Got the other halves of these two samples in the mail yesterday. They’re for a wedding dress, or gown may be a better term. The upper set is screened, painted and stamped paint, the lower set is dye with the same techniques. In this case wash-fast acid dye; both samples are on silk organza. I …
A recent post by Jennifer Houlden here led me to post the following. Don’t get me wrong – I love-love-love Clover tools. But if you don’t have one, or are on a tight budget, here’s an alternative: I’ve sanded the pressing surfaces at left and right to make them extra smooth. Not an original idea – …
Once we got over the whole problem with the brakes, we went on to vend at three shows in three weeks. Oaks, PA (see below), Chautauqua, NY and Chantilly, VA. As usual, we learned from every experience; the big lesson this fall has been to cut the overhead as much as possible. That means we …
OK, the day didn’t start out quite as planned. Had to wait for the UPS driver so I could sign for a package. Then it was off to the show in Oaks. Well, the pesky idiot light on the dashboard wouldn’t go out – it was the brake light. Not something to ignore! Problem is, …
Finally! I have scheduled classes in dyeing, discharge and appliqué and posted them on my website. Appliqué is a monthly evening class held on the second Monday of the month. Well, this isn’t the usual picture of a quilt in progress, but I couldn’t resist. The quilt is done now, and the dog is gone, …
My earlier post about the book – forgot to mention that I have both Artful Applique II and Applique Takes Wing for sale on my website, https://www.dippydyes.com/. And today I even put quantities into inventory so I CAN sell them. Thanks for being patient! A picture of the cover is at the right. The block …
The long-awaited day is finally here! Jane Townswick’s new book, Artful Applique II, is now in print, and for sale on my website. It’s very exciting to see my work in the book, including on the ‘Tools & Supplies’ page, plus the back cover. That’s because of Jane’s great design. All but one of the …
My mentor is Jane Townswick. She’s also my biggest customer. She teaches applique three times a month at Ladyfingers Sewing Studio in Oley, Penna and is a great artist, inspiration, and if I dare say so, friend. Go out and buy her book “Applique Takes Wing.” A quilt of mine is in there – page …
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