tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23953219183929155262024-03-14T06:58:28.864-04:00.Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.comBlogger899125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-86622531012566683562022-04-21T11:07:00.000-04:002022-04-21T11:07:06.286-04:00Recyling, UH-OH.... AND when in doubt, use 3<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While rummaging through old projects, leftover blocks etc. I came across these blocks used in an applique workshop I used to teach. I had made a quilt to use as a sample which eventually sold and I thought, why not use these blocks to make another. I don't like making the same thing twice but this was just too convenient and ready to use. I needed another large quilt for my booth at Woolworth Walk, so this would be perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpszbTpjYJVrkgWN5eZaR4SYgcItE2Gd5NCrNauLXVqdl2OR7zE9_kfxd9nwV4k1vNU-m4zy41wHEFahCZdfdHLO2rC9afeEexrq_i0ieKaSBX1IzKCQ39S7ZLmUSb6gnR0BY41es2X5LBeIi1qv5x7Gx-bd2355FAk5iQn6Gu0TAOTbMB4D4-V6mkQ/s3095/1%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3095" data-original-width="2578" height="491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpszbTpjYJVrkgWN5eZaR4SYgcItE2Gd5NCrNauLXVqdl2OR7zE9_kfxd9nwV4k1vNU-m4zy41wHEFahCZdfdHLO2rC9afeEexrq_i0ieKaSBX1IzKCQ39S7ZLmUSb6gnR0BY41es2X5LBeIi1qv5x7Gx-bd2355FAk5iQn6Gu0TAOTbMB4D4-V6mkQ/w410-h491/1%20.jpg" width="410" /></a></div>The blocks were all created out of my own hand dyed fabric . The leaves were fused down using a fusible web and machine appliqued in place using the blanket stitch (my favorite).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictkZBh_19k-tmYH8YNHY-d2Q1jW8Pwu4lvJQ3b-JDUn3CZkGLx7qR-SeVB3dFZs0-VqhEdIbJ3ZbQ6hj6ZqbRlbhmfixdGA0rU-5IJLdS7yXwQdyJJHw_DfPrZLr8wYjbP7IqPdAMShokg_s4iZgaO-lyi_FNbCR_4BWLwEw4ck61TZm-Ilri-TxwMg/s4032/2%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictkZBh_19k-tmYH8YNHY-d2Q1jW8Pwu4lvJQ3b-JDUn3CZkGLx7qR-SeVB3dFZs0-VqhEdIbJ3ZbQ6hj6ZqbRlbhmfixdGA0rU-5IJLdS7yXwQdyJJHw_DfPrZLr8wYjbP7IqPdAMShokg_s4iZgaO-lyi_FNbCR_4BWLwEw4ck61TZm-Ilri-TxwMg/w367-h490/2%20.jpg" width="367" /></a></div>To get a smooth applique and avoid tunneling, a stablizer should be ironed on the back. I use Sulky's Totally Stable iron on and temporary. It's wonderful and does the trick. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh082y-ROXaLeZpWXfi0LZe9TgQerCG_drBhJhWsXPMSyPtEUfvG8pbHLD7MG6zOyHYY7TwL-e8MCBjAAGq_U1655g_ww56jZNoqHu1LqoUsnxFSGcCnwvU6ZZHIkXSI8FC1JfQhBpJ5oF5YxDwXL8oYZeDo52IaDhyE0_RTtu__fSOhL4pYgWuRoiP3A/s4032/3%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh082y-ROXaLeZpWXfi0LZe9TgQerCG_drBhJhWsXPMSyPtEUfvG8pbHLD7MG6zOyHYY7TwL-e8MCBjAAGq_U1655g_ww56jZNoqHu1LqoUsnxFSGcCnwvU6ZZHIkXSI8FC1JfQhBpJ5oF5YxDwXL8oYZeDo52IaDhyE0_RTtu__fSOhL4pYgWuRoiP3A/w364-h485/3%20.jpg" width="364" /></a></div>I will gently remove the remainer of the paper before quilting. Removal is easy to do using something that can poke underneath like a pin or point of a seam ripper.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2DyGK4hwzTvitiaBP_KwWre7bcmIZXIFOIX7fWdDwhTqLJgRXAvt9AoAvvzTe1qmV4RKX9pGz5e66gjdn7mebh8ZK0vxF-1dJ6mEualr2TqDuh8v-iq3La4959u98PUgc85TsAyI7-hDJ5B4X3ZQwTpVptOgWeb_4ZMR439rc2xIuUqCrFT-q_rlXQ/s4032/4%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2DyGK4hwzTvitiaBP_KwWre7bcmIZXIFOIX7fWdDwhTqLJgRXAvt9AoAvvzTe1qmV4RKX9pGz5e66gjdn7mebh8ZK0vxF-1dJ6mEualr2TqDuh8v-iq3La4959u98PUgc85TsAyI7-hDJ5B4X3ZQwTpVptOgWeb_4ZMR439rc2xIuUqCrFT-q_rlXQ/w364-h485/4%20.jpeg" width="364" /></a></div>Well, they certainly did look nice until I came upon the UH-OH moment when I discovered the rip...almost looked like a burn.....in one of the blocks. The blocks were already sewn together and I had no more fabric....What to do.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuxWs3InhDmTM_qtG6_hZ0Hk5NfWMBoHTGlcY0HA9NiULDI6uiNs-h5YIdB6RQDmmIRMSdtZj1pNFvAAvbdeuEdV615gbq3xPg_aWd74xsaNUzGsYcmoxC9Vv2htNyMI5UDrDjlVZQUlwShmGreh_7KOh34qhUitj7sS4FywL3q1DSM8GKKv7xC-AiA/s4032/5%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuxWs3InhDmTM_qtG6_hZ0Hk5NfWMBoHTGlcY0HA9NiULDI6uiNs-h5YIdB6RQDmmIRMSdtZj1pNFvAAvbdeuEdV615gbq3xPg_aWd74xsaNUzGsYcmoxC9Vv2htNyMI5UDrDjlVZQUlwShmGreh_7KOh34qhUitj7sS4FywL3q1DSM8GKKv7xC-AiA/w342-h456/5%20.jpeg" width="342" /></a></div>Well one thought,.......cover it up as I've done on several occasions before. I pulled out my Perfect Circles from Karen Kay Buckley and found the perfect size. I traced around the clear plastic circle template on green fabric fused with a fusible web...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MbSv-SS-pSvFnnCjK9wB94tNHIvASpnP4MYVh4iwvZrmQCq8iffOfoQcpLBicOlX9zrMdKY7V7kxRZ2KUhXDMdIzvaUsq7VoXpLh86gGSjtckARwpu7aYbArTA9FhcxAjUvwTDeQtJjtLiath0Zix-TNzo5hzPs0OeZxbZiMbpIn1Z1mZDjavRtyUw/s4032/6%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MbSv-SS-pSvFnnCjK9wB94tNHIvASpnP4MYVh4iwvZrmQCq8iffOfoQcpLBicOlX9zrMdKY7V7kxRZ2KUhXDMdIzvaUsq7VoXpLh86gGSjtckARwpu7aYbArTA9FhcxAjUvwTDeQtJjtLiath0Zix-TNzo5hzPs0OeZxbZiMbpIn1Z1mZDjavRtyUw/w355-h473/6%20.jpeg" width="355" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">cut it out, stood back for a look-see and yes, this would work. But it might look odd to have one odd little circle in the middle of a quilt...People might get suspicious...People might be doing the same thing with their mishaps...People might.........People might.......(holding breath)......so I took the advice of the late and very great Roberta Horton who always said, when you make a mistake, repeat it 2 more times. That way it will look intentional...best advice I've ever gotten. So you know the rest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTn_cjLL9LBsq_jbEx-GaQIyIrX8ZIxBGN8Yr-THIIA_eng4dBCgHUTlTMT2NEMzPix7cuu9omK-Bvqf9Bd8vccWkkI1nu_a-10OTXCTfzub5rLFMJ6KEi3JL6G0Mvt_o672P1FcJljGjBqLK0_xc6QQpKIfGMELQemnjEJ4jB-SAkNwXYKNyPqWz3Qg/s4032/8%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTn_cjLL9LBsq_jbEx-GaQIyIrX8ZIxBGN8Yr-THIIA_eng4dBCgHUTlTMT2NEMzPix7cuu9omK-Bvqf9Bd8vccWkkI1nu_a-10OTXCTfzub5rLFMJ6KEi3JL6G0Mvt_o672P1FcJljGjBqLK0_xc6QQpKIfGMELQemnjEJ4jB-SAkNwXYKNyPqWz3Qg/w348-h464/8%20.jpeg" width="348" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And no...I didn't cover the quilt with circles but I did use enough to make it look intentional...all I can say is Whew! and Thank You Roberta!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Next step is to quilt this and get it to Woolworth...Have a great dayt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-68657751713587476192022-02-14T11:06:00.000-05:002022-02-14T11:06:30.568-05:00Eco-Printed Scarves<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the things I wanted to do with this (new to me) Eco printing technique was to make scarves. I sell them in my booth at the Woolworth Walk Art Gallery in downtown Asheville, N.C. so this would be a good way to go. You are basically working on a white scarf....color can be added with a color carrier (another post) but can be tricky and would like to start with a little color to begin with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtkfUh5dkW10OcFntdckH6bC-C_b4r9bGcgorivoN2p6X8cNnCh2YTDfqjCYTr3Np1X-YxlKYp24fNA2coKMBy2gXSx3LXvVpi8m00WBMO3BV17PFpSYy87bqQEJFXG8cjPvVRssIpW8fjlxQ_UaNO6duqU9eTY_VVZLUrWP229V8W-8KuXYk7uSeUIw=s3879" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3879" data-original-width="2059" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtkfUh5dkW10OcFntdckH6bC-C_b4r9bGcgorivoN2p6X8cNnCh2YTDfqjCYTr3Np1X-YxlKYp24fNA2coKMBy2gXSx3LXvVpi8m00WBMO3BV17PFpSYy87bqQEJFXG8cjPvVRssIpW8fjlxQ_UaNO6duqU9eTY_VVZLUrWP229V8W-8KuXYk7uSeUIw=w321-h604" width="321" /></a></div>Soooo.....I decided on my favorite "go to", very versatile paint - Dye na Flow. It's not really my favorite but by far, the easiest and will work on any fiber - both natural and synthetic. It is the consistency of water and leaves no hand on the fabric....so I use it a lot and also have used it in many workshops I've taught over the years. When I want some visual texture, I use a crumpled up piece of plastic underneath so the paint will form bubbles and dry that way...to me, it's more interesting than a smooth, solid color.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_l1TNsr34_E95Vol13_-ivEpu5T5NQXMzH2kgKk3nWkp6jCb4WNLPOsgMHQ4PB5uXCzSDMm0fXoDc3iDBybvU1F04PKLVuVMP8lXQtMA8OiBYx6GPlLAmFvj1GiJDtfTrKrOcYv_UI7QRRYCzcAQ1RSkgNLlm-PRaPNrUjbtt6e6-KGh8ilOeoh9JmA=s3734" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3734" data-original-width="2355" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_l1TNsr34_E95Vol13_-ivEpu5T5NQXMzH2kgKk3nWkp6jCb4WNLPOsgMHQ4PB5uXCzSDMm0fXoDc3iDBybvU1F04PKLVuVMP8lXQtMA8OiBYx6GPlLAmFvj1GiJDtfTrKrOcYv_UI7QRRYCzcAQ1RSkgNLlm-PRaPNrUjbtt6e6-KGh8ilOeoh9JmA=w339-h537" width="339" /></a></div>The middle scarf here, is the one in the picture above that was just painted...this scarf has been Eco printed using the heat press. I'm not sure how I like it. The background color seemed to migrate towards the center leaving the edges very light, although maybe that could be an interesting effect. The leaves do not show very well either...maybe a lighter wash of Dye-na-Flow would have been better...it's all experimenting at this point which I also enjoy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEim93tFaS3sedXogYQMQgcMrbiB3YsEn5bonDlo6TrHxZfjN8SB-DwTPlr1qKCcq2QExR4yo2Yy7r3dwcp2lDjCjsENdQAaGSzblfyXFB2cu6lnNyh87lVq79Jkbla21dv5Ax2yMxE6GirGGhfNg4UKEcjXuxlyyKmrrDieJjFxMwh-fclCjMB2zHhycw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2435" height="547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEim93tFaS3sedXogYQMQgcMrbiB3YsEn5bonDlo6TrHxZfjN8SB-DwTPlr1qKCcq2QExR4yo2Yy7r3dwcp2lDjCjsENdQAaGSzblfyXFB2cu6lnNyh87lVq79Jkbla21dv5Ax2yMxE6GirGGhfNg4UKEcjXuxlyyKmrrDieJjFxMwh-fclCjMB2zHhycw=w330-h547" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one was created at a friends house with a heat press. The blue (might be a smoke bush or a plum tree from our subdivision) really pops but think I need more of something in there</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMzN2yIE8O3Jtdu6sBARdS_Wr6jOUqIdPWSyWjZzNSk6p_xmgp3XMcX6DBqOx5-e1_d25F54KVtmYeT43Gu4Tqb6_Ey9ucj7U8905KXiz-hpOigOQknsg-yLg41xQJVpVp6W5HV6ojdeadIZjQRlPLYm8a1JKUl4MeagR-pCLumNsU7tRp2Zcg7gxJhw=s3334" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3334" data-original-width="2142" height="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMzN2yIE8O3Jtdu6sBARdS_Wr6jOUqIdPWSyWjZzNSk6p_xmgp3XMcX6DBqOx5-e1_d25F54KVtmYeT43Gu4Tqb6_Ey9ucj7U8905KXiz-hpOigOQknsg-yLg41xQJVpVp6W5HV6ojdeadIZjQRlPLYm8a1JKUl4MeagR-pCLumNsU7tRp2Zcg7gxJhw=w324-h503" width="324" /></a></div></div>This third one done on crepe du Chine was very soft and mottled...I like the amount of leaves...could have used more of a pop but I can go back and color some of it with something permanent....very subtlely....This technique takes a lot of experimenting and practice and even then you never know what will happen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidh3adTSRA2nqVLZ67CfIJFglHzdG_PworL0JjIJojabsKRdxlmR6XjwoSwahUcrVWpQinGCb9s2oeTDI1sCgWE6kIdk86c7Gxnw1h6ezUvZereWK0fE0GM9UjeC2s0rAd-UTnj5qES3Sd7mAivQ3HCNjIOVLyFKboAY9TvPBH4mbD4ZonNuAbHIK3CA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidh3adTSRA2nqVLZ67CfIJFglHzdG_PworL0JjIJojabsKRdxlmR6XjwoSwahUcrVWpQinGCb9s2oeTDI1sCgWE6kIdk86c7Gxnw1h6ezUvZereWK0fE0GM9UjeC2s0rAd-UTnj5qES3Sd7mAivQ3HCNjIOVLyFKboAY9TvPBH4mbD4ZonNuAbHIK3CA=w490-h367" width="490" /></a></div>Now here's a beauty done by my friend Kathie Briggs...she just nailed it; this is something to strive for.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLyGU7XyETWItnS4yzwuQXXh9OQmAc8aEvREfLb1eju8RFdU5qdm-qo1Dtsalz59hiwoQuJUG__fauTDyKvP0FmmSnOffkyDciPpmNO9RIllYPpXYGxQYDA4gHwFeJBGQZuQHW_p1cT6tQwfPRfTKlXUVi-kHAsmFlJdJ2hFzoeMPborxn_9uAeL-_9Q=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLyGU7XyETWItnS4yzwuQXXh9OQmAc8aEvREfLb1eju8RFdU5qdm-qo1Dtsalz59hiwoQuJUG__fauTDyKvP0FmmSnOffkyDciPpmNO9RIllYPpXYGxQYDA4gHwFeJBGQZuQHW_p1cT6tQwfPRfTKlXUVi-kHAsmFlJdJ2hFzoeMPborxn_9uAeL-_9Q=w391-h521" width="391" /></a></div>This is the first one I did in a workshop with Vicki Bennett....a different method of printing..using a turkey roaster and steaming it rather than a heat press...both produce interesting results.<p></p><p>I'm chomping at the bit for spring to come and the trees to get their beautiful leaves...</p><p>Happy Valentines Day everyone...Wishing you a wonderful, happy and love-filled day!