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

NEW *WORKSHOPS*

 
*Cold Foil and Tulle..Oh My!!*
 
In this class we will combine foil with tulle to make an unusual fish quilt top. You will learn how to add metallic color to your fiber art with the cold foil technique, using Deco foil sheets. No need to use paint and wait for it to dry or the use of an iron to apply foil. You will also learn how to tame tulle to add delicate designs. Afterwards we will complete our project by sewing simple stitches with embroidery thread.
 
 
 
 
* Hand Appliqué with Paper and Fabric*
 
Give new life to magazine clippings and combine them with fabric to make beautiful and unique fiber art. First, we will design your block using paper and hand-dyed fabrics. Then you will cut, fuse, and hand-stitch the pieces in place. This is a great opportunity to learn how to stitch on paper. There will be also a demonstration on how to laminate and foil the magazine clippings.
 

*Hand Appliqué with Paper and Fabric* at AQS Fall Show 2018

 
*Hand  Appliqué with Paper and Fabric* # 53513 
 
I made *NEW* samples for my coming workshop at AQS- Fall 2018.
 
 As my student you can choose to work on:
 
1) A printed block *silkscreened by me*.... or
 
 
 
2) To work on a non-colored block., and choose one of the deco-flowers or leaves to appliqué.

I will bring a kit with most of the materials needed to work in class, you just come with basic sewing supplies and ready to have fun!
 

My latest *Article* in Quilting Arts Magazine

My latest article was recently published in Quilting Arts Magazine August/September 2018.
I am on page 84. With this article you will learn how to
make textured embellishments with modeling paste and paint. Now you can match your embellishments, shapes and colors!!



I hope you will try this technique out and have as much fun as I did.

Working on a *NEW* Paper and Fabric Quilt

 
I am working on a *new* paper and fabric quilt...
 
 
Part of the image has been infused with old newsprint, in this case I used *Japanese* papers my daughter brought from her trip, and part of the image has been painted.
 

Afterwards, bold simple stitches has been hand-embroidered before putting the three layers together. 
 
 
This is another example using the blue color. Before quilting.
 
 
After quilting.

 
More paint has been mixed to continue with this project. It is a slow process and I am enjoying every step.

*NEW* Workshops at AQS Fall 2018

I'd love to spark your creativity at one of my workshops at AQS- Fall 2018

I will bring a kit with most of the materials needed to work in class, you just come with basic sewing supplies and ready to have fun!

My first workshop is:
*Hand  Appliqué with Paper and Fabric* # 53513
 
I made *NEW* samples:
 
As my student you can choose to work on:
 
 

 
1) A printed block *silkscreened by me*….or:

 
2) To work on a non-colored block; and appliqué one of the art-deco flowers or leaves.

By combining magazine clippings with fabric you will create a unique fiber art.
  This is a great opportunity to learn how to stitch on paper, laminate and foil it.
 
 
 
 My second workshop is:
*Hug Stitch: Embellish by Hand* # 56503.
 
I made *NEW* samples:
 
 
 As my student you can choose to work on:
 
1) A printed block *silkscreened by me*. Instructions will be given to finish the pillow  at
    at home (see picture above)...or:
   
 
2) To work on a non-colored block.
 
 

 *Blue Dodo* The whole quilt top has been embroidered using the HUG Stitch.
 
 Let me know if you have any questions.