Wool Roving Fabric


*Sapo*
Techniques: wool roving fabric-my latest article in the winter issue 2015 of Craft Ideas Magazine. ,infused newsprint cloth and hand-embroidery.

I started by ironing the wool roving fabric on an infused newsprint cloth based on my own technique where the end result is a pliable and washable fabric easy to sew.
Then I chose colorful spools of LANA Aurifil Thread for the hand-embroidery. Because these threads has been made with 50% wool, the textured strands marries beautifully with the wool roving fabric.
detail
I hope you will try this new technique.


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.


Hand Embroidery on Paper and Fabric

*BIRD*
I love the practice of hand stitching. The world turns quiet and the movement always calms me. Seeing the end result of colorful marks on my paper and fabric quilts with thick colorful threads gives me a sense of joy and accomplishment.

It is a meditative act that I've learned to love. 

I try to always have at least one project at this stage so I can stop whatever I am doing and enjoy the stillness of the moment.
detail with hand embroidery
detail while adding beads