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-44991859342264818932022-01-30T10:04:00.001-05:002022-01-30T10:04:54.037-05:00Coloring Cards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good Morning...I'm sitting here in my window looking at a pile of cold snow...I do love snow, it's pretty and so peaceful when it's falling, but once it's down on the ground I would like it to go away. I know...... it doesn't work that way. One of the things I've been trying to catch up on during these long winter months is doing something with all the Eco printing I did last fall. The trees are naked... so nothing to print with...now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEVN0cst7lvR0YU1GD1aD4NccNgaFGeWGOlCBweP06oTnrX5SJ4r4alQAmDbi7CtCaA-NN-mDXQo76BozgrRaac81yuNoMc_TWR42v4eWjEaNKlh_KDZQSTqdd67Bwv7Bzr1G0Ine38t9vTvmBYxI23CIStGNINabmroIXiSWsnywZqaF3adFrRR_taQ=s3222" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3222" data-original-width="2458" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEVN0cst7lvR0YU1GD1aD4NccNgaFGeWGOlCBweP06oTnrX5SJ4r4alQAmDbi7CtCaA-NN-mDXQo76BozgrRaac81yuNoMc_TWR42v4eWjEaNKlh_KDZQSTqdd67Bwv7Bzr1G0Ine38t9vTvmBYxI23CIStGNINabmroIXiSWsnywZqaF3adFrRR_taQ=w338-h443" width="338" /></a></div>On many of the prints I did I used color overlays to give the background some color. It's easy peasy to lay a sheet of colored or Origami paper over the leaf while printing. Make sure it's not a fugitive paper which means the color won't last. For example, colored tissue paper is fugitive so not a good thing to use. The leaf was also traced around with a Pigma pen...giving it more definition. I used watercolor pencils to do some shading. You can see the pencil lines in the upper right corner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip_c08F3exMGxaoHd8zbhCvih-6g_EA8F-oXUpiyWC8rWLfXNwgFNm_N6Cp1_nPkiHpdzeW1ttlKI15t6Uo7K5CVKEOO1A1hv0DOv0ESTF02rY8__Ip23OSrA7kILfCwqkxvED-8xicCoaozKqu6LW330Zx0T0NdI-CVpCimds7N9jni4UL3wd-hjjvw=s3568" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3568" data-original-width="2603" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip_c08F3exMGxaoHd8zbhCvih-6g_EA8F-oXUpiyWC8rWLfXNwgFNm_N6Cp1_nPkiHpdzeW1ttlKI15t6Uo7K5CVKEOO1A1hv0DOv0ESTF02rY8__Ip23OSrA7kILfCwqkxvED-8xicCoaozKqu6LW330Zx0T0NdI-CVpCimds7N9jni4UL3wd-hjjvw=w327-h449" width="327" /></a></div>and here<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBGda9-kMYGKzx5ThfXReWVIbxC58SpU9OEswTMxdn-_xh4qHlgPXkUs0atI8ul07hkMKrB_K_aUhxUfbI20I3jbDs5f-jhbohlN3NcvzF3LV6wRFWHe3L-spDij_l8kyRTuFjR1AXUdH43XZmszQ0Vo1S607jK6XFXKwXe16FrGWMvVUJX5diIgmDNQ=s3766" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3766" data-original-width="2701" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBGda9-kMYGKzx5ThfXReWVIbxC58SpU9OEswTMxdn-_xh4qHlgPXkUs0atI8ul07hkMKrB_K_aUhxUfbI20I3jbDs5f-jhbohlN3NcvzF3LV6wRFWHe3L-spDij_l8kyRTuFjR1AXUdH43XZmszQ0Vo1S607jK6XFXKwXe16FrGWMvVUJX5diIgmDNQ=w295-h410" width="295" /></a></div>and very obviously here, using 2 different colored pencils. They do look unfinished but once you add a drop of water...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTQEnwI2V1aHZ6tLK7rHZFS9wSQ6KvBJ5OBv4MmELllwgcfgr5xO-_rHjEVlIT-_T1rr6yzEFvNRj-nA4Z8TIlemwC_xrbTjxabyE3-oFZtI0pd_g12DCixJee0b8Owyrio2BPWND6kL9d1hT_JE_pOFjvoqJ616jPXoIfJTK-aBvsu8WDuSV7oFTRIw=s3817" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3817" data-original-width="2694" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTQEnwI2V1aHZ6tLK7rHZFS9wSQ6KvBJ5OBv4MmELllwgcfgr5xO-_rHjEVlIT-_T1rr6yzEFvNRj-nA4Z8TIlemwC_xrbTjxabyE3-oFZtI0pd_g12DCixJee0b8Owyrio2BPWND6kL9d1hT_JE_pOFjvoqJ616jPXoIfJTK-aBvsu8WDuSV7oFTRIw=w290-h411" width="290" /></a></div>They blend out so well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhaCza1bnhXc2wI2z6QWs6IxqR2x7oL8xaoW3n5699ATUKAoRS7SlcfUkZeMKwyChRETyJ8DOIeaf_1qWLdLNQs70MNHusq2YZpvacisZSvHx5MufhkknOd3IsbUGvnN1WBc7ooCpCf3SJc92vI779Nt6JXMnIsyTS7kr2kkhq405Io-OI8SGn9j900A=s3674" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3674" data-original-width="2802" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhaCza1bnhXc2wI2z6QWs6IxqR2x7oL8xaoW3n5699ATUKAoRS7SlcfUkZeMKwyChRETyJ8DOIeaf_1qWLdLNQs70MNHusq2YZpvacisZSvHx5MufhkknOd3IsbUGvnN1WBc7ooCpCf3SJc92vI779Nt6JXMnIsyTS7kr2kkhq405Io-OI8SGn9j900A=w302-h396" width="302" /></a></div>The are some droplets from the printing process in close to the leaf (above), but adding color makes them look intentional. I use a small round tip brush and a little cup of water. I dip the brush in, shake off or blot the excess and apply to the pencil lines. The water turns it into water color paint. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg01-FM99KZ76XF5WBMXkozWfdOEiM-2fNS3hMUKXa7zb0C2h5zaFShuMrqg_6rq6ZKXTShIlfyEmTyEzwTdhIRWg-o4PWL6d9-GMrMKdd1ivPB_a2nhx-vZRevlphazY-QPwqFY2PkW7NGyjkivAM8AALDOQMpEDEcl0ApGuquwKDmLh27C-K4yZpksw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2817" data-original-width="4032" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg01-FM99KZ76XF5WBMXkozWfdOEiM-2fNS3hMUKXa7zb0C2h5zaFShuMrqg_6rq6ZKXTShIlfyEmTyEzwTdhIRWg-o4PWL6d9-GMrMKdd1ivPB_a2nhx-vZRevlphazY-QPwqFY2PkW7NGyjkivAM8AALDOQMpEDEcl0ApGuquwKDmLh27C-K4yZpksw=w404-h283" width="404" /></a></div>I use Derwent watercolor 72 because I always wanted the big super duper size box of Crayola's and never got them...so this in fact serves another purpose besides lots of color choices...that of fulfilling a childhood fantasy...except they don't have the smell of a new box of crayons....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwdYGu8WanzFYq2stcTHyljqbxxUtv_xuMClHysMmKypvSoOOukBn_PDtGot3LP1S2KM1-NvtH2NjTt9ziKgKgGLyqnCW8IrkKaF_Qd44nCesgjN8dEU7loPNZI1zHa1bNyr-QaMGBtlfxTqbYj6vOtIilYneKldJwq8drNPAlmuvIjvWjJWVmun4yUg=s3357" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3357" data-original-width="2591" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwdYGu8WanzFYq2stcTHyljqbxxUtv_xuMClHysMmKypvSoOOukBn_PDtGot3LP1S2KM1-NvtH2NjTt9ziKgKgGLyqnCW8IrkKaF_Qd44nCesgjN8dEU7loPNZI1zHa1bNyr-QaMGBtlfxTqbYj6vOtIilYneKldJwq8drNPAlmuvIjvWjJWVmun4yUg=w297-h385" width="297" /></a></div>Well....back on track...here is a before and after of a leaf in the process of developing some personality. First the pencil markings...can use several colors...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_LBUjwYnTxpYhsKtH8E6MEwPUIPwdoH44Pw9gzEtVawFH8m0kgK_HcFaBAry_hv30_maFeLeQcgMWbsQd6mKHYRccacijcIbJuUx5gzwUlCfLkOHnGXhhZkvpC2Vu1Crw478fvVEJYqMNvP1fJuqf1ORgXEdPoVWHdzFQdMuz6BrH5OSMlHO04avFfA=s3020" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3020" data-original-width="2234" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_LBUjwYnTxpYhsKtH8E6MEwPUIPwdoH44Pw9gzEtVawFH8m0kgK_HcFaBAry_hv30_maFeLeQcgMWbsQd6mKHYRccacijcIbJuUx5gzwUlCfLkOHnGXhhZkvpC2Vu1Crw478fvVEJYqMNvP1fJuqf1ORgXEdPoVWHdzFQdMuz6BrH5OSMlHO04avFfA=w314-h424" width="314" /></a></div>then blending it with water.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwQqKGogOlLywkv6SSqBJWh-q54XEyGo_4Q1Qxnwvsr0UMUaUmHV-qzKWyWjW1WCenLiQr3OTjgYDPG5gIR7Ho8XToNaI7PYM0-qCbFWRawqk0xyxwCXsVFlbBArq4UDS4vmnjw1UBwI2jcuT8lfOSx02SL910jGjLpoAQAQrpd3xmEqvCXmqG_T2MYQ=s3623" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3623" data-original-width="2573" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwQqKGogOlLywkv6SSqBJWh-q54XEyGo_4Q1Qxnwvsr0UMUaUmHV-qzKWyWjW1WCenLiQr3OTjgYDPG5gIR7Ho8XToNaI7PYM0-qCbFWRawqk0xyxwCXsVFlbBArq4UDS4vmnjw1UBwI2jcuT8lfOSx02SL910jGjLpoAQAQrpd3xmEqvCXmqG_T2MYQ=w305-h430" width="305" /></a></div>Here is another one using several colors and also some color enhancement on the leaf itself.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4Sy2S_r_Oe6rmpad_1U7urYWRVPeWF8d91bJxHSeNgo8WG-x9v0E2wOxGIe6YwjKFjSYYo9MOOT51rhCwz2IDDw3MgeD4Ejy9ZrDKAq1lakJ9R74WsY05KlJZrgKaMZ3p8dsZW5A4R4T0LXRKxh4BlbkpFN6lc0fvVCPKJ0tk0Dpltk7FqSmqhnn7Bw=s3648" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2859" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4Sy2S_r_Oe6rmpad_1U7urYWRVPeWF8d91bJxHSeNgo8WG-x9v0E2wOxGIe6YwjKFjSYYo9MOOT51rhCwz2IDDw3MgeD4Ejy9ZrDKAq1lakJ9R74WsY05KlJZrgKaMZ3p8dsZW5A4R4T0LXRKxh4BlbkpFN6lc0fvVCPKJ0tk0Dpltk7FqSmqhnn7Bw=w345-h440" width="345" /></a></div>Here is a"before" but don't have the after but it was a very soft colored leaf ...it needed a little oomf.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW2EMeZMVvztO13acU1LOa0vsBv6PdfTNs0N6myQKPy1o5wOYp7mvOnPlw7fgKC5CTlZAFH39oF3YbdD0aPLFsXaUAPHzEVdqwNNiA1kL5PTUFBVQOf2So3Cn9hmOXUHsgFEp6-6rGYWgirwMDEEvSuSvTzCduXhb1rc2Boxy0Wwv_7Lhd5F5g_kcl8w=s3482" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3482" data-original-width="2551" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW2EMeZMVvztO13acU1LOa0vsBv6PdfTNs0N6myQKPy1o5wOYp7mvOnPlw7fgKC5CTlZAFH39oF3YbdD0aPLFsXaUAPHzEVdqwNNiA1kL5PTUFBVQOf2So3Cn9hmOXUHsgFEp6-6rGYWgirwMDEEvSuSvTzCduXhb1rc2Boxy0Wwv_7Lhd5F5g_kcl8w=w305-h417" width="305" /></a></div>Another using purple and needs the water to make it complete.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEircVHVdmaue4_U7UZp5PNLikvVuZUDZjtIzITgeGMJk2DnVzuWWru8DnWEgAQorVMGNV8h2kNpLfdhUcnb81gbrYSt9k_EUhEn_P933V0rOQ7f6axliMZ8IbR-KTb_FkOSaepWvgLv7Q23nVzF-KL776T_5LK39HQZZcksQ7zWoglpv0gC1AwkkKK64w=s3380" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3380" data-original-width="2354" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEircVHVdmaue4_U7UZp5PNLikvVuZUDZjtIzITgeGMJk2DnVzuWWru8DnWEgAQorVMGNV8h2kNpLfdhUcnb81gbrYSt9k_EUhEn_P933V0rOQ7f6axliMZ8IbR-KTb_FkOSaepWvgLv7Q23nVzF-KL776T_5LK39HQZZcksQ7zWoglpv0gC1AwkkKK64w=w302-h433" width="302" /></a></div><br /> This is a finished one, 2 different watercolor penciles, outlined with a pigma pen, torn edges on the paper before printing and burnt edges with a wood burning tool before mounting on a card. And the nice thing about this is that if you have some "not so great" prints, they can often be saved with a little embellishing!<p></p><div>Have a great day...stay warm.</div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-37020683854794399392021-12-24T14:41:00.000-05:002021-12-24T14:41:43.209-05:00NY at Christmas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so far behind in posting...have had company for the last week and it's been a whirlwind of activity. My daughter and I did get up to NY City for the Christmas markets, something we started several years back and loved it so much, it's become a tradition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyAMu57NjysWia1AgfDMnc0PoWJKmU2A-CEVqzKJyxK_2JVymq6gRfjNO2GSv8F1j4wQWIkpvPESXE0cR-WcOotFrWDgxIECE-sLa-XdbN6hsnUnUN8q9Kpou7nFX5421dljThBTgvi61jmIobcz8u1zOExvFmcP8ZQBPXo-lwbzugGdHiVpYhpl-kxQ=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyAMu57NjysWia1AgfDMnc0PoWJKmU2A-CEVqzKJyxK_2JVymq6gRfjNO2GSv8F1j4wQWIkpvPESXE0cR-WcOotFrWDgxIECE-sLa-XdbN6hsnUnUN8q9Kpou7nFX5421dljThBTgvi61jmIobcz8u1zOExvFmcP8ZQBPXo-lwbzugGdHiVpYhpl-kxQ=w440-h330" width="440" /></a></div>We did miss the recent lockdown by 2 weeks; we feel fortunate to have had the full experience but also sad and frustrated that this is still going on.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQtImoAFalXEg-WA3DTVqMTYveLeNhqLECump76m4eVCT5jFxDGTjzMGc8ceTylDXhideR-6Uz1YXKyn2UmhMSm1zyRt0zQ2Lg-8sfk-CfJqoKyaPfTU0oxJhzYSGxQRQADSWp0AYAPtriMMKp2N8Jewldj8ILLaIsQdfXKaEmHErtSNpETiV9KlkakQ=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQtImoAFalXEg-WA3DTVqMTYveLeNhqLECump76m4eVCT5jFxDGTjzMGc8ceTylDXhideR-6Uz1YXKyn2UmhMSm1zyRt0zQ2Lg-8sfk-CfJqoKyaPfTU0oxJhzYSGxQRQADSWp0AYAPtriMMKp2N8Jewldj8ILLaIsQdfXKaEmHErtSNpETiV9KlkakQ=w399-h299" width="399" /></a></div>We always stay in the same hotel as it has a wonderful location and far enough away from Times Square to give you some peace and quiet. It's also right around the corner from Rockefeller Plaza. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE7WbduuStSTEju0mV5UX8-V3jD61Z4VD75UfFMBlM_AA2PmsiKYcC2BAAU5MlT7wnJgejHyGv3lcySZ5oI7iv2Z9BIxPBcp6924ehDcn1Ki7Lq6Z8yh0IQMYvDC_V6PwFPHGRBzsT1DOBT--uK-ErQCk1JHsZ6QpoLrMmeFDInuQqbbGY8kDXmTRDWg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE7WbduuStSTEju0mV5UX8-V3jD61Z4VD75UfFMBlM_AA2PmsiKYcC2BAAU5MlT7wnJgejHyGv3lcySZ5oI7iv2Z9BIxPBcp6924ehDcn1Ki7Lq6Z8yh0IQMYvDC_V6PwFPHGRBzsT1DOBT--uK-ErQCk1JHsZ6QpoLrMmeFDInuQqbbGY8kDXmTRDWg=w460-h345" width="460" /></a></div>We did get in the same evening as the lighting of the tree so it was a bit insane. There were millions of people and you could not get near the tree as the blocks were all roped off but plenty of other beautiful things to see in the city...the tree could wait.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEriXI3KqE0l_L5bcW06YAkXFoukp0u0R8PfblrG9d1ehhAtz1J4t6FaJIrWa2cpH3RSQRcyafhgs3TIdHg2zs3ZzYykUg3H7onbOOyPLLDzR1kp8XNifw5GAzknc3BtiBw-MqQFyalq9h4yLPIAoqKNAGccIfsx4jhDtoqLZrREdPpkRLSI53qz55Fg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEriXI3KqE0l_L5bcW06YAkXFoukp0u0R8PfblrG9d1ehhAtz1J4t6FaJIrWa2cpH3RSQRcyafhgs3TIdHg2zs3ZzYykUg3H7onbOOyPLLDzR1kp8XNifw5GAzknc3BtiBw-MqQFyalq9h4yLPIAoqKNAGccIfsx4jhDtoqLZrREdPpkRLSI53qz55Fg=w453-h340" width="453" /></a></div>This was near our hotel...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLxSWirxsR4TnG6gnkXTf6vHA4HG78CX6pc3ywWd9JZkBR-NuJyQ2hLYnTM1cUsPTpgVV0Q7zvTrdA76J0oKGWlBEjwPck_535cntSezVCMtvVhjbFTv00whjJsu4taRzh2ttImwf0ZGd5_z8T-J23Nke6R7mGFkkY-ste6qBWRg0kNcjCilt8GoElag=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLxSWirxsR4TnG6gnkXTf6vHA4HG78CX6pc3ywWd9JZkBR-NuJyQ2hLYnTM1cUsPTpgVV0Q7zvTrdA76J0oKGWlBEjwPck_535cntSezVCMtvVhjbFTv00whjJsu4taRzh2ttImwf0ZGd5_z8T-J23Nke6R7mGFkkY-ste6qBWRg0kNcjCilt8GoElag=w431-h323" width="431" /></a></div>And this came to be our favorite deli that we had breakfast at every morning.