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Posted by Chrysti on May 15, 2008 at 3:10pm —
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This is another technique from the book,
Artist Trading Card Workbook, by Bernie Berlin.
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Posted by Conni on May 15, 2008 at 11:38am —
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Here's the link to my blog where I posted about the 'Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery'... a fantastic competition for students and a wonderful prize that could really help to launch your careers!
http://sarastexturecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/05/hand-lock-prize-for-embroidery.html
Now if only I was back at college!
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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on May 14, 2008 at 5:16am —
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I've been creating some quick and easy backgrounds for ATCs using techniques found in Bernie Berlin's wonderful book,
Artist Trading Card Workshop. These are made from tissue paper.
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Posted by Conni on May 14, 2008 at 12:30am —
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Hi there,
If you're needing another challenge then come along and take a look at mine. I have decided to open one myself. I thought that it would be lots of fun. The address is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TriciasTextileChallenge/
Just copy and paste if it doesn't work after a click.
I want it to be a nice friendly relaxed place to share our passions for our creativity. We will do swaps, and loads more besides I hope as it develops. Tell me what you think if you do drop by and don't be afra…
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Posted by Tricia on May 13, 2008 at 4:10pm —
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Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that there are some new things happening here at Sara's Texture Crafts and one of them is the introduction of fibres for spinning, weaving, paper making and feltmaking to my craft shop.
I now stock;
Merino Wool Top Rovings- natural and colours
Welsh Wool Tops
Silk Noil Fibres - natural and colours
Knops and slub packs - great for adding texture to your work
Felt making kits for children and beginners
Variety thread packs in matching and similar colours to the w…
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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on May 9, 2008 at 4:52am —
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Yup --
Click here to see my regular blog for a fabulous offer today! ACT FAST THOUGH! Only 2 lots available, and for only 2 days! -Chrysti
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Posted by Chrysti on May 8, 2008 at 2:34pm —
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I found some little, blank books at our local teacher's store. They were 6" x 6", 16 pages and just 85 cents each. Bound with two staples in the middle, they were not fancy, but perfect for sharing art journaling with newbies. I gave a class at my church on simple bookbinding,…
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Posted by Fairywebmother on May 8, 2008 at 7:27am —
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I have recently started rag rug making, im finding it very enjoyable, didnt realise so many different variations available!!
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Posted by clare burchell on April 22, 2008 at 12:00pm —
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Well, I'm all done and I really enjoyed this challenge, if you would like to see how it turned out just go to: http://lets-create.blogspot.com/
Hope you all enjoy it.
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Posted by Tricia on April 21, 2008 at 12:23pm —
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Just a quicky to say that I have just started my first Tif Challenge and up till now I feel quite pleased with the way it is going. I have taken a very personal slant on this and you can catch up with this on my other blog: http://lets-create.blogspot.com/
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Posted by Tricia on April 20, 2008 at 5:10pm —
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I have started a website that offers creative tips for when you feel the need to add a spark of inspiration.It is called Creative Inspirations and I am aiming it for all types of arts and artists. If you have a tip you would like to share, please email me at sorrell@creativechick.com and I will give you full credit. :) I hope to create a forum where you can pop in and out. Read some tips and get on with your day!
Come join me!!!
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Posted by Susan R. Sorrell on April 19, 2008 at 11:24am —
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it is probably time to break down and go scrabbling in the boxes in the basement to sort cloth. then bring it upstairs and SEW. my hands miss cloth so much. i love making these pieces with papers and stitches and e…
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Posted by cobaltika on April 18, 2008 at 2:54pm —
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I took this cute photo last week on my trip to Washington D.C. at the National Zoo ... I love all the humorous possibilities it holds, and decided to see what you thought too!
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Posted by Chrysti on April 17, 2008 at 7:16pm —
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High up in the rafters, under the eaves, (so to speak) there is a small jewellery box, quilts, coverlets, some old clothes, weaving equipment and a scrap or two of cloth not to mention some home movies. You might think I am talking about my grandparents’ house and in a way I am…
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Posted by joe lewis on April 17, 2008 at 10:00am —
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Well, I will try again, that is to write the blog I wrote last night, before aol cut me off and I lost the lot.Grrr.
