Organza Dyeing-Again
It was my goal to have 27 colors of silk organza dyed to use as a starting point for um, something. My color choices were somewhat random I’ll admit. I am so excited about these beautiful samples of organza! In each case I used Dharma Trading’s Acid Dyes and their Citric Acid. I have no […]
Dying Organza and a few new things in my studio
I’m down to the details of finishing my studio and I am looking forward to more creative time and less shopping, installing, returning and measuring time. One important addition was my “tracking” board, a 3′ x 4′ magnetic dry erase board. I wanted a 4′ x 6′ board but they were enormously expensive. I learned that […]
Tutorial-Applying a Quilt Hanging Sleeve
So how do I apply a hanging sleeve to the back of my quilts? Glad you asked! I have learned the hard way that this final step in finishing my quilts cannot be rushed. It pays off to be mindfulwhen I’m attaching the hanging sleeve to the quilt. Start by choosing the right fabric for […]
Two Quick Quilts-Kinda
I just can’t work intensely for too long or I’ll burn out. Fearful of the Big Burn Out, I grabbed a charity quilt and a quick wall hanging to break the cycle. Both are for my local guild, the Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild. Like most guilds, we make charity quilts for various organizations and […]