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJ5rDKtdgvWIqzXbjbaa2u-0KjlAsJIN47MEKHOg2f62bZB3GJokV7MAkLd7CzmYcM6nmuWK655R6aiu9yfGqs5tZrySacDWi2_WrEu7yOcwuV5KGtDEjBONAHIjID0AqJuyDYUTQ_FIUYs2KhYrkUfCkUPieL6KeR7Ytu4pHa2DeE0cbC8SnifGKuzg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJ5rDKtdgvWIqzXbjbaa2u-0KjlAsJIN47MEKHOg2f62bZB3GJokV7MAkLd7CzmYcM6nmuWK655R6aiu9yfGqs5tZrySacDWi2_WrEu7yOcwuV5KGtDEjBONAHIjID0AqJuyDYUTQ_FIUYs2KhYrkUfCkUPieL6KeR7Ytu4pHa2DeE0cbC8SnifGKuzg=w439-h329" width="439" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More beautiful decorations....</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4UNpX-PSz9F80GAv5n0sqDsQ_5IxfesmtB1fI05dzwM-VM9EgQUlcljZuGtETY8uIjCNJEFWkIuonfFPXFQQ9gxvYTED6DXebWcNSFcI1oQUcPkfL_U9DDe9IAebUbnL_qUFRx0mbFD3nTO4XNPwVnZpwmTG55l715NUJtD2UcctoT9k7DeonEkPB-A=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4UNpX-PSz9F80GAv5n0sqDsQ_5IxfesmtB1fI05dzwM-VM9EgQUlcljZuGtETY8uIjCNJEFWkIuonfFPXFQQ9gxvYTED6DXebWcNSFcI1oQUcPkfL_U9DDe9IAebUbnL_qUFRx0mbFD3nTO4XNPwVnZpwmTG55l715NUJtD2UcctoT9k7DeonEkPB-A=w333-h443" width="333" /></a></div>The first market we hit was in Central Park West near Columbus Circle...It had not opened yet so a great time to get pictures.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3W8taeZmgvgRIRMXGdFMvdPOFeFujx19di_pRi-PabZECYBIslCtRDIpsbrhgh75Wrw14JZRphQedTVKTatLU41Bc2w86kPAl2nD72iNRMxR2Tt1yXBGPGusL2XddhU-xZlGrdRuNxbXFNQPSjm_yXzyLKc7r_5sAcmJExEmte6YEufu9yUHw4nSdig=s768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3W8taeZmgvgRIRMXGdFMvdPOFeFujx19di_pRi-PabZECYBIslCtRDIpsbrhgh75Wrw14JZRphQedTVKTatLU41Bc2w86kPAl2nD72iNRMxR2Tt1yXBGPGusL2XddhU-xZlGrdRuNxbXFNQPSjm_yXzyLKc7r_5sAcmJExEmte6YEufu9yUHw4nSdig=w428-h321" width="428" /></a></div>Walking along Central Park to get there was beautiful. It was cold but not unbearable. Wearing a mask was mandatory but also felt great as it shielded the cold from our faces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOKD7HmWWQ_xcK4qgZRVgxlhwkZk5cMch31PBo6gxTiff83YZWfKYpvDstxrrGqHuAwTuZN_PPG5Au0L6QGsOq-VMIazZItyhkkNrs21ceD50cbY-Ebjc-KvZDDx7TEuXKu1gs5NVf5EqcGVWcDrI1ZTcb2A-gQHmfyVUF2vkRWVz5npDSwypy_5XB8w=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOKD7HmWWQ_xcK4qgZRVgxlhwkZk5cMch31PBo6gxTiff83YZWfKYpvDstxrrGqHuAwTuZN_PPG5Au0L6QGsOq-VMIazZItyhkkNrs21ceD50cbY-Ebjc-KvZDDx7TEuXKu1gs5NVf5EqcGVWcDrI1ZTcb2A-gQHmfyVUF2vkRWVz5npDSwypy_5XB8w=w435-h326" width="435" /></a></div>One of booths sold beautiful wood pieces made from Olive wood.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmDHYm30oOEC0nTdz-YAKVqK9epiTQ35V_ORgNQN-_MQZ_0UAUILgr2nllZTHfrZcgNBsr-Bq2yf66LI_vvh5dYKaWvlm_Yr0QhwBHpmdjKoPFf_jIG0Q9OZWnTlNF6AnDuV0Y8jxRDAoMy3NeDSIE8fZVgkIpyOuQvWd1y85unQ9x07GsRK6TicCQDg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmDHYm30oOEC0nTdz-YAKVqK9epiTQ35V_ORgNQN-_MQZ_0UAUILgr2nllZTHfrZcgNBsr-Bq2yf66LI_vvh5dYKaWvlm_Yr0QhwBHpmdjKoPFf_jIG0Q9OZWnTlNF6AnDuV0Y8jxRDAoMy3NeDSIE8fZVgkIpyOuQvWd1y85unQ9x07GsRK6TicCQDg=w323-h431" width="323" /></a></div>and more Central Park....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2ptI7iCW2AX-x9poBDolzAcC5j8C8AnUGNO9RNrolPh9y3RDEOvvyN14GIF7FJMHFy1jl9LkhpGStS2dBWSeAQIMbWGZMqi3vFKQGAQj7izR6jm3awUrGjac9tMasyqTV7woQ0L-TqUvqDm06I_DR35OVy-IThYEBgtLbHhGRtF6ehKKkruqOSWLMTw=s727" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="545" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2ptI7iCW2AX-x9poBDolzAcC5j8C8AnUGNO9RNrolPh9y3RDEOvvyN14GIF7FJMHFy1jl9LkhpGStS2dBWSeAQIMbWGZMqi3vFKQGAQj7izR6jm3awUrGjac9tMasyqTV7woQ0L-TqUvqDm06I_DR35OVy-IThYEBgtLbHhGRtF6ehKKkruqOSWLMTw=w325-h434" width="325" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was surprised to see some trees that still had color in December.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfMgdN5-PXG5Ii5YQ_zQpUCkSFTQ7SKaJUwViDDJE3fF4-VvfH39BmQWgqJ6WRbjTDKXgFcHRuW0jsx6iHa3to6TRKa-sQs3KcGkyW5QeSDUcI_A4Hqy1rvNdfjRNsLRC4JsqCfUmH6Dtkr7FxVmkxQ7DiKzICxHegNKNMYREFj1NSxUoG7Cf5HVodnQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfMgdN5-PXG5Ii5YQ_zQpUCkSFTQ7SKaJUwViDDJE3fF4-VvfH39BmQWgqJ6WRbjTDKXgFcHRuW0jsx6iHa3to6TRKa-sQs3KcGkyW5QeSDUcI_A4Hqy1rvNdfjRNsLRC4JsqCfUmH6Dtkr7FxVmkxQ7DiKzICxHegNKNMYREFj1NSxUoG7Cf5HVodnQ=w326-h435" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bergdorf Goodman's featured an exhibit on Gee's Bend quilts (a few months back) and clothing made using that style. The exhibit was down but they did have a few articles of clothing left and interesting to see. To purchase them, I would have needed a second mortgage on my house.....like $3,200 for a jacket...Crazy but lots of fun to see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjwpcSixyaMNuBZmkA-Si5AdNuAMzJk3x-9sgJvPqDDPwOkTXSPkSGM0T37MOjBTK0sAujEKH8s6FYOtTmRVtd93sD3AXVVumbx_xjN6LHW1_UZhhOv23p1HpQExoJhXnp4HdiG3dCTA4FZCB_5VcGeXXysSk2CWMUZDVi08w0EO8UvgKhTU1eCT8cSA=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjwpcSixyaMNuBZmkA-Si5AdNuAMzJk3x-9sgJvPqDDPwOkTXSPkSGM0T37MOjBTK0sAujEKH8s6FYOtTmRVtd93sD3AXVVumbx_xjN6LHW1_UZhhOv23p1HpQExoJhXnp4HdiG3dCTA4FZCB_5VcGeXXysSk2CWMUZDVi08w0EO8UvgKhTU1eCT8cSA=w328-h437" width="328" /></a></div>We went to lunch at our favorite place - Rue 57 and was glad to see that the first lockdown in NY did not affect it...just as wonderful as ever.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnnEqQN--bCEuhXnSXhkx_VMjAF4mT1b6q8gczmvyJexR-SXInFnqb2XgJ-cGsNRsut4Bnmp46hEYMoz8B3g0QPrVqJGRdRNO1JEs0OCpyJgOkPks92prW1PUZhGninnCos14lB6b51N3rvqm21qsO2GZocdnn82d9AdfnL4xOqoOUHW8AC9qTxw1aJQ=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnnEqQN--bCEuhXnSXhkx_VMjAF4mT1b6q8gczmvyJexR-SXInFnqb2XgJ-cGsNRsut4Bnmp46hEYMoz8B3g0QPrVqJGRdRNO1JEs0OCpyJgOkPks92prW1PUZhGninnCos14lB6b51N3rvqm21qsO2GZocdnn82d9AdfnL4xOqoOUHW8AC9qTxw1aJQ=w358-h477" width="358" /></a></div>Walking along 5th Avenue at night is magical....all the buildings are decorated.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2bHaOH2OvwpsF2RGKWtgvPhKF7CRgvcZAfG-zTasmf1Neab4N-z84rqsNiGFBEnENCPZLiz_-FdvufJoaZMiTM31LZAbhskcgxTl6B1wfhOYjRF5lfF_72Z8dpFsvtlnl8IdpOKNmae7RSUOdm6KWXFbp5bPEOHWuLUJVQJ6mbAeCEjyK4gk9IM-oMg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2bHaOH2OvwpsF2RGKWtgvPhKF7CRgvcZAfG-zTasmf1Neab4N-z84rqsNiGFBEnENCPZLiz_-FdvufJoaZMiTM31LZAbhskcgxTl6B1wfhOYjRF5lfF_72Z8dpFsvtlnl8IdpOKNmae7RSUOdm6KWXFbp5bPEOHWuLUJVQJ6mbAeCEjyK4gk9IM-oMg=w407-h305" width="407" /></a></div>My favorite is Saks 5th Avenue which is right across from the tree and has a light show every hour for @ 5 minutes. The building is covered with lights which change patterns etc along with music. It's magical and amazing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidSXo5XEGErYC0QBkIDexkDcQXNqFdrvlKUWMNuHfd5fvAdaXV4xXDFrhKZI7FcEb1wafuTPE-0o_jrPwXYw0aT6fmbcCPy5Kr7oM7iM_cjud6qIEh3dsaBa_fwJZKauA2stTi672qg9HTBojYoGXDnkTZw6Xg53GbjnLeZkPdCh9dDRR9pmqTAwEsSw=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidSXo5XEGErYC0QBkIDexkDcQXNqFdrvlKUWMNuHfd5fvAdaXV4xXDFrhKZI7FcEb1wafuTPE-0o_jrPwXYw0aT6fmbcCPy5Kr7oM7iM_cjud6qIEh3dsaBa_fwJZKauA2stTi672qg9HTBojYoGXDnkTZw6Xg53GbjnLeZkPdCh9dDRR9pmqTAwEsSw=w307-h409" width="307" /></a></div>The tree...night 2 just as beautiful as the first night when we couldn't get near it...probably just as many people though.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgckagLzcSARQ9guj-81OwV6i70jH8R_kPlgF_F5l3zhEvpgULXlXntIdKUH5QuitLbFkYXWPm9hPy_HzHW2K8quL6RS3fY6SuVWKevITub88MgsmNT53d1IZTIS86Nf0rUcBO4VDhDV00DaVp2VYkikqd77gikL8KCH9MlKbKUe5bgBHG39zd6vaE7Pg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgckagLzcSARQ9guj-81OwV6i70jH8R_kPlgF_F5l3zhEvpgULXlXntIdKUH5QuitLbFkYXWPm9hPy_HzHW2K8quL6RS3fY6SuVWKevITub88MgsmNT53d1IZTIS86Nf0rUcBO4VDhDV00DaVp2VYkikqd77gikL8KCH9MlKbKUe5bgBHG39zd6vaE7Pg=w339-h452" width="339" /></a></div>Bryant Park which is in back of the NY public library is the place for another and very large Christmas Market...We visited it at night but also during the day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQWJKBu2jXOs70njBBgAcPXBLT7isMLf4Pfd7teT4h_ytVrjzdcppPKDvmWYgonBjMIGY3sPu5NTE44kdzss3Gs4ebJ3epS62Oj2IozrrmaoZXXVF7alOffVtvOl595oiJ2I3ZvaJeWEKXg4abR3ycKJFLyj-NfGsucPFvWgXBMTn3bcdcLQhd45Z8WA=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQWJKBu2jXOs70njBBgAcPXBLT7isMLf4Pfd7teT4h_ytVrjzdcppPKDvmWYgonBjMIGY3sPu5NTE44kdzss3Gs4ebJ3epS62Oj2IozrrmaoZXXVF7alOffVtvOl595oiJ2I3ZvaJeWEKXg4abR3ycKJFLyj-NfGsucPFvWgXBMTn3bcdcLQhd45Z8WA=w305-h407" width="305" /></a></div>Radio City Music Hall which had not closed as yet was such a treat. The first full night we were there, we went to see the Rockettes. I hadn't seen them for years and it was quite an amazing show.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7h5CMjYO3qAbEWwK9Ky1nOHo17533vvy2FtmzCsG0P2hZqLx01IwPVcaPleVneQQiFX9SOeOfTJLxC_iVAnONe18gjmLq4sAlL8R5pnUehCh4aBx60hBoH-FdY7YfKH9V2gFx_qI5zNwIq2V7zR6sVJhFEQmyhYnOoAeQqRrrh6zCriidVn9-KQvCkg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7h5CMjYO3qAbEWwK9Ky1nOHo17533vvy2FtmzCsG0P2hZqLx01IwPVcaPleVneQQiFX9SOeOfTJLxC_iVAnONe18gjmLq4sAlL8R5pnUehCh4aBx60hBoH-FdY7YfKH9V2gFx_qI5zNwIq2V7zR6sVJhFEQmyhYnOoAeQqRrrh6zCriidVn9-KQvCkg=w359-h478" width="359" /></a></div>This beautiful restaurant which was right across from our hotel is on our list to visit next time around. We didn't have reservations which on a Saturday night in December is understandable...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1Pm-Y4W4l_2WnAZDb59JRoY4e5L8qwztERfKTaVjibUiAcxpME952vhuiNgGEy9tv4xFJAjUeXLFwuwUPnXATbSPqQjf75PT4L8hLZkeZIJQjfkfyFMj7gAN16JP2n2ZDcDXWYXrPKXPlA40gciG3GuRy6FVxLddjdQ5tufNVVrzAPtIX8Od_hKOVVg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1Pm-Y4W4l_2WnAZDb59JRoY4e5L8qwztERfKTaVjibUiAcxpME952vhuiNgGEy9tv4xFJAjUeXLFwuwUPnXATbSPqQjf75PT4L8hLZkeZIJQjfkfyFMj7gAN16JP2n2ZDcDXWYXrPKXPlA40gciG3GuRy6FVxLddjdQ5tufNVVrzAPtIX8Od_hKOVVg=w444-h333" width="444" /></a></div>We came upon this near Central Park...so cute.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV_ea9gGdTvjt8bf3i-CIsUv_VrT4CHD89Ua3ArIuDctUijwhe2LyP00uv7Dqc5uyLL0uiv5kr9g6ePJmZPbttSxPAHR3LdIhCQ5T24OwYvCrq5-hBNuJVzSUz-b_0f1GxrnUMLGKUNoUhqV0Po8wjSGprnbqQKccqDyQE1z2LoPcfFieGoEEUY_P7pg=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV_ea9gGdTvjt8bf3i-CIsUv_VrT4CHD89Ua3ArIuDctUijwhe2LyP00uv7Dqc5uyLL0uiv5kr9g6ePJmZPbttSxPAHR3LdIhCQ5T24OwYvCrq5-hBNuJVzSUz-b_0f1GxrnUMLGKUNoUhqV0Po8wjSGprnbqQKccqDyQE1z2LoPcfFieGoEEUY_P7pg=w310-h413" width="310" /></a></div><div>We also came upon this beautiful cathedral that was open and we had all to ourselves. We spent some time there which was so peaceful and an escape from the busy city.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhW6QTAbxMroHSnt8deroeA1YbgBchaygW2q6pvr5q7D61OaUq9T9bEGq-Yc-MRK6q5-sBst3CnD0ZyIYK5IrcTIjJo0nVgfuJCvPIwPRtq4ornlmICmPfpWKwTiOCH6lfQE2j5Ps4U5aW0surdSGV_tu0gQTEdnJYpyHtT3gHWWWQuO-aTAoFVjoUcFQ=s768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="576" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhW6QTAbxMroHSnt8deroeA1YbgBchaygW2q6pvr5q7D61OaUq9T9bEGq-Yc-MRK6q5-sBst3CnD0ZyIYK5IrcTIjJo0nVgfuJCvPIwPRtq4ornlmICmPfpWKwTiOCH6lfQE2j5Ps4U5aW0surdSGV_tu0gQTEdnJYpyHtT3gHWWWQuO-aTAoFVjoUcFQ=w319-h425" width="319" /></a></div>On to the markets...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-D9q834TWGjMN2OmhQGAK1AUBvvnnuqQhPG64eBZLgG_aDJSdPx-ynRdA6ogjwxoFkhX154QEzq-pI1TJ7f1v4cZR35OOITRpuuh8_VSTD9GNq36oNX51ZwyrTbWJsqKzdaasNPmFSs0Zh6vbj7adhirAp6p3BRee2_FVXC8C5_qCVgXXYSihtXkTVw=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-D9q834TWGjMN2OmhQGAK1AUBvvnnuqQhPG64eBZLgG_aDJSdPx-ynRdA6ogjwxoFkhX154QEzq-pI1TJ7f1v4cZR35OOITRpuuh8_VSTD9GNq36oNX51ZwyrTbWJsqKzdaasNPmFSs0Zh6vbj7adhirAp6p3BRee2_FVXC8C5_qCVgXXYSihtXkTVw=w386-h290" width="386" /></a></div>some beautiful views of the city<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGX1Zi_OZXhS6z9ar_mgJjnGRnoqXbnC4RzEyMuof3JvSxOX2rfzGAbs44zSjdvCfSe-ZyZU_kPnNk9i_dAvPEAO9bdb0z7ZWaXxghfeq169YI4SSSGgFYEI32NX50G1dpLJn8W3SzEIDHNrhSfSYU2YjId-ykRBiAVVOj37mfLa8AwRiEot0ithbXiw=s768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="576" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGX1Zi_OZXhS6z9ar_mgJjnGRnoqXbnC4RzEyMuof3JvSxOX2rfzGAbs44zSjdvCfSe-ZyZU_kPnNk9i_dAvPEAO9bdb0z7ZWaXxghfeq169YI4SSSGgFYEI32NX50G1dpLJn8W3SzEIDHNrhSfSYU2YjId-ykRBiAVVOj37mfLa8AwRiEot0ithbXiw=w309-h412" width="309" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYWQj6C1DxejsQp1sDbK4u_-IZks8XBbx3sG3NquZBVKzq7xAMmCOJ_5jcNPTmNfXbYUxuMe20olpEsKsDWspdWykznwYZ-S1bZkBQGWDciKc7T2hjFFHCfkZVwTAOLJaXZeVV2Cp1mR7USbAIx9jQcH-cx7d3rltQJbuyzmt8ror2fPkVgFWr5yXnpA=s768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="576" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYWQj6C1DxejsQp1sDbK4u_-IZks8XBbx3sG3NquZBVKzq7xAMmCOJ_5jcNPTmNfXbYUxuMe20olpEsKsDWspdWykznwYZ-S1bZkBQGWDciKc7T2hjFFHCfkZVwTAOLJaXZeVV2Cp1mR7USbAIx9jQcH-cx7d3rltQJbuyzmt8ror2fPkVgFWr5yXnpA=w335-h446" width="335" /></a></div>Jill and I all bundled up...