My Tips n Techniques

Friday, November 25, 2011

Dyeing.....in the Microwave


Today, I am back at it with the
microwave and the dye.

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to see how my day went:


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Thank you so much Virginia for teaching me this new sport!
It is wonderful to be so inspired, enthusiastic and excited about a new technique.
My family and friends will be getting hand dyed sox and undies for the holidays!
Just imagine the family photos at the Christmas party...


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CLICK HERE to view: Microwave Dyeing at Virginia's House

CLICK HERE to view: My Portrait Class

CLICK HERE to view: My Mixed Media Textiles


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn

Friday, November 18, 2011

Permission 2 Play....Shaving Cream Stenciling


The Permission 2 Play group played with
Shaving Cream Stenciling on Fabric

To check out all the FUN
watch the video below:


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Many Thanks to JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop in Philomath, Oregon for your support. This class would not be possible without you!

A BIG Thank You to OSU Folk Thrift Store, and those who provide funding to purchase the needed supplies for these FREE classes offered to cancer diagnosed patients.

Warm Hugs to our Instructors who lend their time and talents to lead classes in textile art techniques.

CLICK HERE to view Thermofax Screenprinting Class

CLICK HERE to view Portraits on Fabric Class

CLICK HERE to view Healing Stitches Exhibits

CLICK HERE: A Reason to Play

CLICK HERE: Mark Lipinski Interview

Please Join Us: December 8, 2011 @ 1:00 - 4:00
JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop in Philomath, OR
FREE Class Offering for cancer diagnosed patients
All supplies are provided FREE for everyone
No Experience Required

Remember to give yourself Permission 2 Play!

Permission 2 Play is a FREE class offering for cancer diagnosed patients.
No Experience is necessary to participate.
All supplies are provided for the students.
Classes are held at JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop in Philomath, Oregon
If you are interested in joining this class contact:
LuAnn Kessi kessi@pioneer.net

Our Best To You,

Nancy Bryant
Virginia Gregory
Kathi Borrego
LuAnn Kessi

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Surface Design....Discharge Play Day


I spent the day experimenting with various
discharging products

To see how the day went,
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CLICK HERE to view Fabric Dyeing Play Day

CLICK HERE to view Soy Wax Play Day

CLICK HERE to view Thermofax Play Day


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Challenge Quilt......Detail View


Here are a few detail images of my
2011 HVQ Challenge Quilt



The Challenge Theme for 2011 is...
Seasons





The season I chose is...
Summer








I enjoy creating sun printed fabrics in the summer





All of the botanicals used in this quilt were collected
while walking up in the timber with my favorite guy.





Leaves collected from an Alder Tree





Maple Leaves





Ferns





I have decided to name this quilt...
Nature Walk



This is all I can show you for now...

The 2011 Challenge Quilt BIG REVEAL
is December 12, 2011.

I will post full quilt images after the quilts are revealed.

Thanks for following along.....this was a FUN quilt!


CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts

CLICK HERE to view ALL Challenge Quilt posts

CLICK HERE to view Sun Printing

CLICK HERE to view Rust Dyeing

P.S.
I am learning more every day about my new Sweet Sixteen. Long arms are nothing like a conventional sewing machine. They require almost NO bobbin tension compared to my Bernina. That has been the biggest adjustment for me. I have recently learned that a TOWA Bobbin Gauge is a necessity to achieve accurate tension, so I have just ordered one.
With the Sweet Sixteen I have so much room to move the quilt around, that I can concentrate on my quilting instead of manipulating the quilt under the harp of the machine. Yes, I like my new sit-down machine very much, especially the little touch screen on the front.



CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 1

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 2

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 3

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 4

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 5

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 6


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full of FUN,
LuAnn

Monday, November 14, 2011

Challenge Quilt......Binding


I can't resist a stripe...



I will cut this fabric on a 45 degree angle for the binding






2 inch binding strips cut and ready to piece together






The binding strips are pressed and ready to go...





I feel like I am coming down the Home Stretch
with the challenge quilt...






At this point...


I am ready to find a cozy chair and hand stitch the binding
to the back side.


Why do I keep my binding in a coffee can?


CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 1

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 2

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 3

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 4

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 5


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Challenge Quilt.......Hyper-Quilting the Border



I chose this Robinson Anton 24 Kt Gold Rayon thread
to hyper-quilt the vine in the border



I just want a little accent of color.
Don't want the hyper-quilting to overwhelm the border area.




The hand dyed border fabric changes color
from yellow to green to orange all the way around the quilt:


The 24Kt Gold thread is just what it needed...





The Quilting is completed...
The Challenge Quilt is all trimmed up and ready
for a binding.

Wish I could show you more, but this is a secret
challenge. It will be revealed December 12, 2011.



CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 1

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 2

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 3

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 4


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Challenge Quilt.......Quilting the Border


It is time to begin quilting on the borders...



I often use a dry erase board to audition various
quilting motifs...





I am quilting a leafy vine in the border...





I might hyper-quilt the vine.
I will decided after the vine is completely quilted.



I put down a chalk line to help me follow the curve
of the vine:


I also installed the open toe hopping foot on the
Sweet Sixteen......much more visibility than the round foot.





Yeah, I like the vine...
I'll keep at it



We interrupt this quilting program for:


A Scooby Snack break...





Somebody we all know and love is in need
of a little afternoon treat...




How can you resist that face?



Quilting Inspiration:



If you have never been to Patsy's website, you are truly missing out on a lot of Free Motion Quilting FUN !

Check out her Free Motion Tutorials on You Tube.


Tune in tomorrow for more
Challenge Quilt.....Border Quilting.


CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 1

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 2

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 3


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Adjusting....


I have my Challenge Quilt under the needle of my new
Sweet Sixteen Sit-Down Long Arm

I am adjusting to working on a new machine


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This is a warm up quilt sandwich that matches the fabrics in
my challenge quilt...
I am adjusting to a totally different bobbin, a Class M Bobbin.
It requires almost NO tension compared to my Bernina.





I am also adjusting to a different kind of free motion/darning foot.
This foot is bigger than what I am used to.
I think I am going to switch to the open-toe foot.





After a few minutes of warm up quilting...
I have adjusted the tension and can get started on
the Challenge Quilt.





The first block quilted up nicely...








I am getting more comfortable with each block I Quilt...





I am enjoying the comfort of sixteen inches of harp space.
I can concentrate on my quilting, and not so much on bunching the quilt up underneath the machine.





Here is a BEFORE image of this block...





The leaves have been outline quilted...





Quilting on this block is done.

I am slowly adjusting to working on a new machine.
I know some day we will be good friends.



Gunner is also making adjustments...


He is learning to sleep in the bed under the sewing machine
without his Suzy girl...





It has been a time of adjustment for all of us.


CLICK HERE: Featured Quilter Article


CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 1

CLICK HERE to view: Challenge Quilt Part 2


CLICK HERE to view: Sweet Sixteen Video

CLICK HERE to view Texture Magic

CLICK HERE to view our Cattle

CLICK HERE to view The Thread Shed


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn