tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44598983182132404532024-03-27T02:36:58.124-04:00PG Fiber2ArtAdventures in surface design with a focus on thermofax screen printing.PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.comBlogger611125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-64909301073371108822024-03-12T17:36:00.006-04:002024-03-12T17:36:37.476-04:00QuiltCon 2024<p> A few weeks ago, we attended QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh, NC. QuiltCon is the annual convention sponsored by the Modern Quilt Guild. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrct2XwRIHeMPkoLADBmlzhRxOXCl2dGZi8jPqJ2-VzhOwjm4AWoVkFdsBp1xgIt9rt9F9NWP4ZFnHJKYcGv0NCEesvGAboyamZ2OEusHfpg2IwKnYtc9QtcAJ4QNA9WyWj61CxXqX_KJss9r4gOi3QV7QBB86GLCV1G1tGit2nZy7LUKaIRVDML54rw/s1800/428636645_18420541627045886_2235064120383146003_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrct2XwRIHeMPkoLADBmlzhRxOXCl2dGZi8jPqJ2-VzhOwjm4AWoVkFdsBp1xgIt9rt9F9NWP4ZFnHJKYcGv0NCEesvGAboyamZ2OEusHfpg2IwKnYtc9QtcAJ4QNA9WyWj61CxXqX_KJss9r4gOi3QV7QBB86GLCV1G1tGit2nZy7LUKaIRVDML54rw/s320/428636645_18420541627045886_2235064120383146003_n.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were many wonderful quilts (too many to share here) and we will highlight a few. You can see lots more on our Facebook page. Here are some of the prize winners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzH_0OWEOlqz58eXIjN3cxMPTjy5hzx3jqpdhC3GrqwLqgQMb_55AAB-A1H1fAoMe9nGCd5qtoITAtz9hpmtBbAFvTNaFX0jyOfdXQTWFDHfm1rUwUcwkJ6nQmGPbtvJyLhdGqafv8r-bxhTgZw8Lob-uMsrs6CMP9VL0qXXt6iWSKm_QAOCU6cXR2AY/s5712/IMG_0909.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLzH_0OWEOlqz58eXIjN3cxMPTjy5hzx3jqpdhC3GrqwLqgQMb_55AAB-A1H1fAoMe9nGCd5qtoITAtz9hpmtBbAFvTNaFX0jyOfdXQTWFDHfm1rUwUcwkJ6nQmGPbtvJyLhdGqafv8r-bxhTgZw8Lob-uMsrs6CMP9VL0qXXt6iWSKm_QAOCU6cXR2AY/s320/IMG_0909.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anechoic by Janice Reimer of Vancouver, British Columbia, won the MQG Excellence Award.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwh5pISsibgEwqj2A6Qa_TcKkzlqcXW5kkkunwQKgjtkQiiL5NXNsMocuEgkVe-792svQ2RQRdUs2V3eN7rCQVuHZiy4dO9WkEabXQ0JaB1mgsTwF1M2IH3BWyaWwbFXU8hZVIy39YDWzP99bssa6Kd-tDTDTvLZTy2jcmpvF6IZabS-QZYlmwDFiA9JQ/s5712/IMG_0912.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwh5pISsibgEwqj2A6Qa_TcKkzlqcXW5kkkunwQKgjtkQiiL5NXNsMocuEgkVe-792svQ2RQRdUs2V3eN7rCQVuHZiy4dO9WkEabXQ0JaB1mgsTwF1M2IH3BWyaWwbFXU8hZVIy39YDWzP99bssa6Kd-tDTDTvLZTy2jcmpvF6IZabS-QZYlmwDFiA9JQ/s320/IMG_0912.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cloudy Night Sky by Yvonne Fuchs of Tehachapi, California, won Best Machine Quilting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-xrEJT0tFcUdmOj2cywktUi2gA8vL5Xx0_7a2t-yf3Yi4mVEZoqGTrDXskmlseJa3TydMZ3xxtccni18vzHZih6e638NaQCDiGeiu711eQTXBUECyCOKP-Q45Esu8ayF0WeAOa2oAN3INXSKpda3ZgVu5-Co9OEZI0Xb7kyMvG_G_51D5E9i9D4j9LA/s3219/IMG_0937.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="2705" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-xrEJT0tFcUdmOj2cywktUi2gA8vL5Xx0_7a2t-yf3Yi4mVEZoqGTrDXskmlseJa3TydMZ3xxtccni18vzHZih6e638NaQCDiGeiu711eQTXBUECyCOKP-Q45Esu8ayF0WeAOa2oAN3INXSKpda3ZgVu5-Co9OEZI0Xb7kyMvG_G_51D5E9i9D4j9LA/s320/IMG_0937.HEIC" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overprint by Betsy Vinegrad of Short Hills, New Jersey, won 1st place in the Windham Artisan Cotton Challenge.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5A3F_s4aOXhAg8xwIxw_L0wvXpHA7whxnM_6OqFHkn8qAofgMYZDjwdVtxQzeEa1kkrGULxrL3SssJU9oXq9su8_X65COQs1eqWD_HNrgIJihYqsGlNuJFt4z-djBbfxUHMvwAz4yHL0fVN-6pYVz04-I-JKEDcXaRx3_IoUgKjj5VUFq_xYf4A5dWo/s5712/IMG_1065.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu5A3F_s4aOXhAg8xwIxw_L0wvXpHA7whxnM_6OqFHkn8qAofgMYZDjwdVtxQzeEa1kkrGULxrL3SssJU9oXq9su8_X65COQs1eqWD_HNrgIJihYqsGlNuJFt4z-djBbfxUHMvwAz4yHL0fVN-6pYVz04-I-JKEDcXaRx3_IoUgKjj5VUFq_xYf4A5dWo/s320/IMG_1065.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best in Show winner is Ginny Robinson of Chapel Hil, NC, with What We Will Use as Weapons: A List of School Supplies.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7txrNCJ-4EAvKbiQ5D6Pi11KPEUn__Lh2TVHxIVrYim8oQQo45aFQuy9iqT4KARxqcPMmLUsggESKM4VFOFCr3TQRlraBeNNCCv3N42SdNEu6PC_Z59oOQp3sqbNQS91uK1KtnCdFnSEzNzVsbppQ9NnfZURnxhiXiq3EvOHCX-61BSkD8mPGxxq7KA/s4032/IMG_1080.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7txrNCJ-4EAvKbiQ5D6Pi11KPEUn__Lh2TVHxIVrYim8oQQo45aFQuy9iqT4KARxqcPMmLUsggESKM4VFOFCr3TQRlraBeNNCCv3N42SdNEu6PC_Z59oOQp3sqbNQS91uK1KtnCdFnSEzNzVsbppQ9NnfZURnxhiXiq3EvOHCX-61BSkD8mPGxxq7KA/s320/IMG_1080.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mulberry Swirl by Kelly Spell of Hixson, Tennessee, won 1st place for Minimalist Design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yTWgWWRBz9nL2fv9j8wc5F1YCfbebyFdeejtw9YoXNF4NHx1CgzemXVM0x9Q_YNI7_4mE-g-hqjzUmWUYQ0bph2sSipRLbgp-KKbkWG79pvZxLnekqU9fYKknEzNjKUVj_l-86jT6cGNRbTLpjkZGrgx2caPjTpdqCt7MEuLtFGnFPbQfmOqwIOMs4w/s4383/IMG_1021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4383" data-original-width="4010" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yTWgWWRBz9nL2fv9j8wc5F1YCfbebyFdeejtw9YoXNF4NHx1CgzemXVM0x9Q_YNI7_4mE-g-hqjzUmWUYQ0bph2sSipRLbgp-KKbkWG79pvZxLnekqU9fYKknEzNjKUVj_l-86jT6cGNRbTLpjkZGrgx2caPjTpdqCt7MEuLtFGnFPbQfmOqwIOMs4w/s320/IMG_1021.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Reconceived by Jennifer Candon of Harvard, Massachusetts, won 1st place in the Improvisation category.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are just as few of the many wonderful quilts at QuiltCon. You can see all the winners on the Quilt Con website <a href="https://quiltcon.com/quiltcon-2024-winners/" target="_blank">here</a> and more photos on our Facebook page - search PGFiber2Art.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-81041910574778266462024-03-10T12:58:00.000-04:002024-03-10T12:58:15.128-04:00Spring 2024 Exhibits<p>Well, it's been a few months since our last post. Hope you've been having a productive start to the new year! Here at PGFiber2Art we are pleased to share 2 opportunities to visit quilt exhibits if you are local to the DC area or just traveling through. First is quilts Inspired by the Nation's Capital, an exhibit and accompanying book by Donna DeSoto that is now on display at the <a href="https://www.barnsofrosehill.org/" target="_blank">Barns of Rose Hill</a> in Berryville, VA through April 27,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_p78V6qrsgpH9Fykb_NO4KnAt9VpEWtuRAre7wB6ZJWwU3PNmgQM1hP1c7DiVwvauLL0du9wzFKle9q2X2FdmLJZt5W5sqQe19Y-36LRQF_hJbAC8GnD0zT9zSwRX0fjWw_N9IqflanYlBvqg9fs-ssa3pii5mezavWjBlP6c-38Xah7PbRlLhq2t9c/s4824/IMG_1114.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4824" data-original-width="3004" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_p78V6qrsgpH9Fykb_NO4KnAt9VpEWtuRAre7wB6ZJWwU3PNmgQM1hP1c7DiVwvauLL0du9wzFKle9q2X2FdmLJZt5W5sqQe19Y-36LRQF_hJbAC8GnD0zT9zSwRX0fjWw_N9IqflanYlBvqg9fs-ssa3pii5mezavWjBlP6c-38Xah7PbRlLhq2t9c/s320/IMG_1114.HEIC" width="199" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sue's quilt of Gunston Hall is part of the exhibit and she was excited to see it along with the other quilts that are so much more impressive when seen in person as opposed to photos. There are so many details and textures that simply are not picked up by a camera.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsDr5lL_8oDnQEqcsJBqs4klMMV5TBBuoFtnsU4SvTAW69WZcTrLm8LsJiDzdszBEuKojP6Lcsh84OS-vdV9OACNlRri0yRr6QhWf012Vxsn0KAkWEYEeKOLr25uUQhTsZFG6j2eW2o4CcLj-nUASLkxc3582lht7H0ROVFlZ1LZT02wwtZXr-sIZVS0/s4073/IMG_1116.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4073" data-original-width="2822" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsDr5lL_8oDnQEqcsJBqs4klMMV5TBBuoFtnsU4SvTAW69WZcTrLm8LsJiDzdszBEuKojP6Lcsh84OS-vdV9OACNlRri0yRr6QhWf012Vxsn0KAkWEYEeKOLr25uUQhTsZFG6j2eW2o4CcLj-nUASLkxc3582lht7H0ROVFlZ1LZT02wwtZXr-sIZVS0/s320/IMG_1116.HEIC" width="222" /></a></div><br />All the quilts are excellent but here are a few other favorites.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkjvrfc3WyrxD9WzM2_lXHV-8J_l1wYdPwT5ai1KqgOWZbEyL2tPVbytHd0UWpLrr1jJSAOwfZ_GX4tnTeCR1Ju5ynGUCJtsN8VCBXWpfYJzdnZWtxQm_hc-2NuKdQIAivUgifGNfujsCD9CpZlzX_k_SnX2zs2oLwFg6S3yPZz9G6sepAwOiMpZ3240/s4357/IMG_1127.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4357" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkjvrfc3WyrxD9WzM2_lXHV-8J_l1wYdPwT5ai1KqgOWZbEyL2tPVbytHd0UWpLrr1jJSAOwfZ_GX4tnTeCR1Ju5ynGUCJtsN8VCBXWpfYJzdnZWtxQm_hc-2NuKdQIAivUgifGNfujsCD9CpZlzX_k_SnX2zs2oLwFg6S3yPZz9G6sepAwOiMpZ3240/s320/IMG_1127.HEIC" width="315" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Smithsonian: Mary Livingston Ripley Garden by Diane Herbort</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9en-va1B1Ga2iRkCLk886_dyimOym6cB8D6AQcWUwqeTiVbO40CtR4iZTt8e5_FKPCe8p_eFPQWl8V3_n5c_H1SgYyqMCZne5qYPLcBASIQpuxxuup3learH8blhLfCRFCYGj69vzgrPnjWX6tTTCMIL6XfYI27YWeFFw0gtRbk5MfHsPePhBVVMCF5k/s4008/IMG_1128.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4008" data-original-width="3997" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9en-va1B1Ga2iRkCLk886_dyimOym6cB8D6AQcWUwqeTiVbO40CtR4iZTt8e5_FKPCe8p_eFPQWl8V3_n5c_H1SgYyqMCZne5qYPLcBASIQpuxxuup3learH8blhLfCRFCYGj69vzgrPnjWX6tTTCMIL6XfYI27YWeFFw0gtRbk5MfHsPePhBVVMCF5k/s320/IMG_1128.HEIC" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lorton Reformatory by Etta McFarland</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkMHoXyxfv6hjLKP1yaNXZowCCnj4KKEyU9jeI4SCtXpKPjWDPBVgZEuusWULp7-9AtrEofMWyZHwtRkPW92937zLKTiJxvIygkLE0wqjNvX5dfAaY_Dv3-peS0pIuBjHPPETBAHOkocXmwZdxpAxNAhxQJMr4BhPNxrC8J8iCb0FfMi2lDBln8mRfDE/s5712/IMG_1137.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkMHoXyxfv6hjLKP1yaNXZowCCnj4KKEyU9jeI4SCtXpKPjWDPBVgZEuusWULp7-9AtrEofMWyZHwtRkPW92937zLKTiJxvIygkLE0wqjNvX5dfAaY_Dv3-peS0pIuBjHPPETBAHOkocXmwZdxpAxNAhxQJMr4BhPNxrC8J8iCb0FfMi2lDBln8mRfDE/s320/IMG_1137.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">US Capitol by Miki Willa and Wahington Monument by Susan Bynum</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCQtjxlDl_xw2Iah6KRdX9EfFg7s4mAubHiGzvKZe-9XSGsoZZsNzFdr5_uOZ7wqVLUafqdmnqLx7KbtwTJoZsVX0O0Uz50IkUh9NzofIFxKII8c3sXiHX7PRQFzgTVL7-Ua3gmKo3R5utQgaxM8ZSb4NkNokOQNqFywXI84iTTXo0sR__u9OcQocCfU/s4284/IMG_1140.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4104" data-original-width="4284" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCQtjxlDl_xw2Iah6KRdX9EfFg7s4mAubHiGzvKZe-9XSGsoZZsNzFdr5_uOZ7wqVLUafqdmnqLx7KbtwTJoZsVX0O0Uz50IkUh9NzofIFxKII8c3sXiHX7PRQFzgTVL7-Ua3gmKo3R5utQgaxM8ZSb4NkNokOQNqFywXI84iTTXo0sR__u9OcQocCfU/s320/IMG_1140.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Riverbend Park by Anna Wilard</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TJNodHyQWDyHyFaC3oJho7xqrwQCx0u5Bg_gcZwkZnfDHueDtvmtr9T9Fb6txFjNkFhMo-UFy82MzR_0y4CKUdsI0zsji_BQ608UY9JOLEBpPkoG30LSJgA2AIaNn7fa-LMJlQQAQnyFdVYra9sjNDd-HFCEPDJDsMI042ZHNwzKHVS82iQ-TMMQryo/s5712/IMG_1153.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TJNodHyQWDyHyFaC3oJho7xqrwQCx0u5Bg_gcZwkZnfDHueDtvmtr9T9Fb6txFjNkFhMo-UFy82MzR_0y4CKUdsI0zsji_BQ608UY9JOLEBpPkoG30LSJgA2AIaNn7fa-LMJlQQAQnyFdVYra9sjNDd-HFCEPDJDsMI042ZHNwzKHVS82iQ-TMMQryo/s320/IMG_1153.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">National Mall Area by Barbara Kauffman</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The book showing all the quilts also serves as a tour guide for Washington, DC and is available from Schiffer Publishing and also on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Nations-Capital-Souvenir-Washington/dp/0764363247/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DUQJQCHQN4H8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NA11RFhJmc0Btgw7vrZVvscWlHLV0b8AVQuWibQ0goXfw5Amxc7_FfffLIy4QmHpve7p6D5dMmeAIhyTLCIJ7noCbrnmEheuJ4wjjQhiISPncXHMRR-c4rlZlURugkfJ1cQYU1dDknCLeqrTrZBC-_Sg2h_zMQDUSmehXtPcNdSyIvDwazI_opYUWFQkpgIyMneAURwq6_-AaHXf170RrmJnSqQX7CTNQJboBW_h89c.keneXRxPkNbz8nnDclXzWDkEmN_JB1erzJmKslT0wVo&dib_tag=se&keywords=inspired+by+the+nation%3Ba+capitol&qid=1710089206&sprefix=inspired+by+the+nation+a+capitol%2Caps%2C59&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second exhibit is called Sew to Speak by SAQA Regional groups (Studio Art Quilt Associates) on display at <a href="https://www.blackrockcenter.org/" target="_blank">BlackRock Center for the Arts</a> in Germantown, Md through April 21. In this exhibit, 32 fiber artists from the Mid-Atlantic area show how they express themselves in their textile art. Sue also has a piece in this exhibit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9VtccoSVtOmXU9iyhJaaq8Nfn26D_tMx_gKEIgoP7pg_-n18XL-RqoFVvI5Ar32f9W2DgDZaa8m0oNHEify0b4m6ar2Y9DEOK8Cd8-ErvxqwDjFT2vkxDa-2PJy7827I-OU6OZ2_7pIpF6I86B_OYvpgxkrJ_-PIksUIbMleaLx2AGmACFXQdOVZHM8/s5712/IMG_1155.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9VtccoSVtOmXU9iyhJaaq8Nfn26D_tMx_gKEIgoP7pg_-n18XL-RqoFVvI5Ar32f9W2DgDZaa8m0oNHEify0b4m6ar2Y9DEOK8Cd8-ErvxqwDjFT2vkxDa-2PJy7827I-OU6OZ2_7pIpF6I86B_OYvpgxkrJ_-PIksUIbMleaLx2AGmACFXQdOVZHM8/s320/IMG_1155.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Untold Stories is a tribute to her father's World War II service.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhha_NcQ5fveHrO2Vhyphenhyphenp5uSVlVFYA1NELIpU2IhGfzNieP6vbXQehPniSwFM65L5nWszOArNwsdpt56xYzH7RMVrIB3hXeFl5G3t8kY64R6csgYjTobGfwgnzp3A0SA0smTIFIrk_ECBh4ywbakQbnur2XJN629_VTAqrEt0YYEr-wVVNZOXeE9GiHMaHk/s4050/IMG_1157.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3424" data-original-width="4050" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhha_NcQ5fveHrO2Vhyphenhyphenp5uSVlVFYA1NELIpU2IhGfzNieP6vbXQehPniSwFM65L5nWszOArNwsdpt56xYzH7RMVrIB3hXeFl5G3t8kY64R6csgYjTobGfwgnzp3A0SA0smTIFIrk_ECBh4ywbakQbnur2XJN629_VTAqrEt0YYEr-wVVNZOXeE9GiHMaHk/s320/IMG_1157.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mother has Alzheimer's. These last five years. is by Carly Mul.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-qHU_L0E2q_IoiXJbHFjevvUrANF1KgWvuXVcDpBbWPPuvjZCMz45VMGK1zcY2Zs1zjsyu6dM7GaeQMu4IgUBIGI5ytzX5AQFf6gFhZeN7o8Z8QRUN-PbSlWmBQa4skPQ3N0wh923wuvYNNMzFL2SbRXLWBuQxCS1udjcjP4wQw4PtJUtqNrpQaLY4Q/s4149/IMG_1159.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3663" data-original-width="4149" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-qHU_L0E2q_IoiXJbHFjevvUrANF1KgWvuXVcDpBbWPPuvjZCMz45VMGK1zcY2Zs1zjsyu6dM7GaeQMu4IgUBIGI5ytzX5AQFf6gFhZeN7o8Z8QRUN-PbSlWmBQa4skPQ3N0wh923wuvYNNMzFL2SbRXLWBuQxCS1udjcjP4wQw4PtJUtqNrpQaLY4Q/s320/IMG_1159.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Winter is by Sarah Entsminger</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkGyn2etyS6UKVZzH7fDCmOY4y-WcMqMLprAsfKEd5HnuG2a7B9iEPDvyv3__vPjmNPbMhM3CZmffZCfJZU1RPuoYwPtthyt2Tw6HW70aVHuHLtZXNpAxjTwvovmulZq1L8yYhiblpSIDPz7hOKY036wReHTjnUqjHcglhnDFmUVjGSr2X-JtUL5OtVs/s3966/IMG_1165.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3465" data-original-width="3966" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkGyn2etyS6UKVZzH7fDCmOY4y-WcMqMLprAsfKEd5HnuG2a7B9iEPDvyv3__vPjmNPbMhM3CZmffZCfJZU1RPuoYwPtthyt2Tw6HW70aVHuHLtZXNpAxjTwvovmulZq1L8yYhiblpSIDPz7hOKY036wReHTjnUqjHcglhnDFmUVjGSr2X-JtUL5OtVs/s320/IMG_1165.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sailing Under Watchful Eyes is by Suzette Coppage</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBjCvwYnkAq6zJ0l_i6elgLw39kvZN0H5CCY5ccTxDoDI_zbquCL6WW3dGINQDUlohsN0vjb-Ox1aBpCLSWRZjBgTpcj1FQaphoU6B-C05dcQX2ltD8EdJo_yg9OiyABwopP1GQ2em7B8-d_gdYuaLqRW6MyyqrcdnEowJVOY6qqewAqNEeK49g15Qxk/s3971/IMG_1177.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3971" data-original-width="3227" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBjCvwYnkAq6zJ0l_i6elgLw39kvZN0H5CCY5ccTxDoDI_zbquCL6WW3dGINQDUlohsN0vjb-Ox1aBpCLSWRZjBgTpcj1FQaphoU6B-C05dcQX2ltD8EdJo_yg9OiyABwopP1GQ2em7B8-d_gdYuaLqRW6MyyqrcdnEowJVOY6qqewAqNEeK49g15Qxk/s320/IMG_1177.HEIC" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The catalog cover features Anxiety No. 12/Traumatic brain injury by Judy Kirpich. The catalog is available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sew-Speak-SAQA-Region/dp/B0CWDCTN22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GWBNGREUT16I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kqskfVuGZ1MiVp8EZA_fBgDTq3A-4Ef3YVsm7s0LDHTj_-rjbHXj6QQBWYeVHC-eKCwta9CTRn7JYFLOLBiyS0fSU34GxMxZPIZsjySbWmT4Cl3FAcqhWtpPAuwFDpHISgZOxQzMhEMqszGQaYE1LyKtm3j57-eiCYmrifD27w_SLA6KkZlgf3bGf-NLVQNpIYBlsCRZHxWiN8lXXmN2QdzFnDL1dzm3TrjtJ5BgOwA.DBdeTCMgHi8HDbRvNvQaTC3KNny0jCgqAB09NKdbGkE&dib_tag=se&keywords=sew+to+speak+book&qid=1710089135&sprefix=sew+to+speak%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take some time during the warming spring days to visit either or both of these exhibits!</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-60586360277224400792023-11-09T17:51:00.000-05:002023-11-09T17:51:10.438-05:00Quilt Retreat<p>Sue recently enjoyed a quilt retreat with her local guild in Winchester, Virginia. Approximately 50 quilters spent 4 + days sewing on their individual projects in the conference room of the Hampton Inn. This is the first retreat Sue has attended in over a year, so it was quite a job to gather projects, supplies, travel sewing machine, and other miscellaneous paraphernalia! But once arrived and unpacked, it was nice to be able to sew, leave the sewing space, and go upstairs to the room whenever desired. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPDmCN6L57bHDzubfldr6tajl_7QoGWHhr3EzyqVhIYSDMXVTZtwttwU3zKCR9Py_NbndbVKe212yxnz1_OlCcC14KxTfbZMl2TxBCWsKAN-Syd29gvFGQ7CBwNAqCan8a67o9ujfObtTYr_b7vuMezSAg47WiYCOKE4YL1rZfunhRkZFZocEFnZZ6Js/s2048/retreat7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPDmCN6L57bHDzubfldr6tajl_7QoGWHhr3EzyqVhIYSDMXVTZtwttwU3zKCR9Py_NbndbVKe212yxnz1_OlCcC14KxTfbZMl2TxBCWsKAN-Syd29gvFGQ7CBwNAqCan8a67o9ujfObtTYr_b7vuMezSAg47WiYCOKE4YL1rZfunhRkZFZocEFnZZ6Js/s320/retreat7.