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYJtykQ18qUtDPv2hG3WHUpCMVvr_lT4i2E4oFzHiedhALVMPrtpOW7XVpmEaCjw6wQW8MORB1GeobV9ruDGBk8vXdrttJPSC-rM95EUEJ_ukWgm2zMYGQcRGoAw7EL5zF9exTG6kLbzvuyNhCCfDV7D502C1J9Rz5VUWQObZyk7a2DhZsKyXzvZ7Cvg=s768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="576" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYJtykQ18qUtDPv2hG3WHUpCMVvr_lT4i2E4oFzHiedhALVMPrtpOW7XVpmEaCjw6wQW8MORB1GeobV9ruDGBk8vXdrttJPSC-rM95EUEJ_ukWgm2zMYGQcRGoAw7EL5zF9exTG6kLbzvuyNhCCfDV7D502C1J9Rz5VUWQObZyk7a2DhZsKyXzvZ7Cvg=w309-h411" width="309" /></a></div>And a selfie in front of Rockefeller Plaza...Merry Christmas to each and all and as Tiny Tim would say....God Bless Us Everyone!<br /> <p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-4178073177233198022021-11-28T12:04:00.002-05:002021-11-28T12:25:31.782-05:00New Quilt, No Name<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started this quilt years ago at one of our retreats, got home, folded it up and put it in my drawer of unfinished projects. I always liked it but was tired of working on it and anxious to start on something new. That's probably how many UFOs get started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgHMrdkh2jObsLHSW8YM6LGpEYUHXI_v-kgWaCmGFLYftFKC8vds7rMHOW7O4bAs_xfRAEoTeOPuAOWNyRhzdbMSho5FOgv_1NvTq1s9kD4IjGN85mUOugXGPwHM-u_ct37FQ4bPk9n4VuYayPqzZ2aJfpa8IBla3xzrOiF4D11GR91pKSDFyiUnJeyA=s823" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="648" height="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgHMrdkh2jObsLHSW8YM6LGpEYUHXI_v-kgWaCmGFLYftFKC8vds7rMHOW7O4bAs_xfRAEoTeOPuAOWNyRhzdbMSho5FOgv_1NvTq1s9kD4IjGN85mUOugXGPwHM-u_ct37FQ4bPk9n4VuYayPqzZ2aJfpa8IBla3xzrOiF4D11GR91pKSDFyiUnJeyA=w432-h549" width="432" /></a></div>This year for retreat....I decided to go back into the "dreaded drawer" and pull out some sweet, lonely pieces just anxious to be part of this world...this one took my eye....and the rest is history as the saying goes....... I can't say I finished it at retreat but made a real dent and was determined to NOT put it back in the dreaded drawer!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_Fh9YqMtF0kt4c5ABud0tnNDm7r2j7gdicqsIkMPQtp2YFKaPdZRx9LmMWok8dTHd6XppEnRbevWqupQWSOX6MgI88Ho9hsg2zl6d5OcsSMgLWhiEGTtxZ2pHFIaoq_Q2nXQYra1BsKiLmdikusHHcJNjw3JEwaTF0lVwkZsBeGr2l2kf3SCB1muhzA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_Fh9YqMtF0kt4c5ABud0tnNDm7r2j7gdicqsIkMPQtp2YFKaPdZRx9LmMWok8dTHd6XppEnRbevWqupQWSOX6MgI88Ho9hsg2zl6d5OcsSMgLWhiEGTtxZ2pHFIaoq_Q2nXQYra1BsKiLmdikusHHcJNjw3JEwaTF0lVwkZsBeGr2l2kf3SCB1muhzA=w328-h438" width="328" /></a></div>I had already started the quilting when I put it back the first time. I love doing feathers (here, feathered hearts) but realized how time consuming they are. I had quilted them down the middle blocks, hoping to fill in the sides with more. Plan B and common sense took over. Since I really wanted to get this done, I thought there's no reason why a more simple design couldn't be used.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWt0T5DJrCYW9JykSlfj_-WBXfxgBjrFbIRGCguzBsTfsRc0RRxzHnUK2X9ZZj84_egeSl4Ne5cfWMvXd699cKbMYrUvDf7wFJXLUh967jGJC9xK_Z57wXtHQ_qtY7aZn-6NFFdtfWX60h_pART3eIDfMM2lTamHie_5y6Qn7RFS50teKS47lR1gugGQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWt0T5DJrCYW9JykSlfj_-WBXfxgBjrFbIRGCguzBsTfsRc0RRxzHnUK2X9ZZj84_egeSl4Ne5cfWMvXd699cKbMYrUvDf7wFJXLUh967jGJC9xK_Z57wXtHQ_qtY7aZn-6NFFdtfWX60h_pART3eIDfMM2lTamHie_5y6Qn7RFS50teKS47lR1gugGQ=w361-h481" width="361" /></a></div>so I thought....got some input from friends and did come up with this.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi33WIQiLUE5xd01f_xpIRNdWxTQXLgo-nYouixj6VcnAohJMfD2IKVwTNaL_hEn6kJ-TSKL9NPf9AfE1l9_-LC9K5uqBv8nLRgFbPrxWCJfhokkDo3jE0mGjFGH02EVMQRDmWWh-3pUEGYQP14FW5cRlXYBMCg9bkhZl5qQFXHvd4L8Plw0oYa4Q_9Qw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi33WIQiLUE5xd01f_xpIRNdWxTQXLgo-nYouixj6VcnAohJMfD2IKVwTNaL_hEn6kJ-TSKL9NPf9AfE1l9_-LC9K5uqBv8nLRgFbPrxWCJfhokkDo3jE0mGjFGH02EVMQRDmWWh-3pUEGYQP14FW5cRlXYBMCg9bkhZl5qQFXHvd4L8Plw0oYa4Q_9Qw=w376-h501" width="376" /></a></div>I filled the side blocks with a meandering type stitch done in gold metallic which picked up the gold in some of the prints. It turned out pretty and is hanging in the hall. I decided to make it my Christmas quilt...I know........not very holiday-ish but it is green and cranberry so close enough I figure. And because it isn't truly a Christmas quilt, it will stay up a lot longer than the holiday season....and so far...no name...sigh..<p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-78068390751531850772021-10-31T15:44:00.003-04:002021-10-31T15:46:52.992-04:00Heat Press Success Samples<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In an effort to learn my heat press and the different materials I can print on, I created a lot of samples. The online workshop - Heat Press Success with Jane Dunnewold opened up a new world for me. Jane dealt mainly with paper and I am more interested in printing on fabric...so a lot of experimenting began.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDOKdFYVdzjZ0x5gmNKLhCyGLT93qyu2WzVNM_56sEwKSR1D1QbGWm6LINnaE3o1uEHsjXm7TeusY_Nk8ZSiQfROzkz3OMVSvvA3KRQ8wuAV3DlfitB12vWsRar6lVOdQ4aSGkraeMQ1gjoUiB5-apeim3XQH56DT0_wJqL4PuQXgRRt8mLVNlpcBejw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDOKdFYVdzjZ0x5gmNKLhCyGLT93qyu2WzVNM_56sEwKSR1D1QbGWm6LINnaE3o1uEHsjXm7TeusY_Nk8ZSiQfROzkz3OMVSvvA3KRQ8wuAV3DlfitB12vWsRar6lVOdQ4aSGkraeMQ1gjoUiB5-apeim3XQH56DT0_wJqL4PuQXgRRt8mLVNlpcBejw=w367-h489" width="367" /></a></div>After much trial and error, I found that silk - many kinds, seem to work best. I am a lover of silk and have accumulated a nice amount of different kinds over the years. Most of it is white or natural as I like to dye my own colors. There are 4 different mordants that silk can be used as a soak. (A mordant is used to hold the color in your fabric...different mordants for different fabrics and effects). I cut 4 squares and decided on 4 leaves that I knew printed well. The crepe du Chine in the upper left corner, has 4 squares, each soaked in a different mordant. The same group of leaves were used on each square. The leaves were also dipped in a chemical for a different effect. Doing it this way made for an easy comparison. The squares in upper right used a silk noil that was dyed with natural Indigo and the bottom squares are silk broadcloth.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIFeakd3r4GZV2uVwqpv4RU6iLyaRB_gAANkkBM5QeFJk8zIeD2cSJXObOyalYVLXjqKuYZ97YOoF867MUqH9byqdaXTSIqWTumBn_QGXVM42Su_j5LNJEv_6l6ohxWhFf9Mhpy97P33tUvEpXvs5sx5dcr1htUbQnZqzzpH6yN2deKAkGPqPji7EHSA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1614" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIFeakd3r4GZV2uVwqpv4RU6iLyaRB_gAANkkBM5QeFJk8zIeD2cSJXObOyalYVLXjqKuYZ97YOoF867MUqH9byqdaXTSIqWTumBn_QGXVM42Su_j5LNJEv_6l6ohxWhFf9Mhpy97P33tUvEpXvs5sx5dcr1htUbQnZqzzpH6yN2deKAkGPqPji7EHSA=w372-h472" width="372" /></a></div>I also used other fabrics besides silk such as linen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD8ZgBqwBzYDfmRaaM8tOPH_r4Lbx-XS6SM1PRSSpfCXMjzaIzOb2YaRW_okRomgDB4FR4axu5jfN-viA8jltoA-KijF1DXkYwRTTnqoDzvsQXw-1X597jcruT9xT9krQTyAdvhA7tK0CxNug20ZijlhaLNjYIsmaHKl1UUNMzdqw6KxL4qpTjwnJvyQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD8ZgBqwBzYDfmRaaM8tOPH_r4Lbx-XS6SM1PRSSpfCXMjzaIzOb2YaRW_okRomgDB4FR4axu5jfN-viA8jltoA-KijF1DXkYwRTTnqoDzvsQXw-1X597jcruT9xT9krQTyAdvhA7tK0CxNug20ZijlhaLNjYIsmaHKl1UUNMzdqw6KxL4qpTjwnJvyQ=w407-h305" width="407" /></a></div>Crepe du Chine did pretty well and the <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg634OcO1uEw-oZxtjyrqIaA3QmggJZiiAT3IZgMttLg8OJAV4OpjSW4UBEpUbUFvB1Y6xBUe6vKPH6qkBSduFK6YaIntugpBHoMGeuHcHJ5ZYU--RxqlR7JAtdlwx_NtzXFJ0-2k3pY_ZKWY8NDIcMJuSeFZiz8sShyJbSSf3yIe_F3d1kKKs5vk3FLA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg634OcO1uEw-oZxtjyrqIaA3QmggJZiiAT3IZgMttLg8OJAV4OpjSW4UBEpUbUFvB1Y6xBUe6vKPH6qkBSduFK6YaIntugpBHoMGeuHcHJ5ZYU--RxqlR7JAtdlwx_NtzXFJ0-2k3pY_ZKWY8NDIcMJuSeFZiz8sShyJbSSf3yIe_F3d1kKKs5vk3FLA=w522-h391" width="522" /></a></div>silk broadcloth (above left) did wonderful...probably one of the best. The synthetic gauze on the right was just okay.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvUbtNlSYO-j5bYIMARqk6pSZIavPNzQYK5y69rVQ0jSAbFXpcZBeR7FE2QeC62zSGu-AOmjhRb1ZfY3MCAb5R4ZBCIffr9tXTnFja4aBSkrrNprTf5Mqc9xd-VGDDDexizpoTBU5dTOxc5iEIjR0dWx2bJrPJ_nxl0TDSIXfxk4Zab7iy0shx5o6fGw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvUbtNlSYO-j5bYIMARqk6pSZIavPNzQYK5y69rVQ0jSAbFXpcZBeR7FE2QeC62zSGu-AOmjhRb1ZfY3MCAb5R4ZBCIffr9tXTnFja4aBSkrrNprTf5Mqc9xd-VGDDDexizpoTBU5dTOxc5iEIjR0dWx2bJrPJ_nxl0TDSIXfxk4Zab7iy0shx5o6fGw=w445-h334" width="445" /></a></div>Above is linen on the left and on the right is China silk also known as Habotai. China silk comes in a number of weights...always identified with an mm which stands for momme. The one above on right is an 8mm and a commonly used weight for scarves.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4iIz7-L15ll0IFOq0qMnd9syQQYEeAvidb72aE8vCyfFoO_U5e0YiFoELaINbfJxvJZkRlEtyOw-fltycNXT53Mi8DlNnPTOcwRSNN7euCXX476rhAP0Ty7IvdnFSXD-oT5XSJUNaYuGKbyUgh3NnaC5u9DRfCgCQ3PBSqHo03OK3ZbUGMWVExI2m4w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4iIz7-L15ll0IFOq0qMnd9syQQYEeAvidb72aE8vCyfFoO_U5e0YiFoELaINbfJxvJZkRlEtyOw-fltycNXT53Mi8DlNnPTOcwRSNN7euCXX476rhAP0Ty7IvdnFSXD-oT5XSJUNaYuGKbyUgh3NnaC5u9DRfCgCQ3PBSqHo03OK3ZbUGMWVExI2m4w=w419-h314" width="419" /></a></div>Silk shantung and silk charmeuse on top left and right. They were good but not my favorite although they look good in the photo. You'll notice letters in the corners which told me the mordant I used on that square.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPHzxZulsCpDFVIgxmPMFGHZF3Wh5yJ-6EiQUdfOcUWwf3uTzo2542NLptbxFoP1mXD-hQF7zqieTjHPxM78KvHgiXIYSiESYCWYoep59i3ELMXM4mPwGrpixCiVzfHGqq7Dx7KF-_HhuYSdljXx7fwD5M6YKGpXcOiihNyzf0VKi-xq8xLlKKRBMs0w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPHzxZulsCpDFVIgxmPMFGHZF3Wh5yJ-6EiQUdfOcUWwf3uTzo2542NLptbxFoP1mXD-hQF7zqieTjHPxM78KvHgiXIYSiESYCWYoep59i3ELMXM4mPwGrpixCiVzfHGqq7Dx7KF-_HhuYSdljXx7fwD5M6YKGpXcOiihNyzf0VKi-xq8xLlKKRBMs0w=w405-h304" width="405" /></a></div>I have a lot of old linens that people have given me and I tried printing on them...just okay...The China silk dyed in natural Indigo on right did a nice job.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisqyIrWycEvGUF-qwmT53MtwKKyvqZ9OZ_ROasxbKdwxr1q2_ZXTsgrc1s-V2r2aIvjnUcZKf7cz6Vp00L7Jdu0gpNJD_41dG4AglXtZq40h5uaY6tk6xDWQQbZ14U4-KtKmNlN0cJl4zPlSxnzS8nGsFfITv89oP2cJ2y347O665FcnkQxcpq8wJw3w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisqyIrWycEvGUF-qwmT53MtwKKyvqZ9OZ_ROasxbKdwxr1q2_ZXTsgrc1s-V2r2aIvjnUcZKf7cz6Vp00L7Jdu0gpNJD_41dG4AglXtZq40h5uaY6tk6xDWQQbZ14U4-KtKmNlN0cJl4zPlSxnzS8nGsFfITv89oP2cJ2y347O665FcnkQxcpq8wJw3w=w432-h324" width="432" /></a></div>Sueded China silk and mercerized cotton (left and right) did just okay. The cotton yielded the most disappointing results so won't be printing on it for quilts...will have to stick with silk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOh_uaMkdtI_Yomuryo0_Ab4tkg1Zx7WrIeBXH0DtDaxP5zUkdzcMzhODVEVQRbWy0AEwOvXeZMm94aagvXBh1-pkZVyD4UVBf4HkEqRv_d45Hk9cz78ARSLjsNCFsRzzO0EL8aSPjrpx28YrgsnilFISoQ76E5TeAc0SmpLXZtOu9fn1I8hJ4uyv0NQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOh_uaMkdtI_Yomuryo0_Ab4tkg1Zx7WrIeBXH0DtDaxP5zUkdzcMzhODVEVQRbWy0AEwOvXeZMm94aagvXBh1-pkZVyD4UVBf4HkEqRv_d45Hk9cz78ARSLjsNCFsRzzO0EL8aSPjrpx28YrgsnilFISoQ76E5TeAc0SmpLXZtOu9fn1I8hJ4uyv0NQ=w420-h315" width="420" /></a></div>China silk 15mm on the left did well and the silk organza on the right did fantastic. You're seeing shadows as the organza is so sheer and showing layers underneath. I love using overlays so I have been making a lot of organza pieces.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_By6pX8i-IXFjKveeonwNs43nGkGbrAh9y47vBfl3a_MtLGyKn1eFQjzi_Gx8On-I203V55US6WfCvaXIyODwre6LmHqB4pfk8k5ml3hHJFDP9aqifkkiR5ZBIvwIZ_1CWR6hKBPi0G_AS6AL3ahS-IrWAPqUu_sWYqBrdpqPjazEYKPuYCLXFdCqaw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_By6pX8i-IXFjKveeonwNs43nGkGbrAh9y47vBfl3a_MtLGyKn1eFQjzi_Gx8On-I203V55US6WfCvaXIyODwre6LmHqB4pfk8k5ml3hHJFDP9aqifkkiR5ZBIvwIZ_1CWR6hKBPi0G_AS6AL3ahS-IrWAPqUu_sWYqBrdpqPjazEYKPuYCLXFdCqaw=w407-h306" width="407" /></a></div>Next up is synthetic interfacing and rayon...both did well but not something I would reach for first...but maybe just to have another texture might be nice.