Today I will be joining a group of fiber arts enthusiasts at the Rockport Center for the Arts to share the rust dyeing technique. Coming from a farm background I am familiar with how equipment rusts if not taken care of. I remember greasing plow …
My morning and early afternoon was spent dyeing vintage linens and over dyeing other fabrics with a Texas friend. While she likes bright colors I tend to stick to the more grayed organic tones. I like to dye fabrics with someone …
Week 2 of 4 “It’s A Mystery” Quilt Challenge by Sharon Wasteney, Something Stitched Always use a ¼” seam allowance. Press seam allowances toward the solid. Block A requires these pieces: (2) 6 ½” x 24 ½”; (1) 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″; (1) …
Wow!! I was so motivated to try this that I made a mistake. You will need 2 1/2 yards of background solid or reads as solid rather than 1 5/8 yards. So then there are some additional cuts to be made. The new directions as …
It’s A Mystery To Me! Having just completed my first mystery quilt retreat I am motivated to offer a modern mystery quilt challenge via my website. It will be a small, modern styled quilt suitable for a throw or if done in specific color …
As much a part of family legacy as the birth of new generations is the passing of those we love. There are many ways we may show our respect at the passing of a loved one. In the past colors used for clothing …
Rust Yesterday I tried rust dyeing for the first time. It’s not a new process but I had never actually done it for myself. This morning I rinsed and pressed the small pieces of fabric. I learned several things. Results are less definite if too …
I acquired a vest and purse totally covered with pearl buttons more than twenty years ago. They have graced my sewing room as a testament to the buttons used on blouses, baby clothes and more. The vest was in a bad state of repair when …
Ode to Quilters of ‘57 Before leaving for our extended summer vacation throughout northwest USA and Canada and Alaska I had cut pieces for a quilt that I might work on while traveling. I did take my Featherweight Singer machine thinking there would surely be …