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p>The photo above is courtesy Jim Watson, the "official" photographer for the group. Though she only worked on 2 projects, a good bit was accomplished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ei3E4LmtRODXcJHuYcJdgopdMuGly2LA28HxEpGCCjXxlKRnKDpPnyDTtZqdUrEj9c39lH1NiGkglJwZb0jBCDHGfJdh1zatnbpir-P75OQ5i65A_F_WR_FewC19DWTgjY5ms_NFy6XsgSJSiipPQZHaPqES14Ql3Q2LbD_te7QiBJ4HUYOvVRN8djY/s5712/retreat1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ei3E4LmtRODXcJHuYcJdgopdMuGly2LA28HxEpGCCjXxlKRnKDpPnyDTtZqdUrEj9c39lH1NiGkglJwZb0jBCDHGfJdh1zatnbpir-P75OQ5i65A_F_WR_FewC19DWTgjY5ms_NFy6XsgSJSiipPQZHaPqES14Ql3Q2LbD_te7QiBJ4HUYOvVRN8djY/s320/retreat1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First on the agenda was adding a decorative blanket stitch to the edges of the orange peel shapes on this quilt top. Now that that task is complete, it is ready to be layered and quilted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other project she worked on is making more blocks for the Harrisonburg quilt. Ten mew blocks were completed to add to the 12 done previously. That leaves 8 more to go, for a total of 30. The plan is to make a queen size quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagyc4z7IZIxwH8Mq_T584nXW3l_WzRmBngr6Q-7GcQ4726FbheF1N7NLa_5w4U3ZHL2EzjKX7-dii13Qr75cLrj6-aD6TvibyD_JXWrqS1ksjWQg1-354skBbDqZ35oCupTubxfWSFU5Jb0ZvFt9aAuS9JxEQrNgiqUfbb19VoSj9Sr16JCOerf1wqk4/s5712/retreat3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagyc4z7IZIxwH8Mq_T584nXW3l_WzRmBngr6Q-7GcQ4726FbheF1N7NLa_5w4U3ZHL2EzjKX7-dii13Qr75cLrj6-aD6TvibyD_JXWrqS1ksjWQg1-354skBbDqZ35oCupTubxfWSFU5Jb0ZvFt9aAuS9JxEQrNgiqUfbb19VoSj9Sr16JCOerf1wqk4/s320/retreat3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkCMCwNNOcZGgA-hUTuZXh-I0yVVee2XMP3z-_E94mKp5ArbqbUUCWfhG7M2l_SQLANMxD3AvATZrpVc1T8ixRizF8vbKsXgP2Vc11kwa0rUURYUEvE-9fSvs5Zv5wSd5Qd5ICp2x2znOlT3ABJwwwBHyyrK8YGHapPbJDs_IWqosGDI6gWkqzKHDUUI/s5712/retreat5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkCMCwNNOcZGgA-hUTuZXh-I0yVVee2XMP3z-_E94mKp5ArbqbUUCWfhG7M2l_SQLANMxD3AvATZrpVc1T8ixRizF8vbKsXgP2Vc11kwa0rUURYUEvE-9fSvs5Zv5wSd5Qd5ICp2x2znOlT3ABJwwwBHyyrK8YGHapPbJDs_IWqosGDI6gWkqzKHDUUI/s320/retreat5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition to the 12-inch blocks, she also made 9 cornerstone blocks - the small nine-patch blocks you see in the photo above. They will be placed where the sashing strips between blocks meet. The center square-in-a-square portion of the block doesn't take long to stitch, but the outside section with half-square triangles is what takes the most time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At each retreat we also make charity blocks - each participant made 2 - to be used in making quilts to donate to charity. Another activity is making lottery blocks. Everyone who participates receives a ticket for each block contributed. The blocks are divided into groups and winners are drawn from the tickets. Sue was lucky this time and won a set of 19 pumpkin blocks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR3eJXDhMRuP6V3kv1Hh3iDFG67UFJKlbuID8yrgd0w-wYaBEn3ENpovjzwwuDtwOnYYQ_W3hhh29GlAPhwOLzd6LrWoJaYitGQoez_SKo5Ami9vFkkIQ83sBIoGSlxc23rEFxim2gGh0Q4BxRCYqJjquetyrbIyAjxu64T2FdtS9S78q_-tOdxx_Oek/s5712/retreat6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR3eJXDhMRuP6V3kv1Hh3iDFG67UFJKlbuID8yrgd0w-wYaBEn3ENpovjzwwuDtwOnYYQ_W3hhh29GlAPhwOLzd6LrWoJaYitGQoez_SKo5Ami9vFkkIQ83sBIoGSlxc23rEFxim2gGh0Q4BxRCYqJjquetyrbIyAjxu64T2FdtS9S78q_-tOdxx_Oek/s320/retreat6.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpn0-q_DLV0gLrVhgOx-1EHs9a3fbobEVRzEVw1XsWLta3N99KXYCfa9Kvx6mJgN1fm2yDmN6sYMWpNN9YUGeMek6D6sWT9eai6TRJarZQIwswd7z_fWvG3FO-Ve4kw5Vnpm9U0dVZw5ycw1SPLDmLrmXDe_kmADw_-q_IT-Lj9qZJNhcaaAzuOha4k5c/s5712/retreat4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpn0-q_DLV0gLrVhgOx-1EHs9a3fbobEVRzEVw1XsWLta3N99KXYCfa9Kvx6mJgN1fm2yDmN6sYMWpNN9YUGeMek6D6sWT9eai6TRJarZQIwswd7z_fWvG3FO-Ve4kw5Vnpm9U0dVZw5ycw1SPLDmLrmXDe_kmADw_-q_IT-Lj9qZJNhcaaAzuOha4k5c/s320/retreat4.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The top photo shows some of the blocks she won. The second photo is a sample quilt made from the pattern. Sue's plan is to make a table runner and maybe a small quilt with the blocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5b8mkFAmQiamTBA_bKZi4JnVPIPVmOWYeSsG4H1vtqhS1LcFEpTiynWseqY9AP-neb4H-JYXuTpXdNLMMu-uw2RYbigxDSORmI9n9uy1YtrmYD8dfQR32W_xwjP28ihsa7BVZ5u21tZJOPcLtQUZDJabO52puHmAU5lUBPtOOrD3e0ovO2lezrtr4NvQ/s2048/retreat8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5b8mkFAmQiamTBA_bKZi4JnVPIPVmOWYeSsG4H1vtqhS1LcFEpTiynWseqY9AP-neb4H-JYXuTpXdNLMMu-uw2RYbigxDSORmI9n9uy1YtrmYD8dfQR32W_xwjP28ihsa7BVZ5u21tZJOPcLtQUZDJabO52puHmAU5lUBPtOOrD3e0ovO2lezrtr4NvQ/s320/retreat8.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above is Sue's friend/roommate Kathy and one of the projects she worked on. Again, thanks to Jim Watson for the photo. It was good to be at retreat and see all the wonderful projects everyone worked on.</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-89682869043965984332023-10-23T12:18:00.000-04:002023-10-23T12:18:02.441-04:00Custom Screens<p>One of the services we provide is making custom screens from images that our customers provide, and we love to see images of what they do with the screens. They can be from original drawings or photos, or any image that you have a license to use or is in the public domain. One of our current customers, Lois Gaylord, has given permission for us to share some of her work for which we made Thermofax screens. </p><p>Lois actually has 2 Etsy shops that you can visit for more pictures of her work, one is L<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/loisgaylord/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank">ois Gaylord - Weaving Oneness through Spiritual Art and Textile</a>s; the other is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/weavingoneness/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank">Weaving Oneness.</a> The first shop features textiles celebrating Jewish life. The second shop features items of a spiritual nature.</p><p>Below are some photos of items that we made the screens for.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisywAvmTBpKSGlpB5kdRR9OulAvdCWb98JDlGV9mz5hyBaOEopMW7jwmpWUIGNBzvTyGDm99WQhhlteeidB_3huB2iWgG8ze8ikiSIn8yX6TLEy3sIh491v9kXb6dd2zWDJzBlfmXnuVeNtaxba2-ybPuKA0pxOOhszD2YS8zCf0mLIDC7DGV3y7Xx9Qg/s846/IMG_20230629_111630354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="531" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisywAvmTBpKSGlpB5kdRR9OulAvdCWb98JDlGV9mz5hyBaOEopMW7jwmpWUIGNBzvTyGDm99WQhhlteeidB_3huB2iWgG8ze8ikiSIn8yX6TLEy3sIh491v9kXb6dd2zWDJzBlfmXnuVeNtaxba2-ybPuKA0pxOOhszD2YS8zCf0mLIDC7DGV3y7Xx9Qg/s320/IMG_20230629_111630354.jpg" width="201" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwhI2cfZSVvEvgZxlSZrrmWuOL45Vk70_TnKLHGA7UB1weI8lV943XyOLYeQWseLAmZJfWddycme-nnf_daMe-K7GuArP-8GEFwimFfw7GvwG2fKX4gZhzM3-ZHrQtoCzIsxNnVjlsQ5mN0h_Zq8pvqKEYvnkITzSBOcRXjlO3cFl7CTLnHwCY2mZknc/s846/IMG_20230629_111743181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwhI2cfZSVvEvgZxlSZrrmWuOL45Vk70_TnKLHGA7UB1weI8lV943XyOLYeQWseLAmZJfWddycme-nnf_daMe-K7GuArP-8GEFwimFfw7GvwG2fKX4gZhzM3-ZHrQtoCzIsxNnVjlsQ5mN0h_Zq8pvqKEYvnkITzSBOcRXjlO3cFl7CTLnHwCY2mZknc/s320/IMG_20230629_111743181.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-DbiUT-abCKC6ycQuY8VzI99zhn9g-vgd6RKPyfzTKKTrZZ1nG2m0ULGtUz9XgbpSMy89q2a_v7DFbIOl7V8A6k3Z3QqkMrhwf4aRUizimTwlzkiBi8S0zOrrWfi0oCab_nDrl62ahuYDy9DD3EsOt68Xkc21zhIbD8DifpPQ5FMi90XXbjV15dC55E/s977/IMG_20230623_114051576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="977" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-DbiUT-abCKC6ycQuY8VzI99zhn9g-vgd6RKPyfzTKKTrZZ1nG2m0ULGtUz9XgbpSMy89q2a_v7DFbIOl7V8A6k3Z3QqkMrhwf4aRUizimTwlzkiBi8S0zOrrWfi0oCab_nDrl62ahuYDy9DD3EsOt68Xkc21zhIbD8DifpPQ5FMi90XXbjV15dC55E/s320/IMG_20230623_114051576.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07bUnV09NMgZPk9TxN0o8M4wbdjQsy49D0FKazDSjy5x95ze_0F6Wj_uWIxKKwsX-MBnv5E1eqmf1ewJ56_6EtMm5p38HOK0V5BqG1cHU4WIMVY3i8zM25z30GICXmzIVeBCi7G6up3jKG1HLl2qv7q8zM3dKCAFAZf_whfEuWn8qiLK6aEniK163gX0/s1128/IMG_20230809_123459807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1128" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07bUnV09NMgZPk9TxN0o8M4wbdjQsy49D0FKazDSjy5x95ze_0F6Wj_uWIxKKwsX-MBnv5E1eqmf1ewJ56_6EtMm5p38HOK0V5BqG1cHU4WIMVY3i8zM25z30GICXmzIVeBCi7G6up3jKG1HLl2qv7q8zM3dKCAFAZf_whfEuWn8qiLK6aEniK163gX0/s320/IMG_20230809_123459807.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It looks to us like the screens worked well and that Lois does lovely work. Please visit her Etsy shops to see more of her work.</div><div><br /></div>What images do you have that could be made into custom screens?PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-61558584826365123072023-10-01T13:36:00.003-04:002023-10-02T10:24:09.994-04:00Playing with Photos for Thermofax Screens<p><i>This is an edited version of a post from 2016. </i></p><p>Have you ever considered how you might use your own photos in your art quilts or mixed media work? There are several products available to create photo transfers. You can also print photos on sheer fabrics like organza to create a different effect. Some people use photos as the basis for a landscape or portrait quilt, using it to make a pattern for piecing. At PGFiber2Art we like to use photos as the basis for Thermofax screens. We use Photoshop Elements to turn photos into black and white images that are suitable for screens. </p>This zinnia image is a good example of how many different ways an image can be manipulated for different outcomes. Excited by the "what if", we created several variations of the same image that might be used together. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODCjhZ37n50SCgqJYV7yGYR0xxsnC3K3yodOu0gYEPS0PzgKXQbGkrp0vv-AE1fJ_uNpD-rKy-9A86iC5V6CjhyphenhyphenTUhkkgi0cW0ABgwtiK0CY9ErqMYCJcmibyne4cqWHvzGZ_RCux2shO/s1600/pink+flower_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODCjhZ37n50SCgqJYV7yGYR0xxsnC3K3yodOu0gYEPS0PzgKXQbGkrp0vv-AE1fJ_uNpD-rKy-9A86iC5V6CjhyphenhyphenTUhkkgi0cW0ABgwtiK0CY9ErqMYCJcmibyne4cqWHvzGZ_RCux2shO/s320/pink+flower_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Photoshop Elements is a powerful program and has many filters that can be applied to a black and white image. Below is the black and white image of the flower with the background removed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPw25exhhR9Brei99kqgRMsirlBnOxJCAY_D8CE8i9SN5hxu1mk2Dwqp3unwzH9LoW10uhuVgIjFdyGnigic6VvZ9yi4v9GE8Oc_tkLIVqhh34kdH-mUIgbhH34NSvalXCGlFT34FrUsY/s1600/pink+flower_nobkgrbw_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPw25exhhR9Brei99kqgRMsirlBnOxJCAY_D8CE8i9SN5hxu1mk2Dwqp3unwzH9LoW10uhuVgIjFdyGnigic6VvZ9yi4v9GE8Oc_tkLIVqhh34kdH-mUIgbhH34NSvalXCGlFT34FrUsY/s320/pink+flower_nobkgrbw_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Once we have gotten an image to this point, we start applying filters from the Filters menu. There are lots to choose from and it just takes some time playing to see what you like best, but usually we settle on one. Each filter also has its own options that allow you to adjust things like darkness, contrast, details, etc. so the possible outcomes are many. Just for the fun of it we decided to apply different filters to this flower to illustrate the options for students when teching this technique. And that's when the light bulb went on and we realized that this could be a cool design element. Here are 5 different filters applied to the flower image.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6A5hvSACT7U8i1-ju6OchqusUpkbQw8SNzoLlJhF4o22MuTVLd4Gkg9SvBF2WfwyKqH8yheCeloxNUfON4wM145wPk9cubmNs_0fc0XxKr_xFmo_nUvAPAwTZJjm1cvbVXnsj5S0TXAA/s1600/composite5filters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6A5hvSACT7U8i1-ju6OchqusUpkbQw8SNzoLlJhF4o22MuTVLd4Gkg9SvBF2WfwyKqH8yheCeloxNUfON4wM145wPk9cubmNs_0fc0XxKr_xFmo_nUvAPAwTZJjm1cvbVXnsj5S0TXAA/s320/composite5filters.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>These will be made into screens in a variety of sizes, and then the fun with fabric and paint will begin. Can you visualize how multiple variations of the one image will work together? What images do you have that you think would make a good Thermofax screen?PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-59243015898030042232023-09-25T11:04:00.000-04:002023-09-25T11:04:26.474-04:00Fundraising for a local landmark<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A local landmark in New Hampshire near where we have our Quilt Camp, is Abenaki Tower. In 2024 it will be a 100-year-old organization. The current tower is the second one on the hill overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and it is now time to fundraise for the third tower. Nothing wooden lasts forever in the woods! The tower is a non-profit supported by local families to Tuftonboro New Hampshire and was originally funded by small donations from bake sales, bridge nights, and other community events. In light of helping maintain that tradition the committee is holding sales of small items and have some local artists involved in supporting the tower. Elizabeth decided she could contribute by screening some images on cardstock and fabric and providing them as materials for the "makers" to do what they do best and make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxiigXoODF1836aUcVyP35nLIKubGxoyVhAjaoA8SP9_PusfmHP0-Yt_cce60WGwBy7eqEdt6WQpfv7zZrB_AcS2OCedQL9snZr3IyBRixX5NAY8FyWeWDd5hv8ujQxcp-vtd3_lfrHZ7_nTEPT0J70NWvBHUljzOQOIRUlfN18t3QRWSkSfTQkKgljI/s2016/Tower.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxiigXoODF1836aUcVyP35nLIKubGxoyVhAjaoA8SP9_PusfmHP0-Yt_cce60WGwBy7eqEdt6WQpfv7zZrB_AcS2OCedQL9snZr3IyBRixX5NAY8FyWeWDd5hv8ujQxcp-vtd3_lfrHZ7_nTEPT0J70NWvBHUljzOQOIRUlfN18t3QRWSkSfTQkKgljI/s320/Tower.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>This is the second tower on the property and is made from telephone poles, the original tower was lumber and clapboard. Soon an architect will come up for a design for tower number 3.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3EDxKuEhC-16jNBLeE9KV73qvNRSDhCDdLz0nCvcjaLtP0Frd2IST24IwBDTxvJ5Mr2Dm6QCpzM9tFh4IlzVjapw47qal-aCpztVFedtP_MGC-luLPNyQqcXMi1Y0vfuGz4qrL9tZYC1LiRLgiVoiXkwAFh9hNs_ht0DSSf54RfkXKjDh3RBLwOMgQQ/s1745/large%20logo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1745" data-original-width="1394" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3EDxKuEhC-16jNBLeE9KV73qvNRSDhCDdLz0nCvcjaLtP0Frd2IST24IwBDTxvJ5Mr2Dm6QCpzM9tFh4IlzVjapw47qal-aCpztVFedtP_MGC-luLPNyQqcXMi1Y0vfuGz4qrL9tZYC1LiRLgiVoiXkwAFh9hNs_ht0DSSf54RfkXKjDh3RBLwOMgQQ/s320/large%20logo.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is the logo of the organization. It has been screened on a green hand dye and might make a great pillow front.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQc6_ODQXZxaZ-oiSdTiaYZW45UkLM4gRix9waCoiYGMV1-2rGIUr8AchxQNj_nzC8R1pWryeU62UElNT-PXmLTEfdBGDvtjRIIltSpuESpY_IAxYOU8T_XLxinwsPLC88qGx6-Uk013vwUK2rm6fooVFzEIo4pRf1wMTLXdhKbjG7hDmuXTRlD8y6qk/s2008/light%20green%20small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="1321" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQc6_ODQXZxaZ-oiSdTiaYZW45UkLM4gRix9waCoiYGMV1-2rGIUr8AchxQNj_nzC8R1pWryeU62UElNT-PXmLTEfdBGDvtjRIIltSpuESpY_IAxYOU8T_XLxinwsPLC88qGx6-Uk013vwUK2rm6fooVFzEIo4pRf1wMTLXdhKbjG7hDmuXTRlD8y6qk/s320/light%20green%20small.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The center of the logo looks like it would make a nice small ornament and is currently being made into some notecards for the secretary to use as thank you notes.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDxkNany7WLjZGhgDrMQmAlxGsR0C6xPYCSdG_Y2lbgaE-CWo6To6j0i8rYEfQ9cCojtDc9igtxCWnocNapo-k_Kvfm_uHRCVnll-zAGJHESXtMw4aWbUzrHYzzqo9RhOTk3uakawJ-r7Sj_GgqZtU7k_tF4kV5JV0NiyQ9hGn9YboWYHwdmL2T70eeg/s2016/medium%20tower%20screened.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDxkNany7WLjZGhgDrMQmAlxGsR0C6xPYCSdG_Y2lbgaE-CWo6To6j0i8rYEfQ9cCojtDc9igtxCWnocNapo-k_Kvfm_uHRCVnll-zAGJHESXtMw4aWbUzrHYzzqo9RhOTk3uakawJ-r7Sj_GgqZtU7k_tF4kV5JV0NiyQ9hGn9YboWYHwdmL2T70eeg/s320/medium%20tower%20screened.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tower screened by itself on some blue and green hand dyed fabric. What should we create with this image?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FP-1eV3rtni9llQ3ZkDuVYNm5IS2j7mjrII3X_X4beDL8seySn4-_HTSN2QNAD9xWUf_eHJyyPb8L9FCN0gx0SZidtEAffpQm6Tg_WzMXyc6BFiPZDgfgEXq0nS5PYFqqhBIqQLYkJw8G9imn6sOjGlnMNtxlwfw-ALyshGExu9jy20HiomOuF-GYvM/s2016/ornament%20idea.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FP-1eV3rtni9llQ3ZkDuVYNm5IS2j7mjrII3X_X4beDL8seySn4-_HTSN2QNAD9xWUf_eHJyyPb8L9FCN0gx0SZidtEAffpQm6Tg_WzMXyc6BFiPZDgfgEXq0nS5PYFqqhBIqQLYkJw8G9imn6sOjGlnMNtxlwfw-ALyshGExu9jy20HiomOuF-GYvM/s320/ornament%20idea.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is one idea for an ornament. The tower will have a decorated Christmas tree at the Festival of Trees in Wolfeboro this December.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpLI_-y7_7OtXDoZKPP9-317Cayg0amzxNXyarTvCf6_saQ9uh8EVMPtLOAh0DvOlN7qfjbc0NsCXUmSM5Er-7VKW3JVh2HVc53pvtZxl_OnAzNLTIQlA_ZMma8FP8Ms_c2rsVnxjTNK1JNRj_B3rp0jQXh3fiZLRieuDhs4eUNBOVh7rH0JxRVJ2Cn4/s2016/View%20from%20Abenake%20Tower.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpLI_-y7_7OtXDoZKPP9-317Cayg0amzxNXyarTvCf6_saQ9uh8EVMPtLOAh0DvOlN7qfjbc0NsCXUmSM5Er-7VKW3JVh2HVc53pvtZxl_OnAzNLTIQlA_ZMma8FP8Ms_c2rsVnxjTNK1JNRj_B3rp0jQXh3fiZLRieuDhs4eUNBOVh7rH0JxRVJ2Cn4/s320/View%20from%20Abenake%20Tower.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The view of Melvin Bay from the tower is one of our favorite reasons for taking this easy 1/4 mile hike to the tower and climbing to the top.</div><br /> <p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-66849216071956536962023-09-18T10:01:00.004-04:002023-09-18T10:01:55.956-04:00Cyanotype in the Tropics<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In December of 2021, Elizabeth, her husband and her sister went to Hawaii to attend the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Their father was aboard the USS Downes on December 7, 1941.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She decided to take along some pretreated cyanotype fabric along with pins, foam core board, and saran wrap. Thinking it would be fun to get some of the tropical leaves and flowers in cyanotype as she had seen some lovely examples online.