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIVIiPnlTTsRSRgjwnHxTMq2UdWFIijur-lMXVbFH3BvpmwC-7zI7GtmHpBn0M_Q3CjQQ886RcCUa0LsDE7yM9gvwO3gfgleGo5yq8FuUK9pVhpPVwgs4uflarmN2xsxD-SkW2WPf-cqWLoAiLvy3h1kXk7x56tkZ9WMAkCVb38vrCH7Y5M_JGYRKjgw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIVIiPnlTTsRSRgjwnHxTMq2UdWFIijur-lMXVbFH3BvpmwC-7zI7GtmHpBn0M_Q3CjQQ886RcCUa0LsDE7yM9gvwO3gfgleGo5yq8FuUK9pVhpPVwgs4uflarmN2xsxD-SkW2WPf-cqWLoAiLvy3h1kXk7x56tkZ9WMAkCVb38vrCH7Y5M_JGYRKjgw=w428-h321" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Georgette on left and chiffon on right...all fabrics are silk unless noted otherwise. All the sheers seem to do very well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn6byMSrYYZduZPjxHQQmnvY3T6GA_6JUV-3-fmv1pdpI0TbY0YH-ZOX3eT6i41NNDz3iXZWLklcRJI7IL-787Z95k5rjDzgiI0QnZFt59eGQRxBFp1IHfFIgMvj88alJxWHEADoezWVeC4zPqvNdmcroPjIG5zVRI9ApXMcpXDw6XXMJwLCjqNo_GFQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1652" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn6byMSrYYZduZPjxHQQmnvY3T6GA_6JUV-3-fmv1pdpI0TbY0YH-ZOX3eT6i41NNDz3iXZWLklcRJI7IL-787Z95k5rjDzgiI0QnZFt59eGQRxBFp1IHfFIgMvj88alJxWHEADoezWVeC4zPqvNdmcroPjIG5zVRI9ApXMcpXDw6XXMJwLCjqNo_GFQ=w350-h434" width="350" /></a></div>My very favorite silk for printing is silk noil...a very inexpensive silk as it is made from the inner part of the cocoon...and the filaments are not as long and luxurious as other silks, but the fabric itself has a wonderful texture, takes a dye beautifully and prints so well...I'm a fan...can you tell?!<p></p><p>I'm also experimenting with dress goods, some woolens I have and so far, so good....will keep you posted.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-50802163661843380612021-10-18T17:53:00.001-04:002021-10-18T17:59:04.182-04:00Black and White Show<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Southern Highland Craft Guild holds a themed show for members every two years. The theme of Black and White became this years choice with 70+ members participating. The guild is the home to many artists with wonderful artistic skills practiced in the Appalachia area; woodworking, jewelry, clay and fiber to name a few. </div></div><p></p></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Svn89BkUYrppPe1c7WNRstJKWNredtNKR45xkJPP21V0kGnD9Lvxl9aUbIRQx6TVt6T0-BFVUR4Cl81AoqnZNx_ie9zZdtdc1KFUrn3bmK8ytlPa9IJSCpyZs7EKdWKHhRftbjYce3caEIGVARxaeYyfugYlOCHnbU-7xdRdHrC_jfoZQf1fiJE5Tw=s1980" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="1426" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Svn89BkUYrppPe1c7WNRstJKWNredtNKR45xkJPP21V0kGnD9Lvxl9aUbIRQx6TVt6T0-BFVUR4Cl81AoqnZNx_ie9zZdtdc1KFUrn3bmK8ytlPa9IJSCpyZs7EKdWKHhRftbjYce3caEIGVARxaeYyfugYlOCHnbU-7xdRdHrC_jfoZQf1fiJE5Tw=w341-h474" width="341" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought long and hard as to what I would create ......the choices and ideas were endless but eventually I settled on re-creating a ruin we happened on while in Ireland. This was on the Ring of Kerry.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5iHZSqwl2lZxgzZV_CVxDbtRcTb5hm-5qMsymgP-GgYCg2rvb9Meded-56XJEzqfOTxQULbCws8C7RJYRKmE2H5gWIKxWKYtncVinZr2CuvrhDhEqfHwaYYpORzL8QdtKc51OofDbmCj66f9GGag0j-mzNonFDsbS4X-t_1UAc1Z135l685HccHRdSA=s1569" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1569" data-original-width="1434" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5iHZSqwl2lZxgzZV_CVxDbtRcTb5hm-5qMsymgP-GgYCg2rvb9Meded-56XJEzqfOTxQULbCws8C7RJYRKmE2H5gWIKxWKYtncVinZr2CuvrhDhEqfHwaYYpORzL8QdtKc51OofDbmCj66f9GGag0j-mzNonFDsbS4X-t_1UAc1Z135l685HccHRdSA=w335-h367" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the most refreshing things about this beautiful country is that ruins and the like are left alone...they are not demolished to make way for the new. The history of the land is allowed a peaceful demise in it's own time and way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhClKhCsjCgXiPoQKgM1l1EP5kZqiakWTBbYQo3DfATZn3MxOP_YrAHkCnRW5aNhkEhJdDGuqE4AvvoxjLHbfJY_sW0LCPQz32OJuMbVx981pY89_64vx4OGV629FmrZK0UziuFh6Vxv2UbjVhoZ4D56zunr7kr9CLtjWCbkU60Rcz-TuvtZK676eFAog=s2048" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhClKhCsjCgXiPoQKgM1l1EP5kZqiakWTBbYQo3DfATZn3MxOP_YrAHkCnRW5aNhkEhJdDGuqE4AvvoxjLHbfJY_sW0LCPQz32OJuMbVx981pY89_64vx4OGV629FmrZK0UziuFh6Vxv2UbjVhoZ4D56zunr7kr9CLtjWCbkU60Rcz-TuvtZK676eFAog=s320" width="240" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgImnQlAXtdq1hKqS6b73lYFdKAwx4UKXYGenLpQ_Upx74HJrQuLsBn82Cu03Gd7Tkf3NSYnOQm_WRn5tZ6G86MF2GT8fQoVDhbaBFO-1c-bS_NhSj9P5gkpc8fwt6pUJl_oC2ijlQiIRQ3If1E8kMZb4aj6r_hyJQKVuxwLzzheW57i1oJdzIslMz1Qw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgImnQlAXtdq1hKqS6b73lYFdKAwx4UKXYGenLpQ_Upx74HJrQuLsBn82Cu03Gd7Tkf3NSYnOQm_WRn5tZ6G86MF2GT8fQoVDhbaBFO-1c-bS_NhSj9P5gkpc8fwt6pUJl_oC2ijlQiIRQ3If1E8kMZb4aj6r_hyJQKVuxwLzzheW57i1oJdzIslMz1Qw=s320" width="240" /></a></div></div><p><br /></p>To start this project, I first had to create a drawing to use as a reference/pattern. I needed a light table (which I don't have) so a make-shift one was put together. I pulled my tables apart and laid a piece of plexiglass over the open space and slipped a photographer's light underneath. I was able to really target the light to shine through the pattern where I was then able to trace onto my fabric.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihhO-7HHE_tvC-vqnS8ziIndH2QDrLjjYKIDwm34ryQF5zqHNdQQQ6Qj5CYUu9YxtUNnFLLky0XD2ycwYPqavbnFe7ySs9WtrmGFnnoUQUdA8CJ6vWkdjRT4WqGMjSWHCoiszXyjCuqG2JHMjOK4gM9rtxUaDdm_vGo9nTYILpYeo6vFGddZ5-T4mJtw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihhO-7HHE_tvC-vqnS8ziIndH2QDrLjjYKIDwm34ryQF5zqHNdQQQ6Qj5CYUu9YxtUNnFLLky0XD2ycwYPqavbnFe7ySs9WtrmGFnnoUQUdA8CJ6vWkdjRT4WqGMjSWHCoiszXyjCuqG2JHMjOK4gM9rtxUaDdm_vGo9nTYILpYeo6vFGddZ5-T4mJtw=w319-h425" width="319" /></a></div>I thought of incorporating overlapping circles but scrapped it quickly as it was too busy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg37Nz4ZCgLOeZSI2q0Li42gtMK-Y6h-Sz5fjJI2a0nV3FYhrTveqasJ3nKFtdU1jTm54X4OBDzatrIc0n-jnYWnO33GV4ZD3SJsUuY7V5g0AU9tx_ZXXyyC-uobSN0RPZ6Yzdbk4mltrcLbfWq7QewZqUAusKIepnIq-3iiBQYrt7eY3XBScdT0tpsLw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg37Nz4ZCgLOeZSI2q0Li42gtMK-Y6h-Sz5fjJI2a0nV3FYhrTveqasJ3nKFtdU1jTm54X4OBDzatrIc0n-jnYWnO33GV4ZD3SJsUuY7V5g0AU9tx_ZXXyyC-uobSN0RPZ6Yzdbk4mltrcLbfWq7QewZqUAusKIepnIq-3iiBQYrt7eY3XBScdT0tpsLw=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVOj1QVYE7Cm33sQtyOnaAyXv6IiPyk4kJG68yYfqtP5X5GYRnf9uBAs_CB_AA6bOiVpHNVaJlllRdg6TrbhyaUY2UsV-5hfWQA9xS-QSUeqsTUjQjPeOzllvpOmPJdkp7z70TD11cqGCQ0JZ1qScAXMlGPqaMuRMYSGlL1sAh6iIvMU9tscul5nagRQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVOj1QVYE7Cm33sQtyOnaAyXv6IiPyk4kJG68yYfqtP5X5GYRnf9uBAs_CB_AA6bOiVpHNVaJlllRdg6TrbhyaUY2UsV-5hfWQA9xS-QSUeqsTUjQjPeOzllvpOmPJdkp7z70TD11cqGCQ0JZ1qScAXMlGPqaMuRMYSGlL1sAh6iIvMU9tscul5nagRQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div></div>Next thing to do was to create fabric that resembled old bricks. I happened to have a stencil, mixed up several grays; white and black paint were also used.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoBYGoNYAS6J5cJA7kTZaXnjWi-FzWNEMiEcEMP0CzPZF4BESvLKwpC49fXZ9UQb8WfZMV4esGRl9Qf98Z5wjWfdDg1ycJKL_5BdgPS0MhPBW8BBTRl4ZxpVyNsKzivmX9VKpPl_sdaBE-HteFQuVQ8lhu7O1_pUIgoeijG2hct7mvGp-J7DPjYgvKWw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoBYGoNYAS6J5cJA7kTZaXnjWi-FzWNEMiEcEMP0CzPZF4BESvLKwpC49fXZ9UQb8WfZMV4esGRl9Qf98Z5wjWfdDg1ycJKL_5BdgPS0MhPBW8BBTRl4ZxpVyNsKzivmX9VKpPl_sdaBE-HteFQuVQ8lhu7O1_pUIgoeijG2hct7mvGp-J7DPjYgvKWw=w461-h346" width="461" /></a></div>Using a stencil brush, I was able to recreate an interesting brick wall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo2gnedaQ_gZq3OqTKTaEcgSGS4sqkTm2rz457q3Je0mjs-o_x4hPTmjSPV8DdGW3hA8HCuaXSriiCjbRefzVtGoim-y5FdZxwg5kxDGVH3Y6n5UFTFN965YXQFuBnvVmLkThYjUBraHV6TuC5ZoOdbfopqMCwG_qjguH89WjC-5dAMsU5bU5J7FAMIw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo2gnedaQ_gZq3OqTKTaEcgSGS4sqkTm2rz457q3Je0mjs-o_x4hPTmjSPV8DdGW3hA8HCuaXSriiCjbRefzVtGoim-y5FdZxwg5kxDGVH3Y6n5UFTFN965YXQFuBnvVmLkThYjUBraHV6TuC5ZoOdbfopqMCwG_qjguH89WjC-5dAMsU5bU5J7FAMIw=w342-h456" width="342" /></a></div>I knew I wanted to use a sheer overlay to create dimension...Silk organza is always my fabric of choice for this. I painted it with Dye-na-Flow which is a very watery paint, leaving no hand (stiffness) on the fabric. I intentionally created lots of air bubbles which leave a wonderful mottled effect when dry.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi27Wa42iq2HvJ0OCZEyzQKdUTrCEEWSvMRJCURXMoOAdR8fUaPcJhQreSvNpyrCtaEoOiemAwZx-TaL8DMMLZENTWKESaLFLD17NZO7wd-0VaJLV3TgEnQWZIhCz68wz0pmC_YBcmWeXKDvjNVBTSjr0Gvm2O64mTulRGE7xGX_EwhJIzT2h91J3YixA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi27Wa42iq2HvJ0OCZEyzQKdUTrCEEWSvMRJCURXMoOAdR8fUaPcJhQreSvNpyrCtaEoOiemAwZx-TaL8DMMLZENTWKESaLFLD17NZO7wd-0VaJLV3TgEnQWZIhCz68wz0pmC_YBcmWeXKDvjNVBTSjr0Gvm2O64mTulRGE7xGX_EwhJIzT2h91J3YixA=w353-h471" width="353" /></a></div>I like the way it works with the ruin but it will also need a backing fabric, I decided on black.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnqp9YKLZBa_u1PQcD04cQTTzkIDW9VraaOqHeKl0ls4eEw_aXZhg68CKQ_dx5GQUbqdU2T1zoa2L2GAd-M8Ni64aylCzeD3XHrUcN3XomX6ksT_46VFSEfoHpETNFS1V95e0tEf3elaHPIo2d1dO9ntaNg17J57dIRxbzNT9hIJCicW44RUs_w25NlA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1670" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnqp9YKLZBa_u1PQcD04cQTTzkIDW9VraaOqHeKl0ls4eEw_aXZhg68CKQ_dx5GQUbqdU2T1zoa2L2GAd-M8Ni64aylCzeD3XHrUcN3XomX6ksT_46VFSEfoHpETNFS1V95e0tEf3elaHPIo2d1dO9ntaNg17J57dIRxbzNT9hIJCicW44RUs_w25NlA=w361-h442" width="361" /></a></div>I also wanted to add some kind of leaves, weeds, vines and rocks....so a little experimenting. The rocks were created from pictures I had of taken in Ireland, I printed them out after cropping and enhancing in Photoshop. The leaves were replaced with vines.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNnL5cJmhD_7NX5DWm2wWa_PEVYJ9Tzfkl2nJM1z0BH_-ZR8NRi8zfeomRtdhUTDLv5Ir8FYiNhObowNmOlqtdi_deuRkTClvakCru9JnKxbhpfYa36g1eO_1v4cqlpOpMJzW2wSndCanJxDMv7Lh2oUNRA84GQndVT35gW5eGoTrCeDmSjlOZ1upzVw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNnL5cJmhD_7NX5DWm2wWa_PEVYJ9Tzfkl2nJM1z0BH_-ZR8NRi8zfeomRtdhUTDLv5Ir8FYiNhObowNmOlqtdi_deuRkTClvakCru9JnKxbhpfYa36g1eO_1v4cqlpOpMJzW2wSndCanJxDMv7Lh2oUNRA84GQndVT35gW5eGoTrCeDmSjlOZ1upzVw=w364-h485" width="364" /></a></div>Originally, I wanted pure black for the backing but fell in love with this black with gold flecks...it looked like twinkling stars...perfect!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6wZTE6Cu66vAnyZXDJFxm9Do__8S3mWRcFH-ORVpLwOsXjgqteq-GMPPb5aBKc80LIYAdNfbuIevBSjqnS-ISmuRt82PU74DfpQ6jGEWnYaoOHEa5h2723hqrOJ9cRo-Sz2aGxJWgDEky4E22zopKmi7bfQGkUjWckKuhCXlbyI6cUakuBk7ZqiNmUw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6wZTE6Cu66vAnyZXDJFxm9Do__8S3mWRcFH-ORVpLwOsXjgqteq-GMPPb5aBKc80LIYAdNfbuIevBSjqnS-ISmuRt82PU74DfpQ6jGEWnYaoOHEa5h2723hqrOJ9cRo-Sz2aGxJWgDEky4E22zopKmi7bfQGkUjWckKuhCXlbyI6cUakuBk7ZqiNmUw=w459-h344" width="459" /></a></div>I wanted the finished piece to be 24" x 30" so I could wrap it on a pre-stretched canvas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfsTpL0sHHtyTcoZDNvlNueZqEVRTstlu7OqIW6blxgRKkzCAyqN6erQ_LyUI_r3M0iCDzS6TWZskFh6NWuLtiVFNmi_x1fwA93NGYFJNQQAjX_hji49IIkFxeKFjW09OpwY1meTYhAwxyry0CIYuRdVpFWX9KP9R_7D47yMANMlLbHhVjCCNqh75jyA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfsTpL0sHHtyTcoZDNvlNueZqEVRTstlu7OqIW6blxgRKkzCAyqN6erQ_LyUI_r3M0iCDzS6TWZskFh6NWuLtiVFNmi_x1fwA93NGYFJNQQAjX_hji49IIkFxeKFjW09OpwY1meTYhAwxyry0CIYuRdVpFWX9KP9R_7D47yMANMlLbHhVjCCNqh75jyA=w346-h461" width="346" /></a></div>I have a set of 4 long and wide pieces of poster board. I can move them individually to change the size for framing or binding and also see the best area to use.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaGdQxSgqUCcPk-ujo32xhmQgi5qxpge87WWz19tYSiZw9pqgJxTMdzZ2d3zlsItCA1NytdrQpBm_4RCc_OPiYWa2d7n6vUKwcgTc5XY5C2njAv8cr6b-bSnrAQBUDeGsU_vPkw5TP89XEEJEdJYJjYqaPTRnxXZ7GaVEqQ50s3xcrArNJufF14hzrAw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaGdQxSgqUCcPk-ujo32xhmQgi5qxpge87WWz19tYSiZw9pqgJxTMdzZ2d3zlsItCA1NytdrQpBm_4RCc_OPiYWa2d7n6vUKwcgTc5XY5C2njAv8cr6b-bSnrAQBUDeGsU_vPkw5TP89XEEJEdJYJjYqaPTRnxXZ7GaVEqQ50s3xcrArNJufF14hzrAw=w329-h439" width="329" /></a></div>I marked the areas to quilt with chalk...since this part of the process can be very time consuming, I only wanted to quilt those areas that would show. I used a gold metallic thread that would 'hopefully' shine through the painted organza giving a nice effect.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXseHcEW8vx6ceNzCbYsgWXhJ3OZ84Cd2fREBqO8Y4yNHv3XadbesFdI-3CUTW4hkFaXyGP-Cy9Q3yCL-pL26xHJksX0R0_qjQ_2WlHp5vDL_p3y1EkiGjdnZOx7k6AEFC2QvULfmGogvCXXKxIT7ZgBl-9jdFadIks4zRpbOCc8jp9ivbJRYLoyrb6g=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXseHcEW8vx6ceNzCbYsgWXhJ3OZ84Cd2fREBqO8Y4yNHv3XadbesFdI-3CUTW4hkFaXyGP-Cy9Q3yCL-pL26xHJksX0R0_qjQ_2WlHp5vDL_p3y1EkiGjdnZOx7k6AEFC2QvULfmGogvCXXKxIT7ZgBl-9jdFadIks4zRpbOCc8jp9ivbJRYLoyrb6g=w393-h524" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Once the black backing fabric was quilted, the sheer overlay was laid on top and further quilted with a clear monofilament to hold it in place. The effect I was hoping to achieve, worked. The black fabric with metallic gold thread quilting did show through, along with the small flecks of gold in the fabric to make it look like a beautiful night sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyBcSOdrj8OoCtks0BTYAe0k821Df5KHz8o7BihgerZJBlzryKANCVR-luq-8vQmwSsJQEmc4PQQrBzPpaZZn41YzQKxqsQ-mPxoCuxXj4vnkt9C3tOU34FXtOl0rhxnj8Zr1vRA4OWNuffMv1ccRnF7lTebRbQPLXtxevJtOQjxtXRqYfI-eQqg6vEQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1756" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyBcSOdrj8OoCtks0BTYAe0k821Df5KHz8o7BihgerZJBlzryKANCVR-luq-8vQmwSsJQEmc4PQQrBzPpaZZn41YzQKxqsQ-mPxoCuxXj4vnkt9C3tOU34FXtOl0rhxnj8Zr1vRA4OWNuffMv1ccRnF7lTebRbQPLXtxevJtOQjxtXRqYfI-eQqg6vEQ=w382-h446" width="382" /></a></div></div></div>I created some heavy vines and tall grass using thread and paint.