Sorry, well, here goes.
I have added photos of some work I have been doing the last week or so. These are of some Celtic brooches. Some have small landscapes within the frame of the brooch, some are more decorative but still using Celtic themes. I have been studying Celtic motifs for some time now. They hold so much mystery for me and never fail to fascinate. I suppose I have alw…
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Posted by Tricia on April 17, 2008 at 5:50am —
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Along side my son as we painted together I completed two more cards. I rushed out Sunday dragging him with me and had cards made of them! I was glad for him to see the process, I think he liked it, he didn’t complain.
So please, everyone go have a look! http://dinahpowers.esty.com
You can also fallow my art life with more detail at my blog: http://dragonflyenchantment.blogspot.com/
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Posted by dinah on April 15, 2008 at 9:53am —
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Here's a little piece I played with over the weekend. Japanese paper, fm stitched to felt and then overpainted with Acrylic paints. Silk ribbon, sloppy french knots and running stitch with DMC floss. It's not finished, and I'm not sure where it's going, but I'll probably put it aside u…
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on April 14, 2008 at 8:07pm —
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Launched today, you can now buy from my Boutique Collection... just download your catalogue and price list, and note down what you fancy over lunch with friends (they can play too!)... then drop me an email!
You can find it at…
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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on April 14, 2008 at 5:36am —
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We are SO close to the "unshrouding" of the first round!!! The last deadline is/was Aug 25, but we have some pieces that have only one square left to finish before they go back to the "owner". The group is amazing (18 players)and i can't wait to see the finished works!
Counting myself, i have 5 people interested in playing in a second round for the Exquisite Corpse project. If you are interested, please let me know. If you *do* commit, you MUST follow the rules, and be aware of postal costs, de…
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Posted by arlee barr on April 11, 2008 at 1:04pm —
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Hi! I'm now taking registrations for a new class I've developed...Paper Quilting Explorations. The class begins on April 28, 2008, and is a four-week class. You can find all the information here: http://www.terristegmiller.com/classes/paperquilting.htm. Hope to see you in class.
Terri
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Posted by Terri Stegmiller on April 11, 2008 at 8:15am —
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Been quite a long time in getting anything posted. Been busy with life and then couldn't get things to cooperate in order to put the pictures up here. Hopefully will be able to be more active in the group, just life has been quite stressful with lots of trials. Do get to visit with grandson every day while his parents are working! Been letting him be creative and now the back of my front door has his artwork covering it! We actually have a lot of fun and he enjoys being creative!
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Posted by Brenda L. Davis on April 10, 2008 at 7:34am —
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Hey creative people!! I just posted my April newsletter on my blog.
www.chatterbox.creativechick.com
I will be teaching more new classes at
Joggles and on my website…
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Posted by Susan R. Sorrell on April 9, 2008 at 9:03pm —
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Here in Kent it's coming down thick and fast, but I don't know whether this white stuff will last, ooh I'm a poet too!
Ok, I have not blogged here before as I have been busy working on my first blog on blogger itself. I only discovered blogging last year so I am really new to all of this. I have just learned how to link so for now I am going to link this site with my other one:
Lets Create Hope that you like it.
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Posted by Tricia on April 6, 2008 at 8:21am —
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Breaking News!
The ink has barely dried - but i've crossed my t's, dotted my i's and i am positively, absolutely, t h r i l l e d to be joining the uber-talented…
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Posted by Chrysti on April 1, 2008 at 9:38pm —
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Take 1 scrap of watercolour paper + Aquarelle Crayons + water + acrylic paints + gloss medium + Pearl Ex powder + tyvek + cotton batting + fusible interfacing + tacky velvet + cheap organza + cheesecloth + string + free motion stitching + heat = small fibre art piece. Doesn't use…
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on March 30, 2008 at 11:47am —
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Registration is now open for my new
Creative Mixed Media Journaling Techniques class! This new class will begin on Monday June 9, 2008 and will run for 12 weeks.
All the details on the lessons for this class and how to register can be found by clicking
here.
