Rissa is an accomplished needlewoman and her range is wider than even our beloved crazy quilting affords...do have a visit to her blog if you haven't before. She is a spinner, knitter, embroiderer...not to mention a passionate dog lover and belly dancer!
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I have pulled together four large 1 1/2 gallon ziplock bags, each filled with the supplies needed for a new project, ready to go into my suitcase for the week at Point Bonita. I don't know if I will start on each of the four, only get partway through one, or be diverted by something entirely different once I get there (like last year's cat competition.)
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I found another painting of tomatoes by a wonderful artist in Northern Ireland (thank you, Google Images) with whom I have communicated. Julius Guzy has also graciously given me permission to print and use some of his images...you can view them here.
I am very excited at the prospect of combining the beautiful paintings by these two fine artists with the genre of crazy quilting. It feels experimental which is great.
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This iron on stitching pattern is from Sublime Stitching.
I've used a bit of Tsukineko ink and also a lick of acrylic paint to color in the image a little bit. Next comes the outline stitching.
I have some wicked plans for this girl.....it will no doubt be what I work on first!
So that's all for now....I'll report back on February 4th....
Til then, happy stitching everyone!
14 comments :
Will miss you - but looking forward to what you see and do there, as last year!! Have I mentioned that I also paint tomatoes? Don't have any lying around right now, tho' I love that new block you will embellish - great fabrics! (You know what I will be doing while you are gone.) I'm anxious to see it finished.
P.S. Dena is going to love that "K"
How weird is this -- I just finished thumbing through my Sublime Stitching book then I read your post. Love that reform school girl! The tomato painting also reminds me that I need to hang one I own somewhere. I have the giant asperagus hanging (no comments about imagry there -- it's cool), but need to find a home for the tomato.
Have a great time at your retreat, can't wait to see what you decide to work on!
...wait a minute ... K can be for Karen also!
Nice variety of projects; enough to keep even the most wayward girl in check for a week! Have fun!
Your pieced block is really pretty. Nice, soft, calming color arrangement.
The iron on is too funny. It sure brings back 'rebel days' memories. LOL.
Hi,
I just saw Julious's images. Lovely and I can imagine how cute these tomatoes will look in quilts. Looking forward to see the complete project.
Manjiree
Have a blast! Can't wait to see what you do with the tomatoes et al.
we all know you ARE a tomatoe!!! love ya seester
What fun and diverse projects you have going! Oh how I love those tomato paintings, this quilt will be amazing, I'm betting. Have fun, learn a lot!
I just know you are having a wonderful time, whether any of those bags are used or not!
I am so in love with your stuff! I love your work- your blog- your Flickr- But I just had to say- K is for Kim!! Calamity Kim
I love your K block. I have tagged you to tell 7 things about youself. rules on my blog. hope you had a fun retrest
Have a great time! Can't wait to see what you do with all those projects.
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