My Tips n Techniques

Monday, May 26, 2014

Fabric Dyeing……FUN STUFF



Fabric Dyeing




It was a beautiful, hot day.  I am batching 

hand dyed fabrics out in the sunshine!






Baby Clothes:


Onesies







Bamboo Socks…..they take the dye so well!









Crib Sheets, Pillowcases and lots of socks







Lilac and Raspberry Dyes





After batching in the sunshine...



time to get them washed and dried.







I passed the time by cleaning up.






Here is all the FUN STUFF:


Onesies







Baby Hats








Crib Sheets







Pillowcases….For Me








Even tiny baby bamboo socks…

This was lots of FUN!




CLICK HERE to view:  Hand Dyed Fabrics



CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

Saturday, May 24, 2014

A New Family…….Slideshow



This is why I have been busy all spring

making baby quilts



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CLICK HERE:  to view Baby Quilts


CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Fabric Dyeing......Continued 3


These hand dyes were soaked in soda ash,

Pleated and placed in trays,

2 different dyes were applied...























































I was able to hand dye 39 yards of fabric in April...

It was a GOOD month!












CLICK HERE to view more fabric dyeing




CLICK HERE:  to see My Quilts


May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Paper Doll Quilts @ Permission 2 Play



Paper Doll Quilts...

We Are into it!
















Instructor:  Virginia Gregory







After a quick demo from Virginia...






The students jump right in and 

pose their patterns!












Pre-Fused Fabrics for dressing the dolls up













Circus Performers







Getting down with paper dolls!










































Rockin' the House with Paper Doll Quilts







Next Class:

Permission 2 Play
Leaf Bowl Class
Thursday, May 22, 2014
1:00 - 4:00




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 in 

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