Artist Trading Cards

I've joined an ATC Swap Group and above is my first swap for January 2011. ATCs can be made from paper (usually) or from fabric. Since the theme for January was "Vintage", I decided to do a Fabric ATC.  The size of an ATC is a mere 3.5" X 2.5", not a lot of real estate to work with. This F-ATC has a photo on fabric that has been tinted with colored pencils, lace, a key, a slip of ribbon with "Memories" on it and a "diamond" for her necklace. The background is silk dupioni. I just love the wistfulness of the woman's face.

Birthday Greetings in 2011

I've been busy with fabric post cards lately, and have put together a design for 2011 to send to my friends on their birthdays.

This fabric, "Cherie" by Clothworks, is one of my favorites, and this figure is just one of eleven different motifs on the fabric. Just a small amount of embroidery and a little embellishment, and voila! a wonderful birthday surprise.

Cruising to Hawaii

My cousin Karin and I have booked a 2-week round trip cruise to Hawaii sailing in March, 2012. We are part of a large quilting group led by Quilt Camp at Sea that will be providing us with notable quilt teachers and classes while on board and at sea.

One of the challenges for the group is to make 12" X 12" quilt blocks with the theme of Hawaii, Cruising, or Nautical for a quilt block exchange. My design is shown here. I managed to get two of themes with the Hawaiin lady and the cruise ship.

This design is done with applique using fusible web and lots of machine embroidery stitches. There are also some ruched ribbon leis attached and a sparkly flower headress.

Can't wait to get on board that ship!

2010 Holiday Cards

I don't always manage to get around to sending holiday cards every year - but I did this year! These fabric post cards are made with Alexander Henry Fabrics' design "cherubim" by Nicole De Leon. The cherub motifs were cut from the fabric and placed on new backgrounds -- being heavily decorated with glitz and free motion quilting.