Quick and Easy Note Cards

Posted on by under free motion machine stitching, surface design

 I cut up my painted fabric into approximately 4″x6″ rectangles and I now have a big stack to use to make note cards. I already had the white note cards and since the fabric is so colorful, it’s simple to add a bit of machine stitching  and sew it to the card.

I just looked at the piece to find a place to start. The green paint on the left looked like leaves so I thread sketched those in and sketched in longer leaves on the right. I used stitch and tear to stabilize the fabric. I found it worked best if I fused the stitch and tear and the fabric before stitching. I then fused the stitched fabric to the card before sewing around the edge.

For this card, I used automatic machine stitches to make a pattern. I tried using a glue stick to baste this in place before stitching to the card. It didn’t hold very well and shifted a bit with stitching.

I saw a butterfly in this piece of painted fabric. He’s a bit wonky but still looks like some sort of flying insect. Each card only takes about 10 minutes or so. I’m going to try and stitch a few every day so I have cards to use when I need them.

Carole’s Bag

Posted on by under surface design

Look what Carole made from the fabric that we all painted. Isn’t it gorgeous?

She said she highlighted the designs in the material, quilted and  then painted over the quilted areas. I haven’t done anything with my painted fabric yet but this is really inspiring me.

Another Exciting Announcement!

Posted on by under Felting Book

After six months of hard work, sending off 12 boxes of equipment, samples and felting supplies, there is a cover for my book. The book, published by Creative Publishing int’l, will be available in August of 2012 and it’s already listed on Amazon. If you would like an autographed copy, I am making a list so I know approximately how many books I will need to order. There is no obligation to buy, but if you’re interested, please e-mail me at info(at)purplepomegranate(dot)com. Include CPG Felting in the subject line of your e-mail.

It is really exciting seeing the book come together. Having never been through the process before, it has been an eye opener. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the book, I really appreciate all your assistance.

Announcements, announcements, announcements…

Posted on by under Felting and Fiber Studio

The Felting and Fiber Studio

Three of my online friends and I have started a new website that is all about felting and fiber. Ann, Karen, Zed and I have begun a new venture together. There is lots of information on the site already and we’ll be adding loads more. We’d love to have you check it out and let us know what you think. 
I’ll still be posting here but we’ll be holding fun challenges and giving away free stuff and having fun fiber parties at The Felting and Fiber Studio so don’t miss it! Just click on the button above and it will take you right to the new site. Come join in all the fun 🙂

Felted Bag for New Tablet

Posted on by under Felt, nuno felting

 Here’s the finished bag that I started with my local fiber art group last Friday. I used Merino and hand dyed silk habotai. I had also put some silk under the flap but pulled it off as I didn’t like it. The bag started out white but I had a request to dye it dark green.

 Here’s a close up of the silk nuno felted on the front flap. It is more green than this photo shows.

And here’s the tablet that’s going to be in the bag. We’ll just mainly use it for traveling. The others in the group haven’t finished their bags yet but I’ll show you photos of those next month.