Once you sign up and pay for the class I will email you a supply list and an invite to a…
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Posted by Sue Bleiweiss on March 29, 2008 at 7:21am —
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I created "Bubble Knit" in 2006 after taking a short course in Surface Textiles at the London College of Fashion. I had become very interested in learning how to machine knit and different felting processes and in particular how they could work together to create te…
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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on March 25, 2008 at 5:29am —
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Took me long enough to get back to ning!
How sad is that?
I'm working on several projects, but a new one has been festering in the back of my head and I can't stop it from growing!
PLUSHIES!
Stuffed animals that are so much fun - I think. They're adorable, though, and I'm ready to make a few and really play around with them. Imaginary shapes, unplanned or planned, who knows? Maybe I'll just go with the flow and see what happens.
I'm off to a quilt retreat this weekend, so hopefully I'll have…
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Posted by whimsey sara on March 24, 2008 at 11:51pm —
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This is what I've been playing with this weekend. It was originally just an experiment on using acrylics on canvas. I liked the colours so much, I decided to take it a little further. Acrylic on fine canvas, thread painted tree on watersoluble stabilizer (overpainted in acrylics), free…
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on March 24, 2008 at 10:39am —
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The prospect of four days off in a row, make me a very happy person. I finished the quilting on my acrylic on canvas piece, yesterday and am VERY happy with the results. I used a shiny piece of red satin type stuff on the back (I don't know what it was, but someone gave it to me, so it was free), and I swear that the back looks just as good as the front due to the heavy quilted texture. When I decide how I want to finish the edges (and actually do it), I'll take a picture and post the piece. I'm…
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on March 22, 2008 at 9:51am —
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a small reminder.
my studioSpringCleaningSale on
etsy still has a few days to go.
MANY amazing pieces still remain & new objects added daily (almost).
buy one - get another of same or lesser cost FREE. i swear.
thanks!
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Posted by cobaltika on March 22, 2008 at 9:30am —
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Is it shameless to say I don't tire of seeing my work in print?
Because I don't. Not for one little minute.
Every time I see my work in a new publication, I turn…
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Posted by Chrysti on March 21, 2008 at 7:08pm —
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Wow... when I came across this social network I was immediately in awe of the artists I found and spent some time taking a peek at people's work before I signed up. Now that I have set up my page, I'm going to have to set some time aside to pop in again and meet you all.
Until then... HAPPY EASTER!
Sara x
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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on March 20, 2008 at 2:03pm —
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Click Here to read my blog entry today -- HUGE lots of fabric for you! Almost Free (Shipping cost involved). First come, first served so hurry!
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Posted by Chrysti on March 19, 2008 at 4:26pm —
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It started raining, yesterday and will probably rain through today. The days are warmer now, and the snow is melting. The rain is going to wash away more of the snow, and will probably cause some flooding. The traffic will slow to a crawl, as it's known to do in Toronto, but it's nice to finally hear the birds and see a few patches of grass. My camera is ready! I can hardly wait for spring.
Work today, and tonight a little quilting and treadpainting on my new acrylic/canvas piece. I'll post whe…
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on March 19, 2008 at 6:03am —
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Sudeley Castle.
I belong to a group called
Leamside Textiles
On Thursday we travelled to Gloucester to Sudeley Castle to put up a small exhibition of pieces we had worked on over a 6 week period. Our challenge was Snowdrops and the photo below shows some of the work we've done.
While we were there we had a look around - the Castle wasn't open to the public - and were able to photograph the exhibits, some of which were undergoing restorati…
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Posted by Annabel on March 16, 2008 at 4:44pm —
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Posted by gaga2design on March 15, 2008 at 11:27pm —
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I love an inspiring challenge. I love the sound of rain tap-a-tap-tapping on an old tin roof and watching lightning storms seemingly dance over the ocean. I love the way light looks bouncing off my beaded garland on a sunny afternoon through my little kitche…
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Posted by Chrysti on March 14, 2008 at 3:05pm —
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Sidenote: Well, the blog revamp is by no means finished, but it's coming along bit-by-bit as you can see. The only thing keeping me from finishing it, is this pesky thing of only 24…
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Posted by Chrysti on March 14, 2008 at 12:27pm —
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The snow has stopped, the sun is shining, my road has been ploughed and all is well. I'm not sure how much snow actually fell, but it was an obscene amount. The worst part, is that my brother in Vancouver, B.C. just sent me pics of the daffodils in his front yard. Don't you just love brothers!!!!