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgADtgewrr4_dKTjx6zrUm44YOOB522Ummqy43QQak0yAYVTFci6lZXfCnh6rqA6y7id3QZeT90FXQjUftIt9wJFfCkD8lCNKkQlA9labfiBgVeIGrG20maZ5fbHim3RVhfgoIjDOkzumwijMJHbzCci7DW5L4Pt_Wh7NtA7xLasbNEekdtOC_kxgqqUw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1481" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgADtgewrr4_dKTjx6zrUm44YOOB522Ummqy43QQak0yAYVTFci6lZXfCnh6rqA6y7id3QZeT90FXQjUftIt9wJFfCkD8lCNKkQlA9labfiBgVeIGrG20maZ5fbHim3RVhfgoIjDOkzumwijMJHbzCci7DW5L4Pt_Wh7NtA7xLasbNEekdtOC_kxgqqUw=s320" width="231" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRx4VEyWSFiY7aXlu3xgbzjIeIgbFxXeMfQ-EfxjM3Eefdr9KacN-6TciaihJqVTfBpJjOaCOEZV3BG444KeQER81W2n5_tIRgV_yYO4O-BZyPDQf6GpcY61Dc_7hTldO90WYGTNCFovaX1jH5CX4lIcXCSw4FY5eT1hA8n5wSoQNQnvwLKSuXSvAiJg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRx4VEyWSFiY7aXlu3xgbzjIeIgbFxXeMfQ-EfxjM3Eefdr9KacN-6TciaihJqVTfBpJjOaCOEZV3BG444KeQER81W2n5_tIRgV_yYO4O-BZyPDQf6GpcY61Dc_7hTldO90WYGTNCFovaX1jH5CX4lIcXCSw4FY5eT1hA8n5wSoQNQnvwLKSuXSvAiJg=s320" width="299" /></a></div>The moon was a white fabric, lightly mottled with a watery paint. The rocks which I created digitally were placed both behind the organza overlay and in front to give it further dimension.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEvuyHRVjl5tSPWAzJhwijvBc2RzPSpE7210EdkEbD3xqfkTNPN7uKKJXPc3swNwPrNYlCzlVOE_MfalXuiq3-r1xjqJlkq_oGKrk6FAhpipLxGLs7DupgPn5cgK02cDi1xqU3SYh_HkuZ987SvH2I_yPHsy310-9d2EGUIduv8kNyYMyIKeLqSZpgUQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1666" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEvuyHRVjl5tSPWAzJhwijvBc2RzPSpE7210EdkEbD3xqfkTNPN7uKKJXPc3swNwPrNYlCzlVOE_MfalXuiq3-r1xjqJlkq_oGKrk6FAhpipLxGLs7DupgPn5cgK02cDi1xqU3SYh_HkuZ987SvH2I_yPHsy310-9d2EGUIduv8kNyYMyIKeLqSZpgUQ=w447-h550" width="447" /></a></div>And the finished piece....<b>" 'Still Standing' - Ring of Kerry, Ireland" </b>My husband made a black floating frame for it and it was photographed at the show which featured blue walls.<p></p><p>The show <i style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Black and White 4, </i>will run through January 16, 2022 in the Folk Art Center's Main Gallery. The FAC is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, NC.<br /><i style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> </i></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-75092209271979508092021-09-30T10:00:00.008-04:002021-10-07T14:38:37.918-04:00Retreat Part 2 <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next day, we picked up where we left off...a little more tired but just as enthused. Cathy showed us a piece she is working on for her couch. It's beautiful and the colors really pop!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1fOV0Bsslpm2XKnmfe-F2Ph3Hyoer8d3Ktabz_bCGpzTNcDQYepWS6NELDAnXvuumO2Pf_CLt2pmnGyT-18G1_6sEaXkq8057r7w9QoCq2Cv6qgUpt_aK0ObXSUu4sFgJyt4iz85U7QY/s2048/32+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1fOV0Bsslpm2XKnmfe-F2Ph3Hyoer8d3Ktabz_bCGpzTNcDQYepWS6NELDAnXvuumO2Pf_CLt2pmnGyT-18G1_6sEaXkq8057r7w9QoCq2Cv6qgUpt_aK0ObXSUu4sFgJyt4iz85U7QY/w336-h447/32+Used+.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEH_JkUtpk2Y7Mi_wIk_YOmnvXFMlgFDmbJBbXIdg2IzlVqIoV4Ha3B6UsuIku2Cz87FTw8zybKQ3Q1smtSYHe-G3hmh52ViLU0ZqtFSbhHBQihakGAQNlQUuC-0BbhJoLWhyphenhyphenJtUHtwq3l/s2048/33+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEH_JkUtpk2Y7Mi_wIk_YOmnvXFMlgFDmbJBbXIdg2IzlVqIoV4Ha3B6UsuIku2Cz87FTw8zybKQ3Q1smtSYHe-G3hmh52ViLU0ZqtFSbhHBQihakGAQNlQUuC-0BbhJoLWhyphenhyphenJtUHtwq3l/w306-h408/33+Used+.jpg" width="306" /></a></div>Another piece by Cathy (above). The full quilt came out blurry but this close-up shows the wonderful hand work she is doing in each block. I love hand stitching with a heavy thread...so effective and really makes a statement.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzl86HyBb99cDTKGM-KVC5Ul_mXd-cBsUhdihl9rPHraSdjATmGSpkVEIabJ2vd_3p6uMFFVabQUsaODMWEziT0VpNS4J9cZC0aUQ6m2B5kmN1hpwBYzM_vvl1i4y5-kKirk5_ZUe8NdH/s2048/36+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="2048" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzl86HyBb99cDTKGM-KVC5Ul_mXd-cBsUhdihl9rPHraSdjATmGSpkVEIabJ2vd_3p6uMFFVabQUsaODMWEziT0VpNS4J9cZC0aUQ6m2B5kmN1hpwBYzM_vvl1i4y5-kKirk5_ZUe8NdH/w427-h409/36+Used+.jpg" width="427" /></a></div>Kate showed us some of her books/journals she's working on for Art Mob Gallery in Hendersonville, NC. All of her journals are made from fabric she created herself...mighty pretty!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRz5gd_PDIKPJNWnU2jregkCFHJJ_AtPeXoD6sIkr9hJtYq2fI-Owl9VgonTTqt5Cnr0fnlzuXtGmJRp3YKQ1GRrvB3Fms6-L3ELXDfzdjPvkwVbw7Og6OFAzRh3t1HQRqVG7rhrvNuMY9/s2048/40+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRz5gd_PDIKPJNWnU2jregkCFHJJ_AtPeXoD6sIkr9hJtYq2fI-Owl9VgonTTqt5Cnr0fnlzuXtGmJRp3YKQ1GRrvB3Fms6-L3ELXDfzdjPvkwVbw7Og6OFAzRh3t1HQRqVG7rhrvNuMY9/w373-h481/40+Used+.jpg" width="373" /></a></div>Georgia's grandson who is into music is getting this wonderful beauty. Georgia came with the panel, a stack of great black and whites and ideas for a design...Wow, she is speedy and amazing. It still needs to be quilted but it looks great and will be greatly appreciated I'm sure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb12eFBWKoof1vVu5TbUzOo_qLe6FCAxKQ9-FtDhjH5XMuRvo3enMti_AJhUKNKp4GQXAya2CkpMRuxrxQvwZKQ-cfJqohALytMO2k7SmiX0An8OhX_OpcAgyWD-YhtYqE7oHkacS8pfRn/s2048/41+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1689" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb12eFBWKoof1vVu5TbUzOo_qLe6FCAxKQ9-FtDhjH5XMuRvo3enMti_AJhUKNKp4GQXAya2CkpMRuxrxQvwZKQ-cfJqohALytMO2k7SmiX0An8OhX_OpcAgyWD-YhtYqE7oHkacS8pfRn/w355-h430/41+Used+.jpg" width="355" /></a></div>Mary made a darling I Spy for her great-niece...every little kiddo needs one of these, so cute and fun to play with.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HMXrlQMZATHgjTARQXdcub3V95P-CPgDQVJtkOAUuR9xTebAbFmCEsHn9j_HQsgACVVu-Ws_8-rKfqiAmugZJOngRoU7t2UbdFhwLjEpk2WFCW6tRXx1QxN94IWVEO4zh8V1lmOhW9UE/s2048/42+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HMXrlQMZATHgjTARQXdcub3V95P-CPgDQVJtkOAUuR9xTebAbFmCEsHn9j_HQsgACVVu-Ws_8-rKfqiAmugZJOngRoU7t2UbdFhwLjEpk2WFCW6tRXx1QxN94IWVEO4zh8V1lmOhW9UE/w346-h461/42+Used+.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8GHJ2MF-yg_LEaucdAD-krWR6Db7kSemvkws09KjcL8m3svgpwx0oblDMPciUjwAyvx_w_3tl8PGwbfCSG1XMZxkNmE8wB9Ek5qOVrfMkxWrMG4v9qpWDbAreoeRyqjo0JgkjAHFemiYUzJfvXzMbA5XCGFo8ykJyj_n1x9mUW0DvHYJ9tAX_5xhRag=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8GHJ2MF-yg_LEaucdAD-krWR6Db7kSemvkws09KjcL8m3svgpwx0oblDMPciUjwAyvx_w_3tl8PGwbfCSG1XMZxkNmE8wB9Ek5qOVrfMkxWrMG4v9qpWDbAreoeRyqjo0JgkjAHFemiYUzJfvXzMbA5XCGFo8ykJyj_n1x9mUW0DvHYJ9tAX_5xhRag=w322-h429" width="322" /></a></div>Leigh Anne brought a quilt made for her mother-in-law which also has the cutest backing of cats! I would love that.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNoyOsSckmr-jDZ61Zd8JQh34yReLSKStPhnlU8bHX0fBQRVI12H02SLPF0Alp7bMIUc-v31XZMbu7AqKM_blzlZPn3r8xEMG2DG50qFcIUk7_9Few96esDiVorak38yKZwJHzC2wu5FL/s2048/44+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1574" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNoyOsSckmr-jDZ61Zd8JQh34yReLSKStPhnlU8bHX0fBQRVI12H02SLPF0Alp7bMIUc-v31XZMbu7AqKM_blzlZPn3r8xEMG2DG50qFcIUk7_9Few96esDiVorak38yKZwJHzC2wu5FL/w346-h450/44+Used+.jpg" width="346" /></a></div>Our last afternoon, we played a game..it was a blast....we all brought 3 fat quarters (we didn't know what for). We were then given a blank Bingo sheet and another sheet with a long list of sewing/quilting terms. We were to randomly fill in the boxes...one in each box...many on the list were not used and everyone's board was different. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vMZ_EmQqN-O-f6f8DvxUo16OGkOgW26vkwJDn_4zNz9rt0Dt2jNabT-JrjqFf7gikneH8AL19VFBlzeXogRPeIyLTf5PKN-o-1OiawGrjzvvErWfLG1UFNjKIApsJuqN7zfMb19H9CdQ/s2048/47+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1505" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vMZ_EmQqN-O-f6f8DvxUo16OGkOgW26vkwJDn_4zNz9rt0Dt2jNabT-JrjqFf7gikneH8AL19VFBlzeXogRPeIyLTf5PKN-o-1OiawGrjzvvErWfLG1UFNjKIApsJuqN7zfMb19H9CdQ/w346-h471/47+Used+.jpg" width="346" /></a></div>Our Bingo caller, called out terms and we checked off the ones we had. If we got Bingo we could go and take a fat quarter from someone's pile. There was more than one winner. First person to get all boxes filled ended the game and was gifted with 3 fat quarters. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtlKBBj89FQKUfZiCHYZNW9KEBLjK60xg_7tbQVNT6-SMcCfcw1pyjTFCx9UthIwWfu855dMj-W7SbDGe6Ydsi_4FuoPfSx6dSJoyPkCuihTJFVKZ5jBM3Wzlu-_Y5POzmi8qPyrqHStM/s2048/46+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtlKBBj89FQKUfZiCHYZNW9KEBLjK60xg_7tbQVNT6-SMcCfcw1pyjTFCx9UthIwWfu855dMj-W7SbDGe6Ydsi_4FuoPfSx6dSJoyPkCuihTJFVKZ5jBM3Wzlu-_Y5POzmi8qPyrqHStM/w337-h449/46+Used+.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some great fat quarters....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSqDljNOfgHUwzeh8vBcMZsLN9H5Iv3NDpYzSdJCg-5kXeyGNOwHz85-SkGOgn3HGh8-HS-sCBnn-y621i92AytysU7hle9gQRPzOwpBXFQMqnAdiVLw4giYJewgdCFgmzmncDPw8wWW4/s2048/48+Used+.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1665" data-original-width="2048" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSqDljNOfgHUwzeh8vBcMZsLN9H5Iv3NDpYzSdJCg-5kXeyGNOwHz85-SkGOgn3HGh8-HS-sCBnn-y621i92AytysU7hle9gQRPzOwpBXFQMqnAdiVLw4giYJewgdCFgmzmncDPw8wWW4/w422-h343/48+Used+.JPG" width="422" /></a></div>Barbara picking her fat quarter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCsYqREgQKVVUn17OZ8JxSBMR8f9XolWtX4YuU1IHWTHmDkRyKN6Rt5vEUVQJUZKu7Buq_86_M2WKxP13aGVF8p34mvSwqI2vu86VsonHz-mPrnCe0Vrcd2rP6BIQK1mE9KeSE2Q_D1Vh/s2048/49+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCsYqREgQKVVUn17OZ8JxSBMR8f9XolWtX4YuU1IHWTHmDkRyKN6Rt5vEUVQJUZKu7Buq_86_M2WKxP13aGVF8p34mvSwqI2vu86VsonHz-mPrnCe0Vrcd2rP6BIQK1mE9KeSE2Q_D1Vh/w451-h338/49+Used+.jpg" width="451" /></a></div>A catered lunch...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW-jd8hjnINNXDeDjgiVe8WaKZVz3AJtolaeBqQC3SUgBqsRIFzoOnhq-wBCFGfowAALScSaYuRJSCECopyYh3_zZPwZC4BpshyphenhyphenYHzDzp2i9rBCYpxhmsBuIGNXzf5CUYB1m1_JTZ73xO/s2048/50+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW-jd8hjnINNXDeDjgiVe8WaKZVz3AJtolaeBqQC3SUgBqsRIFzoOnhq-wBCFGfowAALScSaYuRJSCECopyYh3_zZPwZC4BpshyphenhyphenYHzDzp2i9rBCYpxhmsBuIGNXzf5CUYB1m1_JTZ73xO/w432-h324/50+Used+.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>And our retreat group - L - R Cathy, Mary, Kate, Judy, Linda, Leigh Anne, Lynne and Barbara in chair..(Georgia missing from picture)....We are missing some very special and wonderful gals...a big hi and we missed you to Mary B, Marene, Janice, Connie, Dort and Gen!💙💚💛💜<br /> <p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-47746017696394114002021-09-28T11:14:00.000-04:002021-09-28T11:14:31.219-04:00It's Retreat Time Again!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's retreat time again! We lost some time due to Covid but never our enthusiasm. I think having to postpone and reschedule made us realize just how wonderful this time together is. We just came home from our 13th annual retreat; needless to say, we had the best time ever. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7oKjjfRplyTbqmtpLneqrT9KO1OKvWesKvMRopo2Rv_Pg4B3ZdMpt5hx2JdgJhhz3sb-Ch79qwxS8E4w2RMmahv0nrlLW3IqJNXsMx74xhRNA1foUJW-OTu7N6q0U_AQ_Ur2Acos79Dh/s2048/1+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7oKjjfRplyTbqmtpLneqrT9KO1OKvWesKvMRopo2Rv_Pg4B3ZdMpt5hx2JdgJhhz3sb-Ch79qwxS8E4w2RMmahv0nrlLW3IqJNXsMx74xhRNA1foUJW-OTu7N6q0U_AQ_Ur2Acos79Dh/w421-h316/1+Used+.jpg" width="421" /></a></div>Some things never change which in this case is a good thing...our usual table of goodies in the community room remains full of delicious, yummy unhealthy goodies which we feel justified in eating...only once a year right?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSzgAeWDMnxXuve98HLJ0tSEpZLk2pqd-GYRlGFtM-amtW3HBiIFAb63L7AgBeMF2-iGaQ979zVcu7wp4WtAMTI9Aitage_lqZKcLMqzQZ3OI3BkMHP7jzpIjyty9t86Fp6DLKHt2UZTO/s2048/9+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSzgAeWDMnxXuve98HLJ0tSEpZLk2pqd-GYRlGFtM-amtW3HBiIFAb63L7AgBeMF2-iGaQ979zVcu7wp4WtAMTI9Aitage_lqZKcLMqzQZ3OI3BkMHP7jzpIjyty9t86Fp6DLKHt2UZTO/w425-h319/9+Used+.