My Tips n Techniques

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

African Mask.....Play Day


We are preparing for a class next January...



African Masks





This textile came directly from Africa




Class Sample:


Instructor:  Nancy Bryant




The masks will be mounted on stretched canvas:


The canvas needs paint and varnish...






First coat of black paint...






Second coat of black paint...




While we wait for the paint to dry:


Nancy gives instruction on mask making






Students will choose from different mask patterns







Mask Inspiration






The students will only have 3 hours of class time,

so these play days help us gauge the time needed 

to complete the class project






After Nancy's instruction, we got right with it!

Creating masks today for class samples in January.





















Nancy applying the final coat of varnish






The completed textiles will be mounted with velcro tabs






Making a creative mess can be so therapeutic






With several people testing out the class procedure...





We decided this was a project the students could complete

in the 3 hour class time





More to Come......in January 2013


CLICK HERE to view:  My Mask


Permission 2 Play Class
African Masks
January 24, 2013
1:00 - 4:00
1243 Main Street
Philomath, Oregon 97370
541-929-3795


CLICK HERE to see how the class went

CLICK HERE to view:  Permission 2 Play Classes

CLICK HERE to view:  Play Days



May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Crayon Quilts Class.......Permission 2 Play Group




spent the afternoon melting crayons and coloring fabric


Enjoy the Slide Show Below:


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Please Join Us:

Thursday, December 13, 2012 @ 1:00

Technique:  Fusible House Collage

Instructor:  Kathi Borrego


CLICK HERE to view:  P2P Classes


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


Many Thanks to JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop
 
Philomath, Oregon for your support. 

This class would not be possible without you!


A BIG Thank You to OSU Folk Thrift Store, 
 
Mary's River Quilt Guild and those who provide funding to 

purchase the needed supplies for these FREE classes 

offered to cancer diagnosed patients.


Our Best To You,

Nancy Bryant
Virginia Gregory
Kathi Borrego
LuAnn Kessi

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hexagon Text Quilt......more progress


I thought I would catch you up on the Hexagon Quilt...



Last week the quilt consisted of 100 Hexagons...






It has been so refreshing working with the 

letter and number fabrics






The soft, neutral fabrics are so soothing






After 6 days on the couch sneezing, sniffling and stitching...

I counted 331 Hexagons tonight.


I am hoping to be on the sunny side of life tomorrow,

so I can head out to the thread shed and find border fabrics.


p.s.  If you took my EPP class in October, I would love to see

the progress you have made on your Hexagon Quilt!


CLICK HERE to view:  English Paper Piecing

CLICK HERE to view:  Take-A-Long Quilts

CLICK HERE to view:  The Thread Shed

CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Hexagon Text Quilt......Progress


Here is a progress report on the Hexagon Quilt I started

in October...




I started this piece as a sample for a class...






I was so involved in teaching....I didn't snap one photo during class.






The students enjoyed learning English Paper Piecing...






I enjoyed sharing my passion for EPP...






Unfortunately, what I took away from class was a

head cold.....yuck!






So....here I am today, on the couch stitching and sneezing.



CLICK HERE to view:  more about this Hexagon Quilt

CLICK HERE to view:  my Grandmothers Flower Garden

CLICK HERE to view:  my Art Quilts

CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Yellowstone Trip #2......Slideshow



I spent time this morning editing photos from our

#2 trip to Yellowstone in October

I put together a slide show....enjoy:


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CLICK HERE to view:  Yellowstone Trip 1

CLICK HERE to view:  Bison Video

CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi