Piece #2 For Collage Mania 2009

Here's the second piece donated to Collage Mania

All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society
through Fiberart For A Cause.
Preview is now open.2009

Preview Open - Collage Mania 2009

I have donated 3 pieces to the Collage Mania 2009.

All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society

through Fiberart For A Cause.

Preview is now open.

"Light" Cobblestones

I've noticed that my fabric stash mostly

consists of medium and dark fabrics.

That makes creating "light" cobblestone blocks

from remnants a challenge.

But, we need the "lights" to help the

"mediums" and "darks" shine.

Embellished Purse

I really liked creating the fabric for this purse.
I really liked embellishing this purse.
And I'm really going to enjoy
using this purse.
But putting in the zipper reminded me
why I don't make purses more often.

Creating Quilted Fabric

Aqua is such a wonderful color.

This small quilted piece has a purpose.

Stay tuned.

Michele's Dresden Plates

My friend, Michele P. is putting the

hand embroidery on her Dresden Plate blocks.

Notice how her skirt is very similar to her quilt block.

Need I Add More?

I think I'm finished with this piece

although part of me thinks beads or

buttons would be fun to add.

Of course, I'm ready to move on.

Any thoughts?

Town Hall For Hope Tonight

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Ready To Hand Embroider

The wonky Bull's Eye circles are

partially appliqued and this one

is in the hoop and ready to

hand embroider the verse.

Choices

The speciality stitches are almost complete so I've been playing with some bull's eye blocks from another project to just get an idea of how I would like to layout circles before cutting into more batik fabrics.

Easter Egg Fun

Having some little people visiting this week

has been a wonderful reason to

create more Easter Egg Bunnies & Painted Eggs.

We've had a lot of fun.

Fabric Search

My friend Carol R. is in search of a fat quarter

more of this fabric to finish her project.

Anyone seen it somewhere?

Symmetry

This piece is way too symmetrical

for my taste but I'm not sure what to do.

I've tired buttons in the corners

of each block - too symmetrical.

I've considered fabric circles in the corners

of each block - too symmetrical.

And I still want to add a verse.

I would be thankful for suggestions.

Decorative Stitching

After marking the arrangement of these fused squares
with masking tape,
decorative stitches were begun to add more color.
But, since it's distorting some of the squares,
I decided to fuse the arrangement to the batting
before completing the decorative stitching.

Fused Blocks

I've made 20 fused strip blocks already.

I am considering adding circles to the intersections

to add interest.

Any suggestions?

"If GOD Is For Us"

"If GOD is for us, who can be against us?"

Romans 8:31

is the other scripture stamp that I purchased recently.

This Anniversary card will be mailed out today.

"The LORD Has Risen Indeed!"

Happy Easter!

Luke 24:34 - "The LORD has risen indeed!"

This quilted art piece was created in 2001.

Completely hand pieced and hand quilted.

No fabrics duplicated.

Original design.

Traveling Project

When preparing to travel without my sewing machine recently, I cut 6 x 6 inch squares of Wonder Under fusible web, gathered the thin batik strip remnants from Cindy's recent project and placed it in a plastic bag. I knew an iron would be available when I arrived. However, since we were so busy during the visit, I'm just now getting to this project now that I'm home.

Thanks for the remnants Cindy.

"You Are Inscribed On The Palm Of His Hand..."

I enjoy creating birthday and anniversary cards

for family members using Scripture stamps.

Isaiah 49:10,

"You are inscribed on the palm of his hand..."

is a stamp I purchased recently.

More Cobblestone Fun

I've begun another piece using batik remnants

to create more cobblestone blocks.

They are random and fun!

Updated Blog Site

Thanks Melanie for teaching me how to change around colors on my blog, add gadgets and enhance my photos.

Anyone know how I can add my Fabric Self Portrait

so that it will pop up when I responding

to someone blog??

Yup, we went ice skating during my visit. What fun!

Appreciated Quilted Art

Being able to personally deliver this anniversary Quilted Art to my daughter and her hubby of 2 years tomorrow was wonderful. Hearing their thrill of it and seeing it hanging on their wall was even better. We also spent some time creating colorful pillows to liven up their living space. Thanks for a great time Melanie and Jose'.

"Packaging Is Everything"

Lynne, who taught me how to make the soap

from the last post said, "Packaging is everything."

So, she showed me her packaging and then

we made some with my name on them,

including cute pictures. What fun!

Thanks Lynne!!

Soap Making Fun

What fun making glycerin soap with some new friends. Lauren was the only one willing to have her photo made. LOL. It was very easy, non toxic and completely ready in about 1 1/2 hours.

Happy Anniversary Jose' & Melanie

An extra cobblestone block is useful for the label

on the back of this art quilt.

Machine Quilting

After first considering using a variety of thread colors to machine quilt this piece,I decided to completely

machine quilting in yellow thread.