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily, they stayed in Waikiki next to a park where she could pick up plenty of items to try. Unluckily the weather was not very sunny that week, the hotel balcony got a lot of shade, and there was a lot of rain. Thus, the results were less than satisfactory. Here are a few pictures of the set up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pfMqrlO9EhAhHyZpRSYNzjlf7hSZXBltJDsk_Z-ufyUMhoyekRSq1Uka7V62OkFZghfsU76RqQURv49VfiDG3uH13e-kRwcKdq6R0bDKPL2weWWlh3BWzQMEMebKKZBkHeUYPcDlhIcMFY3i79fXlb0V6Cce88_ZGcojUuS0TCwlc-VpxpL2IUX26Ns/s2016/final%20(8).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pfMqrlO9EhAhHyZpRSYNzjlf7hSZXBltJDsk_Z-ufyUMhoyekRSq1Uka7V62OkFZghfsU76RqQURv49VfiDG3uH13e-kRwcKdq6R0bDKPL2weWWlh3BWzQMEMebKKZBkHeUYPcDlhIcMFY3i79fXlb0V6Cce88_ZGcojUuS0TCwlc-VpxpL2IUX26Ns/s320/final%20(8).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15BpQBGHp6bQ6zS7DUk93HmXiNIKxSC2zlQtwm8LtVOFhxeegXQuFthMlWu8uEC-lTPV9MAg9hZBFDwOg1qFZ09uHSsx_eZjhKGerf_nr0FCwdmC01P4EZEMazJLsn7VJ92VawT6h8eqKVCHxRhu9ibC4c449hxaSm4IujwsdTopWgv4kp2t5znG1URc/s2016/final%20(14).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15BpQBGHp6bQ6zS7DUk93HmXiNIKxSC2zlQtwm8LtVOFhxeegXQuFthMlWu8uEC-lTPV9MAg9hZBFDwOg1qFZ09uHSsx_eZjhKGerf_nr0FCwdmC01P4EZEMazJLsn7VJ92VawT6h8eqKVCHxRhu9ibC4c449hxaSm4IujwsdTopWgv4kp2t5znG1URc/s320/final%20(14).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1gu_LonBaKoomqZzHWFLeHt0FifpSiyL7BkYS4IUcnCIs1x3GkYM2gon967oPp48JLYMFVsRBk0eLKpreJDSIuDV7z1Sluk__Nu_3dRg0hCmbDLoydgHnOArHp08LC4Yxezk-GiOXTduudt9k7PFW0jDKmDga1Yf6kMyuxGIb5oNoZD9O6hinUbIGvw/s2016/final%20(11).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1gu_LonBaKoomqZzHWFLeHt0FifpSiyL7BkYS4IUcnCIs1x3GkYM2gon967oPp48JLYMFVsRBk0eLKpreJDSIuDV7z1Sluk__Nu_3dRg0hCmbDLoydgHnOArHp08LC4Yxezk-GiOXTduudt9k7PFW0jDKmDga1Yf6kMyuxGIb5oNoZD9O6hinUbIGvw/s320/final%20(11).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fast forward to August of this year (2023), she had the chance to return but to Kauai this time. She was sure that the results would be so much better in the summertime. Boy, was she wrong. She got Covid on the second day there and so most of her time was relegated to the house and yard, limiting the choices of plant materials and not giving much time for crafting or experimenting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADbQO5xPSA-robwMBSRlvmYu6MWShq4AIPb3O8NNYYfv2jMqkmU_VO3iQHC_idKIeHq2TxxlUiUsABmNqkGlao8DqfOt3RtsMUfqQxDc0VOBwhWpbzKCbda4tVnAnk6k10vqjizJ5X5eZRm0m38s-zkQo83pmvjDgQoPyH85OwNTjXtd6TBzTz3CIph4/s2016/final%20(22).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADbQO5xPSA-robwMBSRlvmYu6MWShq4AIPb3O8NNYYfv2jMqkmU_VO3iQHC_idKIeHq2TxxlUiUsABmNqkGlao8DqfOt3RtsMUfqQxDc0VOBwhWpbzKCbda4tVnAnk6k10vqjizJ5X5eZRm0m38s-zkQo83pmvjDgQoPyH85OwNTjXtd6TBzTz3CIph4/s320/final%20(22).JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After both experiences, she has decided that should she return (there is the chance to go back next May), she would need to find some pieces of glass under which to flatten her items to keep them from blowing in the wind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you ever tried to craft while on a vacation?</div><p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-20445041726879218862023-09-04T09:59:00.001-04:002023-09-04T09:59:26.372-04:00SAQA Benefit Auction<p>Each fall, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) holds an online benefit auction to raise money to support SAQA's exhibits, publications and educational programs. This year's auction runs from September 14 to October 8. over 380 pieces of quilt art, all 12" square, will be available for purchase. This is a "reverse" auction. Sept. 14 is diamond day, when all pieces are available for $1000. The quilts are divided into 3 groups and the following Monday, the 1st group opens for a bid at $750. Prices drop at 2 PM each day until reaching a final price of $100 on Saturday. The process repeats with the other 2 groups until Oct. 8. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXwhPZK_c7nKQGWmrh4M-_-OzIMgvr3zfuW5LEX0--jNpNtLEUSV7jZSz7ZFTeCjA5Fo36J_7r1jC6OTx-VK2Xo_YmyZX7Okj3xDNOFgDXdGjMFJjvWzMTqYpNifxyhl0_kgI-MOKB1B3n75-4ldKwGE8pWOKK1jlCIGpMm765n4UPRNpyUl4-05EW80/s612/BA23-sq.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXwhPZK_c7nKQGWmrh4M-_-OzIMgvr3zfuW5LEX0--jNpNtLEUSV7jZSz7ZFTeCjA5Fo36J_7r1jC6OTx-VK2Xo_YmyZX7Okj3xDNOFgDXdGjMFJjvWzMTqYpNifxyhl0_kgI-MOKB1B3n75-4ldKwGE8pWOKK1jlCIGpMm765n4UPRNpyUl4-05EW80/s320/BA23-sq.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can learn more about the auction <a href="https://www.saqa.com/auction" target="_blank">here</a>. You can view all the quilts online as well as register for Handbid which is the company handling the auction. There are also Dream Collections available to view - groups of 8 quilts that members have chosen that have a common theme or color story. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sue has again contributed a quilt to the auction. It is called "Filtered" and combines shibori/indigo dyed fabric, rusted fabric, and a cyanotype print done on a coffee filter. It has both hand and machine stitching. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJQONuiw2H6e7iloiriBw2HywL-Y7z6xrvXmcJ4BGQMVGfqWrWUHdv4sbRn50toOB3JOt8i7IIn8tIptLtOPD6HwRabCm1v5BNaw53MYPNBr9hBmSz3IK_YctZeFmRARk_OvBfowdxmKx-rQVCDJ1Zqp4b1zDxjtzk6uOf75NBOyX1kznguxPsK7iT6g/s612/BA23-Badge-PriceS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJQONuiw2H6e7iloiriBw2HywL-Y7z6xrvXmcJ4BGQMVGfqWrWUHdv4sbRn50toOB3JOt8i7IIn8tIptLtOPD6HwRabCm1v5BNaw53MYPNBr9hBmSz3IK_YctZeFmRARk_OvBfowdxmKx-rQVCDJ1Zqp4b1zDxjtzk6uOf75NBOyX1kznguxPsK7iT6g/s320/BA23-Badge-PriceS.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Go to the <a href="https://www.saqa.com/auction" target="_blank">website</a> and check out the quilts. Even if you choose not to bid, there's lots of inspiration and eye candy!</div><p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-61331545788075726252023-08-21T10:10:00.003-04:002023-08-21T10:10:43.967-04:00Harrisonburg Quilt<p>Over the weekend, Virginia Consortium of Quilters (VCQ) sponsored a "slumber party" sew-along in support of the Virginia Quilt Museum. Wendy Sheppard created a pattern for one of the museum's historic quilts that is for sale on the museum website. It has been named the Harrisonburg Quilt and served as a fund raiser for the museum, which also sponsored a sew-along. You can find the pattern <a href="https://www.vaquiltmuseum.org/product/harrisonburg-paper-pattern-by-wendy-sheppard-copy" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSySHh63ai0wydJzBUlUs0Py0DKpe7GURs0CcHTFsO2zTulcV2KWwczEIlcSBgZgJgz4jA6NKzepp7-j6v6GY4BVV6WQLPk40ftj-j158MIpG0pFjhILhlX-PXOvLeJz-ou-IgIlZ7ChYjYAluf2HoaDF5OfsQY7cNXriDxx2Yy2zedmStg9JS4AuyBY/s952/64df92a231f9f649b6bc3c3e_Update%20081423_Cover%20Image-p-800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSySHh63ai0wydJzBUlUs0Py0DKpe7GURs0CcHTFsO2zTulcV2KWwczEIlcSBgZgJgz4jA6NKzepp7-j6v6GY4BVV6WQLPk40ftj-j158MIpG0pFjhILhlX-PXOvLeJz-ou-IgIlZ7ChYjYAluf2HoaDF5OfsQY7cNXriDxx2Yy2zedmStg9JS4AuyBY/s320/64df92a231f9f649b6bc3c3e_Update%20081423_Cover%20Image-p-800.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sue participated in the VCQ sew-along and now has 4 blocks completed (2 sewn during the sew-along). It is not a difficult block but does require accurate piecing. The slumber party included visits/interviews with Alicia Thomas, the museum's executive director, and national quilter Pat Sloan who provided video tutorials for construction of the quilt, and Wendy Sheppard, the pattern designer. They were all very informative and provided excellent tips. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3gjk_FX8T5GAF6YrmXVHs6lOy2D9JI2XLtHmtXECkvbdOnbMOBRMEOV7nJSD5M8TsYVqPFjHeWnmXM1IKg-Di8W9rZ4R7f-pk1Ft9OowETnYtN37MIJlxTur_Fn4Jz0d2ih4I11lWkTj8w2uwxMbklKFFpsplhr6S_0EMKviOyDPEBRQTyHFtvCQEfI/s1936/IMG_4050.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3gjk_FX8T5GAF6YrmXVHs6lOy2D9JI2XLtHmtXECkvbdOnbMOBRMEOV7nJSD5M8TsYVqPFjHeWnmXM1IKg-Di8W9rZ4R7f-pk1Ft9OowETnYtN37MIJlxTur_Fn4Jz0d2ih4I11lWkTj8w2uwxMbklKFFpsplhr6S_0EMKviOyDPEBRQTyHFtvCQEfI/s320/IMG_4050.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The photo above shows the steps in the block construction. Top left, sewing half-square triangles to the center square. Top right, adding more half-square triangles to the center square. Bottom left, strips including half-square triangles are added to two opposite sides. Bottom right, final strips added top and bottom that have 2 half-square triangles on each end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdmfqlsARHnFWbKKsfhN14eBoGrxGSfC20LzxZjMRR86fF7y4Fb7cjmXv1EEcfDfnzUzGpMi5NMpN65b5GWnU_Iq050eHiarWyDyLfh80qvz4kuPJzzFzKFA8v7TgmmVOFmIV2Ov8Hi7R7w_Iv3Ze938BkFYJHXnP8jWJwTUMG7AxRPTFhd6CMikSc2U/s2773/IMG_4048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2751" data-original-width="2773" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdmfqlsARHnFWbKKsfhN14eBoGrxGSfC20LzxZjMRR86fF7y4Fb7cjmXv1EEcfDfnzUzGpMi5NMpN65b5GWnU_Iq050eHiarWyDyLfh80qvz4kuPJzzFzKFA8v7TgmmVOFmIV2Ov8Hi7R7w_Iv3Ze938BkFYJHXnP8jWJwTUMG7AxRPTFhd6CMikSc2U/s320/IMG_4048.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So far there are 2 green blocks and 2 pink blocks. Sue's plan is to make 20 blocks (4 x 5), slightly smaller than the pattern. More colors will be added, with 2 blocks of each color. Below are the ones cut so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0klRSkz9die76MkO_MvKufZG-8ORArB9Qpa2FqypxthDsdq7ft3wQFpC8CrvW6vcD18MI7Sux5FvkkkvWj468exTDke-XH_a6XkmkHmtNSRk6i0iZ6aKJmLeYpj-WfeLqBbCB8CpM5rzShDoo3W3EK0lxk8sFQzV-T9vI_njf7426EGHmx4QsCRMwLZE/s3788/IMG_4049.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3788" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0klRSkz9die76MkO_MvKufZG-8ORArB9Qpa2FqypxthDsdq7ft3wQFpC8CrvW6vcD18MI7Sux5FvkkkvWj468exTDke-XH_a6XkmkHmtNSRk6i0iZ6aKJmLeYpj-WfeLqBbCB8CpM5rzShDoo3W3EK0lxk8sFQzV-T9vI_njf7426EGHmx4QsCRMwLZE/s320/IMG_4049.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The slumber party was very fun and capably led by Kelly Zuber. There were some fun contests for prizes and polls as well as show and tell of completed blocks. It's always fun to see everyone's fabric choices. VCQ has plans for upcoming in=person and virtual meetings/classes and other special events including our Celebration retreat next spring at Smith Mountain Lake. Check out <a href="http://vcq.org" target="_blank">VCQ's website</a> for more info.</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-20435667882825333642023-08-15T12:10:00.002-04:002023-08-15T12:13:46.317-04:00DIY for Chair Arms<p>Sue recently got new chairs for her family room. Much to her surprise, they did not come with covers for the chair arms - the part most susceptible to wear. So she decided to try a do-it-yourself project to make some. Some fabric store remnants of cotton duck and linen-like fabric seemed suitable for attempting to dye something that might work. The last vestiges of elephant gray dye left in the jar would have to do. If it didn't work, nothing lost; just come up with another plan.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlIYc88TRDHpvybzpacSnWr05KQqmJmHE1JP1MWI1_McES_MeyLYQ4BOBw8ZasvY5bIu2S-gW24PngPCgF7L0hzEjCbzdmcIigOlaBEHxBm2S4f4lKBeaEDdk46b5Qm7ifduPHxFfafKcDleedOYPLVShvgnJkSthcSvF59GsblWsmo2K26It_6mCZEI/s4032/final7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlIYc88TRDHpvybzpacSnWr05KQqmJmHE1JP1MWI1_McES_MeyLYQ4BOBw8ZasvY5bIu2S-gW24PngPCgF7L0hzEjCbzdmcIigOlaBEHxBm2S4f4lKBeaEDdk46b5Qm7ifduPHxFfafKcDleedOYPLVShvgnJkSthcSvF59GsblWsmo2K26It_6mCZEI/s320/final7.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Two half yard pieces were put in the dye bath. One was white, the other a beige color. The dye bath looks purple because that is one of the component colors of elephant gray. After sitting in the dye for 24 hours, the rinse process started. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu6QQZaxkh1AYXTH8T9tm4wF3LKWFzlXGT_IOj6cDVyiIMi_BHNGcXObYPCRLcLkavGcxAit6sur3SW7Mef1XLnrhnTO7pBxRb6dvC0dvyAGwTXEqy1rCljG4-4f4FODEMy4MIsodEymWpyhNpZ4wycUgeKWlUIVEMq3-2iynM5vuSDypqw3Omz-yTs8/s4032/final8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu6QQZaxkh1AYXTH8T9tm4wF3LKWFzlXGT_IOj6cDVyiIMi_BHNGcXObYPCRLcLkavGcxAit6sur3SW7Mef1XLnrhnTO7pBxRb6dvC0dvyAGwTXEqy1rCljG4-4f4FODEMy4MIsodEymWpyhNpZ4wycUgeKWlUIVEMq3-2iynM5vuSDypqw3Omz-yTs8/s320/final8.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><p>Here it is soaking in the laundry tub. You can see here it looks more gray than purple. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_rl21kbNu4-Dg6pNx5bXjbHvnRmvI9ACyKzo_ud8Bjw7wRi6naAaDwX2TMXbshX2T-5-y2QtRTOkz277gKY92kmSJBStDbVCouxEjmHeIXMtTWJlFssRqKJpM-C7yE_ZV8GTaoVjsUKAPDvCc48IyZ6jyTvhTvfQst3ztZyDp5uZk04iAkbcaIik5IA/s1936/IMG_4041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_rl21kbNu4-Dg6pNx5bXjbHvnRmvI9ACyKzo_ud8Bjw7wRi6naAaDwX2TMXbshX2T-5-y2QtRTOkz277gKY92kmSJBStDbVCouxEjmHeIXMtTWJlFssRqKJpM-C7yE_ZV8GTaoVjsUKAPDvCc48IyZ6jyTvhTvfQst3ztZyDp5uZk04iAkbcaIik5IA/s320/IMG_4041.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are 4 shots of different areas of the washed & dried fabric. Some areas are gray, some more blue, some purplish. Not enough dye to come out solid, but homogeneous enough to give an overall impression of gray. Sue decided it would well enough with the new gray chairs and set about crafting the arm covers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMDXrUacHs45g4cF3DnsaRkyBFtEO-bzKOEcr-EWLhpjA6I7Ib1pdVdJ6DfFWTWDTxY4RDNhm_aZ7Ql-0Y-8AXFsswCvzA9rjbgf3fIOWOAdz0IQwfDd55ywcugznyEv-NhrjbH4990QLU-q7mQStU-zqDYIPGSkWHtM2iILhNDKa4d2M8C-XIkDNEJk/s4032/final2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMDXrUacHs45g4cF3DnsaRkyBFtEO-bzKOEcr-EWLhpjA6I7Ib1pdVdJ6DfFWTWDTxY4RDNhm_aZ7Ql-0Y-8AXFsswCvzA9rjbgf3fIOWOAdz0IQwfDd55ywcugznyEv-NhrjbH4990QLU-q7mQStU-zqDYIPGSkWHtM2iILhNDKa4d2M8C-XIkDNEJk/s320/final2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>She made rectangles long enough to cover about 5-6 inches of the front and most of the top. After clean finishing the edges, she fit each one on the chairs, folding in triangles at the corners for a snug fit. After stitching the triangles in place, they were ready. Sue is satisfied with the result. What do you think? </p></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-75628525035705507052023-08-07T10:07:00.000-04:002023-08-07T10:07:31.704-04:00Altering Cyanotype Prints<p><i>This is a repost from October 2021 when we attended a Red Thread Retreat with Lesley Riley to learn more about cyanotype/botanical printing. </i></p><p>At the Red Thread Retreat, we enjoyed learning ways to alter our cyanotype images by using different chemicals and techniques. Serendipity is also a big part of the process. Even though you change things up from a traditional blue and white cyanotype print, you never know what you will get when you start adding other components to the experiment. There is a lot you also don't have control over such as the amount of sunshine, the humidity and the angle of the sun. You can somewhat control other additives to the botanicals placed in your design.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaX-RlS_iGhm8EkkIbKqwgLyr3AZg-YWIpCDJ7QJW12aHrEQ9kzLXdV5VD_88ESfhl3B2cYkO1TIGulEOiVd-xv3V3GjiFy3Mvw-m-Oy_45LPgm__2cWdDVr5xs6aml7jN65F4ewQp4o/s509/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaX-RlS_iGhm8EkkIbKqwgLyr3AZg-YWIpCDJ7QJW12aHrEQ9kzLXdV5VD_88ESfhl3B2cYkO1TIGulEOiVd-xv3V3GjiFy3Mvw-m-Oy_45LPgm__2cWdDVr5xs6aml7jN65F4ewQp4o/s320/11.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">To end up with the image above, a piece of watercolor paper which had been treated with the Jacquard Cyanotype chemicals was used. Once the botanicals were added some turmeric and then Ferrous Sulfate was sprinkled around the edges of the plants. The very interesting results on the left of the paper was from a leaf that had many holes in it having fallen on a gravel parking lot and been run over by cars. The piece was also lightly misted with a vinegar and water solution.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKKETDOst9weQtscdNSFpcL2zz7IliCnWL06xGiVqSHhcIaz5nrIwrgV-COa6zS3iwdlZc2sGSofR-kQqGE9HQVCH21I_GPWnuMJgYcuBjwA-c9gO6hPIJqAO5CwV8gGLlyztlpSprqo/s533/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKKETDOst9weQtscdNSFpcL2zz7IliCnWL06xGiVqSHhcIaz5nrIwrgV-COa6zS3iwdlZc2sGSofR-kQqGE9HQVCH21I_GPWnuMJgYcuBjwA-c9gO6hPIJqAO5CwV8gGLlyztlpSprqo/s320/4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">For an October day we were fortunate to have warm temperatures hoovering in the high 70s to 81 with lots of sunshine so the paper. with plants and chemicals incased under a piece of glass, sat out in the sunshine of the parking area for at least half a day to "cook".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpEtZvsvFr7MtQCRbi3kTFaoRVQuZXdSWFWAfwhE5O-zd2o1hx5JQGhWIbj59tvUYsC3tcwouQbmGl2ErksC6nSQq-CYw_OrZg1Lo4DdNJXAZG-uSUp3akgUGCHl3hDAWT8MheUtf3wo/s533/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpEtZvsvFr7MtQCRbi3kTFaoRVQuZXdSWFWAfwhE5O-zd2o1hx5JQGhWIbj59tvUYsC3tcwouQbmGl2ErksC6nSQq-CYw_OrZg1Lo4DdNJXAZG-uSUp3akgUGCHl3hDAWT8MheUtf3wo/s320/6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>When the botanical materials were removed, the image looked like this but it still needed rinsing off in cool water to remove all the chemicals. Before rinsing it looked like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl-5OIyR7CXh8ZmYxSbdxev7e7yqtQC9W2Wodg4JqHgdqvRNri_FvzYFjUF4qzh9DlutT389Lr3OR4c-tic9hTunrSq1bFf3FjmohxtbF6os5DH5cZOr5K9WIEvL1qDlmpCECCpwJVSI/s533/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl-5OIyR7CXh8ZmYxSbdxev7e7yqtQC9W2Wodg4JqHgdqvRNri_FvzYFjUF4qzh9DlutT389Lr3OR4c-tic9hTunrSq1bFf3FjmohxtbF6os5DH5cZOr5K9WIEvL1qDlmpCECCpwJVSI/s320/5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The development process can still continue for a day or so, the final image looks like this now. It might get cut up to put into a new collage and likely that geode looking area on the left will be a highlight of a new piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJrePe14R8mAgnt4aBWayFfJUp_IJqjJepZcxN7eshMfTG8Vhm-l-AW2rp7R2ukTKHrBljQKbRjpTDtMYXsSKZLscC_8Qcbdp04GeXAKtxC9qBuDVt2v_z8_58TSef8syJOlIdhB1w0c/s533/real+finish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJrePe14R8mAgnt4aBWayFfJUp_IJqjJepZcxN7eshMfTG8Vhm-l-AW2rp7R2ukTKHrBljQKbRjpTDtMYXsSKZLscC_8Qcbdp04GeXAKtxC9qBuDVt2v_z8_58TSef8syJOlIdhB1w0c/s320/real+finish.