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Drawing on fabric from nature – capture and create.
It's not fancy, but its interesting and its a unique way to create your own fabric by drawing on the fabric then quilting it.
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Capture and Create.
Repetition creates a pattern, which consequently and naturally grabs our attention at first and then creates the comfort of familiarity. I used the Andy Warhol theory and then of course Kaffe did one...
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The art of Quilting has contributed to helping a lot of children in our County.
I have a rather romantic take on life. The good times are carefully filtered through my bright rimmed glasses. The bad, and the sad (and there have been many) are filed in boxes in my mind and are...
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Photography to create art by – Southern New Mexico Festival of Quilts.
No, it's not how to take a super photograph with all the bells and whistles, It's a down to earth look at how to take an image and use it to create a piece of Textile art.
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Finally I can get back to writing my blog.
My friend Lisa and I are in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a rare 3 days of R&R. Its impossible not to be influenced by the color and ambience of this town. Its hot and almost mid summer, and I'm...
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Taking photos to create Textile Art – its easier than you think.
I'm not a photographic purist. I just love taking photos. From the drips on a coffee cup to the textures in wood and beyond, I find it interesting. I know some of my friends look at me a little strange...
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The Day diary of a Textile Art Tutor. – Capture and Create.
It's so nice being home. I have another day of teaching today with a group of ladies who honour me with their presence. I'm always humbled and I still have the feeling of amazement that someone...
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Other things we did in class. – Capture and Create.
Lets indulge the child in us and create whimsical images. We discussed the images and how to create them after first making a 'reminder' list. Write down the things you see. Create them as you see...
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The secret to becoming a better quilter or Textile Artist.
My personal view is that every person that creates something is an artist. An Artist is a collector of imaginings and experiences. They are selective and only collect the things they enjoy the most and...
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Craft Tours Quilt Cocoon
Kaye England overheard one of the students mention that she was a Vietnam vet. The wheels sprang into motion and in just a few hours a Quilt of Valor was on its way with Rita Pennington, who is the...
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