I layered up my acrylic painted piece last night. My muse is whispering something about a threadwork tree, so I'll probably work on that later today. Enjoy your Sunday!
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on March 9, 2008 at 9:49am —
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I'm sitting here looking out the window at the snow that hasn't stopped all day. I can't believe that we're "springing forward" to daylight savings time tonight. The real, first day of spring seems to be a long way off. On the creative front, my meeting for tomorrow has been cancelled, so I'm planning a creative day. I'm experimenting with some painted canvas, so would like to stitch a little tomorrow. If my experiment works, you may see it on this site in a couple of weeks. Wish me luck!
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Posted by Anne Marie Desaulniers on March 8, 2008 at 6:00pm —
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Would you like to make your very own Daisy Doodles quilt? I'm going to be holding an online class. The class will start Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
Here's how the class will work:
Once you sign up and pay for the class I will email you a…
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Posted by Terri Stegmiller on March 8, 2008 at 9:01am —
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The ATCs i did for the Cybre Fybre trade suddenly looked wrong to me---and like lightening hitting, i realized that for more than a year, i have been making my ATCs
THE WRONG SIZE!!!! They're too small!!!! If you would like to trade any anyways, please see my main blog with
this entry
The ones that are smaller are the photo of three in one shot :}
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Posted by arlee barr on March 7, 2008 at 5:15pm —
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The
VAST theme challenge for March is Green and so I created a green journal for it:
This has a gorgeous glass button embellishment on it. More photos
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Posted by Sue Bleiweiss on March 7, 2008 at 1:10pm —
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To all my friends...
I seem to get a burst of energy at the time of night that most (normal?) people would be thinking about going to bed.
Friday night I'm going in for a sleep test. Hope they don't fix me. I really like being up late, son is a sleep, I am alone with my yarns, clays and beads. This is the time I can check all my sites and just be. The problem is when (normal?) people want me to do something during the day, when the sun is shining. I can't seem to move. Guess I will no more By Mo…
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Posted by gaga2design on March 7, 2008 at 1:31am —
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I am very happy to report Funky Rose is finished and ready for the very first
Creative Stitchers Retreat! Claire Haldan and I are each offering a new design for this retreat to be held October 2-5 in Los Gatos, California at the Toll House Hotel. The classes will be small...6 to 8 stitchers in each workshop. The website is up and running with pictures of…
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Posted by Terry Dryden on March 5, 2008 at 11:01pm —
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Hey creative crowd!! My brand new workshop, Fertile Earth, starts today-March 5th. If you would like to explore hand embroidery and mixed media, this is the workshop for you. To read about the class go to Joggles.com
http://rd.joggles.com/?pf=15234
(you will have to copy and paste this in your browser)
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Posted by Susan R. Sorrell on March 5, 2008 at 7:30pm —
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Hey! On Wednesday, March 19th I will be on WERU -
weru.org - to talk about ATC's and the swap group that the library and I are co-presenting. I am nervous that I will go all breathless and/or say something mixed up. Deep breath. More info about all on my website
robinsunne.com Let me know if you tune in!
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Posted by Robinsunne on March 5, 2008 at 2:22pm —
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I just don't get why I have this site.... It has a lot of possibilities that I don't quite check...
If somebody can explain me once more why it's good to have the blog and this one I would be happy! I can't really see the difference!
It took me quite a time to understand…
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Posted by Sara Lechner on March 5, 2008 at 1:33pm —
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...but not new online!
i see lots of familiar faces here. goodie!
i have not space or time to drag my cloth out of the basement these days, but i manage to stitch anyway - usually on collaged paper or altered photos. where there is a will there is a way.
for example:
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Posted by cobaltika on March 5, 2008 at 11:55am —
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I’m going to be holding my Journal Making for the Fiber Artist class starting Monday March 31st 2008! I’ll be hosting this online class myself and here’s how it will work:
Once you sign up and pay for the class I will email you a supply list and an invite to a special yahoo group. The lessons will be made available to students on a weekly basis beginning Monday March 31st 2008. There are five lessons in this class and the descriptions of each are below. You’ll post your questions and photo’s in…
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Posted by Sue Bleiweiss on March 4, 2008 at 7:20am —
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Scroll until you see RSS on the left.