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>Our large room for working is fantastic with room to spread out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JIWRv6BbwU7_7JTNTZRuENtrXlypt1J0HZ5KBf8SvrUIEVr2xFAKq3pkKFTozMD21l3r-9YqLMM5Wni29dBXh4KpfLSfamZmvY09m4omGz8yUPM5vuc4wj1tUDH2FBhcTwLGz6b9iasf/s2048/10+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOv0Ca7jnrqqHmUMktsIhUG-hl8dRyDGjObH_F2nkHm0_jymweATUSOarrFvnBOh4tyLL2213oVOYKEXv_0e0OYEeCVJAM9Julk-nlG_CJLKglDo905T3xGYlvOse050e7WArQCTnYzuO/s2048/20+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeOv0Ca7jnrqqHmUMktsIhUG-hl8dRyDGjObH_F2nkHm0_jymweATUSOarrFvnBOh4tyLL2213oVOYKEXv_0e0OYEeCVJAM9Julk-nlG_CJLKglDo905T3xGYlvOse050e7WArQCTnYzuO/s320/20+Used+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Georgia was gifted some fantastic pieces of fabric...shown here only a couple but each was more wonderful than the one before.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuDyS_I0oOSwKLa0VPZUENOIiAay9nKvnOwKn1RbG2XezdUe_PprzMYfGJYLisZR1VUmHlzO20Noxy9bDDiFEPBzxzBObGxi-S6Hm4MRqfzSHR1dLnd_VBBAjn9M3FMshyqXlzUG3b3zR/s2048/21+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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They always have a wonderful project created by Georgia and Charlotte Warr Anderson. Every student has a chance to study with each instructor and learn the techniques used in their section of the project. They also have a chance to take advantage of fun "ranch" things to do like horse back riding. Georgia didn't go for a ride but did get on the horse. That is a big deal! She needs to frame this picture.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu6fcD6lcQllmI1Y6xdVPyCuxu4nVhykqzvu2FKkTxmCExRk9_uw-bSDZMROew4vPbEDd6TN5RYtGxf3pvhp8dHabxUKjYFNUhIhUYTJ9DV6cYGrYgNVhDHAFpojk3oMMPlux6D_ZlEag/s2048/26+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu6fcD6lcQllmI1Y6xdVPyCuxu4nVhykqzvu2FKkTxmCExRk9_uw-bSDZMROew4vPbEDd6TN5RYtGxf3pvhp8dHabxUKjYFNUhIhUYTJ9DV6cYGrYgNVhDHAFpojk3oMMPlux6D_ZlEag/w366-h488/26+Used+.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always a happy hour, the first night and looking for our goodies and wine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-11EB8ncjGw8nO6VBNX-Xb7fQzEn0IAgtblSNGxFnImDJXcl-EyPVQjlROlJEvB2WYMDT2AH7gPtn6JHmxQQW2Tx-bfyTZA9Uph4iMNo3M6XYPhYOZ9KxjgqgsgdIHeJLF5dmbDFmj7X/s2048/25+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-11EB8ncjGw8nO6VBNX-Xb7fQzEn0IAgtblSNGxFnImDJXcl-EyPVQjlROlJEvB2WYMDT2AH7gPtn6JHmxQQW2Tx-bfyTZA9Uph4iMNo3M6XYPhYOZ9KxjgqgsgdIHeJLF5dmbDFmj7X/w371-h494/25+Used+.jpg" width="371" /></a></div>Well...Wowie - Zowie...that is some spread! Since we are doing our own meals now, we decided to each bring a heavy appetizer and make that our dinner. Everything was yummy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhap2sHQ2LLlTjYBNe5YJjeYxCdlrmVcQGJC4ylUMoKx8X9_SkLAoqn8lPCua5VYpkBC3TLSJDQQnOm2_NXqRIIIDr8QTj7K_mphWcSSJxQd95eJDMXnrTfhtJZUnl-3VlQZPWc6k4nUKQ0/s2048/29+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhap2sHQ2LLlTjYBNe5YJjeYxCdlrmVcQGJC4ylUMoKx8X9_SkLAoqn8lPCua5VYpkBC3TLSJDQQnOm2_NXqRIIIDr8QTj7K_mphWcSSJxQd95eJDMXnrTfhtJZUnl-3VlQZPWc6k4nUKQ0/w390-h293/29+Used+.jpg" width="390" /></a></div>Great stories...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdyNOWbh8HNYW8zkRjSfEYKohLPIIO_KRAnlrEUgbkokAT8PR6yUceT2IXJDEsM6RB2xqyNL0sIklrmYxZeQhKWUd3irVQXaMHOo3qxPhBNhB7oIZ_0y90BuWyuUg8T2n0PnctASw9CQl/s2048/30+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdyNOWbh8HNYW8zkRjSfEYKohLPIIO_KRAnlrEUgbkokAT8PR6yUceT2IXJDEsM6RB2xqyNL0sIklrmYxZeQhKWUd3irVQXaMHOo3qxPhBNhB7oIZ_0y90BuWyuUg8T2n0PnctASw9CQl/w410-h308/30+Used+.jpg" width="410" /></a></div>lots of laughs, un-ending bubbly....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIw24Pldq8OVpPOWrHAcYI7HUdI65xTpAno4fsxIH2Yg9SAHuDRlQBsiw9z5VCnJ8qbViC8f7uCui2tNy7voHgfOp6XGCs6D1In_p-cKo6qONlGOveEAPInsQZYR154xQuS1PoGjIKiJga/s2048/31+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1665" height="658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIw24Pldq8OVpPOWrHAcYI7HUdI65xTpAno4fsxIH2Yg9SAHuDRlQBsiw9z5VCnJ8qbViC8f7uCui2tNy7voHgfOp6XGCs6D1In_p-cKo6qONlGOveEAPInsQZYR154xQuS1PoGjIKiJga/w535-h658/31+Used+.jpg" width="535" /></a></div>And Barbara topped off the night with her wonderful cupcakes - Moscow Mule. They were so yummy, I cut mine in half and saved the second half for night 2.<div>Speaking of night 2....that will follow soon!<br /> <p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-37659578766997255312021-09-08T11:30:00.006-04:002021-09-08T11:43:09.775-04:00Ice Dyeing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of my like-minded friends from Mountain Art Quilters, who love to get down and dirty (messy) gathered at my house for a day of ice dyeing using the microwave. I learned this technique several years back and it was life changing for me.....such beautiful results in 4 minutes. You do need to have a designated microwave which I have in my studio and moved out to the deck for the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-LcQYZlYKuO4cMTGPRT82gqEgDHjGE5dXRTta_Z3jpqMGqjAjbfCOxNwPtek-NhGwP2cY06MALsGTz_1lOriyjsMsFdD2CSIbIYKNk-T8fIeb1VCN6UiUPusoMWHAnVjK-j_CA1osSUb/s2048/1+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-LcQYZlYKuO4cMTGPRT82gqEgDHjGE5dXRTta_Z3jpqMGqjAjbfCOxNwPtek-NhGwP2cY06MALsGTz_1lOriyjsMsFdD2CSIbIYKNk-T8fIeb1VCN6UiUPusoMWHAnVjK-j_CA1osSUb/w464-h348/1+Used+.jpg" width="464" /></a></div>It was a gorgeous, glorious day and felt so good to be working outside. I did cover everything with plastic to protect some areas and everyone brought dyes they wanted to work with..we were off and running.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddOaSUxVaJhyq2dJxMziXUXoWfR9eJWQdegFkQ-kqMiz_NDUoBemyEJcTcYPMnHgwQ1Adz5xRvEnVqd53hm0eXsXvkzdKrkzUmdzroWmSza34bC7wiu90ah_vC17OHXH2IdE4U3vLaWGs/s2048/2+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddOaSUxVaJhyq2dJxMziXUXoWfR9eJWQdegFkQ-kqMiz_NDUoBemyEJcTcYPMnHgwQ1Adz5xRvEnVqd53hm0eXsXvkzdKrkzUmdzroWmSza34bC7wiu90ah_vC17OHXH2IdE4U3vLaWGs/w476-h357/2+.jpg" width="476" /></a></div>It's always a sharing experience with friends, using each other's dyes when we find a color in their stash we don't have and absolutely love. We start with fabric that is wet with a soda ash solution....placed in a large micro-wavable container, <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLl3ilBpYt3MCy7YFt-_s5MEebfwpM_ZQDwntjUE5TrbD2ib05zcnsOdYnSwP5p-e0zp3WGZaEC0FB4TGpjTXBjthoybjC6YTjsegg-LJHeEs13mZ_tcvxYQDKxCosUrzPt_k8ZI9TgVq3/s2048/3+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLl3ilBpYt3MCy7YFt-_s5MEebfwpM_ZQDwntjUE5TrbD2ib05zcnsOdYnSwP5p-e0zp3WGZaEC0FB4TGpjTXBjthoybjC6YTjsegg-LJHeEs13mZ_tcvxYQDKxCosUrzPt_k8ZI9TgVq3/w461-h346/3+Used+.jpg" width="461" /></a></div>followed by a layer of ice on top, covering the fabric so none shows and then sprinkling Procion MX dye on top of the ice. It is then covered with Press and Seal or plastic wrap of your choice and nuked for 4 mins. Larger pieces may need another couple of minutes. There is no rule of thumb but I find using 3 colors to be around the right number to create fabric that is interesting and not overdone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibA8Go1sdQPHjY0WWTkCaj3_cgIRL-RfQE0mmYvTM3D5oK23LrcYxwAvIPh_LrfZf1e38QEQ-2GK7D8hN86VjzsF25JoaG1SWOULd3UniCNtzDYZiXcm8LRT9Jputwy5eCDId8j93xdoho/s2048/6+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibA8Go1sdQPHjY0WWTkCaj3_cgIRL-RfQE0mmYvTM3D5oK23LrcYxwAvIPh_LrfZf1e38QEQ-2GK7D8hN86VjzsF25JoaG1SWOULd3UniCNtzDYZiXcm8LRT9Jputwy5eCDId8j93xdoho/w443-h332/6+Used+.jpg" width="443" /></a></div>Bubbly is always an added treat and holds a place of honor on the table...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVNEoq1tvtl6iZhhwI_MG18IY6nwgrP50wUBThP1uK98BgBezO7ksWEzAPYmscfvXm_DER6hGLLEmZVkKVYNvAmHVLXmF8AJE185eTXC84MVXU-yYOwWH8GP1RcHMubplcgThJ8Ztniux/s2048/8+Used++.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVNEoq1tvtl6iZhhwI_MG18IY6nwgrP50wUBThP1uK98BgBezO7ksWEzAPYmscfvXm_DER6hGLLEmZVkKVYNvAmHVLXmF8AJE185eTXC84MVXU-yYOwWH8GP1RcHMubplcgThJ8Ztniux/w476-h357/8+Used++.jpg" width="476" /></a></div>A pretty view from the deck is nice also.....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbtz91F5Jg3_jrKOnNWFkDiJoFHHy8Jd64gLkfCpqPwWisDnOiF-YIuUvQf5Qn-LyQ8PlcMT0VdDNmWaR3eoQTWpFc56maAb3bk4UPSwQaaCmSQU6NGdJAwi3aDZi-umuBjwvlMo4sjdT/s2048/11+Used.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbtz91F5Jg3_jrKOnNWFkDiJoFHHy8Jd64gLkfCpqPwWisDnOiF-YIuUvQf5Qn-LyQ8PlcMT0VdDNmWaR3eoQTWpFc56maAb3bk4UPSwQaaCmSQU6NGdJAwi3aDZi-umuBjwvlMo4sjdT/w492-h369/11+Used.jpg" width="492" /></a></div>After rinsing, fabrics were hung outside to dry...so many luscious pieces...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh5_-HaygC_uyZBp9KF52tkPKjhAPhuv12flXfeGqrwVxRFpvOz43Vely1_mgZ_dEYnox8lJlXrNQXvX85SdkJXI7yh64podjr9IUCGwqWNDmNEvbbZOWcCs2Tzm6ZHYpFm7wB7460rSu/s2048/14+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh5_-HaygC_uyZBp9KF52tkPKjhAPhuv12flXfeGqrwVxRFpvOz43Vely1_mgZ_dEYnox8lJlXrNQXvX85SdkJXI7yh64podjr9IUCGwqWNDmNEvbbZOWcCs2Tzm6ZHYpFm7wB7460rSu/w490-h368/14+Used+.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It will be exciting to see what they become.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLEJ1WMPxuDByZcc6Pu7SHEJOiyiydn5M2zRnWFhpdD4LFKc39hBcQG94lvIBWifgCncPjmgmx46V3BIREurv-GCmRjL3dHXx36Bw20B_pzdZUVtYO84alqGcxsOebZm034foPUqs3i9A/s2048/21+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLEJ1WMPxuDByZcc6Pu7SHEJOiyiydn5M2zRnWFhpdD4LFKc39hBcQG94lvIBWifgCncPjmgmx46V3BIREurv-GCmRjL3dHXx36Bw20B_pzdZUVtYO84alqGcxsOebZm034foPUqs3i9A/w467-h428/21+Used+.jpg" width="467" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">We had some wonderful sharing of work including pieces created as a result of the online workshop with Jane Dunnewold - Eco Printing with a Heat Press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOsSwDCCfE8vfZ2SrMWlBALv8cgnmn5a8keya2zDGdpV_6LSBZz0XQXS2BLJjmLcCp3YIkG2w4BENrlQ4ys91PWTOhKqyF8hklutbEP_7wJxmm5zilyo_ECuuGt5Ip4QKUfDs4GF7piNB/s2048/29+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1917" data-original-width="2048" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOsSwDCCfE8vfZ2SrMWlBALv8cgnmn5a8keya2zDGdpV_6LSBZz0XQXS2BLJjmLcCp3YIkG2w4BENrlQ4ys91PWTOhKqyF8hklutbEP_7wJxmm5zilyo_ECuuGt5Ip4QKUfDs4GF7piNB/w457-h429/29+Used+.jpg" width="457" /></a></div></div>and this beauty which features an Eco printed fabric...and<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvAr-T7IOgLp8En6fAgBBqqLPZkJLSzfO5M7c9nEWtu_71jjE8YE0tFkn38Qz3URDl0rQO7ANNoiZNKViFMru5agq9zWafIhoQr1yGxKryYBYOjVgAPz7XngYNARvQTiWP02jJDgaT2ed/s2048/30+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1898" data-original-width="2048" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvAr-T7IOgLp8En6fAgBBqqLPZkJLSzfO5M7c9nEWtu_71jjE8YE0tFkn38Qz3URDl0rQO7ANNoiZNKViFMru5agq9zWafIhoQr1yGxKryYBYOjVgAPz7XngYNARvQTiWP02jJDgaT2ed/w444-h412/30+Used+.jpg" width="444" /></a></div>this one...all foliage from the garden...I love this technique and am anxious to see what I can come up with. Absolutely such a great day...wonderful friends, food, bubbly and gorgeous fabric...AND NOT to forget the perfect weather...Thank you Mother Nature!<div>...Til next time.<p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-42267808484780594212021-08-15T10:04:00.001-04:002021-08-15T10:04:51.083-04:00PTA....A Fun Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PTA met at my home last Thursday for a day of fun and inspiration. We were a small group what with all that's going on in the world plus summer family reunions and visits...but with this group, it only takes two to have fun...actually only one and we were six!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qjq1lJR5REc79qWS72wRwndStU0_O4Wd_JpQyAFX5DNDL4sdqiLPeTsrBpBIDbcTuS-vaVUiIDNmt6uVWUfjA4g16L2Wi6BcRdKjnUpB6vRvlz372DPP-P96S14e8Qq6xcEW9EMeWA1r/s2048/2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qjq1lJR5REc79qWS72wRwndStU0_O4Wd_JpQyAFX5DNDL4sdqiLPeTsrBpBIDbcTuS-vaVUiIDNmt6uVWUfjA4g16L2Wi6BcRdKjnUpB6vRvlz372DPP-P96S14e8Qq6xcEW9EMeWA1r/w448-h336/2+.jpg" width="448" /></a></div>A short visit with coffee and goodies...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lLV7elQbn7DW62n1Bvrjtnk6EqTji_Cxu0WJ8o4l-zyC2H4E9LKmPKWkWCCiTMueNZ_hmN4DAR1huNEhp8ipYUlkHXci5KXBqcLsXx5JpEqKNGB0GSsgyPKkSVMHHuutcGc1NAFXDjv2/s2048/3+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lLV7elQbn7DW62n1Bvrjtnk6EqTji_Cxu0WJ8o4l-zyC2H4E9LKmPKWkWCCiTMueNZ_hmN4DAR1huNEhp8ipYUlkHXci5KXBqcLsXx5JpEqKNGB0GSsgyPKkSVMHHuutcGc1NAFXDjv2/w424-h318/3+.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>A hi from Barbara....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLXiGLGCGmikZUXMlF43B7RDsm7gPej8j6i_JROfwb887DCZ1dV7EmdVlXzvObIik5Uq9_m-HbUi4FvM3CACpMN3bY-JJ_J3PyQ2Lq4B3NtyDVeEGqvt_pz223DH3OmQ7w8RZWsGA9fuG/s2048/4+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLXiGLGCGmikZUXMlF43B7RDsm7gPej8j6i_JROfwb887DCZ1dV7EmdVlXzvObIik5Uq9_m-HbUi4FvM3CACpMN3bY-JJ_J3PyQ2Lq4B3NtyDVeEGqvt_pz223DH3OmQ7w8RZWsGA9fuG/w424-h318/4+.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>and Mary...and it was down to business.