A *Quilt Study*

 


*A quilt study with Paper, Paint and Cloth*  38" by 32"

I would like to do a new *paper, paint and cloth* quilt with a particular design I have in my mind. Because I don't know if it's going to work I have decided to do a *study* quilt.

To make my task more interesting I designed different blocks:






I had quite a few to choose from. Settle for the last two blocks. I needed to figure it out how to sew them together: find the perfect thread for piecing and for stitching in the ditch, the best machine needle, temperature of the iron, thin batting, which backing fabric, etc.

Even if you are a quilter that likes to work with only fabric you must have a practice piece, same as your final project to figure it out all these details. Well when it is a mixed media quilt you really have to take all these in consideration, specially if it's a new technique. I learned a lot!


I will work in my new quilt and will write about it here.

For now I must finish getting ready for my on-line classes at the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza.

I will be teaching *Instant Paper-Cloth* and *Criss Cross Paint and Cloth*  You can read more about HERE and you can see this VIDEO

This classes has NO kits so it's open to everybody wherever you live.

I hope you will join me so we can have fun doing ART together.

Thank you for stopping by. 

Margarita

I link with Off the Wall and to Kelly's Blog

*Painting* and September Workshops

 



I have been painting freely in my garage. This time I used a limited palette of paint in three colors: blue, yellow and orange. 


As you can see on my plate (orphan lid from a yogurt container) I put the paint and mixed it with the sponge(cosmetic sponge from the dollar store) sometimes I used more yellow, sometimes more blue and very little orange, just to ad an accent color and depth.


And these are the stencils I used. I designed and cut them with my cutting machine. I used plastic from a projector film. They are very simple but by applying the layers one on top of the other starting with light color and increasingly darkening them you can create a complex and beautiful design.


I will be teaching *Cheesecloth ROCKS* at Craft NAPA. You can read more about it HERE
The workshop will be held on Sunday, September 12th. 

You can learn how to do a layered work of art by using translucent layers with hand calligraphy and color.

The kit has almost all the materials you need:) Hand-dyed and painted cloth, cheesecloth skins: two ways, Aurifil WOOL thread, interfacing, pattern and instructions.



I will be teaching *Instant Paper-Cloth* and *Criss Cross Paint and Cloth* at the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. You can read more about HERE and you can see this VIDEO

They are doing something different in this Show. They are offering Virtual and in-person workshops. I will be teaching virtually on September 22nd and September 23rd.

This classes has NO kits so it's open to everybody wherever you live.

I hope you will join me so we can have fun doing ART together.

Thank you for stopping by. I always enjoy questions and comments.

Margarita

I am linking to Off the Wall

Craft Napa 2021


I taught at Craft Napa three workshops: Surprise Printing on the Go, Instant Paper-Cloth and Hand appliqué with Paper and Fabric. It was fun to meet people from all over. Hard work but lots of fun. My heart is full. I am delighted that I could find kindred spirits who are willing to experiment with paper and cloth or unusual painting techniques. Thank you for letting me share my art with all of you!



*Craft Napa* 2020- Part TWO

 

And these are photographs of  the fun we had together in my third class. *Hand Appliqué with Paper and Fabric*
 















 
 What an intense experience this was.  I met wonderful students, quilters and artists. I also reconnected with friends. I am grateful for the opportunity to teach at this show.My heart is full of beautiful memories.
 
You can see more pictures HERE

*Craft Napa* 2020- Part ONE

Student work - Technique: *Instant Paper-Cloth*
 
I just returned from Craft Napa. What a wonderful experience it was. This is the fifth year Pokey Bolton organized this event. She really knows how to kick off the New Year with inspirational classes in the gorgeous Napa valley.
 
We were 17 faculty members and 250 students. Most of the daily events took place at the Embassy Suites Hotel. It ensured that we could mingle more during meal times or just sitting around during the breaks, thus giving us the opportunity to know each other a little bit more outside the classroom. The energy was very positive - it made it a happy meeting.
 
I gave the first of my three workshops, called *Surprise Printing on the GO*, at Pokey's Barn, which is located just a few miles from the Hotel. It is an ideal place to make a beautiful painted mess.  I took the photograph below just before my students arrived. Each student had their own table!

  
Following are some pictures of the last assignment the students worked on (I forgot to take pictures from the first ones).




 
 We also designed our own silkscreen:

The group together.
 
The second class I taught was my workshop *Instant Paper-Cloth* and it was at the Hotel. Here are some of the students' work:












 
And this is the group photo:
 

 
I am so proud of each of my students, they did a marvelous job!
 
You can see more pictures HERE


Celebrating *Valentine's Day* with Paper and Fabric

*KISS ME*
Techniques used: Instant Paper- Cloth (workshop 3 offer), Wool roving fabric, machine embroidery and hand-embroidery.
The Instant Paper-Cloth is a technique I developed, where you combine paper with cloth without the use of any polymer medium.

You could use printed matter that has a special meaning to you. Like magazines or flyers from your local area, from a trip, a store or a particular event.

After I made the base, I painted two bird designs and a heart shape. I love how the transparent layers of paper and wool roving play together.
If you have been reading my blog you know how much I like to work with thick threads so for the free-motion stitching I chose Aurifil12w cotton threads for the top of my machine.
For the hand-embroidery I used Aurifil Lana thread.  I really enjoy to use the textured strands of these threads. This 50% wool thread runs smoothly up and down the paper and fabric leaving behind strong and colorful marks.

 
Give a hug, cherish the people you love. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!