Just for *FUN*



 

One of my favorite ways to relax is doing small works of art. For this project, I took out pieces of hand-dyed fabrics, tulle, embroidery threads, beads and Deco foil.
Many of the techniques I use in my work takes patience since there are many steps involved before I can say it’s done.
This time around I wanted instant gratification. I wanted to add metallic color but didn’t want to use paint and wait for it to dry or use the iron to apply the foil.
Playing around, I discovered a way to apply *COLD FOIL* on fabric. Oh my, how much fun this is.

detail
 
I am thinking to offer this as a one-day workshop.

Quiltweek at Paducah Workshops

 

 




Just a few pictures of one my classes during QuilWeek in Paducah Kentucky. I had a wonderful time with wonderful students!
 
Although I forgot to take more class pictures I did have some time to walk through the Show and will post photos of some of the quilts they had on display.
 
What an intense and fantastic experience  I had. Thank you AQS for having me and letting me be part of your faculty this year.

Art-Cloth with *Recycled Newspaper*




Above are *details* from my latest work. An Art-Cloth study with *Paper*.

This is an Art-Cloth which has been painted, resisted, dyed and Infused with recycled newspapers, a technique I developed and called INC (Infused Newsprint Cloth).

The challenge for me was to obtain a soft, washable, pliable and easy to sew fabric. This is not an easy task, especially after the addition of several layers of dyes and paints plus the application of paper.
I am pleased with the results! This is a 32 inches by 32 inches piece of cotton. Now that I know it works I am already planning my next project.

*Paper and Fabric Collage*

Hoja
 
This is a paper and fabric mixed media art. I used This technique to appliqué the recycled paper.
 
 
It all started with hand-dyed and hand-printed fabrics. Purple, red and green color dyes has been used for the solid color cloth.

After I designed my own silk-screen, grey was used to imprint the white fabric with lettering. Then, magazine clippings were laminated, cut in the leaf shape and sewn in place by hand.
 

Close up.
I will offer this as a *NEW* workshop.