Artwork in my studio

Melanie — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:49:38 GMT

I recently ran across Jackie Morris' blog (she illustrates children's books) with some pics of her very vibrant studio. I love that it looks like someone actually works there (as opposed to "I'm expecting the folks from House Beautiful at any moment"). She says in the text that there's an expansion/renovation underway involving architects. If you'd like to take a look: http://www.jackiemorris.co.uk/now.htm

linda mckittrick — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:14:44 GMT

My needle felting machine is my favorite new tool! I had been contemplating buying one, but after watching you use it on Quilting Arts TV DVD's I went out and bought it the next day ! I have been using to make small quilts as well as to embellish jean jackets! Thank you so much for being SO GENEROUS with this fabric offer, but more, THANK YOU for all your QUALITY WORK! It has changed the quilting world !

Mary Chidlow — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:02:52 GMT

My favourite notion is the discharge paste as used by the Kenshalls. It enables me to use home dyed fabrics,machine quilt the designs, and the discharge paste with a little paint just enhances the texture. Each piece is "my own design"

dee — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:48:51 GMT

I love my machine felter... my husband surprised me with it as a gift! He does pay attention :) I've had a lot of fun with it... I have lots of "experiments" that hopefully one day will make their way into a bag or something else. Right now they are pinned up on my board and serve as inspiration for future projects. Thanks for such a great magazine!

Elaine Hines — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:05:51 GMT

i'd love some fabric. my fav is proably thermofax as well - don't have one but its on my dream list. at the moment i'm taking silk-screen classes because i love the thermofax so much. how lucky you are - enjoy

Cindy Courtney — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:40:51 GMT

My favorite fiber art tool is the Clover seam binding tool, of which I now have several. Once you cut strips of fabric, you feed it through the tool, which folds the sides into the middle, and iron the tape that comes out the other end of the tool. Very useful. It is somewhat pricey but saves a lot of time.

Sharon L. Neth — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:37:02 GMT

I have to tell you that after reading the article from Kelly Rae Roberts I just had to begin to try painting again. My biggest hurdle was that I am not as good as I should be with the drawing of faces.... the eyes lining up with the nose or having just the right pouty lip.... oh my? But in he article her work broke it down for me so that I could paint without fear. I LOVE THAT! One thing that I did take the painting a step farther, I scanned my painting into Photoshop and then printed it out on non-fusible interfacing (cut to standard size) and there you go, you have a instant ORIGINAL art quilt that you can embellish. Since I printed my piece out this morning, I didn't have a chance to quilt it but now with this method the experiments are endless! All I have to say is, "thanks Kelly Rae Roberts for making all of this creativity possible with your article!" To Cloth Paper Scissors you are THE best magazine out there on the stands for all of the Textile Artists out there all over the world!

Chloe — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:57:53 GMT

I have a large (1 yard square) embroidered wall hanging of Lady Godiva that my mother created when she was about my age. It's all done in fine hand-stitched satin stitch and took her a couple of years to complete. It's such a treasure to have artwork from family!

Vicki — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:14:25 GMT

I also love the 4 pieces you have on your design wall - I would love to see more of those.

Nicole Melanie — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:02:19 GMT

Great art....

Zoe — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:18:36 GMT

Hi Pokey, Here in the UK we have just had a long Easter weekend break (4 days)and mine was brighten as my copy of the Quilting Arts TV DVD arrived on the Thursday .... I am on DVD 3 and looking forward to more free time this weekend to watch more. BUT great to hear that the Studios is out too, shall be watching the post for my copy to arrive =)

Whitney — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:53:25 GMT

Is that a min pin I see? My 2 little baby boy children are min pins as well! And they are commonly represented in my quilts along with photo transfer complaints from my neighbors about my pups' bad behavior!

Dreaming Bear — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:37:08 GMT

Hi there! Just got my Studios issue in the mail today (I've been stalking the P.O. box in anticipation), and it is just wonderful! Full of inspiring photos and stories! There's work for me to do today, but I look forward to cuddling up with some tea and my issue later tonight! Thanks for all your hard work!

Elin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:33:37 GMT

Hey Pokey! Love all the art work/inspiration in your studio. I have lots of stuff in mine that keeps me inspired too. Click the link below to see some of my favorites. http://willlovelogic.blogspot.com/2008/03/stuff-in-my-studio.html

Pokey — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:43:22 GMT

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments! Regarding the animal quilts, I made those for an upcoming segment for Season Two of Quilting Arts TV. The instructions will be made available on the QuiltingArtsTV.com website when that series begins to air in June. I manipulated the photos in Photoshop, then transferred them to fabric.