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-13672364704989892992023-07-31T10:47:00.000-04:002023-07-31T10:47:25.688-04:00More Cyanotype Experiments<p>This week's experiments included some less successful additives to the process and one complete transformation. Two prints were set up as before. This time the additives were line juice and dry mustard on one (left), vinegar and turmeric on the other (right). </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUM69J009Qf6u_kt9SC_btFXXnX7BCcHutQVu2Qi6M_7wgeUA-F0VFnNUeK4mIieETpjHGrScERUVeoanz_5qFVhPQYrHICuQI4C722O_oKp8YuQ2JVEXYFoQDrBDAQQp97nHGmJirE1vxIYSTibQUKfoS72PuRLiY3ig9rjifCiMPQlRGh-rx7MH1Zyw/s3382/IMG_3987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2283" data-original-width="3382" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUM69J009Qf6u_kt9SC_btFXXnX7BCcHutQVu2Qi6M_7wgeUA-F0VFnNUeK4mIieETpjHGrScERUVeoanz_5qFVhPQYrHICuQI4C722O_oKp8YuQ2JVEXYFoQDrBDAQQp97nHGmJirE1vxIYSTibQUKfoS72PuRLiY3ig9rjifCiMPQlRGh-rx7MH1Zyw/s320/IMG_3987.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prints during exposure above. After exposure but before rinsing below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGThV2tFkd2caMuWFtrkQDz8mEAXy4dWgrxFDSdxYCM9npqr7IuGuM5p5Vw41SrQXKlvxcxVRU-KJb7IqIPwcCWftUChXYZxfGLXeBCM_6Lhho5HuZPMal0vrJmWP76H6kE0vySbBWdFBLAEgV5kcDWtTk_PMROKyTfbPx6Xugy4mUf9GYUIqyevhxc4E/s4032/IMG_3989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="4032" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGThV2tFkd2caMuWFtrkQDz8mEAXy4dWgrxFDSdxYCM9npqr7IuGuM5p5Vw41SrQXKlvxcxVRU-KJb7IqIPwcCWftUChXYZxfGLXeBCM_6Lhho5HuZPMal0vrJmWP76H6kE0vySbBWdFBLAEgV5kcDWtTk_PMROKyTfbPx6Xugy4mUf9GYUIqyevhxc4E/s320/IMG_3989.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These 2 fabric pieces were previously treated with the cyanotype solution - with an excessive amount, which is why they are such a dark blue compared to the pieces shown last week. Most of which got washed down the drain in the rinse process, so a word of caution if you do this yourself, don't overdo the amount of solution! Below are the 2 pieces after rinsing and drying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuW7E5JrHMS9y68aXQ-7CryDVrjkGzasTOBDwpyqiVo1VnzZ0qaVvp1Z1wmi2nCu1uvX4nErbZDY7SxIDAFEIRM4nk4LUkYQy6bn-sCJcqa8GH095ZkMgE_l7zhp7gDnlcwuhp-ykEvYk4KNzfzEOg9N_uiveI4QCFEtaleW8WCQIyW0IbOFMzjwnyts/s2729/IMG_3991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="2648" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuW7E5JrHMS9y68aXQ-7CryDVrjkGzasTOBDwpyqiVo1VnzZ0qaVvp1Z1wmi2nCu1uvX4nErbZDY7SxIDAFEIRM4nk4LUkYQy6bn-sCJcqa8GH095ZkMgE_l7zhp7gDnlcwuhp-ykEvYk4KNzfzEOg9N_uiveI4QCFEtaleW8WCQIyW0IbOFMzjwnyts/s320/IMG_3991.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTpyUlC5TLMdc5JZq0gP3QOs0YMx3G1CCN5dkpOJVJgIu3bwqe6OLrBLK33R92f7uNaNLIy-En1xoCL1JR5IT9hUXSC6L7ZMUEsK4oo-N2alVoLzjvtlO8LPVRysBbGWJIZA-jNlAaXvXMaFHLhSu9Zefqy9ObQaMIIJig4Di24TDNOfgFRdbcGC47GY/s2757/IMG_3990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2757" data-original-width="2628" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTpyUlC5TLMdc5JZq0gP3QOs0YMx3G1CCN5dkpOJVJgIu3bwqe6OLrBLK33R92f7uNaNLIy-En1xoCL1JR5IT9hUXSC6L7ZMUEsK4oo-N2alVoLzjvtlO8LPVRysBbGWJIZA-jNlAaXvXMaFHLhSu9Zefqy9ObQaMIIJig4Di24TDNOfgFRdbcGC47GY/s320/IMG_3990.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You'll notice that there is very little effect from the additives used on these 2 prints. Maybe because of the amount of solution/darkness of the blue? Just guessing here. So Sue decided to try both a soda ash solution and a washing soda solution on one to see what would happen. Both of these act like bleach to take color out. She started by adding drops with a small paint brush, and then also using a fan shaped brush to try to add streaky swirls. Since it takes a little time to react, it's hard to know if you've added enough, and very easy to add too much. And of course, the too much is what happened. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsn1A79PhbV8JkLAAxVavFMOm60JSX1k8yPreM-ZEQjriq6ikKw1uXOrnQ8neQ5VGWZ4OsfnxM5GXrAi9q-SGSHP79q_ezWtqqb2m1nxlRlGfZTp3WinXJCUmkJnkFWhvCajTND_oe2mJ3gn_VueN6d2kdgAmhyBNcObvXajp8pb_Ne6pFBzjubJs3Fs0/s2979/IMG_3997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2979" data-original-width="2865" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsn1A79PhbV8JkLAAxVavFMOm60JSX1k8yPreM-ZEQjriq6ikKw1uXOrnQ8neQ5VGWZ4OsfnxM5GXrAi9q-SGSHP79q_ezWtqqb2m1nxlRlGfZTp3WinXJCUmkJnkFWhvCajTND_oe2mJ3gn_VueN6d2kdgAmhyBNcObvXajp8pb_Ne6pFBzjubJs3Fs0/s320/IMG_3997.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But it's all an experiment, right? The idea was to try to make a speckled background but the spots where the fan brush was applied turned out more solid than streaky. So the next option was to take out all the blue by submersing the whole piece in the washing soda solution. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gjdIRcxocZGO18JFk-StKOqDHPajtuWsH__V5S4ND7WAOn2OaMKIqHjI4cI-9Dki0G8QWj7FlWnYzAeAl26RjTYiql07AUAO9srvJWJPWIpQjyn2X-JEI_rUgEa7lSHnuMNM9p0b18kCkR05yYMeCjNBEjkaIq9JR7oRyvNWY-W7oBV-zNz5ue7H1nI/s2795/IMG_4003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2795" data-original-width="2788" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gjdIRcxocZGO18JFk-StKOqDHPajtuWsH__V5S4ND7WAOn2OaMKIqHjI4cI-9Dki0G8QWj7FlWnYzAeAl26RjTYiql07AUAO9srvJWJPWIpQjyn2X-JEI_rUgEa7lSHnuMNM9p0b18kCkR05yYMeCjNBEjkaIq9JR7oRyvNWY-W7oBV-zNz5ue7H1nI/s320/IMG_4003.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is the result. What do you think?</div></div><p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-33712160570122899702023-07-24T10:03:00.005-04:002023-07-24T10:03:56.454-04:00Cyanotype Experiments on Fabric<p>To continue with cyanotype, Sue decided to make some fabric prints last week and try a little experimenting. Nothing outlandish, just some simple additions. Her usual go to for altering backgrounds is to spritz with water and a soda ash solution. This time the solution must have been pretty strong (or the chemical coating for the cyanotype was thin) Because it worked almost like bleach and completely took out the color in places. Or maybe she was too heavy handed with the spray?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMIOwLIUPZgd_uCwPt7u7zrVHhu8EZUimS6p0-DVHDxLM8TZ_6o6GZlVf4MLsVYPZkcuFxYgdZ0dZRRAa9ezxpM1xqkjsdqlOzAaDZmO9KFjmaUq1z-JMVW8XqCLNHLZdfXcyHzjudxZ9KLU-6NLHjFrPH3cA13EUiFIl-Si98EmXbE9h33LhIrgi2qA/s3422/3969wm.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1945" data-original-width="3422" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMIOwLIUPZgd_uCwPt7u7zrVHhu8EZUimS6p0-DVHDxLM8TZ_6o6GZlVf4MLsVYPZkcuFxYgdZ0dZRRAa9ezxpM1xqkjsdqlOzAaDZmO9KFjmaUq1z-JMVW8XqCLNHLZdfXcyHzjudxZ9KLU-6NLHjFrPH3cA13EUiFIl-Si98EmXbE9h33LhIrgi2qA/s320/3969wm.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above are the 2 pieces set out in the sun. The places that appear yellow in the photos are where the soda ash solution was sprayed. The brownish spots are sprinkles (or clumps) of turmeric. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXr9bPCefbMcawLz9yTDWIgTZkLUitXZXKzmF99GudiXIidWcJ_AeA7MchZ88UH8UqgnnaY915qu1muohPHQ7tjA9YO5bptI8kaalRYjW8TRfQ0A8L4Joqev8ExrDGwysP_P9HZruxXNLnGCxJ3BsDwINEcgnW5YeFMOq1pYFIO2qPTLebp9pFVuZU5Ag/s3581/3970wm.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2334" data-original-width="3581" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXr9bPCefbMcawLz9yTDWIgTZkLUitXZXKzmF99GudiXIidWcJ_AeA7MchZ88UH8UqgnnaY915qu1muohPHQ7tjA9YO5bptI8kaalRYjW8TRfQ0A8L4Joqev8ExrDGwysP_P9HZruxXNLnGCxJ3BsDwINEcgnW5YeFMOq1pYFIO2qPTLebp9pFVuZU5Ag/s320/3970wm.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are the 2 pieces after a few hours in the sun, before removing the glass and plant material. The plants, by the way, are a mixture of ferns, nandina leaves, money plant seed pods, and an unopened blossom from the nandina. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PEM5di-hczhsTzv9sJy0gABItRS3_z-L59Gca68myiNnxqXXVfXuADZFmD42XHnC0jUrb_lNuH2tcRfRS0_fX2asM31XmcNVt-Ei5ZOxKcA7l8fSnj_rTbgsyKW_2jAnjvLqIlFmJbiTTzDIMtByATUOqAAzeUNV9m9Qbbae0KwOmVDQiHLxJx9CLOs/s3919/3971wm.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2691" data-original-width="3919" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PEM5di-hczhsTzv9sJy0gABItRS3_z-L59Gca68myiNnxqXXVfXuADZFmD42XHnC0jUrb_lNuH2tcRfRS0_fX2asM31XmcNVt-Ei5ZOxKcA7l8fSnj_rTbgsyKW_2jAnjvLqIlFmJbiTTzDIMtByATUOqAAzeUNV9m9Qbbae0KwOmVDQiHLxJx9CLOs/s320/3971wm.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what they look like after removing the plant material but before rinsing. It takes several rinses in cool water to rinse out the cyanotype solution. Continue rinsing until water runs clear. Usually, Sue lets them soak overnight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvXDV4MHaONHncPWkoQAtZD7Eo8IgPkNFh8CaIiSlBFFLlV6M28-Mtv2Vnj9hVMmWvX4SBrTmVtNcuqwZDAMOjBIXSjtmaIBTHZQfy0ZQ15Tzjq5OosUXzXkco2JinfSDRbVHlc1C1ydetqtz_gxAAPkVq6XUplLTQHLXmKY3HhKD5rOLaG8l3x13EzE/s3190/3973wm.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3190" data-original-width="2667" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvXDV4MHaONHncPWkoQAtZD7Eo8IgPkNFh8CaIiSlBFFLlV6M28-Mtv2Vnj9hVMmWvX4SBrTmVtNcuqwZDAMOjBIXSjtmaIBTHZQfy0ZQ15Tzjq5OosUXzXkco2JinfSDRbVHlc1C1ydetqtz_gxAAPkVq6XUplLTQHLXmKY3HhKD5rOLaG8l3x13EzE/s320/3973wm.JPG" width="268" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6AfZ4hFeTAtwWwDIy-b7G-1Mi1U0glpl247nbdlAFvaCyTJ6tRd23QCGpNwd9DtlydcpJZWzYAo9FP7rtW3VKaNMtAPoAGwLCrwSsCiYmkh7rg2c2905qXzdwAQDdkAMUzHWkqCpuY35uenA2fEecuuZhNiDSFue5KUsylSsZRkiRKM8XDkIAj38PWk/s3209/3974wm.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3209" data-original-width="2685" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6AfZ4hFeTAtwWwDIy-b7G-1Mi1U0glpl247nbdlAFvaCyTJ6tRd23QCGpNwd9DtlydcpJZWzYAo9FP7rtW3VKaNMtAPoAGwLCrwSsCiYmkh7rg2c2905qXzdwAQDdkAMUzHWkqCpuY35uenA2fEecuuZhNiDSFue5KUsylSsZRkiRKM8XDkIAj38PWk/s320/3974wm.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above are the two prints after rinsing. You can see in the one on the right how the soda ash solution took out the blue background instead of just giving it some texture. The gold-brown spots are from the turmeric. Overall, both pieces turned out well. Note to self, go easy on the spray next time! And perhaps some more experiments with other substances to come. Looks like we're in for some sunny, hot weather this week. </div><p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-10234240924779619912023-07-17T12:19:00.000-04:002023-07-17T12:19:46.432-04:00Cyanotype Experiments on Coffee Filters<p><i><b>Update 7/17/2023. This is a repost from 2 years ago that gives you some background on cyanotype printing and experiments we did with prints on coffee filters to alter the outcomes. It's a fun way to experiment without a big investment in supplies. Note that coffee filters are made of a substance that works well in mixed media projects and can be stitched on. If it can stand up to hot water, it's pretty sturdy stuff!</b></i></p><p>For several years at Quilt Camps, Sue and Elizabeth have experimented with Cyanotype on fabric. The availability of ferns and other interesting botanicals in New Hampshire make them fun to do. Of course, we also have made some at our homes in Virginia and Elizabeth has done some in the hot humid weather in Mississippi. Heat and humidity certainly affect the results as does the directness of the sun on any given day and if the sky is cloudy. So many variables and it is the serendipity that makes it interesting.</p><p>Cyanotype is actually an alternative photography process developed in 1842 by English Astronomer, John Herschel who was interested in ways to copy his manuscripts and notes. It was Anna Atkins who in 1843 used the process to catalog botanical specimens. </p><p>In preparation for a paper collage workshop in a few weeks, Elizabeth has been experimenting with some cyanotypes while still in New Hampshire where it certainly isn't hot or humid and the sun seems to get weaker every day. Even so, experimenting is fun and helps to build up a supply of papers from which to choose when the workshop begins.</p><p>Round coffee filters are an easy way to experiment. They are quick to dry after applying the chemicals to the paper and you can treat many of them at once.</p><p>Following some instruction from the <a href="https://dharmatrading.com/images/public/pdf/instructions/Jacquard_Cyanotype_Toning_Prints.pdf" target="_blank">dharma website</a> about Jacquard products (Jacquard is the company that makes the chemicals needed for cyanotype) she started bleaching and toning some of the exposed samples to see what the results might be.</p><p>Only a Soda Ash rinse for this one, you can see how it really bleaches out the cyanotype chemicals.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMZlIWzy6hwOhQmTLLwCHijC8Em3t9BK_4jOAFNiLHyE50-GKyPRoJUab8G97K2BbS3uO-R1TMoVqpYB0PeuV2qMteAIShVWqsuWfGL-PgAlV5SPI6Ax-Q49OdWFne8DUugGX6qARbdQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMZlIWzy6hwOhQmTLLwCHijC8Em3t9BK_4jOAFNiLHyE50-GKyPRoJUab8G97K2BbS3uO-R1TMoVqpYB0PeuV2qMteAIShVWqsuWfGL-PgAlV5SPI6Ax-Q49OdWFne8DUugGX6qARbdQ/" width="246" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Here are some rinsed with Borax then with Soda Ash water and a final rinse in plain water, Here she got a bonus print. Coffee filters are very thin and she hadn't noticed that two were stuck together until they separated during the final rinse. The lower filter was the one on the bottom.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcfPKuAbgwztznWjzvpzEZdQUHEBCJgxkdGixEko1swHXFEQmFCPtQG5aZguM6x7QDSvAqU6tJU2F0KeF1o_f5ASCCkTu7I0su4eSpU8lVbI1TgSSarrsHUxHysXwz2l7ud8rvQ3hQQI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcfPKuAbgwztznWjzvpzEZdQUHEBCJgxkdGixEko1swHXFEQmFCPtQG5aZguM6x7QDSvAqU6tJU2F0KeF1o_f5ASCCkTu7I0su4eSpU8lVbI1TgSSarrsHUxHysXwz2l7ud8rvQ3hQQI/" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">This one was rinsed with Borax followed by Soda Ash and then a Hydrogen Peroxide rinse. The hydrogen peroxide brings out more of the blue as it speeds up the development process.</span></div></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehNLs8jutkmeG7INXVG0N5aJSqbuw6S8M-DO2PGmy4sp_XpLi4GCJZdHDUTlSGy9VJvDCA7dTuNi6hqMCXibORKPXEDtysHSTY8p_X0vuQldUKekZkIWLLMn4UDnYt_ytBAQS_I0FVCk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehNLs8jutkmeG7INXVG0N5aJSqbuw6S8M-DO2PGmy4sp_XpLi4GCJZdHDUTlSGy9VJvDCA7dTuNi6hqMCXibORKPXEDtysHSTY8p_X0vuQldUKekZkIWLLMn4UDnYt_ytBAQS_I0FVCk/" width="220" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">This piece was rinsed in Soda Ash which bleached it out and then followed by Borax. The brown streak in the middle is explained below.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSKwdMYV914OfM6gRrVmmHm8-_3B00IpcSE3P7Oa51h4hqttjmlSXIVjNmjExXVuDwxLdFwSk1xR-_oOgeIuuiXFjh1Os6VHnlpUCz4gyKCHOKwTVKPb79Jeaqkym2ocoVghFS9bEsww/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1095" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSKwdMYV914OfM6gRrVmmHm8-_3B00IpcSE3P7Oa51h4hqttjmlSXIVjNmjExXVuDwxLdFwSk1xR-_oOgeIuuiXFjh1Os6VHnlpUCz4gyKCHOKwTVKPb79Jeaqkym2ocoVghFS9bEsww/" width="237" /></a></div><br />These were swished in Borax, then a mix of Hydrogen Peroxide and water, followed by a dip in soda ash and another rinse in Hydrogen Peroxide and water. Her scientific methods aren't quite as firm as they should be as measuring was loosey goosey, but approximately 1 part Borax to two parts water, 1/4 cup of soda ash to 1 gallon of water, and a glugg of hydrogen peroxide in a cat litter pan full of water. Surely, on different days with different amounts of chemicals, different temperatures, different types of treated papers, results will vary a lot.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJWDb9sR6RKUnMuE1MDnH_sf2iEdr7zKefenwYbRgEdrvMXet_F_3S9SA0u2aa-py-WfEU6aIDEUoAJIFkSEOIsBSK4c1HiPqr8oBC5Cc11r5r9kQLk2jocPLqmhzdqgyTWlxjt6TnaA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJWDb9sR6RKUnMuE1MDnH_sf2iEdr7zKefenwYbRgEdrvMXet_F_3S9SA0u2aa-py-WfEU6aIDEUoAJIFkSEOIsBSK4c1HiPqr8oBC5Cc11r5r9kQLk2jocPLqmhzdqgyTWlxjt6TnaA/" width="216" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The brown streaks on the prints above came from hanging them over a drying rack. Previously a tee-shirt which had been soaked in soda ash had been hanging on the rack and the residual soda ash bleached out the streaks in these two pieces.<br /><br /><p></p><p>There are other toners and bleach you can also use. Let us know if you have done any experiments with cyanotype.</p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-79751095452375713172023-07-09T13:11:00.000-04:002023-07-09T13:11:16.302-04:00Screen Printing with League of NH Craftsmen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Elizabeth and her sister, Becky, took a class at the </span><a href="https://centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/" style="text-align: left;">Center Sandwich League of NH Craftsmen</a><span style="text-align: left;"> shop last week and learned a lot about screen printing an image. The League is a group of juried artists who sell in dedicated shops all over the state. Their work is beautiful and of the highest quality. Our class was with </span><a href="https://www.mitchellserigraphprints.com/william-mitchell-resume-and-galleries.html" style="text-align: left;">Master Printmaker, William Mitchell</a><span style="text-align: left;"> who was also a master teacher. Please check out his website at the link and take a look at his beautiful prints.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3qr32A3OZUCxkzBpxEvxL3hR3c34-H3J_HS7F-pPtAuMJcAqLxhkzup-jyuWLznBndvIc27o988j2Ih5V8BnubwwqBRzg7suDCmpj2m3YgCu6gGg8LqhJ33Ay8zi9JaRdaIkMnTL6H1U5J9aENjaJC8w9L5wnqhX8FTIcWkJHuYFdISOSwaQZOdlyRg/s1280/1%20Bill%20creating%20design%20on%20screen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3qr32A3OZUCxkzBpxEvxL3hR3c34-H3J_HS7F-pPtAuMJcAqLxhkzup-jyuWLznBndvIc27o988j2Ih5V8BnubwwqBRzg7suDCmpj2m3YgCu6gGg8LqhJ33Ay8zi9JaRdaIkMnTL6H1U5J9aENjaJC8w9L5wnqhX8FTIcWkJHuYFdISOSwaQZOdlyRg/s320/1%20Bill%20creating%20design%20on%20screen.