*Washable Paper-Cloth*

 



I am working very hard preparing a *new* workshop for next year. I will teach my original technique *Washable Paper-Cloth* (INC) made from recycled newspapers. This is a class that I must teach in person and will be a multi-day class. Although I have been using this technique for many years, it was always on a white background and since I love color I figure it out how to add a colored background creating my own paint. I am very excited! I don't have a venue yet but I am working on it. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

The sample above is a small collage using these fabrics.The bottom part is paper applique. I also found a new and easier way to do it. :)

And here are some details:




These photos are just for inspiration. I will explain details in a future post here in my blog.

*Improv* Half-Square Triangle

 


I have been playing with the well known half square triangle unit. This is one of the top quilt blocks in quilting.

Oh, how much fun it was to modify and stretch the possibilities.

My goal was:

1- Start with a 7 1/2 inch square and form a half square unit and don't add any extra pieces of fabric.

2- Play with the placement of the blocks and be open to the design ideas that develop during this process, doesn't matter if I failed after a few attempts.

4- Settle with the most unusual design (for me) and finish!

This has been a fascinating process. I failed so many times trying to figure out how the improv composition works with only one block - half-square triangle- I learn a lot and I am pleased with the results. I like it so much that I already started another quilt, which I will share in a future post.


This is a close up before it has been quilted.



These are another close ups after it has been quilting. I have decided to quilt it in straight lines. A combination of machine stitching and hand embroidery lines makes this piece sing, don't you think? 

The size is 32" by 33". The binding is not sewn yet but I couldn't resist to share it :)

My quilting group organized a small quilt show in an art gallery to benefit the Women's Exchange in my hometown.

On the photograph you can see only part of the gallery- mine is in the bottom-Everyone did a wonderful job, was a delight to see all the works of art in one room with different styles.

My quilt *Circle flowers* went to a happy home and all the proceeds were donated to the Women's Exchange Organization.

I will be teaching two workshops online in January:

*The Book of secrets*

*Mixed media Graffiti*

I hope you can join me. You can read more about it HERE

You can  Get the details on how to register for these workshops here



I am linked to:  Brag about your Beauties   http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/     Off the Wall             

Craft Napa 2022 *Uncorked at Home Workshops*

 I will be teaching two classes at Craft Napa this coming January:


Create your own *secret* mixed -media book. First, we will learn how to paint, mark and sew by hand colorful Evolon (a non-woven, flexible textile), then, we will incorporate the inside pockets and applied messages. You will end up with an artful book full of pouches where you can store your ideas, adventures, goals and deepest secrets.




*Mixed-media Graffiti*


Learn a plethora of techniques: mark making with foils (cold foil technique-no need of the iron), cheesecloth skins three ways: hand-calligraphy, graffiti and labels (how to applique and sew them on a quilt) applique translucent designs (how to work with delicate fabric) and iron on details with TAP (transfer artist paper). Add simple hand-stitching and create a striking mixed media piece of art.

You can  Get the details on how to register for these workshops here


WORKSHOPS - 2022

 

January 2022 Craft Napa Uncorked at Home 

January 6

"Mixed Media Graffiti"

January 7

"Book of Secrets"


February 2022 Mt.Bachelor Quilters Guild

February 14

“ The Odd Couple-Paper and Fabric in Quilts”  Lecture

February 2022, Dallas Area Fibers Artist

February 28

 “ The Odd Couple-Paper and Fabric in Quilts”  Lecture

April 2022, Memphis Area Modern Guild

April 9th and April 30th

Printing Bliss

June 2022 Virtual Quilt Festival

June 18 

" Faux Pleached Painted Cloth"

August 2022 Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association

August 22-23

“ The Odd Couple-Paper and Fabric in Quilts”  Lecture

“ Hand Appliqué with Paper and Fabric”

November -International Quilt Festival

November 4

"Improv Half-Square Triangle"

My latest Article in *Quilting Arts Magazine*

 


*Vibrant and Bold* 
My latest article is out in Quilting Arts Magazine Fall 2021. It's in there where I show you how to use Infusible Ink to color polyester sheets.


I am on page 112. It is a neat technique to achieve vibrant colors.

Just recently, after this article was wrote, sadly the company discontinued the production of the light mixed media sheets. Don't despair, I found alternatives, please read below:


for a transparent effect I used this product Light Lutradur


for an opaque effect I used Medium Weight Interfacing

Just followed the same instructions written on the article and you will achieve wonderful bold colors. 

Let me know if you have any questions and I hope you will try this new technique and have as much fun as I did. 
This is the beautiful cover (artwork by Sue King)

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

NEW Article in the French Magazine *Simply Moderne*

 


My latest article is out! It has been published in the French magazine SIMPLY MODERNE- ISSUE #25


I am on page 78. It's an easy technique where I show you how to use two wonderful fabrics that you have been saving and didn't know how to incorporated them into a quilt. TIP: you will need an inexpensive wooden hoop and some paint.

I hope you try it and enjoy the process as much as I did.


And this is the beautiful cover. (art by Anne-Marie Saudo)