new supplies to share during the ’show and tell’ part of the day.
Oh yes…. lots of creative fun.
I’ll be streaming part of it live, so make sure and check out CRAFTCAST on Twitter or Facebook for the link!
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I’m hopelessly a tomboy.
I knew it by 8 years old when cut-off shorts, not a slip, were under every dress and skirt I was made to wear. The need to cartwheel, flip or hang from my knees was a daily fundamental activity, and so with under “shorts” in place, my modesty was kept in tact.
But like the tomboy within, there was another side easily seduced to play.
This was the side that exploded with little shrills of glee when given a plastic tube of silver glitter, or a piece of pink feather boa.
Oddly enough, I believe to this day that tiaras, glittering with rhinestones and sparkly ephemera, should be a regular part of our wardrobe. (listen to my talk about tiara making classes here)
So the other night, while feeling very girly girl, I got the crochet hook and every bit of yarn that was pink, purple, shiny or fuzzy and hooked away!
Sometimes you just have to let the girly girl out!
above: free form crochet neck piece
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above: new holiday craft project idea begins
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The garden officially closed last night.
Finally had a frost.
I woke this morning to plants that resembled salad mix that was past its prime. Not pretty.
I saved two little intensely pink rose buds. They’re on my desk in a little measuring beaker.
A round of applause to a job well done by mother nature.
Time to start putting my gardening energy elsewhere.
So… studio projects are lined up and waiting.
That list will keep me busy till spring!
above: the last of this years roses
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Today I talk with Lisa Cain, founder of the
Mid Cornwell School of Jewelry at Treesmill Farm.
Take a look at these pictures taken of the school’s seductive surroundings, then listen to the interview and hear about the assortment of classes offered, taught by some of my favorite instructors. Sign me up!
above: some beautiful views at Mid Cornwall School of Jewelry
SHOWNOTES
Featured Book Wrapped in Gems/Mai Sato-Flores
Music Make You Crazy/Brett Dannen
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I’ve been playing with wet felting again, and pulled out this pattern I created a while back.
It’s easy to do.
The basic bag pattern is here.
Add your own touches like the v-dip in the front and back. (You can even cut into the bag, when part way done, and then continue the felting process.)
I felted it in the washing machine 3 times to get it tightly felted, measuring approximately 5 by 7 inches when completed. When still damp, stuff the bag with pieces of old towels to get the shape desired, and let air dry completely.
When dried, I took some roving and needle felted some circles of color here and there!
Felting is very forgiving and hides any errors in your knitting!
Send me pixs of your felted creations!
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I’ve been working away behind the scenes at CRAFTCAST™, and am thrilled to announce a new page on the website, where MasterClass recordings are for sale.
Any of you who missed either Transfer That! with Seth Savarick, or Creative Sparks with Dayle Doroshow, you can now purchase the full class recordings.
With each purchase you get the 90 minute MP3 file, plus a PDF of the handout used during class. Starting with Creative Sparks, you also get a list of links to all the visuals used during class!
Next month, December 15th, I will be hosting a class with Robert Dancik called:
How to Make Lasting and Meaningful Connections!
This will be a fun and informative 90 minutes.
Stay tuned for more details and information on where to sign-up.
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I’m hooked on tissue paper. I’m seeing what else I can do with it.
First, I played with layering some tissue on foam board and added more color with fabric paint crayons.
I had a deja vu moment remembering old art school days!
Next I took a piece of copper silk, misted with water, covered a portion with red tissue and misted the whole thing. The tissue paper quickly bled onto the the silk.
I love the color combination of the red and copper.
I wanted to see if I could adhere the tissue to the fabric so I layered tissue, using a polymer medium, right to the silk. It took about 5 or 6 layers before it resembled patina on copper!
And yes, still thin enough but strong enough, to use a needle and add embellishments.
(I’ve stocked up on lots of bleeding tissue. I’m feeling lots of possibilities)
above: adhering multiple layers of bleeding tissue to silk
above: close-up of tissue on silk and foam board
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