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Bill introduced us to the screen and drew his design directly on the polyester sheer fabric with a dull pencil.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7PcTqheFSjQfexKaFlWUdxo4iWBhGQZldMLw9uCaApcTSNSccApx-pHvMPhzJ-YfHQDXLhju4uh8gCFMwYBuSW7BKsawVCICSLHB0Ws7Ip9aue8M9BjD-Ihew5cj79ypuuwnJbr0zMM-Zi__whf2gkWJxdc72FozmnpqK7QlkwMNaVNy4xH1sryJZyg/s1280/2%20Bill%20putting%20on%20screen%20filler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7PcTqheFSjQfexKaFlWUdxo4iWBhGQZldMLw9uCaApcTSNSccApx-pHvMPhzJ-YfHQDXLhju4uh8gCFMwYBuSW7BKsawVCICSLHB0Ws7Ip9aue8M9BjD-Ihew5cj79ypuuwnJbr0zMM-Zi__whf2gkWJxdc72FozmnpqK7QlkwMNaVNy4xH1sryJZyg/s320/2%20Bill%20putting%20on%20screen%20filler.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>He had each class member draw a block on his demonstration screen, then we filled it in with the screen drawing fluid using a small paintbrush. This would be the design we would see when printed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZs19X3UZ0MZgB01nBvqEYnZNwUv2VM6giAiRL-4qjIERSi5lS9ooIcoANoGROpNZpYemQ9CaB7Ilnn-TOIDP6Xm1mxVJzYZdi0lW4EKVyBgQ9CK4SvdDSoDtf53wpGL5_Q6O-ZzJHF-PO3Jz3HeApc8hpAf9XwvtBEWWONZjxN1NkNNyeXCuHuKPxxoQ/s2016/3%20Bill%20checking%20for%20areas%20that%20need%20more%20filler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZs19X3UZ0MZgB01nBvqEYnZNwUv2VM6giAiRL-4qjIERSi5lS9ooIcoANoGROpNZpYemQ9CaB7Ilnn-TOIDP6Xm1mxVJzYZdi0lW4EKVyBgQ9CK4SvdDSoDtf53wpGL5_Q6O-ZzJHF-PO3Jz3HeApc8hpAf9XwvtBEWWONZjxN1NkNNyeXCuHuKPxxoQ/s320/3%20Bill%20checking%20for%20areas%20that%20need%20more%20filler.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Once drawn he advised us to hold the screen up to the light to be sure the design was filled completely as any areas that might be too thin wouldn't make for a good result.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYu2z3NyfWAU8jldfxzVBrr4nDMrxCZ1QYCVQZ7tbPvz4_-niWw9KULPaKlLDOqchSMKGTsA9mGVNw6_eAUx-OcLQCM0BaunOdQntHoAZ4vSbsABcTNZTJvC-9HjGNtujTS1cloV6zo3CmBgRgDXMCkWqR9krc-3WdJIueD3hTXFIscezVRXXTZW7ris/s2016/4%20Bill%20adding%20screen%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYu2z3NyfWAU8jldfxzVBrr4nDMrxCZ1QYCVQZ7tbPvz4_-niWw9KULPaKlLDOqchSMKGTsA9mGVNw6_eAUx-OcLQCM0BaunOdQntHoAZ4vSbsABcTNZTJvC-9HjGNtujTS1cloV6zo3CmBgRgDXMCkWqR9krc-3WdJIueD3hTXFIscezVRXXTZW7ris/s320/4%20Bill%20adding%20screen%20block.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Next we learned how to squeegee on the screen filler which would block out all the background areas. He used a piece of cardstock as his squeegee for this part of the process, instead of the large rubber squeegee.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO12oP0j2yxuf1BNkeSQu5RuXuzfZfYLj3NLyYwdC_2JEIQz7wOpRkgT6vjRfcSEfInpj7zOq2WYWU-mVNjSnYMb43DW_yR_PGWZ4hX6qkSJnveQcgd-yd9xH9sq8SDMhnfsQ5JKlcDp-4RbiZLncV1nMRDvMczFyBqm6i6etwugEERkLTVltTKDhSMnM/s2016/5%20Screen%20with%20design%20and%20block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO12oP0j2yxuf1BNkeSQu5RuXuzfZfYLj3NLyYwdC_2JEIQz7wOpRkgT6vjRfcSEfInpj7zOq2WYWU-mVNjSnYMb43DW_yR_PGWZ4hX6qkSJnveQcgd-yd9xH9sq8SDMhnfsQ5JKlcDp-4RbiZLncV1nMRDvMczFyBqm6i6etwugEERkLTVltTKDhSMnM/s320/5%20Screen%20with%20design%20and%20block.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Here is the demonstration screen with the blue areas being the design and the red areas the background where no paint should go through the screen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ2diXdTmprTXqlo7BtibcWVxF4hHpqcYZxChDzQFpqXOlwHwTx1vfuX6yRa4YhFmCzr0ChpjXeE-zzM43KmTd65ZrMkCLfMPp4JypreTtJn_ws5ccBf1Jz_zpoT8AXD3apT8bkStOPdl6Scv8n8RONLT8Mh71WjNpw_kKK2Z9UN3SV3VQSV8IXQzucs/s2016/6%20Becky%20drawing%20her%20design.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ2diXdTmprTXqlo7BtibcWVxF4hHpqcYZxChDzQFpqXOlwHwTx1vfuX6yRa4YhFmCzr0ChpjXeE-zzM43KmTd65ZrMkCLfMPp4JypreTtJn_ws5ccBf1Jz_zpoT8AXD3apT8bkStOPdl6Scv8n8RONLT8Mh71WjNpw_kKK2Z9UN3SV3VQSV8IXQzucs/s320/6%20Becky%20drawing%20her%20design.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Elizabeth's sister, Becky, decided to draw a variation of a Zentangle design she once did. It is reminiscent of a fern unfurling. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIC4Xk9Fr2WgP-dYHfTU-UOI4qPH9JDRQTQcWZ8EjyOXGT4t-1S6wRKXERvTdsG9E7n1A8JGodwaaAoj4_pkG-BYV5HOeBgwuLBYltsL0pTUF2PHr4Zl5BNVm1EGsPOyJf2p2_0znF0flijGcXrGQfO7nVxmb5SQTkJbaZ0qB8JCnHaZD07sfkNK44Sc/s2016/7%20Elizabeth's%20design.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIC4Xk9Fr2WgP-dYHfTU-UOI4qPH9JDRQTQcWZ8EjyOXGT4t-1S6wRKXERvTdsG9E7n1A8JGodwaaAoj4_pkG-BYV5HOeBgwuLBYltsL0pTUF2PHr4Zl5BNVm1EGsPOyJf2p2_0znF0flijGcXrGQfO7nVxmb5SQTkJbaZ0qB8JCnHaZD07sfkNK44Sc/s320/7%20Elizabeth's%20design.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Elizabeth drew a modernized version of a flower.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3MvZbkxOJMa2MJZ_iCPt4yCP9y_0ogHhkr5-LFWu1lX9UYstlblHBIkAVB46eiXXD9TropYBDIA8GiZ7LnA2iBYfOIRALpTE7zctfoSxdPuD4QfYPkgc8OWXezUTpn6XY2xj2WdCBG4fd8WDU12ICoTVkoBP1HBeY_ee_ArGfMNY_HDygrCLJIBLjNg/s2016/8%20Bill%20demonstrating%20how%20to%20was%20out%20design%20fill.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3MvZbkxOJMa2MJZ_iCPt4yCP9y_0ogHhkr5-LFWu1lX9UYstlblHBIkAVB46eiXXD9TropYBDIA8GiZ7LnA2iBYfOIRALpTE7zctfoSxdPuD4QfYPkgc8OWXezUTpn6XY2xj2WdCBG4fd8WDU12ICoTVkoBP1HBeY_ee_ArGfMNY_HDygrCLJIBLjNg/s320/8%20Bill%20demonstrating%20how%20to%20was%20out%20design%20fill.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Once each step was dry, Bill showed us how to remove the blue ink, leaving only the red ink in the screen. Remember that where the blue ink was is going to be the print.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHlEpqwnCDlofEkHM7SIi5x3mGTtkEwdE4BEHs48ix2NA1Gdk6BMYjCDL_iUFJ8q1fmU-1qRlHsUBP-aqLGWxkHaMIKE1WEnS1RwpEi1I8rZNyDGZpsuBhX7BZ6KSgZQA3Q8obzvSw1_tn900IYhrmrDDwefbOWAL2g065KSjsPHEj5DH9zoaD259qD4/s2016/10%20Design%20washed%20out%20of%20screen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHlEpqwnCDlofEkHM7SIi5x3mGTtkEwdE4BEHs48ix2NA1Gdk6BMYjCDL_iUFJ8q1fmU-1qRlHsUBP-aqLGWxkHaMIKE1WEnS1RwpEi1I8rZNyDGZpsuBhX7BZ6KSgZQA3Q8obzvSw1_tn900IYhrmrDDwefbOWAL2g065KSjsPHEj5DH9zoaD259qD4/s320/10%20Design%20washed%20out%20of%20screen.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4So02ghR9g7hKN5LiYAbkhJp21u0xP2fg_ZRMCSe6XJ3mfP922NJ6afkkvPkC-wvRs8rvSeK4ruE8x9b4z4bEaZZQnL_Xg_8ZDIGxTVH9OeFFpYW-LnANoWDKHicrWJHd-QZ0dW8czp9CiMBd_7IpzhqqsdmTRarkrEIcbtExgr8VseFtDBqx_Ftvv4/s2016/9%20clothesline%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4So02ghR9g7hKN5LiYAbkhJp21u0xP2fg_ZRMCSe6XJ3mfP922NJ6afkkvPkC-wvRs8rvSeK4ruE8x9b4z4bEaZZQnL_Xg_8ZDIGxTVH9OeFFpYW-LnANoWDKHicrWJHd-QZ0dW8czp9CiMBd_7IpzhqqsdmTRarkrEIcbtExgr8VseFtDBqx_Ftvv4/s320/9%20clothesline%20.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Bill had a great clothesline for hanging pieces without having them touch each other. Straws on the line kept the paper from touching as the clothespins were evenly spaced.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fX_b-025tDmjMQagoM165vWyROvqGAPPPQTz4gh562E__ZizbAqcy_ELhwUJaJgijDDT8BAl26QouTSq0cZt_TUSELoRuqo2vtBqibkz2_HZM98O5WHoTwGuc3TjdO8R-Zh9t3tTz5JZytYTW9kqndntQNNZJLc37ko50Hdhjgnv2m2H85bHOX_8-F0/s2016/11%20prints%20on%20the%20line.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fX_b-025tDmjMQagoM165vWyROvqGAPPPQTz4gh562E__ZizbAqcy_ELhwUJaJgijDDT8BAl26QouTSq0cZt_TUSELoRuqo2vtBqibkz2_HZM98O5WHoTwGuc3TjdO8R-Zh9t3tTz5JZytYTW9kqndntQNNZJLc37ko50Hdhjgnv2m2H85bHOX_8-F0/s320/11%20prints%20on%20the%20line.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>These are Becky's designs after being screened on paper and hung on the line to dry. This class was a one color process but we hope to take a class in the future where we could learn to make images with more than one color.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDb4gsgZgQKH5tOZOdtRklKvo-iqYwolN59iaimxG0kd-MnfpereYg-6xrK3bWEbp7pdkEa5fYmlEMj20Xu3rLYN_7B6_GS8E-VeRyHsjRrglyMlOWzGpFlifcMhQzEgVxkzJ9cNlGoy_k3FNHpeeRnTZNZEjekqtfLvpEkzQ54yZAjd4vnq7eEzUuAk/s1561/becky's%20final.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="1256" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDb4gsgZgQKH5tOZOdtRklKvo-iqYwolN59iaimxG0kd-MnfpereYg-6xrK3bWEbp7pdkEa5fYmlEMj20Xu3rLYN_7B6_GS8E-VeRyHsjRrglyMlOWzGpFlifcMhQzEgVxkzJ9cNlGoy_k3FNHpeeRnTZNZEjekqtfLvpEkzQ54yZAjd4vnq7eEzUuAk/s320/becky's%20final.JPG" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the final print that Becky made.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33WZ2Yu0ybueaWqgJGrATQF75sj_EOgJImwl5RGykZQ3sDe7jWgeezrF3xcJoVwl9dzIQXeXjc_QG1lH8BXSZ7mQ1Qo_yiN-0ayJxcP_CCOg7JIgIbiCIinlqKxhmZ-3cdz5za47Xqp5Nb5ilTlbVGn0zWEbQ_XsVZ-EHa7mqJ9a5gM5ZG6fx8XcmXq0/s1873/Elizabeth's%20final%20print.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1873" data-original-width="1511" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33WZ2Yu0ybueaWqgJGrATQF75sj_EOgJImwl5RGykZQ3sDe7jWgeezrF3xcJoVwl9dzIQXeXjc_QG1lH8BXSZ7mQ1Qo_yiN-0ayJxcP_CCOg7JIgIbiCIinlqKxhmZ-3cdz5za47Xqp5Nb5ilTlbVGn0zWEbQ_XsVZ-EHa7mqJ9a5gM5ZG6fx8XcmXq0/s320/Elizabeth's%20final%20print.JPG" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the final print from Elizabeth's screen. It is printed on Pacon 80 weight paper from Staples.</div><br /><div><br /></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-87353391578798064772023-07-03T12:51:00.002-04:002023-07-03T12:51:26.160-04:00Blue Ridge Heron<p>The SAQA Regional Group of North Carolina and Virginia has mounted a new exhibit called Reflections that will debut at the Petersburg Area Art League in Virginia on July 7 and remain through August 5. These quilts depict the rich and diverse worlds of Virginia and North Carolina including colors, shapes, textures, natural environments, structures and cultures. Sue created her Blue Ridge Heron (18" square) for this exhibit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEtKgu4uIp_w3MwfJhQkkv1OvNKVZCqX9vPdqpKC6DszyQn7p_3IVXBqfR4SvUHajHbJ0-VoT4KOkiY6E7uR_Ns9nuxuEqn0JWRP7f4S9a9hemPxKrAuTvhincQlaNPN4_67MqYqmQemFgijEhrKoCp0CuZos4tpA86nZ0BCeJ9unY0LK_TFIrOJUbqg/s4000/blueridgeheron_full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3964" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEtKgu4uIp_w3MwfJhQkkv1OvNKVZCqX9vPdqpKC6DszyQn7p_3IVXBqfR4SvUHajHbJ0-VoT4KOkiY6E7uR_Ns9nuxuEqn0JWRP7f4S9a9hemPxKrAuTvhincQlaNPN4_67MqYqmQemFgijEhrKoCp0CuZos4tpA86nZ0BCeJ9unY0LK_TFIrOJUbqg/s320/blueridgeheron_full.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><p>The basis for this quilt is two photos that were taken at <a href="https://www.peaksofotter.com/" target="_blank">Peaks of Otter Lodge </a>along the Blue Ridge Parkway in southern Virginia. The 2 photos were blended with an app called Image Blender to create the pattern for the quilt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-JmnGaTv6sbU2jBL6LslkVwAZ3hZkeTh61SgLK5wzwUwH9VRRE0Zk_cETl--b6nzhioJOr7uwnJdbpP2XSsmIWU-9YHwvBk923GswXCjeNItAdaATy3uvmLxYnhfQNq9T-xZbcELkbuIfoEe6qqJNxsszH77BLVOWmIwWZW9BTmnIbsDybl3Gl1yWjrc/s2048/blended%20collage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-JmnGaTv6sbU2jBL6LslkVwAZ3hZkeTh61SgLK5wzwUwH9VRRE0Zk_cETl--b6nzhioJOr7uwnJdbpP2XSsmIWU-9YHwvBk923GswXCjeNItAdaATy3uvmLxYnhfQNq9T-xZbcELkbuIfoEe6qqJNxsszH77BLVOWmIwWZW9BTmnIbsDybl3Gl1yWjrc/s320/blended%20collage.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Sue started by building and quilting the background on a foundation of fusible fleece which serves as the batting. Simple shapes and quilting were enhanced by fabric selection. The mountain has a layer of organza fused on top to mute the colors. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCbMP0ZMO4fOIoJnOpixNoxXvMK73lvavhGERaSpyLFuAPFnnlU34848cDQ1ClYXa3ehkJ-421Kk2MnBHsE61Y4HJ2G5TQIQE6ATiZ453AREw9qQdHOnIUNbofUa-vLN45zPXTNMxqrc_1J9qwArvErE67lbVyLsvrReQoHMQ8VI0tFc062ZDN4pgMxI/s4032/IMG_3869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCbMP0ZMO4fOIoJnOpixNoxXvMK73lvavhGERaSpyLFuAPFnnlU34848cDQ1ClYXa3ehkJ-421Kk2MnBHsE61Y4HJ2G5TQIQE6ATiZ453AREw9qQdHOnIUNbofUa-vLN45zPXTNMxqrc_1J9qwArvErE67lbVyLsvrReQoHMQ8VI0tFc062ZDN4pgMxI/s320/IMG_3869.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Next, the heron was added by fusing and then doing a machine satin stitch around the edges.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXImPn_E1gBjyPVGNaV0EhiDIOhPk6nRrixzZCeA_AFiJJsV4qYHOOg1Gi_MNy0J9vPHFl71PegpO-rypFPxNPyLQIIErc9H4vD_iKubAWd0YEywyQvFvbgvU0-e-KrDEY6k37rT2HSWq5HWGNcBeCq7JKhrZii0JBk_94TcZFPUCA0HM7eci49JLtNI/s3142/IMG_3875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3142" data-original-width="2993" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXImPn_E1gBjyPVGNaV0EhiDIOhPk6nRrixzZCeA_AFiJJsV4qYHOOg1Gi_MNy0J9vPHFl71PegpO-rypFPxNPyLQIIErc9H4vD_iKubAWd0YEywyQvFvbgvU0-e-KrDEY6k37rT2HSWq5HWGNcBeCq7JKhrZii0JBk_94TcZFPUCA0HM7eci49JLtNI/s320/IMG_3875.JPG" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next step was adding the grass and tree shape on the left. The grass was created from a piece of shibori fabric made by Vicki Welsh of <a href="https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/" target="_blank">Colorways by Vicki.</a> (See second photo below.) Vicki featured this quilt on her blog on <a href="https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/blog/customer-gems-susan-price1326063#/" target="_blank">July 2</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6S0XRFWQxffr164XyExJ68OahRrxJSp0UTl4kCYiYiPb8qoe9B0SVA0PjBcZOS2Px0mYQeRrcfuSGXH1fLW0n0IHmwvXxJGMW75Aas5RSFnzux86rOvI0bsnjFZOYtyV3wkySZ2xbyWvcMwEnnI3pnD7ZYGOUiDSvUsUvlVWq05m9yiDnoduLBmadXi8/s2805/IMG_3885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="2805" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6S0XRFWQxffr164XyExJ68OahRrxJSp0UTl4kCYiYiPb8qoe9B0SVA0PjBcZOS2Px0mYQeRrcfuSGXH1fLW0n0IHmwvXxJGMW75Aas5RSFnzux86rOvI0bsnjFZOYtyV3wkySZ2xbyWvcMwEnnI3pnD7ZYGOUiDSvUsUvlVWq05m9yiDnoduLBmadXi8/s320/IMG_3885.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sue started with a strip of the fabric, applied a fusible product to the back, then began cutting away the lighter parts to create the grass effect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKK6OErme2hQ1ofUxvGFqtI7ugx5N90DJ0cfnmUfygH6bK_XFv7CqRjq60Zpf_42p024XI8uuRmadLRDTC9Nj2r89AD3K4db8uNBTEfxVdcK7p47IIecZ6SILTQH6lx3shusQPn9S-72Bua7UzzvF4tDcrbXyFSvKiAx2FmRbT8caASvYgSIcaehPf58/s3674/IMG_3902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2466" data-original-width="3674" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKK6OErme2hQ1ofUxvGFqtI7ugx5N90DJ0cfnmUfygH6bK_XFv7CqRjq60Zpf_42p024XI8uuRmadLRDTC9Nj2r89AD3K4db8uNBTEfxVdcK7p47IIecZ6SILTQH6lx3shusQPn9S-72Bua7UzzvF4tDcrbXyFSvKiAx2FmRbT8caASvYgSIcaehPf58/s320/IMG_3902.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see this and the other wonderful quilts in the exhibit at Petersburg Area Art League beginning July 7. Other venues will be announced when they are known. </div><br /></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-68717263025552095002023-06-26T08:57:00.000-04:002023-06-26T08:57:30.474-04:00SAQA Benefit Auction<p>Each fall, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) holds an art quilt auction as its main fund-raising event. Proceeds support exhibitions, publications, and educational outreach. Twelve-inch square quilts are made and donated by members and then auctioned in an online event over a period of 3 weeks in September/October. Sue recently completed and sent in her donation.</p><p>"Filtered" was made from scraps of shibori/indigo and rusted fabrics along with a cyanotype printed on a flattened coffee filter. Both hand and machine stitching were used to quilt and embellish.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVl5BFWm9_v-Bo2FUxXd1qbP44N8SMB467qLk3976yqF3BPDNA48PstEI7rLa73O3vm7mtOWpE9DrRJ5OOUcZO1DSYi1qk2_JdYLG9JI0cc8dxrx_RDJKocfBzQYQlaXUaupakZlUCdvXYJt1JSSniGCIhhBmZwusbuTqNIocjpSWFl7hhaHoaJ5XKQ0k/s3131/IMG_3913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3131" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVl5BFWm9_v-Bo2FUxXd1qbP44N8SMB467qLk3976yqF3BPDNA48PstEI7rLa73O3vm7mtOWpE9DrRJ5OOUcZO1DSYi1qk2_JdYLG9JI0cc8dxrx_RDJKocfBzQYQlaXUaupakZlUCdvXYJt1JSSniGCIhhBmZwusbuTqNIocjpSWFl7hhaHoaJ5XKQ0k/s320/IMG_3913.JPG" width="309" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is the background prior to adding the cyanotype where you can see the various fabrics used, all leftovers from previous projects.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2rJtUvDjthtBwbf5QefwpDvZL0GbH_6VcA88TNU4xN6p5DAbmNUz9oYv3E5wXEs79IIgTv3QOIszVZ6wry2ZCRS_ETy-fOBQD_oNwl8B9fIfseCD4w57L2vGJROZIk1nT62gssRyd9-h_LHdlaTn2oNu4dtD7ltVeKNpLFg5oh-HkDRfpvKuwyo_Np4/s4032/IMG_3912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2rJtUvDjthtBwbf5QefwpDvZL0GbH_6VcA88TNU4xN6p5DAbmNUz9oYv3E5wXEs79IIgTv3QOIszVZ6wry2ZCRS_ETy-fOBQD_oNwl8B9fIfseCD4w57L2vGJROZIk1nT62gssRyd9-h_LHdlaTn2oNu4dtD7ltVeKNpLFg5oh-HkDRfpvKuwyo_Np4/s320/IMG_3912.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Portions were quilted with straight line machine stitching. Other parts were enhanced with hand stitching.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DxpoJWXZ4CDKBe9B8KwjC1n-hLjpTaglsBiHCBBcuV1ZkqgsTwOpI4acIUNsdCz6Ci1P8u0K3hzHSkflJUXeA7EyzhpX7VMRK6KOMh8YheFK9Q9BwvPBEHBtQgfylwxs_himnzURQLmcyOeom3ZnkW_M3HkRGwm-wPLKhdaQUPXIf28YOxBcyPrFriE/s4032/IMG_3918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DxpoJWXZ4CDKBe9B8KwjC1n-hLjpTaglsBiHCBBcuV1ZkqgsTwOpI4acIUNsdCz6Ci1P8u0K3hzHSkflJUXeA7EyzhpX7VMRK6KOMh8YheFK9Q9BwvPBEHBtQgfylwxs_himnzURQLmcyOeom3ZnkW_M3HkRGwm-wPLKhdaQUPXIf28YOxBcyPrFriE/s320/IMG_3918.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above you can see some of the hand stitched circles and a row of fly stitches across the bottom. You can also see the machine stitching that outlines the cyanotype print and a blanket stitch used around the edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtC7y9Ye_BCcvsUU3k0YkFEvnwfqeBU88DeJgjS0TpHe9O_bhr8_230nz1CljZ0FuboRMx9QHZoPB1ASmXV-mGYcEAFczXszFCxZRnrZCbL9Z4QeKQ_AbWYUPno6-Kq2qeHY-DDXysCqdZv4ZzsFLbl3-X8OJ7NMLUuMpiM8cOPaz9vBGq_GwPc5OCncw/s3024/IMG_3926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2955" data-original-width="3024" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtC7y9Ye_BCcvsUU3k0YkFEvnwfqeBU88DeJgjS0TpHe9O_bhr8_230nz1CljZ0FuboRMx9QHZoPB1ASmXV-mGYcEAFczXszFCxZRnrZCbL9Z4QeKQ_AbWYUPno6-Kq2qeHY-DDXysCqdZv4ZzsFLbl3-X8OJ7NMLUuMpiM8cOPaz9vBGq_GwPc5OCncw/s320/IMG_3926.