Did I Mention?

One of my very first jumps into quilt as art "MY SECRET GARDEN"  has been purchased by Suzanne Kachmar who is proprietor* of "CITY LIGHTS GALLERY in Bridgeport CT 

*(amongst other wonderful things!)

 

THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!

Tie Dyed Tees What Ive been up to

No Boundaries Medium  Dyed with Chartruese ,Fuschia and Red

Yes! I am looking forward to warmer weather!  This Tank top was relatively easy to make.

I just rolled it, banded it and applied dye. I use a brush.

I just LOVE how the tees BLOOM into life!

Hanes for Her Tee Medium,Dyed withPinks and Orange

Here's another tee I made with Spring in mind

Thankyou!

Tie Dyed this Winter contd..

This is my favorite part of tie-dying! Revealing what I might have created by unwrapping the rubber bands. Almost looks like the first bloom of Spring! Can't wait to get all the bands off!!

I am still not sure about the shades of grey.

Now this is exciting! I unraveled one of the long sleeves to find this fun band.

I am so glad I purchased Fushia dye to go with my Orange and Red!

 

I CAN NOT wait til I unwrap all these babies!

I may not post tomorrow because Im going to Flushing to visit my Mom.

Friday definitely!!

Thankyou!

New Placemat Idea! Thankyou Apple Valley Quilters!

Thankyou to the Apple Valley Quilters for having me as their guest speaker this past Tuesday. I was sooo happy to learn that a few members actually follow my blog! Thisis for you! Idea # 214

Thankyou again, and Virginia M if your ears were ringing...?
Karen

New Work on Exhibit!

My Two portrayals of the Merritt Parkway are on display at the

 Connecticut Department of Transportation

2800 Berlin Turnpike,Newington, CT

This portrayal of the James Farm Road overpass from Shelton to Stratford was painted first on white cotton then stitched over.  I really enjoyed creating this piece!

This quilt was pieced, painted then stitched.

quilted mats!

Thankyou to Virginia Millington, fellow SAQA member, for sharing her photo of one of my quilted mats on top of her amazing thread collection!

New Quilted Mats continued!

Here are some of my pieced and quilted mats actually being used for a table setting! These are made from a mix of commercially bought and my handpainted fabrics.

New Quilted Mats Continued!

One more note for today!

I realized Ive been showing you the same mat over and over. Here's another handpainted design!

Thankyou.

New Quilted Mats Continued!

Carol Larson suggested this scene using one of my 12x 16 quilted mats!

Thankyou for all your ideas! More to come!

I'll be thinking of more over the long weekend...

 

New Quilted Mats Continued!

Continuing on from yesterday's post...pictured above is one of my 12"x16" quilted mats folded in three the stitched up one third to make a purse! Perfect for carrying your balls around! Great for storing papers too. Imagine this trifold wrapped in a ribbon!
Any more ideas? Stay tuned!

Hartford Show!!

"JOY" 24x18" mounted on frame

My piece JOY will be on display at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford Connecticut

April 16 - 30, 2014

along with the Connecticut Fiber Art Collective, Sisters in Cloth and Women Against the Grain

Sorry for my absence

I know,Ive missed you too,just give me afew days to get over these winter doldrums. I have been busy,though so Ill be back to catch up!!