International Quilt Festival Houston 2016 is about to begin. The workshops started yesterday and I braved getting up at 5:30 so I could get to my first workshop on time.
Glennis Dolce didn’t disappoint, as usual. We were supplied with 3 packets of folded silk (along with instructions on how to fold our own fabtic). We were also supplied with some dissolving thread and instructed to draw and then sew our designs on each packet of silk. Once that was done, we were given some silk dye (which doesn’t require heat setting) and a couple of pipettes. Thus armed, we began to paint our designs. After the painting was done, we dissolved our stitching and opened up our “masterpieces”.
I am very fond of my “firstborn”. Glynnis only let us use 2 colors for our first piece.
My second piece was a bit overwhelming to me. I had intended for small sections of black but the black dye has a mind of its own.
My very favorite was my final sample. I like the colors as well as the resulting shape.
Next workshop is in a couple of days. It is with the very wonderful and talented Ginny Eckley. Looking forward to it (even if its another 5:30 morning!)
I like them all! My favorite is also the last one.
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Thanks. Even though there is no fabric painting in my future, it was fun.
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Holy Smokes Pat!!! Beautiful, all three of them. The black dye makes the mandala image look three-dimensional, which I like.
…and yes, the first born is always special! 🙂
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This was so outside my “comfort” zone. But it was fun.
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Wow! Those are beautiful! I’m headed to Festival tomorrow. 🤗
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Thanks D’Anne. Taking a workshop or just going shopping?
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Pat
These are beautiful. Great job. Caryl
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Thanks, Caryl. It’s fun to do something different.
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thanks for sharing your results Pat! As for your question regarding the indigo vat and heater- I would suggest a Finnex 300-Watt Hang-On Electronic Controller Aquarium Heater, Titanium Tube, 80 to 100-Gallon. It’s what I am using. they generally only last 1-2 years in my case.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll check out the Finnex. I’m sure they also come in smaller wattages. Look forward to next year’s workshops at the IQF.
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