I went to a fabric art class today

Well here is something that I have been hanging out to do for a very long time.. I discovered a lovely patchwork shop on the weekend that teaches Fabric Art classes. I booked myself in. So today I spent 3 hours having an awesome time creating.

The above photo is of the fabric that I painted and stamped up. It was so much fun!!!

Painting and stamping silk

I LOVED this process

Stamping fabric with fabric stamp ink... this was fun

Stamping on muslin... this was also fun.. so watch the space and see what I create. I have it laid out on the table at the moment ready for beading, sewing, hand stitching etc.. how exciting.

MOTHER DAY SWAP

I belong to Yahoo Group we had the option to sign up for a Mothers Day Swap. My partner was Pam from the USA. I received the package this morning and this is what was in it.

The box

The gifts

A ribbon embroidered stitchery with a softie doll and a pin cushion to put in with my collection and also a lovely cup, that I will use alot!!

Moda Charm Pack... Electric and an awesome Art Quilt mag... great timing Pam

A note pad in the shape of a "L" with a pen to match, a rose brooch

A little hat box with some gorgeous treasures in it... braid etc

A ver cute little box with some "L" stickers inside. I LOVE this box.

I love it all THANK YOU PAM...You are a lovely lady and such alot of fun. Your generosity and kindness is very much appreciated.

Big hugs to YOU

Take care until next time.

Lisa

A fibre art scarf...

Over the weekend I went to a Quilt exhibition in Gordonton New Zealand.It was held at a gorgeous place called Woodlands...a very old homestead and the quilts were shwon all around the house, on the beds, over the mantles, on chairs etc...it was just lovely.
While I was there I went into the merchants room...there werent that many there. I purchased some fabric oil paint sticks,among other things.I bought some exotic yarn made in Nepal.I have just made this scarf, yesterday.It took me no time at all to make it.I knitted it on 9mm needles with 10 stitches. The yarn is recylcled and very heavily twisted...in amongst the yarn was little pieces of twig, plastic and paper...amazing all the way from Nepal. I also made some tassels out of silk cocoons, the top one is cut with a jaggard edge so I could fit the bottom one inside. I then embellished with thread and beads. I used bamboo fibre to come out of the bottom of the tassel. I really enjoyed making this. I hope you like it too!!