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the backing with corner triangles for hanging, or alternatively a ribbon loop in the center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXF0V8ldAZ7uQ0W9_5y-zD7QwbxFl9iulNJtwavsoAFrXC5gSwWzmPgdvVNTG6-KgFmcFe2zmj6fnOseI6O5sxANk59hLpEmPxoJn39x5-TjugIQ2XSYgyOy4odIoKIDPhXArY7CIQ5HPfAu2en-yMqjIVz0NyamjaGUeoq1ROhbsv9I_ORYzK0insFw/s2755/IMG_3927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2737" data-original-width="2755" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXF0V8ldAZ7uQ0W9_5y-zD7QwbxFl9iulNJtwavsoAFrXC5gSwWzmPgdvVNTG6-KgFmcFe2zmj6fnOseI6O5sxANk59hLpEmPxoJn39x5-TjugIQ2XSYgyOy4odIoKIDPhXArY7CIQ5HPfAu2en-yMqjIVz0NyamjaGUeoq1ROhbsv9I_ORYzK0insFw/s320/IMG_3927.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the finished piece. Watch this blog and our other social media for notice when the auction takes place this fall. Bidding is open to anyone. There are always many fabulous pieces of quilt art available.</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-4863314085921470472023-06-19T11:47:00.001-04:002023-06-19T11:47:58.991-04:00Thermofax Screen Printing Tips<p><i>Previously posted in July 2020, worth repeating as a reminder of best practices.</i></p><p>We frequently get various questions about printing from customers in our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pgfiber2art">Etsy shop</a>. Though we have FAQs on Etsy and this blog, people don't always read them. So we thought it might be helpful to do a post of our printing tips. There are always variables when printing, so we recommend doing test prints before starting on your project. That way you can work out any issues without ruining the project.<br /><br /><b>First things first:</b><br />TAPE YOUR SCREEN if you did not order a pre-taped screen. See the tutorial on our blog at <a href="http://pgfiber2art.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_10.html">http://pgfiber2art.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_10.html</a><br />Find a how to print tutorial at <a href="http://pgfiber2art.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-print-with-thermofax-screens.html">http://pgfiber2art.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-print-with-thermofax-screens.html</a><br /></p><div style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></div><p><br /><b>Printing Tips:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Thermofax printing works best on a padded surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a flat surface, we use a piece of craft felt topped with a piece of canvas fabric or muslin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fabric serves to absorb excess paint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> (top picture below) </span>For t-shirts, other garments, or tote bags place a piece of cardboard covered in waste fabric inside to provide cushioning and prevent paint transfer if it bleeds through; change fabric as needed; or just use a couple of layers of craft felt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> (bottom picture below)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4L6lifZTgBLr7-azm0AnpYD5BmHSJkDDqs65gVVbb7vJvI25-JP_XBonIOCi54XEJzZ9yEGAVGvF3p1Kt31eRdcfHTeabnRD27JyHBlSXVEd5xejWeFUx-ogV_rJ7M2Y_T2Y22K-9LT8/s1600/print+surface.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4L6lifZTgBLr7-azm0AnpYD5BmHSJkDDqs65gVVbb7vJvI25-JP_XBonIOCi54XEJzZ9yEGAVGvF3p1Kt31eRdcfHTeabnRD27JyHBlSXVEd5xejWeFUx-ogV_rJ7M2Y_T2Y22K-9LT8/s320/print+surface.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Je4-3C76ggyjeW3AV2E-xutw1WC41cc8AUta0jfAvHVOVHjZsqkxa2HNsNlANdu-gJkojGNyCyTIVuz1X7xMsFhr5MUkJqrRfzwp5mVTI8WSYuQElWxTXNRUHYMRcw-J-zDPzH5B2Io/s1600/craft+felt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Je4-3C76ggyjeW3AV2E-xutw1WC41cc8AUta0jfAvHVOVHjZsqkxa2HNsNlANdu-gJkojGNyCyTIVuz1X7xMsFhr5MUkJqrRfzwp5mVTI8WSYuQElWxTXNRUHYMRcw-J-zDPzH5B2Io/s320/craft+felt.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></li><li>If you are printing on fabrics, use paints formulated for textiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These paints will give your finished product a softer “hand”. Some types of paint we use include: Fluid Textile Paint (<a href="http://artisticartifacts.com/">artisticartifacts.com</a>), ProChem (<a href="http://prochemicalanddye.com/">prochemicalanddye.com</a>), Speedball Fabric Printing Inks, Jacquard paints, Versatex paints (<a href="http://dharmatrading.com/">DharmaTrading.com</a>). You can also find paint at <a href="http://dickblick.com/">DickBlick.com</a> and <a href="http://jerrysartarama.com/">jerrysartarama.com</a>.<span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0NwpuIvR1lQ3s5d2oz3JnTUkU4IqkRM2bUwVuukVFw0RnV8tZS-VVA58Z0QJoE8pk12kwXr_F4Zxflr_jIAM9vNItwyo7ZUAJ6MFF5nzP0hgSW0y0JIwytR1D3rLlXPhzZ3PysCpx7U/s1600/paints.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="1600" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0NwpuIvR1lQ3s5d2oz3JnTUkU4IqkRM2bUwVuukVFw0RnV8tZS-VVA58Z0QJoE8pk12kwXr_F4Zxflr_jIAM9vNItwyo7ZUAJ6MFF5nzP0hgSW0y0JIwytR1D3rLlXPhzZ3PysCpx7U/s320/paints.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></div><ul><li>Different paints have different viscosity; some sink into the fabric more than others. In the photo below, the white paint was thinner and sank in more and gave a raised effect to the lettering. The blue paint was thicker and stayed on the surface keeping it flatter.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGFijtB4GWXMOPueBWPt1t06RfL1GITSaVxn8GF79ZkGWlJYOlHVW9zKEkOa32xaOhaxArFzm4PntNSPABfaRKIw2jtd4yvX7FSI97TV6kSyqceW9R6ZdlxHSqvMuVd0K9kxK7ipw3p0/s1600/2+colors.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGFijtB4GWXMOPueBWPt1t06RfL1GITSaVxn8GF79ZkGWlJYOlHVW9zKEkOa32xaOhaxArFzm4PntNSPABfaRKIw2jtd4yvX7FSI97TV6kSyqceW9R6ZdlxHSqvMuVd0K9kxK7ipw3p0/s320/2+colors.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> </li><li>If printing on paper, you can use acrylic craft paints. Speedball makes both textile and non-textile inks (paints). Look for the “fabric” designation when printing textiles. </li><li>DO A TEST PRINT.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before tackling your project, do a test print so you know how many passes you need, how much pressure with the squeegee, and can see any spots that may need a bit more attention or may not print clearly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often the screen needs to be “primed” and will print better on the 2<sup>nd</sup> or 3<sup>rd</sup> print. Below, the top picture shows the print after one pass with the squeegee. The bottom shows the same print after about 4 passes. Keep lifting edges of the screen to check the print before removing the screen.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7woAUvb0xSRdAurOvj_ZskN2jkaYG5_YauRNNOqKnlH6ADHHPI07U91pWRNYoX52E0-5i8Pd0pf-SWrQ2pizcDf09o27Qp_Qck2_30qGQyIt8LluvlXQPQiU5D0zluXCb7Mm03YcfKM/s1600/1pass_multiple.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7woAUvb0xSRdAurOvj_ZskN2jkaYG5_YauRNNOqKnlH6ADHHPI07U91pWRNYoX52E0-5i8Pd0pf-SWrQ2pizcDf09o27Qp_Qck2_30qGQyIt8LluvlXQPQiU5D0zluXCb7Mm03YcfKM/s320/1pass_multiple.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></li><li>Squeegees come in all types and sizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While a general rule of thumb is to match the size of the squeegee to the size of the print, you may not get even pressure with a large squeegee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our favorite squeegees to use are old credit cards and hotel keys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also scrapers that come in sets of 3 sizes that you can find in auto supply stores (used for detailing) or big box home stores in the paint department. If you want something larger you can find them at the art supply websites. When printing, hold the squeegee at a 90 degree angle and pull across the screen towards yourself.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaR1YKMGcqOl9SanyMRKm63d0TpM_3PIzaxv88NyDfLRZbekhRZls2cU45eOXNfvLxqB03HgLyE-gW8Pc6kODqAVS0JaFcpRDEm8qYotqPaN9tjiw5rcXPpJ0IdHFSTOpiCgeK_wI-c8/s1600/squeegees.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaR1YKMGcqOl9SanyMRKm63d0TpM_3PIzaxv88NyDfLRZbekhRZls2cU45eOXNfvLxqB03HgLyE-gW8Pc6kODqAVS0JaFcpRDEm8qYotqPaN9tjiw5rcXPpJ0IdHFSTOpiCgeK_wI-c8/s320/squeegees.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></li><li>We do not usually secure the screen to the surface we are printing on, but if you need to, blue painters tape works well for that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Otherwise, hold the taped edges of the screen securely while printing.</li><li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>IMPORTANT! Before removing the screen, pick up the edges and check the print to see if you need to go over any area again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can carefully move your hand holding the screen to different spots to check so that the screen does not shift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or use tape to hold the screen in place. As stated previously, one pass across the screen is seldom enough.</li><li>Put a line of paint across the top of the screen and pull the paint toward you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moving the squeegee in different directions means you are likely to shift the screen and end up with a shadow print. It is Ok to put more paint in denser areas. You are pulling the paint all the way across the screen so it may take more than you think. Dense/solid areas will require more paint and passes of the squeegee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A smaller squeegee means you can target specific areas more easily.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDDCrbPKcqNlkxDLa6Sgaodzrmm6d4vUrBRflbeqc6AohusP4aZRNDQLe7rslvMuSUCXTZj_gh8FEyg19LhHSCuZGFNE4pUn4Bbz8yACFc6L2ElAHxvZ7oq18qoxn7UX7XXTWmaEvMls/s1600/tape+%2526+paint.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDDCrbPKcqNlkxDLa6Sgaodzrmm6d4vUrBRflbeqc6AohusP4aZRNDQLe7rslvMuSUCXTZj_gh8FEyg19LhHSCuZGFNE4pUn4Bbz8yACFc6L2ElAHxvZ7oq18qoxn7UX7XXTWmaEvMls/s320/tape+%2526+paint.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></li><li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Heat set (iron) the print when dry.</li></ul><p><br /></p><div style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><b>Clean Up:</b></div><p><br /></p><div style="margin-left: 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>As soon as you finish with a screen, drop it into a pan of room temperature water to prevent paint from drying on the screen. Paints labeled "pearlescent" that contain mica will clog a screen more quickly than those without and will need to be cleaned sooner.</div><div style="margin-left: 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Use an old toothbrush or fingernail brush to gently clean the screen; some paints may leave a slight stain.</div><div style="margin-left: 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Pat the screen dry with an old bath towel and allow to dry completely before storing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Screens put away damp may stick to each other and cause the plastic emulsion to peel off.</div><div style="margin-left: 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;">We hope these tips will lead to more successful printing!</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-11270709967278967972023-06-12T10:18:00.000-04:002023-06-12T10:18:31.649-04:00Fusible Applique Process<p><i>This is a re-post of a blog post from September 2020 on the fusible applique process we use with Thermofax printing. This is the same process described in the "Thermofax Printing for Fusible Applique" article published in the summer 2023 issue of Quilting Arts magazine. The issue is currently available <a href="https://www.quiltingdaily.com/product-category/magazines-ebooks/quilting-arts/." target="_blank">digitally</a> online and on newsstand June 13. We have a number of screen designs suitable for this process available in our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pgfiber2art" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Feel free to contact us with any questions. (pgfiber2art@gmail.com)</i></p><p><br /></p><p>Another technique we have used Thermofax screen printing for is to create raw edge fusible appliques. Back in May, Sue shared a project where she used the "lazy daisy" screen in 3 sizes to make appliques. They were printed with black acrylic paint on yellow fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWean-fgYw9cqvESxoeBK-ieOSa_3QEDhK8nBdvSGwL9WnRRhOCwCA272o7CxMnJDOWooCZCCQE9qNOX7CIhxAIUwNuTwABjaoJjHQwfdSlvhRHt8RCl9-xUf7UhnObiq8dM4f1ousuQ/w192-h256/765_wm.jpg" width="192" /></div></blockquote><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVe0QIxpsDw49RGyE-loa-dyjmZORUxG3-KFOrtQIpMf1Dj1MxniRYKfgaHyDH8G_DuX800_C07XNhAkFy__KzOGf4jkxBBWUxKdQAVEHgqbZO8fMO9omPcZ53kK1D9FB2e_iB-kI795s/s1080/768_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="849" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVe0QIxpsDw49RGyE-loa-dyjmZORUxG3-KFOrtQIpMf1Dj1MxniRYKfgaHyDH8G_DuX800_C07XNhAkFy__KzOGf4jkxBBWUxKdQAVEHgqbZO8fMO9omPcZ53kK1D9FB2e_iB-kI795s/w202-h256/768_wm.jpg" width="202" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">After printing and heat setting, they need to be backed with a fusible product before cutting out. Sue used MistyFuse, but you could also use Wonder Under or Steam-a-Seam2 Lite, or another favorite fusible, as long as it is fairly thin. You don't want to add stiffness or something that might gum up on your needle when stitching. After fusing, cut them out, then you are ready to create your arrangement on the background. Play with the arrangement until you are satisfied. Consideration was also given to where the stems and leaves would go and what needed to go underneath what. </span><span style="text-align: left;">Above right is the arrangement with stems and leaves added. The stems & leaves were fused and stitched before the flowers were fused in place. To maintain your arrangement, take a picture for reference and you can also lay them out on another surface the same way you want them on the quilt.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivEQzVrD8BZtBeNVIznEeqKXdThdoqaHi8eQHqem7FpBy1h4NDaNg6eV4r71VK7rKFYSxLVT8zeUTlGOyqV27Dw_D-ZZfVdMpfSqjJDQjHyJW7OC04dV9sqOWnbVsKn9BLlyXlxK9jD24/w192-h256/775_wm.jpg" width="192" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhty5UdCQyacM9Akjsz8VSIICJSi9Ac2-TyUDMiwT5WhVENySrGMQtUwlfTP1pEZfLxy_enArpTXaz3JbD7J5XvIGWGKgIp26Aq7kuODkQCl8A0xSGGrzbnsCjN6rgA8eBBTU7dewNBBhU/s1600/daisy+meadow_detail_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1131" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhty5UdCQyacM9Akjsz8VSIICJSi9Ac2-TyUDMiwT5WhVENySrGMQtUwlfTP1pEZfLxy_enArpTXaz3JbD7J5XvIGWGKgIp26Aq7kuODkQCl8A0xSGGrzbnsCjN6rgA8eBBTU7dewNBBhU/w181-h256/daisy+meadow_detail_wm.jpg" width="181" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div>The flowers were all edge stitched in black along the printing lines, and the petals have some accent stitching in yellow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Elizabeth made her applique sample using a zebra screen and made it into a postcard.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS85kMiRr0hzfQ4EUtKyAlRNIHwswqUwB2trrDUHoxeHIgir6NlvnXTfF_tBa6QFXCtiVqbByQGXLP7bAOgHHfIL9pv5fz8g_aZPz452uV5yK0ljvLcaDurTc1y9FhmUXCSbhOQPjutaU/s1800/IMG_8576.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS85kMiRr0hzfQ4EUtKyAlRNIHwswqUwB2trrDUHoxeHIgir6NlvnXTfF_tBa6QFXCtiVqbByQGXLP7bAOgHHfIL9pv5fz8g_aZPz452uV5yK0ljvLcaDurTc1y9FhmUXCSbhOQPjutaU/s320/IMG_8576.PNG" width="320" /></a></div>She cut her postcard base (fusible Timtex or Peltex can be used) to the standard 4 x 6" size and printed the zebras on a yellow fabric. Then she fused Heat 'n Bond to the back before cutting them out.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpGocFzyRxTDNHtQbr56WtUduNbLjfXcdmeAqgM_ZtF4qqNcVd3y3PhkYkGOSZCEkpdR08x2le_k7ji82tCq8o_caGK1YnxzGBqkM6Vr11lKV1oW2zy1Xscr04u8aMPwGVsgBDbu6Az4/s1800/IMG_8577.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpGocFzyRxTDNHtQbr56WtUduNbLjfXcdmeAqgM_ZtF4qqNcVd3y3PhkYkGOSZCEkpdR08x2le_k7ji82tCq8o_caGK1YnxzGBqkM6Vr11lKV1oW2zy1Xscr04u8aMPwGVsgBDbu6Az4/s320/IMG_8577.PNG" width="320" /></a></div>Above shows the cut out zebra and positioning it against the background of grasses printed on the fabric to be used.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiob3LXQY4lc14T2AndTSCvfKMAvjlpyFH9MJUcDSmCrmhiO7NlQ-FngSXW7bVXFptatTLTY3YFYcxRdL2Bh8b74KEPh6bn2hrtRDFlUoUIk7C-bGWosDGNfyf_aFOsdAr9XEwI7ycMdb8/s1952/IMG_8578.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="1952" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiob3LXQY4lc14T2AndTSCvfKMAvjlpyFH9MJUcDSmCrmhiO7NlQ-FngSXW7bVXFptatTLTY3YFYcxRdL2Bh8b74KEPh6bn2hrtRDFlUoUIk7C-bGWosDGNfyf_aFOsdAr9XEwI7ycMdb8/s320/IMG_8578.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finished postcard above.</div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are some other examples of applique projects.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXC2KlM4joJnG1TZVkwn_zK3kIJEcZ6fwywMYoJ2k-TnQ-PTDWkmYT5c2xRREhtmBH2lVjaY4gzwn00gTECMKJ6HJlWBPj2oQJNCyIbC2WSLyGMdaLdCs-vguJ-IsSxbAhaXJKcCqww2U/s2789/3+step+collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="2789" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXC2KlM4joJnG1TZVkwn_zK3kIJEcZ6fwywMYoJ2k-TnQ-PTDWkmYT5c2xRREhtmBH2lVjaY4gzwn00gTECMKJ6HJlWBPj2oQJNCyIbC2WSLyGMdaLdCs-vguJ-IsSxbAhaXJKcCqww2U/s320/3+step+collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butterfly postcards - printed butterflies, cut out after fusible applied, finished postcards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4m7ITZr0vboDCtRlnUsQI8m9y63txjv_h_kFSBG9aVfSqKSLDn42lbLP0ECU2O_5GdiNPyDVW_g_aAUi_NqJV9aW6pRkQsU-5Gq4SBU1wEz5NPy6WV4CXZNy5Ye_4BCO8yNe1x1yDuE/s2508/apllique+colalge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="2508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI4m7ITZr0vboDCtRlnUsQI8m9y63txjv_h_kFSBG9aVfSqKSLDn42lbLP0ECU2O_5GdiNPyDVW_g_aAUi_NqJV9aW6pRkQsU-5Gq4SBU1wEz5NPy6WV4CXZNy5Ye_4BCO8yNe1x1yDuE/s320/apllique+colalge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Falling leaves - pin oak leaf appliques, before and after applied to quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio86UeO-xaoij9h0SH9IpXG6oYGAwKaJzRAP31MCYd6BwkmxpGqFXn3CcL2LzprmIfblVA__kenS9OoTb1UVd2t3w_1l6Lxppyo20SX5MNZ-vanW9xW449YBQqH_-iNGQxDqb811VbNR4/s2048/color+catcher+applique.