Improv Quilting

 At the beginning of June, I took an Improv Quilting class in Winterset, IA.  Taught by three lovely teachers, Susan Lapham, Niraja Lorenz and Deb Cashatt.  I've been working on this piece off and on since class.  It went through a number of changes.

Yesterday I stretched onto a 24" X 24" canvas and hung it up in my sewing Studio.  I love the way it looks and I learned a lot.  Picture below show the progression and changes.

Trying something new

Been trying something new.  Playing with Lino Block printing.  This is my first attempt to print onto a T-shirt.  Not too bad?!?  I love the red ink.  I have a lot to learn, but I'm having fun.  Already sketched up the next one.  It takes a while to carve the block.  Stay tuned!
 

April already

 

Seems like the days are flying by and no matter what happens around us.  Life just keeps moving forward.  Last week I worked on this wood board.  Scribbled on my flowers using a ball point pen.  Then filled in the spaces with Acrylic paint.  To finish it off I used colored pencils and Posca Paint markers.

Mixed Media Fantasy Illustration

I took a Mixed Media Fantasy Illustration class with Christina Romeo last month.  Now I can't stop making these fun little creatures.  Using watercolor, Micron pens, collage papers and my imagination.

 

Welt Pocket fun

Well I'd like to say that the "welt pocket" was fun, but it really wasn't.  I always try to do some testers before actually cutting into fabric that I spent several weeks making.  

The pocket turned out.  There are some things I could have done differently but I didn't.  I always learn something.

I am finally done with this project and I am very happy with the outcome.

 

I found the perfect Lining fabric

I my stash of fabrics I found the perfect lining.  So I jumped the gun.  Putting in the Lining before pockets and belt loops.  Oh' well so it goes.  Now I'm contemplating putting in a slash pocket.  

Honestly I'm very ready to have this project finished. 

 

Seeing an end

 

Well, I'm finally seeing an end to this project.  I can't even count the hours I have spent sewing scraps of fabric together. Yesterday I cut out my pattern.  I do have to say it was a bit scary!

I'm very happy with what it looks like so far.  Still needs a belt and lining fabric.  It'll be a fun one to wear.