I’ve been developing some new classes using paint on cloth and I thought as part of being a Michael Miller Brand Ambassador and a Janome Artisan what better thing to do than combine all these things I love in one! Some of you may remember this post from when I did a DIY improvement to my hall sconces; one of the lampshades was Queen Anne’s Lace screen printed on linen. I used the thermofax screens I made for that again for this top.
BTW, did you ever run across the Charlie Harper bird patterns that I think I recall you mentioned a few months ago. I saw your CH quilt in the background of one of your class photos. I ha e a friend who wants a CH quilt.
Thanks for sharing your skills with all of us!!
Diane
Thanks Diane! I do know who Charlie Harper is, but I have not made one and don’t have any of his fabric…. I wonder what it was you saw in the pic????? I do have a panel of fabric from the local store pinned up (blue-gray, ochre and cream with country and barnyard animals but not CH)……
Thanks so much for writing! Hope you and all of yours stay well,
Wow. I thought I was doing something today coordinating 3 fabrics, making and inserting piping after nothing like that in about 30 years. You, madam, are an artist. I’ve got a special needs grandson who runs amok while I sleep after night shift so this would not work at my house, but I really wish I could go to YOUR house and try it! So beautiful!
First off..PIPING! WOOT! Do it again! If you haven’t seen my friend Susan K. Cleveland’s Piping Hot Binding tool and booklet DO… I teach her tool and a variation on her method and it ROCKS. Her website is Pieces Be With You. And good for you for caring for that grand-boy! I wish you could come play, too. I was going to do a workshop at ProChem this year but we cancelled it. I am debating trying to do a class online. The benefit to in person is the cost of “stuff” is so much less because we can share supplies…… If you like the idea of playing with paint, I was always kind of intimidated by the “proper” “high art” books on the subject. I’ve become friends with Lynn Krawczyk and her book about Intentional Printing is still one of my favorites. Honestly, if GrandBoy can sit still (my older son couldn’t), it could be something to do together… use TP tubes and other stuff around the house–you can even use inexpensive craft paint from the big box store to try it out, buy a few colors that go together that you like. Anyway, THANKS! And if you’re ever in mid-coast Maine…… oh, duh, add the link: https://smile.amazon.com/Intentional-Printing-Simple-Techniques-Inspired/dp/1620330563/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28XJI69MKOELC&dchild=1&keywords=lynn+krawczyk&qid=1595424366&sprefix=Lynn+Kraw%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-2
July 20th, 2020 at 2:38 pm
Now *this* is my kind of shirt! Thanks for the clear, concise tutorial!
July 20th, 2020 at 7:49 pm
Very cool! Thanks for the detail tips.
July 20th, 2020 at 8:45 pm
I love the detail of sewing the printed facing on the outside.
July 21st, 2020 at 2:25 am
Very nicely done!! It’s very attractive on you.
BTW, did you ever run across the Charlie Harper bird patterns that I think I recall you mentioned a few months ago. I saw your CH quilt in the background of one of your class photos. I ha e a friend who wants a CH quilt.
Thanks for sharing your skills with all of us!!
Diane
July 21st, 2020 at 8:32 am
Thanks Diane! I do know who Charlie Harper is, but I have not made one and don’t have any of his fabric…. I wonder what it was you saw in the pic????? I do have a panel of fabric from the local store pinned up (blue-gray, ochre and cream with country and barnyard animals but not CH)……
Thanks so much for writing! Hope you and all of yours stay well,
July 21st, 2020 at 8:32 am
Thanks…every once ini a while a get a good idea LOL! Stay safe, S.
July 21st, 2020 at 8:32 am
Thanks Vicki!!
July 21st, 2020 at 7:22 pm
Wow. I thought I was doing something today coordinating 3 fabrics, making and inserting piping after nothing like that in about 30 years. You, madam, are an artist. I’ve got a special needs grandson who runs amok while I sleep after night shift so this would not work at my house, but I really wish I could go to YOUR house and try it! So beautiful!
July 22nd, 2020 at 9:27 am
First off..PIPING! WOOT! Do it again! If you haven’t seen my friend Susan K. Cleveland’s Piping Hot Binding tool and booklet DO… I teach her tool and a variation on her method and it ROCKS. Her website is Pieces Be With You. And good for you for caring for that grand-boy! I wish you could come play, too. I was going to do a workshop at ProChem this year but we cancelled it. I am debating trying to do a class online. The benefit to in person is the cost of “stuff” is so much less because we can share supplies…… If you like the idea of playing with paint, I was always kind of intimidated by the “proper” “high art” books on the subject. I’ve become friends with Lynn Krawczyk and her book about Intentional Printing is still one of my favorites. Honestly, if GrandBoy can sit still (my older son couldn’t), it could be something to do together… use TP tubes and other stuff around the house–you can even use inexpensive craft paint from the big box store to try it out, buy a few colors that go together that you like. Anyway, THANKS! And if you’re ever in mid-coast Maine…… oh, duh, add the link: https://smile.amazon.com/Intentional-Printing-Simple-Techniques-Inspired/dp/1620330563/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28XJI69MKOELC&dchild=1&keywords=lynn+krawczyk&qid=1595424366&sprefix=Lynn+Kraw%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-2