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio86UeO-xaoij9h0SH9IpXG6oYGAwKaJzRAP31MCYd6BwkmxpGqFXn3CcL2LzprmIfblVA__kenS9OoTb1UVd2t3w_1l6Lxppyo20SX5MNZ-vanW9xW449YBQqH_-iNGQxDqb811VbNR4/s320/color+catcher+applique.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The birds were printed on a color catcher (colored by putting in with a wash load of dyed fabric); different colors were tested to see what looked best on the piece on the right. Color catchers are great for this technique because they are non-woven and won't fray on the edges. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We have a number of screens in the shop that work well for this fusible applique technique, including various flowers, leaves, bird, butterflies. </span><span style="text-align: left;">If you have a photo of an item, you can turn it into a screen - all of those items mentioned started out as photos we took. And like the flowers, when they are digital, you can create various sizes. What photos do you have that would make great appliques?</span></div></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-75551834881831102752023-06-05T09:59:00.000-04:002023-06-05T09:59:39.580-04:00Published!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBhBp4SQ7UTOhiw6j2CNwBqEzunl1c1B0DISNwOTFAK4HRip9XzuGCMksDWqGEP2D9eqEKD3HnKRF7PWM9-EhJ7tIkeuC6gOuOcsCMH_tLiDB-NXCWe0PNDd3svuhn6Wq5gXYgEgELZI3eIRYcyc6o9h-n2D4v6HNZuYMSqWwKgwBmD5YKEFRZlYQ/s1080/QA118_Price_promo-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBhBp4SQ7UTOhiw6j2CNwBqEzunl1c1B0DISNwOTFAK4HRip9XzuGCMksDWqGEP2D9eqEKD3HnKRF7PWM9-EhJ7tIkeuC6gOuOcsCMH_tLiDB-NXCWe0PNDd3svuhn6Wq5gXYgEgELZI3eIRYcyc6o9h-n2D4v6HNZuYMSqWwKgwBmD5YKEFRZlYQ/s320/QA118_Price_promo-image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of Sue's bucket list items was to publish an article in Quilting Arts magazine, and she accomplished that goal with the summer 2023 issue of Quilting Arts, available now in <a href="https://www.quiltingdaily.com/product-category/magazines-ebooks/quilting-arts/" target="_blank">digital format</a> or on newsstands June 13. Subscription copies will arrive in mailboxes by the 13th. The article illustrates her process for using Thermofax prints to create fusible appliques. While the idea for this article floated around in her head for a while, when finally submitted, she was pleasantly surprised to find it quickly accepted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Without giving too much away (pick up a copy of the magazine!), it features the coneflower quilt below. This full-size photo of the quilt does not actually appear in the issue - just smaller, partial images and step-outs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ79nuj8MJXXWRvq8exNWxwV4SOs2U_N_yCYxEGqDUHh6FfNEgGpOX6vmPeXlJTrFj1UpIQ4_lvBTPXytMZAOOl0UGga4A2cuUrN_UudngEA5ePnqV0Ww0sn5Bov-0YzOPD8cSpJXZuPBu0-9f8Ix-f2saVujR1F0HeuiHl47C0jG5NXkwBLAQDXHQ/s4259/coneflowers_full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4259" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ79nuj8MJXXWRvq8exNWxwV4SOs2U_N_yCYxEGqDUHh6FfNEgGpOX6vmPeXlJTrFj1UpIQ4_lvBTPXytMZAOOl0UGga4A2cuUrN_UudngEA5ePnqV0Ww0sn5Bov-0YzOPD8cSpJXZuPBu0-9f8Ix-f2saVujR1F0HeuiHl47C0jG5NXkwBLAQDXHQ/s320/coneflowers_full.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The issue also features a cover contest. There were 161 entries for the contest which were winnowed down to 7 finalists before choosing Kate Themel's "As You Set Out" quilt below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBns4TvSG4KCQ2l7hRu0GIMobWHYaoMAQSgdbzINFLyQYLbOdxWRBjZ7kQMNaCnwHZbl0EIrdc9xQHjqVTQYyT7WKueotanHtKS1oZMT87suZwp13crhsAFiZzR_YKMi8V40zmMKm2tSBlJngeQtIaB3MIvQS58UDmM5_9mVjuHDyjcP_jfwr31mH/s774/_QA118_CoverFinal-sansUPC_72ppi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="594" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBns4TvSG4KCQ2l7hRu0GIMobWHYaoMAQSgdbzINFLyQYLbOdxWRBjZ7kQMNaCnwHZbl0EIrdc9xQHjqVTQYyT7WKueotanHtKS1oZMT87suZwp13crhsAFiZzR_YKMi8V40zmMKm2tSBlJngeQtIaB3MIvQS58UDmM5_9mVjuHDyjcP_jfwr31mH/s320/_QA118_CoverFinal-sansUPC_72ppi.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><p>There are intriguing articles in this issue - can't wait to sit down with the paper copy when it arrives! If you have any questions about the article or process, contact us at pgfiber2art@gmail.com.</p><p></p>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-78162462471440600902023-05-29T10:05:00.000-04:002023-05-29T10:05:30.027-04:00Art is a Bridge<p>The spring issue of Quilting Arts Magazine included a Reader's Challenge to create a 10" x 5" work with horizontal orientation on the theme "Art is a Bridge". This of course was open to any interpretation of the word "bridge" - literal or figurative. Sue is always up for a challenge and decided to give it a try, with a specific literal interpretation in mind. On her trip to Scotland last year, a stop in Queensferry provided a photo op for several bridges crossing the Firth of Forth, one being the Forth railroad bridge. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vkuZLNb_hjBPdFqp6g6xaNerOEZR9WKF2ZIlfg2jfOTXV24pRw9M6LCJG2I1fGJjaaC6_6qJjwtiFdRZktPZJJ4sAjaFrOSCRmqnEFdXMd8QzH4bL01Ze9uQqHATQfHq0mMCnCN1tYSiUOdC7JfdI04j5h3U83_7sBCxCFWqPFjeRoINaHGOlLbL/s828/bridge%2011x7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="828" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vkuZLNb_hjBPdFqp6g6xaNerOEZR9WKF2ZIlfg2jfOTXV24pRw9M6LCJG2I1fGJjaaC6_6qJjwtiFdRZktPZJJ4sAjaFrOSCRmqnEFdXMd8QzH4bL01Ze9uQqHATQfHq0mMCnCN1tYSiUOdC7JfdI04j5h3U83_7sBCxCFWqPFjeRoINaHGOlLbL/s320/bridge%2011x7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the photo Sue took of the bridge, which<span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: left;"> </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;">is the world’s longest cantilever railway
bridge. It was built between 1882 and 1889 and restored in 2012. The
red of the bridge was a striking contrast to the blue of the sky and water.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;">It was fairly simple to recreate, with only a few elements - water, sky, a bit of land and the bridge itself. The challenge was to create the bridge in a way that would visually allow the background to show through the lines of the bridge. It appeared the solution to that would need to be a Thermofax screen, but rather than printing directly on the background, printing on something sheer so that the background would show through. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZKxxS12aHUAieoQUO3ppSNzJ0O_iO_LlPzxDwKZsMcbuif5UbF67Yg5XVzfKSmcnf5yK6Zavm4g9W0XjM6Q9eMK4kQtIy44xSiKkqVo1Ntda1RNpzIJW-ULTBLqGoR-v9OZko9sj-ANfLtAHgA8-zgk8__Ednd9r758yNmOQp_GXWlppRttndaPF/s733/bridge%20b-w_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="733" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZKxxS12aHUAieoQUO3ppSNzJ0O_iO_LlPzxDwKZsMcbuif5UbF67Yg5XVzfKSmcnf5yK6Zavm4g9W0XjM6Q9eMK4kQtIy44xSiKkqVo1Ntda1RNpzIJW-ULTBLqGoR-v9OZko9sj-ANfLtAHgA8-zgk8__Ednd9r758yNmOQp_GXWlppRttndaPF/s320/bridge%20b-w_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first step was to crop down to just the bridge and convert it to black and white. Then the background would have to be eliminated to get to an image suitable for a screen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJ1PEY2VjkgNqjbNNcktts2605nd4MjSkFD2q3hTYWI_lC6lV5ePuk0LRg4cQ779jWnC9-GtksAvo3az5MeLv4X2ljrple8uR5R-yFwAvEz8RYr9_VdR3On23xht8M9NCCR4a5kjKddH4IoVBz_Mj8czjw1RE6NEyGSZRHS-cdM_cIeX7LTonA0ol/s3655/bridge_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="3655" height="58" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJ1PEY2VjkgNqjbNNcktts2605nd4MjSkFD2q3hTYWI_lC6lV5ePuk0LRg4cQ779jWnC9-GtksAvo3az5MeLv4X2ljrple8uR5R-yFwAvEz8RYr9_VdR3On23xht8M9NCCR4a5kjKddH4IoVBz_Mj8czjw1RE6NEyGSZRHS-cdM_cIeX7LTonA0ol/s320/bridge_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once that was done, some test prints were made on a sheer fabric to make sure the concept would work. Then constructing the small piece could begin.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWw2R4BRxrs8Zu_dGvgn2kpR5Ezoon0CvUMRwLATWJpgWARgc4hatSR8QgylOYUWRI6NZbSgwfnLLoU1FM7JWO372t6yYHn4msaNjBzEkr8O8DawQ5B8wKgFRqFYE_iSD3PCNJJ6EDlfAdjGzhDi057R7bKmX7v7X9v-O_slzTjwL4g3HWjd_k2_Fc/s4032/IMG_3806_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWw2R4BRxrs8Zu_dGvgn2kpR5Ezoon0CvUMRwLATWJpgWARgc4hatSR8QgylOYUWRI6NZbSgwfnLLoU1FM7JWO372t6yYHn4msaNjBzEkr8O8DawQ5B8wKgFRqFYE_iSD3PCNJJ6EDlfAdjGzhDi057R7bKmX7v7X9v-O_slzTjwL4g3HWjd_k2_Fc/s320/IMG_3806_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The photo below shows the background elements.<br /><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiealpyX4a9qGdPAkebdYxQ5yXn8FYNQgLbLNaUpD15PDIW_CvrgT9ZK7jqdBWoCKcU0JhEKoa1TiejZ741lS6ZiWzdsIzVdD0z_HtwJJQSM4D6HT7il1JOb-H_RuhSFEWd7xN_0h-Crg39GdQ5D76cgh6f7NQ7I9BkOTEkQwBUScqUIKsgEiz3G4EA/s3464/IMG_3805_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1978" data-original-width="3464" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiealpyX4a9qGdPAkebdYxQ5yXn8FYNQgLbLNaUpD15PDIW_CvrgT9ZK7jqdBWoCKcU0JhEKoa1TiejZ741lS6ZiWzdsIzVdD0z_HtwJJQSM4D6HT7il1JOb-H_RuhSFEWd7xN_0h-Crg39GdQ5D76cgh6f7NQ7I9BkOTEkQwBUScqUIKsgEiz3G4EA/s320/IMG_3805_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the bridge was printed on Extravorganza, some MistyFuse was applied to the back. Then it was cut out close to the shape of the bridge and fused in place on the background.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqhJ38Q9zwzoUbSlfiD6VwAQESogbfRjEGihyB_D48sEyw8grnnCn0-3lK4vL8M3s8S44ZVN9JGnUxV5gtzY3i41Op60Pfn4KpBQDcZOM6YsBlPlgwii22_ar75WXbKICThyeRXQalhiSGZ0dmbZv8TEzAO42YnLhdXXZISjPmWZq03yPqeg0sPuX/s3913/IMG_3813_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2313" data-original-width="3913" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqhJ38Q9zwzoUbSlfiD6VwAQESogbfRjEGihyB_D48sEyw8grnnCn0-3lK4vL8M3s8S44ZVN9JGnUxV5gtzY3i41Op60Pfn4KpBQDcZOM6YsBlPlgwii22_ar75WXbKICThyeRXQalhiSGZ0dmbZv8TEzAO42YnLhdXXZISjPmWZq03yPqeg0sPuX/s320/IMG_3813_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last step was adding the quilting and embellishment. Some yarns were couched to create a wave-like effect on the water. A bit of pen and ink were used to darken and complete some of the lines of the bridge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBY0y3y-aMRrPLdMac3Z3Y_l-q8eiEaFLOgHUTfiw3Ly663Os3aenxurAVL_eNeWr1O---h75CU6PzeEDTNZtbfauxbOT_TQRCu9hpUU9TpNnlz-YeAlrH_iQGiLmFtSZWldjT0jrfg9R8xlCOdfBhtnzAwS87KN0QkSzbN4G0koFSoquzm_PVHZm/s3378/IMG_3817_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="3378" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBY0y3y-aMRrPLdMac3Z3Y_l-q8eiEaFLOgHUTfiw3Ly663Os3aenxurAVL_eNeWr1O---h75CU6PzeEDTNZtbfauxbOT_TQRCu9hpUU9TpNnlz-YeAlrH_iQGiLmFtSZWldjT0jrfg9R8xlCOdfBhtnzAwS87KN0QkSzbN4G0koFSoquzm_PVHZm/s320/IMG_3817_wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finished piece. Even though it didn't make the cut for those selected to be published in the magazine, we thought you would enjoy seeing it and the process in making it, particularly creating the Thermofax screen. It will serve as a fond reminder of the trip!</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-70484880306320623192023-05-22T10:01:00.000-04:002023-05-22T10:01:18.107-04:00Podcast Interview for Photo Memory Quilts<p>Tuesday, May 23 is Sue's interview with Lesley Riley about her quilt "Blessed Are the Piecemakers" which is published in Lesley's book Photo Memory Quilts. Lesley did a series of interviews with each of the contributing artists and is sharing them in a podcast on Spotify (free). New episodes air every Tuesday. The schedule is as follows:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="MsoNormal">1. May 2 - Margaret Abramshe <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">2. May 9 - Whitney Dahlberg <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">3. May 16 - Judy Gula <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">4. May 23 - Susan Price<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">5. May 30 - Lorie McCown <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">6. June 6 - Anne Sonner <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">7. June 13 - Bobbi Baugh <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">8. June 20 - Al Krueger <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">9. June 27 - Susan Brubaker Knapp <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">10. July 4 - Michelle Umlauf <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">11. July 11 - Wen Redmond <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">12. July 18 - Christine Vinh <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">13. July 25 - Beverly Smith <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">14. August 1 - Lindy Trenholm <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">15. August 8 - Nanette Zeller<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">16. August 16 - Patty Kennedy Zafred <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">17. August 22 - Gina Louthing Stanley<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">18. August 29 - Clare Murray Adams <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">19. September 5 - Katherine Wilson <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">20. September 12 - TBD</p><p class="MsoNormal">All episodes (and previous episodes) are at the same show link on the scheduled date. Hope you will tune in!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="color: #5000b9; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3MCefngOKmw0YmPjcIU8in" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/3MCefngOKmw0YmPjcIU8in</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-4-7keWTknBZVxQEZL5cL9EXYkHYMjDVHoZcc4Bn5fEDDQK0iUFIX44H_Nf5aApR8011mzZ7_jcRYPnjsMXCYSbIKZuTfieO1w28N9oFilEwMl0-COHzIMwwhJVcN93AO-CZn5588-hFGmbcnRYGM5juAPFgMuxx21Uj7GRO647021z3xCa_X8W1/s1650/Podcast%20Cover%20Art.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-4-7keWTknBZVxQEZL5cL9EXYkHYMjDVHoZcc4Bn5fEDDQK0iUFIX44H_Nf5aApR8011mzZ7_jcRYPnjsMXCYSbIKZuTfieO1w28N9oFilEwMl0-COHzIMwwhJVcN93AO-CZn5588-hFGmbcnRYGM5juAPFgMuxx21Uj7GRO647021z3xCa_X8W1/s320/Podcast%20Cover%20Art.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-18664870487967103042023-05-15T12:30:00.002-04:002023-05-15T12:30:59.434-04:00Cyanotype Postcards<p>Sue has been part of a postcard swap group for over 15 years, maybe 17 or 18? But we have finally decided to end our exchanges; the group has decreased in size over the years down to just 5. Elizabeth joined us for the tail end. There was not a particular theme for this round, just whatever each person wants to create. Sue decided to see how cyanotype prints of spring flowers would work. </p><p>She gathered some blossoms from periwinkle, money plant, and azaleas and set up the components to expose them to the sun. The cotton fabric was previously treated with the cyanotype chemicals. The base is foam core board topped with the fabric, plant materials, and glass held in place with binder clips. The arrangements were spritzed with water and vinegar before covering with the glass. Different additions can vary the results of the print.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDrrErOOvbh2u74f_hh0NPO5P2yBlwZCdDwz_ulxhwoZHEuY0jx_-wnKGfmobwHzG5Vkb7IwKp63nO7glzZ2hrQqgc9ltyS6val4bmNm5JMhzHIVpCWurJBxTlqCBVHg61hyEL_WuyJUrzOJRbL8LwopeynRgkmtDn-DEXuHH2_BaLhFV-Jao1doH/s2487/IMG_3822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2487" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDrrErOOvbh2u74f_hh0NPO5P2yBlwZCdDwz_ulxhwoZHEuY0jx_-wnKGfmobwHzG5Vkb7IwKp63nO7glzZ2hrQqgc9ltyS6val4bmNm5JMhzHIVpCWurJBxTlqCBVHg61hyEL_WuyJUrzOJRbL8LwopeynRgkmtDn-DEXuHH2_BaLhFV-Jao1doH/s320/IMG_3822.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then they were set outside in the sun for several hours. The picture below show the boards after sun exposure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstmH9qrgfeA1fXNZEzmXP5EwmE0SwoMwd6K-bdv6SkXA3Y82g5jfdqHodTW1gqA54I9H65D2x5cosmM7sv6lrcWpeuszmX8n5wdvB0Kh8pkVgZNZw_7Z3PsPUIGxNL2D67tei02_g7qB9z8Q1hIzaJb0uMYbNAfJwLKX7-yLku18IJRH5-gZ56I5E/s3535/IMG_3824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3535" data-original-width="2806" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstmH9qrgfeA1fXNZEzmXP5EwmE0SwoMwd6K-bdv6SkXA3Y82g5jfdqHodTW1gqA54I9H65D2x5cosmM7sv6lrcWpeuszmX8n5wdvB0Kh8pkVgZNZw_7Z3PsPUIGxNL2D67tei02_g7qB9z8Q1hIzaJb0uMYbNAfJwLKX7-yLku18IJRH5-gZ56I5E/s320/IMG_3824.jpg" width="254" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYgOkGWt747JGbn6Bq4nrLqMiCCO9nMjw8bBcAkhwe6ue0GCtEreHozfLxpZKTJlubzAt3wMwN4latPd00uwk2-FOvCE77cJdxTOp6oFEGGpek8XiFBXBGz4nQkBK59bcJIFEH94hzVF3iplxxTJHbRBcjzQoMWRUwvC4aT4GHk-CCDPK6fSZZnVH/s3560/IMG_3823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3560" data-original-width="2775" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYgOkGWt747JGbn6Bq4nrLqMiCCO9nMjw8bBcAkhwe6ue0GCtEreHozfLxpZKTJlubzAt3wMwN4latPd00uwk2-FOvCE77cJdxTOp6oFEGGpek8XiFBXBGz4nQkBK59bcJIFEH94hzVF3iplxxTJHbRBcjzQoMWRUwvC4aT4GHk-CCDPK6fSZZnVH/s320/IMG_3823.jpg" width="249" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then the glass and plant materials are removed. Sometimes the success of the print is evident, other times it takes extensive rinsing to get to the final print. Rinsing is always required, but some pieces that Sue treated have more solution on them and take more rinsing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SrIG3PFm3bwRUTTyCSpRQN5EhRAECQfI0Bxw9qpV2LoeDIr2eVcwBx9c4x35Lf2tekTmdjp7iJbz1CknPIg5Nc5flQet5Lr-ED88OnVRTjtbdiAnJ2OzPFAc9V3_z4IvtyhXUqjfphUCHtgfZvse0apECk3HRIj4Jtcl7mgQnJuTBCCOJhLS9fm9/s3692/IMG_3825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3692" data-original-width="2955" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SrIG3PFm3bwRUTTyCSpRQN5EhRAECQfI0Bxw9qpV2LoeDIr2eVcwBx9c4x35Lf2tekTmdjp7iJbz1CknPIg5Nc5flQet5Lr-ED88OnVRTjtbdiAnJ2OzPFAc9V3_z4IvtyhXUqjfphUCHtgfZvse0apECk3HRIj4Jtcl7mgQnJuTBCCOJhLS9fm9/s320/IMG_3825.