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Posted by ilana Pengelly on March 1, 2008 at 5:19pm —
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We had a great time at out local library ATC Swap last night. Lots of people came from all over. Lots of cards were made, lots of art confidence was built, oh! Yay!
You know, it would be fabulous if libraries all over hosted ATC Swaps - it wasn't hard to do - YOU could do this too!
1. I talked to the head librarian and showed her some samples, and some of my collage art and ATC books. She was thrilled at the idea of having dozens of people coming to the library, (they get money according to how…
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Posted by Robinsunne on February 28, 2008 at 6:54am —
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WOW!!! I have discovered the most incredibly fascinating material I've seen in a long time. UTEE ( Ultra thick embossing enamel ) Is a product by Ranger ink company. Suze weinberg is the supposed "inventor' of it. It's a plastic powder that looks like sugar in the jar and melts at 340 degrees F. You can use the melting…
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Posted by Emily Davlin on February 28, 2008 at 2:06am —
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I have been ATC-ing myself to heaven and back for the last week or so. Here are some that I have done and more can be found at my "other" blog ... take a peek! http://sunnespot.blogspot.com I have been so full of ATC life that I had to add another page to my website: http://robinsunne.com I keep adding the how-to's if y…
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Posted by Robinsunne on February 25, 2008 at 7:07am —
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Sorry i have not added a post for some time. I am off for a few days visiting my sister who lives near Salisbury in Wiltshire. We may go up to London for the day to see some exhibitions as there is a good rail service.
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Posted by linda chilton on February 21, 2008 at 2:43pm —
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Fiber Collage Workshop
This is one of my most popular online workshops and I will be hosting it on my website
www.creativechick.com
Start Date: February 29th
Cost: 60.00 US
6 lessons/6 weeks/all levels of knowledge
Lesson 1: Overview of Materials, Quilt sandwich
Lesson 2: Design and Appliqué
Lesson 3: Drawing with Thre…
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Posted by Susan R. Sorrell on February 16, 2008 at 10:10pm —
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I learnt to paint on silk in Paris in 1980 and I've never stopped since :-)
I lived in Paris for 3 years and go back as often as possible, and I'm thrilled to be able to offer classes on my next trip in June 2008.
Read all about it on my Paris website:
http://www.a-night-in-paris.com/silk-painting-france.html
Come join me!
Teena
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Posted by Teena on February 10, 2008 at 8:37pm —
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Welcome!
Day #1 on this new FiberArtsMixedMedia site - very cool!
I will be sharing photos of my handpainted silk designs and wearable art, plus my clothing design sketches, and I look forward to visiting all the other artists' pages.
Sounds like a great community!…
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Posted by Teena on February 10, 2008 at 8:33pm —
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I just finished a new page on the blog giving all the details about my upcoming online classes! Yea! :D The first class starts February 18th. I am accepting payment for class fees via PayPal, Visa & Mastercard by phone, and USPS money order (the last two options are reserved for U.S. residents on
Another ATC Background: Fused Fibers
Calling all Fashion and Textile Students!!
New Textile Challenge Site
Spring Journal Spread
rag rug making
the New Textile Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum :A sampling of fQaroundtown Blog from fibreQUARTERTLY
More at My Esty Shop!
I'm playing again
Exquisite Corpse Unshrouding Soon--and second round proposed!
Finally
Creative Mixed Media Journaling Techniques class Registration Opens!
I can no longer sew! So all this MUst GO!
STITCHING RETREAT
I'm gonna be on the radio!
I'm trying to get used to this site.
New Addiction Alert...UTEE !!!!!!!!
Off to Salisbury for a long weekend
Silk painting workshops in Paris June 2008