*Simply Moderne Magazine* ( my latest article...)

*4Flores*

Quilt featured in the premier issue of *Simply Moderne* magazine July/August 2015. It is a sister magazine of Quiltmania. You can have more information HERE. It has wonderful modern and fresh projects.

My latest article is on page 108. There, I show  how to add color to a black and white print using only thick chunky threads stitched by hand. You will also learn what I called *the hug stitch*, made almost entirely on top with bold wonderful results. 

The thread of my choice is AURIFIL, which is a delight to work with. For this project I chose Aurifil 12w cotton, Aurifil 28w and Aurifil LANA threads.

International Quilt Festival 2015

 

 I will be doing three demonstrations at the International Quilt Festival in Houston this year. I hope you will join me if you are attending.

*Halloween Creatures*

Saturday, October 31st, Halloween Tricks and Treats Forum from 2:00 -5:00 pm. You will learn to make delightful and spooky folk art Halloween creatures by stenciling and stitching.#760 class

*Wax Pastels on Fabric*

Friday, October 30th, Friday Sampler from 10:00am to noon.#560 class

 

*Add Pizzazz to Black and White Cloth Print with chunky Color Thread*

Saturday, October 31st. from 10:00am to noon. #750 class

 

You can read their catalog HERE.



Working with Aurifloss 8w Cotton Threads from Aurifil

*Una Rosa* collagraphy on fabric

I wrote an article for Quilting Arts magazine Feb/March 2013 issue about how to obtain a *foolproof collagraphy* print on fabric. The best part is that you do not need a press. Just empty cereal boxes, glue, paint and fabric.

After I printed my image on fabric, I decided to enhance it with Aurifloss 8w cotton thread. You use this thread when you want bold stitches. I used the six strands together.

With just a few simple stitches you can add interesting accents.

 I love to combine machine stitching with hand embroidery in the same art piece.

As you can see from the picture above, you can choose the same color thread as Aurifloss 8w cotton thread in 12w or 28w, as I did. 

After I finished the hand-embroidery I applied seed beads. There is something magical about combining delicate seed beads with chunky embroidered stitches that I just adore.

When it was time to make the quilt sandwich and to do the final free motion stitching, I chose 50w Aurifil cotton thread. Because I chose warm colors to accent my print I also wanted to choose a warm color for the background but not too dark or it would have covered the marks of the paint that are typical from a collagraph print.

detail

I hope you will try these threads that come in an array of beautiful colors.