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Welcome, this is a place to try different techniques with other quilters/fiber artists. Create a technique journal at the end of a year containing all the tried techniques. Join in and let us know which techniques interests you most!

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Holiday Treasures

Started by Brenda Crisci. Last reply by Diana Bracy Dec 27, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Favorites

This will be used as an area where we can upload photos of gifts made using any of the techniques we have explored here. Please, when posting pictures list the technique or techniques used....Continue

Technique 15 - Fancy Folds

Started by Brenda Crisci. Last reply by Diana Bracy Oct 22, 2011. 24 Replies 0 Favorites

OK.....on to something new.....lets explore different ways to add dimension to our projects using folded fabric. Here are some links to get us started. Please post any links you have as well..…Continue

Technique 14 - From Ragz to Ritchez

Started by Brenda Crisci. Last reply by Diana Bracy Sep 6, 2011. 34 Replies 0 Favorites

Creating Custom Background Fabric.........(yeah Charlotte!.....your guess was right!)Step 1Choose a pallet based on temperature.... Warm - Neutral - CoolStep 2Gather fabrics and threads - cottons, organza, chiffon, lame, silk, netting (I…Continue

Technique 9 - On your mark, get ready, STAMP!

Started by Brenda Crisci. Last reply by Diana Bracy Aug 19, 2011. 82 Replies 0 Favorites

Technique 9 will be the exploration of creating art stamps. Here are some ideas to get you started. Please check out youtube and do a little surfing! You can use paint, ink, ? Blueberry juice if you have it! carving erasers - handmade rubber…Continue

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Comment by Sandy B /AUS on October 12, 2013 at 3:29pm: That does sound lovely Charlotte. I suppose that means fabric shopping then - lovely. LOL Thank you everyone.

Comment by Gwen/OH on October 12, 2013 at 9:35am: Ohhh, Charlotte, your idea is better!! great instructions too.

Comment by Charlotte Gustavson on October 12, 2013 at 9:23am: LOL!

Comment by B J Elder/WA on October 12, 2013 at 9:21am: Whoa -- not just a great idea but the directions how to do it! Way to go Charlotte!

Comment by Charlotte Gustavson on October 12, 2013 at 9:08am: Add side borders in a lovely batik and you could make a table runner. To add the borders one at a time, you sandwich the finished piece between two strips of fabric and a strip of batting ( fabric strips face down and a strip of batting on the underside) and stitch your seam. Fold it back out and press the seams and you have an instant border you can now quilt. Finish the other three sides (I'd do the long sides first and use your walking foot to sew the seam for an easier job). Instant gratification! :D

Comment by linda harriott/UK on October 12, 2013 at 7:38am: jewellery roll, pencil case, knitting needle roll, all would be lovely.

Comment by Gwen/OH on October 12, 2013 at 7:22am: Oh, very pretty, by the way.

I am working on an art piece and find that since I took a b-i-g break from them, it's not coming along as I thought it should. I do this "I know better than that!" when I make a goof-up...hopefully I will get back in sinc...

Comment by Gwen/OH on October 12, 2013 at 7:18am: Sandy, you could possibly cut it in half and sew those two sides together to make a bag, which could be the front side? ...just a thought ; )

Comment by Sandy B /AUS on October 12, 2013 at 4:10am: It is 7" x 30" but now I have to try to think what I could use it for - a journal cover maybe? it is too long and narrow for a bag. Hmmm.

Thank you for the lovely comment too, Brenda.

Comment by Brenda Crisci on October 12, 2013 at 1:26am: Sandy, it is beautiful! The background looks like watercolors. I love the flower with missing petals. Wow, this group (my fault) has been sitting idle for over a year. SO.....beginning in the new year I will try and revive it! Lord knows there are tons of unexplored techniques...........how big is this piece?