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJiJV8NHqNXgBzu2yfwpeVI0RXOiy3ofYLMPosu9-VtO3mF8-3mNgiHXBnOl-SGmziKnK14rUuM817nZFq5M8ftHrLxcU6jJBtIRxC126qN6PXV57MadrRwiRTvAikDz5PfrMbJ2QZVNPRtZW-CbM5ACqN6XKIDaQzak4xNMfwKt_8qNNzeFFShWkW/s3570/IMG_3828.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3570" data-original-width="2770" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJiJV8NHqNXgBzu2yfwpeVI0RXOiy3ofYLMPosu9-VtO3mF8-3mNgiHXBnOl-SGmziKnK14rUuM817nZFq5M8ftHrLxcU6jJBtIRxC126qN6PXV57MadrRwiRTvAikDz5PfrMbJ2QZVNPRtZW-CbM5ACqN6XKIDaQzak4xNMfwKt_8qNNzeFFShWkW/s320/IMG_3828.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Above is the periwinkle piece before and after rinsing. You can see what a difference rinsing makes. After several water changes, the piece soaked overnight to get to the final result. Sue used the periwinkle piece to create her postcards. The printed fabric was cut into four 4 x 6 inch pieces and fused to the postcard base (a stiff interfacing like TimTex), then the purple stitching was added. A backing of cardstock was fused to the other side and edges satin stitched. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QdWQON3_-D1B4Hh4Rw1Dv_otEKkzcWFnooPtyqL-32GkWYSQVIThMN8l9pEWNH6zlBlsvp_B6FFVMaQHzuq0faU-Va8emDnfLXpARgmr8ZCROHweKFSSjAFrqb_SeTPhO9b4xqpyT1XXksVvd80oawodZHmuDjhGUjgLPFvXcXBlgJXt7Qqiyn32/s3527/IMG_3838.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3527" data-original-width="2406" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QdWQON3_-D1B4Hh4Rw1Dv_otEKkzcWFnooPtyqL-32GkWYSQVIThMN8l9pEWNH6zlBlsvp_B6FFVMaQHzuq0faU-Va8emDnfLXpARgmr8ZCROHweKFSSjAFrqb_SeTPhO9b4xqpyT1XXksVvd80oawodZHmuDjhGUjgLPFvXcXBlgJXt7Qqiyn32/s320/IMG_3838.JPG" width="218" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNTBznPZX1AzJ45z_GUy-_3BVOZ-QekvHs2ZBvSGH9RkXxs4EFyLOgVVe0Gwz_dY-2qqGMUsZFAkMF6Dx98FXRs-cm0Eniz6QGC7Ncz5_P3yZMam5zYfQ3wPy1RnYbsbQyk0mK_t8LS2aIsHur0idyPGtfHRZyUiqN8jfExlD-Hl3uXcgZIOxmktE/s3612/IMG_3839.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3612" data-original-width="2382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNTBznPZX1AzJ45z_GUy-_3BVOZ-QekvHs2ZBvSGH9RkXxs4EFyLOgVVe0Gwz_dY-2qqGMUsZFAkMF6Dx98FXRs-cm0Eniz6QGC7Ncz5_P3yZMam5zYfQ3wPy1RnYbsbQyk0mK_t8LS2aIsHur0idyPGtfHRZyUiqN8jfExlD-Hl3uXcgZIOxmktE/s320/IMG_3839.JPG" width="211" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSIQcBJJH2R4pOGsQfli0tP4Xidp3DvJZNQi1tD-sVGPDHmftZKbIYLfdmIxG4Votn7Wz8vZMk6dY-3uUsZ5bSEyC-W8EWRGcGFQt4REmTrv2CfVzKyoRSyF8j1qOxD4GdDkJi5Pnq7GHqKHuMFQaE56SPE393yVDXjxVMadItegMMJU4AF6b2oPf/s3833/IMG_3840.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3833" data-original-width="2576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSIQcBJJH2R4pOGsQfli0tP4Xidp3DvJZNQi1tD-sVGPDHmftZKbIYLfdmIxG4Votn7Wz8vZMk6dY-3uUsZ5bSEyC-W8EWRGcGFQt4REmTrv2CfVzKyoRSyF8j1qOxD4GdDkJi5Pnq7GHqKHuMFQaE56SPE393yVDXjxVMadItegMMJU4AF6b2oPf/s320/IMG_3840.JPG" width="215" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiVZUASQIR1azhkTeenJa6oghEupsWt26cqR25yIJILcfgRhw6smWjIf2oFBcM8Ke5BXTUzA48mQsm0MvIQnlkUgCvViCOmbg5DXyhtWgE8zsfnizIvObPu2uo6uGnrkzB1RBEetQwKghWKlebTObFQjTNbzJqm64xSBHux4vODJBu3BiNeewFo1e/s3717/IMG_3841.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3717" data-original-width="2440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiVZUASQIR1azhkTeenJa6oghEupsWt26cqR25yIJILcfgRhw6smWjIf2oFBcM8Ke5BXTUzA48mQsm0MvIQnlkUgCvViCOmbg5DXyhtWgE8zsfnizIvObPu2uo6uGnrkzB1RBEetQwKghWKlebTObFQjTNbzJqm64xSBHux4vODJBu3BiNeewFo1e/s320/IMG_3841.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above are the 4 postcards that were sent. Sue was happy with the results to celebrate Spring and the final exchange of the group.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-51074827556409565152023-05-07T15:49:00.002-04:002023-05-07T15:49:59.310-04:00Blessed Are the Piecemakers<p><i>Repost from June 10, 2020. This quilt is included in Photo Memory Quilts featured last week and is currently touring with the <a href="http://www.sacredthreadsquilts.com/travel.html" target="_blank">Sacred Threads Quilts 2022 Travel Exhibit.</a></i></p><p>This quarantined spring has been a time to get ideas out of the head and onto fabric. Sue's mother Marie passed away on May 29 of 2019, and ever since she has wanted to honor her memory with a quilt. With outside activities cancelled and so much time at home, the opportunity presented itself to bring these ideas to life. The quilt she made is a tribute to her mother as a maker and her working life spent as a sewing machine operator and sample maker in garment factories in Berks County, PA. In addition to sewing for a living, she sewed clothes for her 3 daughters, and taught them all to sew as well as other handcrafts. This post is intended to give some of the backstory of the quilt as well as a look at the construction process.</p><br />The project started out by photographing and making Thermofax screens of Marie's tools of the trade, which included scissors, 2 sewing machines, an oil can and thread stand, and notebooks where she kept records from her factory work. One of the sewing machines is the Necchi domestic machine she sewed on for many years, and taught her daughters to sew on, the other is a Merrow overlock machine from the last factory she worked in.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqliwvdt16sCSkndF8UzTRPJrO3oZgnDsp-7boE1M_PDpWG0kHU6fLR-3fJZz02CMvfLQr7AcNnWk8gvv0lQymxtR0ICRPKF1Cad-WxztyfJwpHNCeLl7OePKzwq0JSxt0k39jIsp3jZQ/s1600/screens.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqliwvdt16sCSkndF8UzTRPJrO3oZgnDsp-7boE1M_PDpWG0kHU6fLR-3fJZz02CMvfLQr7AcNnWk8gvv0lQymxtR0ICRPKF1Cad-WxztyfJwpHNCeLl7OePKzwq0JSxt0k39jIsp3jZQ/s320/screens.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>These images were printed on both natural and colored linen. The color scheme came from a piece of fabric that is used in the piecing as well as on the back of the quilt.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6-F4rl7EDP1DMoSMQRcy32K_6n53gGF_p5ZPdz5Er8bAVIAqMEr8wh_sUniaD-MUCkZmtuvWhp-_VGOOsEqt5y4tCBHe7dwtAo2cCT8hNFLyfiwFHmTbsdSjes8noYyiJtEz_0NWBzo/s1600/prints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6-F4rl7EDP1DMoSMQRcy32K_6n53gGF_p5ZPdz5Er8bAVIAqMEr8wh_sUniaD-MUCkZmtuvWhp-_VGOOsEqt5y4tCBHe7dwtAo2cCT8hNFLyfiwFHmTbsdSjes8noYyiJtEz_0NWBzo/s320/prints.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are also screen prints of Marie, and the quilt title "Blessed are the Piecemakers", chosen because factory work is piecework. Sewers receive bundles of garment sections containing a dozen pieces, and pay is based on completed bundles. Each segment of the construction process is a "job", and each job has a code number. She worked in several different factories, from making men's cotton underwear to hosiery to women's clothing. She was skilled enough at the various jobs and machines to become a sample maker. The last factory she worked in closed in 1984 as more and more of the garment industry moved first to the south and then offshore in search of cheaper labor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqA71BKlEFTz-cVyFbWHyDBNm1ep4hAs-lykzU_xGBOvjGl1D4f0aJFRDXvLtijjMsYN61VIkkALQ0YGVsK_Jho1QdFdPxnl2_pi1lC2xpMF59LJBmaR4k4xmPPIGxfg8H2X80LNNn3o/s1600/geliplate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1600" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqA71BKlEFTz-cVyFbWHyDBNm1ep4hAs-lykzU_xGBOvjGl1D4f0aJFRDXvLtijjMsYN61VIkkALQ0YGVsK_Jho1QdFdPxnl2_pi1lC2xpMF59LJBmaR4k4xmPPIGxfg8H2X80LNNn3o/s320/geliplate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Texture was added to some of the fabrics and linen prints by Geli plate printing with bubble wrap. Paint is rolled on the Geli plate (in this case a circular one), then the bubble wrap is used to pick up paint and transfer it to the fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81c6Io3Atbg2I8bRbxgcgOK5fd0T8BRk74WfO_1iflfJ4as4GWmWvM0IO8LRvLiE943QkGJosJ1bHuDPf2bCMseT-8ArBiv9BYyjVgNHD3fExodF_Cl4EG-uyPq3VBH979jvSWHPwYG8/s1600/layout.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1080" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81c6Io3Atbg2I8bRbxgcgOK5fd0T8BRk74WfO_1iflfJ4as4GWmWvM0IO8LRvLiE943QkGJosJ1bHuDPf2bCMseT-8ArBiv9BYyjVgNHD3fExodF_Cl4EG-uyPq3VBH979jvSWHPwYG8/s320/layout.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After making various components, it was time to start playing with the layout. This was one of the beginning ideas which you'll see changed a bit in the final product. The vertical fabric strip helped set the color scheme.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1gwltBmrfsSuPP5aso9QtE4a5SHNPE4YILFlmYsUokoyOfQHJCe7wHjLYvNMufDUduTZm5BFzxlzpAeUv9l7Ch_42bTMAEOnByUxJOY2w2nIuTBNYxdvXhtmq0uMg04dJJ9TsEamSurA/s1600/pieced.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1080" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1gwltBmrfsSuPP5aso9QtE4a5SHNPE4YILFlmYsUokoyOfQHJCe7wHjLYvNMufDUduTZm5BFzxlzpAeUv9l7Ch_42bTMAEOnByUxJOY2w2nIuTBNYxdvXhtmq0uMg04dJJ9TsEamSurA/s320/pieced.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>This version is closer to the finished piece, with eliminations and additions and moving things around, but still needing a spark.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4QEdnMW1yGYiY68jMwutPCh-0CRJUQ9UJTy4qm4jC1csZ0dWjdcSIfU0UpNKSEC5IQlID-pVeC97D1j0i0DPXJzhWghcGTKA0hcjgsD9j6ipHZIIkOqxxtFSky48M9EMIPdxdFRvRdM/s1600/buttonsthread.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4QEdnMW1yGYiY68jMwutPCh-0CRJUQ9UJTy4qm4jC1csZ0dWjdcSIfU0UpNKSEC5IQlID-pVeC97D1j0i0DPXJzhWghcGTKA0hcjgsD9j6ipHZIIkOqxxtFSky48M9EMIPdxdFRvRdM/s320/buttonsthread.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div>These buttons and old spools of thread (from Marie's collection) were also made into screens. You can see them printed on the quilt in the picture above and below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5IOVOTn1MYrVEBxwBAv-HHa5rWYsoiQYcZTDTvHh5CC1-YCMgOZVMU6WweBAJQU4PYaLs0KonkPdWCZ4oHH2TRcVlDJsLAkLbvHA4b3bcY7VkWS9K-Yg_Z7rlQBAolMbzVKhNJSG-u0/s1600/options.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="976" data-original-width="1080" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5IOVOTn1MYrVEBxwBAv-HHa5rWYsoiQYcZTDTvHh5CC1-YCMgOZVMU6WweBAJQU4PYaLs0KonkPdWCZ4oHH2TRcVlDJsLAkLbvHA4b3bcY7VkWS9K-Yg_Z7rlQBAolMbzVKhNJSG-u0/s320/options.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Above Sue was trying out a black & white stripe fabric to add the missing spark. There are also some dyed laces added. All of these required taking some seams apart to make the additions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNNsV7IFMmVvWdLA98H7Nf5W673jFFO9c2cKybnrQQ-fE5DPh07GX_o0qT3n1bDuIacrcROtvPJB1adg45CeTNMYdtw32fBDATh8EUFblC8sHfaIwrbxKHgvRyNM5b0HAfzFRVnjR3WY/s1600/final_full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1600" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNNsV7IFMmVvWdLA98H7Nf5W673jFFO9c2cKybnrQQ-fE5DPh07GX_o0qT3n1bDuIacrcROtvPJB1adg45CeTNMYdtw32fBDATh8EUFblC8sHfaIwrbxKHgvRyNM5b0HAfzFRVnjR3WY/s320/final_full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is the finished quilt, with a black & white fabric also used for binding, and below is a close up. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgKNFgaIxyS3vXto-qNNV6Lqua2RNcZKzjbv6PJRgFsESAHUzfbmEHUzV36vhFVonSmDPLPXR7XdX-FuQFHV3HXMg1qP5Gr5xzmzgtcauYEkLrawwqNukVRLY5e-N76kd3q-qAK-fPME/s1600/finaldetail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgKNFgaIxyS3vXto-qNNV6Lqua2RNcZKzjbv6PJRgFsESAHUzfbmEHUzV36vhFVonSmDPLPXR7XdX-FuQFHV3HXMg1qP5Gr5xzmzgtcauYEkLrawwqNukVRLY5e-N76kd3q-qAK-fPME/s320/finaldetail.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The quilting is simply wavy lines with bubbles in a few places so as not to detract from the graphic images. Interspersed in the piecing are strips with the handwritten story of her life as a maker, meant to be visible but not necessarily readable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The piecemakers put a lot of effort into the American economy in the 20th century and made us proud to wear the "Made in America" label. They worked hard for their wages and were able to support their families and move into the middle class to provide a better future for their families. Blessed are the Piecemakers.</div>PGFiber2Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209233901860370972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459898318213240453.post-71561361650700717832023-05-01T10:15:00.000-04:002023-05-01T10:15:43.640-04:00Photo Memory Quilts<p><a href="https://lesleyriley.com/" target="_blank">Lesley Riley</a>, creator of Transfer Artist Paper, has just published her 10th book titled: Photo Memory Quilts - The Ultimate Guide to Contemporary Heirloom Quilts to Showcase Ancestry, History & Treasured Times. It is available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Photo-Memory-Quilts-Contemporary-Treasured/dp/1644031973/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PATYMAEOLKFM&keywords=photo+memory+quilts&qid=1682622221&s=books&sprefix=photo+memory+quilts%2Cstripbooks%2C75&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and at <a href="https://www.ctpub.com/" target="_blank">C & T Publishing</a>. If you have ever worked with photos on fabric, or just harbored a desire to do so, this is a book you need in your library! Lesley shares invaluable information on sources for photos, particularly from the public domain, and dos and don'ts of copyright. She also includes a crash course in photo editing and enhancement and answers many questions you might have on editing. Most of her work is done on an iPhone and she has great recommendations for her favorite apps. Other topics include photo printing (6 ways) and quilt design.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7BLvrl7b4b_yr5a4XE4GoZ-QSPmvWVEUQZRKhLDX_ytWwHK5909EukhaXrmaFr71dJaNXsmBeELNLbKEbPJlEOutJyeYW3VLIvOm05JJppvghDE1ZgsgLpS4hr3EfHKfO3yl3NHRQ6mdqVuy36dCiC5YS2SQUpvqELbqriiVHaOkyXp8tP03mujT/s3270/IMG_3795.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3270" data-original-width="2494" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7BLvrl7b4b_yr5a4XE4GoZ-QSPmvWVEUQZRKhLDX_ytWwHK5909EukhaXrmaFr71dJaNXsmBeELNLbKEbPJlEOutJyeYW3VLIvOm05JJppvghDE1ZgsgLpS4hr3EfHKfO3yl3NHRQ6mdqVuy36dCiC5YS2SQUpvqELbqriiVHaOkyXp8tP03mujT/s320/IMG_3795.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><p>Sue was honored to be a contributor to this book; Lesley requested permission to include one of her quilts as an example of the principles of composition. If you have the book, you'll find the full quilt picture on page 44 and an enlarged detail on page 46. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6_NEfmGVkEAiXtCiKzxecCLWBDKqi_TK1J1jsT4vYwvwqN3KalT9m-sZZahpjdCIM1dOckcbXzkllo3MT0-4eG_uH12l7EQMAF0FNH5hrWxfNFWiv3m-B_Eg8C5UapryA2B6Cf_LFJErleTApSgiqhCPS3I2uD24yOBjUWeMrvsYxxg_tyuItjY3/s2520/final_full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="2520" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6_NEfmGVkEAiXtCiKzxecCLWBDKqi_TK1J1jsT4vYwvwqN3KalT9m-sZZahpjdCIM1dOckcbXzkllo3MT0-4eG_uH12l7EQMAF0FNH5hrWxfNFWiv3m-B_Eg8C5UapryA2B6Cf_LFJErleTApSgiqhCPS3I2uD24yOBjUWeMrvsYxxg_tyuItjY3/s320/final_full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The principles of design include contrast, focal point, balance, proportion & scale, repetition/rhythm, variety and harmony. Do you see those things illustrated in this quilt? It is titled Blessed Are the Piecemakers and is a tribute to Sue's mother who worked most of her life in the garment industry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The book also includes Lesley's methods for collage quilting, finishing and display, selected projects, and a gallery of photo memory quilts by an invited group of talented quilt artists. Another feature of this book launch is a series of podcast interviews with each of the contributing artists. The podcast is on Spotify and will launch on Tuesday, May 2 and continue every Tuesday thereafter. The schedule is as follows:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">1. May 2 - Margaret Abramshe <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2. May 9 - Whitney Dahlberg <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. May 16 - Judy Gula <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. May 23 - Susan Price<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5. May 30 - Lorie McCown <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6. June 6 - Anne Sonner <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7. June 13 - Bobbi Baugh <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8. June 20 - Al Krueger <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9. June 27 - Susan Brubaker Knapp <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">10. July 4 - Michelle Umlauf <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11. July 11 - Wen Redmond <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12. July 18 - Christine Vinh <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">13. July 25 - Beverly Smith <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">14. August 1 - Lindy Trenholm <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">15. August 8 - Nanette Zeller<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">16. August 16 - Patty Kennedy Zafred <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">17. August 22 - Gina Louthing Stanley<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">18. August 29 - Clare Murray Adams <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">19. September 5 - Katherine Wilson <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">20. September 12 - TBD</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All episodes (and previous episodes) are at the same show
link on the scheduled date -<o:p></o:p></p>
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