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT91HWZj-ndWv1Al1HEPxGnsrxkH3uB6NnI9OX2_RqGUH-hqSX08TUeMs_Z7ylsrXZtFAfUOJTFALA2Ih29OkQC0v3BCvyISvQmGkQoNsjuJ-MBDC-1XmyHCAjwsb0GreOa_dJnbGhg2Yu/s2048/12+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1873" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT91HWZj-ndWv1Al1HEPxGnsrxkH3uB6NnI9OX2_RqGUH-hqSX08TUeMs_Z7ylsrXZtFAfUOJTFALA2Ih29OkQC0v3BCvyISvQmGkQoNsjuJ-MBDC-1XmyHCAjwsb0GreOa_dJnbGhg2Yu/w410-h448/12+.jpg" width="410" /></a></div>Georgia, along with her buddy Charlotte Warr Anderson run a retreat every year in Montana, each doing their own project and every class member getting to take BOTH workshops. How cool is that?. This year they decided to combine their talents and do one quilt which they designed together. It's amazing but unfortunately I'm not at liberty to share it until they bring it to their workshop for the big reveal...but I can tell you, it's wonderful and I'll be sharing it in the future..a small hint...based on a lot of facts from the above book.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYU5Yo8ZIFJhbBAODKIZ9Yl0KNeS8ZmGsjtVAhfILxfQGp4zKVjO_ZE62ap0Evrs6to6CcmEKUy7oh4mNX1hPmvmSPHoqLqlU1ds15kTNRFsVyzl8rGIVQjP6TlzWtIAaHbACxQgiJIsgU/s2048/15+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1627" data-original-width="2048" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYU5Yo8ZIFJhbBAODKIZ9Yl0KNeS8ZmGsjtVAhfILxfQGp4zKVjO_ZE62ap0Evrs6to6CcmEKUy7oh4mNX1hPmvmSPHoqLqlU1ds15kTNRFsVyzl8rGIVQjP6TlzWtIAaHbACxQgiJIsgU/w469-h372/15+.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We got to see everyone's Show and Tell, but this is the only one not involved in a show which we could see and post. Linda has a wonderful sense of composition and made a set of 3 of these for over her guest room bed. We did get to see pictures of the room with the art work...works so well together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxqWeAbhJNvTvmB0V6yaWq2FJbNPRde7ILIUJvncD9hDkSszs2V8WaikNUlxAfa66Q3NBA2sxq8TR1B-Fc-r65ch1dHH8nlkQ4wqZnkoFQC4x-44XoYPMWCugX8nCe0HbIaI3ibIx63s1/s2048/16+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxqWeAbhJNvTvmB0V6yaWq2FJbNPRde7ILIUJvncD9hDkSszs2V8WaikNUlxAfa66Q3NBA2sxq8TR1B-Fc-r65ch1dHH8nlkQ4wqZnkoFQC4x-44XoYPMWCugX8nCe0HbIaI3ibIx63s1/w455-h341/16+.jpg" width="455" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is another small piece she is working on...and no it's not a panel quilt; each block designed by Linda...the story of mama and papa bird building a nest, having youngins, caring for them until they fly away and are gone by winter. Not only does it tell a story but depicts the seasons also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrpF__wrynehpe-YqqFpsYDh93NjHIyiQ0snNgBqfSEo41tWYo6jVq6-Q18GjCKKhl2lpLzo6-CpgIyA1Xb2QDMStdnw55UQUPxqhSUC8Hpwv68CAqujq4tOVBCD2Bwq2h932G3kX_qxk/s2048/17+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrpF__wrynehpe-YqqFpsYDh93NjHIyiQ0snNgBqfSEo41tWYo6jVq6-Q18GjCKKhl2lpLzo6-CpgIyA1Xb2QDMStdnw55UQUPxqhSUC8Hpwv68CAqujq4tOVBCD2Bwq2h932G3kX_qxk/w471-h353/17+.jpg" width="471" /></a></div>Spring....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSphfuZXqPF0y1C3z-uWY0i1ajAyVbeWQR6sbmFIP57W44ALOY4j6RUUCKM9xHjmvFfYfp8kVhyZT9sDpzX86JyMU9CP2qJ3LklEKUad28rp2E8mVriqHcZ5yMdE0HRFMuCPZL519q8Cx/s2048/18+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSphfuZXqPF0y1C3z-uWY0i1ajAyVbeWQR6sbmFIP57W44ALOY4j6RUUCKM9xHjmvFfYfp8kVhyZT9sDpzX86JyMU9CP2qJ3LklEKUad28rp2E8mVriqHcZ5yMdE0HRFMuCPZL519q8Cx/w423-h317/18+.jpg" width="423" /></a></div>Summer<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEa9QlTgFwbYnkSu7_1OEvbTCk-OAY3lEL4qisdj4XJ_Wv-p-R7MByYOz94QReh9tkGyYTXUJUVx2Qsks0YIH0sv9aUukrhc4UXZNfR0SaSBXVhFtoKRnCVKE8ZBX15eGLe7yJiB6qr2n/s2048/19+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEa9QlTgFwbYnkSu7_1OEvbTCk-OAY3lEL4qisdj4XJ_Wv-p-R7MByYOz94QReh9tkGyYTXUJUVx2Qsks0YIH0sv9aUukrhc4UXZNfR0SaSBXVhFtoKRnCVKE8ZBX15eGLe7yJiB6qr2n/w473-h355/19+.jpg" width="473" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and fall...forgot winter is so pretty with the ice covered branches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqDbsBu-WM_PsphdtUcU0_9I6pW5yRc_qjDuA5V4mTRyEQa5JPr4cLn8pQR6BrQ__gDvx7RNYAj3cKRZFBn60rQifavRhj55zX-5qhqvRqlRR0vL8y3k8rdJ2C_rg28yijt89bZERPPOg/s1980/2++copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="1426" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqDbsBu-WM_PsphdtUcU0_9I6pW5yRc_qjDuA5V4mTRyEQa5JPr4cLn8pQR6BrQ__gDvx7RNYAj3cKRZFBn60rQifavRhj55zX-5qhqvRqlRR0vL8y3k8rdJ2C_rg28yijt89bZERPPOg/w303-h422/2++copy.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Barbara, Georgia and myself are all</div><div style="text-align: left;">involved in a "Black and White" exhibit for members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. It opens later this month and runs until Jan 2022. We all had our pieces to share but can't publish them until the show's opening. They're all so different and creative..more on that show as time grows closer. Hint...my piece is based on a ruin (above) from the Ring of Kerry in Ireland...one of our favorite trips.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZesTGtwLUYmiXTTo6Gltr8hpZVtXZFs5XrURDYjat8XS2weY3qVUieHE72aMW6NNMG2ymCmd_8C7feGOx9mZ6Mg9qPbuqFdyTI5T97r1iaMvc0I6CVAeUuOR4YRzDk7jort7YvmxcqKJf/s640/IMG_1319+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZesTGtwLUYmiXTTo6Gltr8hpZVtXZFs5XrURDYjat8XS2weY3qVUieHE72aMW6NNMG2ymCmd_8C7feGOx9mZ6Mg9qPbuqFdyTI5T97r1iaMvc0I6CVAeUuOR4YRzDk7jort7YvmxcqKJf/w396-h297/IMG_1319+copy.jpg" width="396" /></a></div>As Mary was sitting there, she snapped a picture of the view from our deck. I hope I never take this for granted.<p></p><p>Til next time...</p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-37516331526679571402021-07-27T19:48:00.001-04:002021-07-27T19:48:18.558-04:00New Silk Screens<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been making more silk screens this week...always fun! I needed some spooky looking trees for a piece I'm working on. I have a system...I make the screen on a Thermofax, tape off the edges with 2" wide duct tape which is cut in half, print the screen on a file folder and last (and a great design tool for me) is to screen the image onto clear plastic......the kind you get at Joann fabrics people used to cover tables. It's thick enough to have substance but also flexible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZeF0ctg49dI8B7yo9EhLocbp10Zq8bEsGs2whHlCgC1HnmrSGwvWIPRqw1McHJdJrhxdpIKK75cPDtLjZg931B8pwiTvKJ91wFtkcWPR2JpE2ci5kyOqEhwg1iub0ENVCyLFi9QCzQDW/s2048/IMG_1832.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZeF0ctg49dI8B7yo9EhLocbp10Zq8bEsGs2whHlCgC1HnmrSGwvWIPRqw1McHJdJrhxdpIKK75cPDtLjZg931B8pwiTvKJ91wFtkcWPR2JpE2ci5kyOqEhwg1iub0ENVCyLFi9QCzQDW/w477-h358/IMG_1832.jpg" width="477" /></a></div>Both the screen and the plastic with image go in the folder. I also note on the screen "top" which tells me which side is the side to face out. Yes, there are two sides to the film used to make the screen...one is more fragile and should face the fabric. The other side has a slightly rougher texture and more durable to screen on top of.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzX-3dZSM3QuQF02Tsv6Ip3gaUjPtVYpZYW7gjqV1oAZ81dWWshr84AxZgPVjHIk3Nv_cpJFQWqPKY5tURBh1OOugWuBchRmcv6i0-HecyZkIqa_9zGZPhG36zlRntvlkhGh0WSt_CY0L/s2048/IMG_1834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzX-3dZSM3QuQF02Tsv6Ip3gaUjPtVYpZYW7gjqV1oAZ81dWWshr84AxZgPVjHIk3Nv_cpJFQWqPKY5tURBh1OOugWuBchRmcv6i0-HecyZkIqa_9zGZPhG36zlRntvlkhGh0WSt_CY0L/w402-h536/IMG_1834.jpg" width="402" /></a></div>I love the clear plastic with the image on top. You can do this with anything you want to print on top....a stencil, a stamp or just marks with a brush. The clear image allows you to see what's going on underneath and helps with the placement of the image before you actually apply the paint which in many cases is permanent very quickly. I love this design tool and probably use it more than anything else.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKo_Jt2zjkVXIZXNKFfPpRF52LZ40T3J02PPRsav22tYLGDDIUGG-PpS-Z80ZCrygP2DlRTPziQm4w3csx_CwN0kUxalPvFz3Kbb6y8Ui77dQ2zR0co3AhPviFns0ydfCFMxqCez-YP2i/s2048/IMG_1835.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKo_Jt2zjkVXIZXNKFfPpRF52LZ40T3J02PPRsav22tYLGDDIUGG-PpS-Z80ZCrygP2DlRTPziQm4w3csx_CwN0kUxalPvFz3Kbb6y8Ui77dQ2zR0co3AhPviFns0ydfCFMxqCez-YP2i/w504-h378/IMG_1835.jpg" width="504" /></a></div>I had some tiger lilies and wanted to make an image of them....2 sizes and one with the lily in a bunch of lilies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGz6k8NLE8jxRwGPfCJT2M4k8MKT96bIz2CFKeT1Drh5RlZ-Qi3Zo0WcyuK8rCEimyx2qHl1Ck412_p5McaxUgMw-G-oTKwq7ymk3DWcMLykvkTx1gYykcDlgMDWlwTAoBnk9zyCxHQ6m/s2048/IMG_1837.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGz6k8NLE8jxRwGPfCJT2M4k8MKT96bIz2CFKeT1Drh5RlZ-Qi3Zo0WcyuK8rCEimyx2qHl1Ck412_p5McaxUgMw-G-oTKwq7ymk3DWcMLykvkTx1gYykcDlgMDWlwTAoBnk9zyCxHQ6m/w351-h468/IMG_1837.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the one with the background of lilies better...more interesting and still having the one lily dominant.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBL0su3o6KIhqme3R35GpOwmTFnSLcGORNBoeF1fChhT1urvdXy72yiE2LRqYMN0w3LaUXqUYEuWXXxwWGLOvDbuips9sZgCbQU63jnPyFeM3vawj30hELWaVIDvGY1X18H7ZbwRIY2Ou7/s2048/IMG_1838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBL0su3o6KIhqme3R35GpOwmTFnSLcGORNBoeF1fChhT1urvdXy72yiE2LRqYMN0w3LaUXqUYEuWXXxwWGLOvDbuips9sZgCbQU63jnPyFeM3vawj30hELWaVIDvGY1X18H7ZbwRIY2Ou7/w282-h376/IMG_1838.jpg" width="282" /></a></div>And the other spooky tree... a little smaller and coming in from the left side...the other larger one came in from the right. You'll see what I mean when I post the quilt these are being used in.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zr9mijZo3LORhQ2bWXLbwV_s2zTScayAMsjuKLSWoUjN81hIwUVcqgu_-kytaOt00nWUb6N9Hi_LzfncK3PdWpgJfqW9hwAWNO0wTj-IMXO8EuYuOYw7d7vruUo1sOsDl2e54EfGp5xZ/s2048/IMG_1841.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2zr9mijZo3LORhQ2bWXLbwV_s2zTScayAMsjuKLSWoUjN81hIwUVcqgu_-kytaOt00nWUb6N9Hi_LzfncK3PdWpgJfqW9hwAWNO0wTj-IMXO8EuYuOYw7d7vruUo1sOsDl2e54EfGp5xZ/w453-h340/IMG_1841.jpg" width="453" /></a></div>Okay...so call me sentimental but this is a drawing my daughter did when she was 3 years old...I've always loved it and decided it needed to be a screen...I will use it as a background filler with a very subtle colored paint...I love it!<div>Til next time....<br /> <p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-81165262865492014362021-07-21T16:50:00.004-04:002021-07-21T16:50:51.677-04:00A New Look<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been busy working on a piece for an exhibit I'm in, in August....that along with family company has kept me away from my blog...I do apologize for not being more attentive. I did make it down to my space which I share with my pal - Mary Stori in Woolworth Walk Art Gallery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjwKF-eScw1OfIQIrGWUFyGrxq7eFOKWpU4cTC-qSrYxTB6r-H3Yp-pdh4iY53AlBomAGAaE8TVMt-EznaRKxvBpADXadsyz8oQQdAutdIyvDAb1pWVuDSizcenXQNmCDg1HFChoVM9zy/s2048/IMG_1759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjwKF-eScw1OfIQIrGWUFyGrxq7eFOKWpU4cTC-qSrYxTB6r-H3Yp-pdh4iY53AlBomAGAaE8TVMt-EznaRKxvBpADXadsyz8oQQdAutdIyvDAb1pWVuDSizcenXQNmCDg1HFChoVM9zy/s320/IMG_1759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My side (left) did need a little updating starting with a new system for my silk and rayon hand dyed scarves. My husband had built me a rack a while back which seems to work nicely in this space. I do lose some wall space but make up for it with additional scarf space which are good sellers...so a trade off.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbeZjVJzeQLHcq6AXZE4uyEiserzAPayDP6-fHPeA70whjrG1KXN1lWHinKMXoF6DyEZUi8EBYd3nk2tLDdbhZCCbjILhtC-7i5Hr8dKIpmmpCDFf352NOX0ASCpmsHlhgQYIAxrHfiCs/s2048/IMG_1756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbeZjVJzeQLHcq6AXZE4uyEiserzAPayDP6-fHPeA70whjrG1KXN1lWHinKMXoF6DyEZUi8EBYd3nk2tLDdbhZCCbjILhtC-7i5Hr8dKIpmmpCDFf352NOX0ASCpmsHlhgQYIAxrHfiCs/s320/IMG_1756.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Downtown Asheville has been very busy and many tourists and shoppers so here's hoping for some nice sales.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABJ_BAm4wv56rWT3K5YvjQjr9TIS6VfHhhqIx_HhZ1RSUPR40hM5u47z2-kpADyDVwaXW2r4JnXJKZ_gZ6mIJSQu54zdzwpEJVnlP8QdH1pbZMUyTSagQoDAUa2g3Z_uJD8w_pqFou8CC/s2048/IMG_1757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABJ_BAm4wv56rWT3K5YvjQjr9TIS6VfHhhqIx_HhZ1RSUPR40hM5u47z2-kpADyDVwaXW2r4JnXJKZ_gZ6mIJSQu54zdzwpEJVnlP8QdH1pbZMUyTSagQoDAUa2g3Z_uJD8w_pqFou8CC/s320/IMG_1757.jpg" /></a></div>I carry some lovely scarves in both rayon and in silk...all are hand dyed or ice dyed, both methods using Procion MX dyes. They make great gifts and easy to tuck into a suitcase to carry home.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ty17l97L7YIfL0yGjo4DznIJ9pkSbqp2LKKI1JPzWgT6aaUZmTWueWtogs_iZ1XzJhLXsJzVlJI_0ZKbD1auDM3MftELBAZcFhr8omCaRYx1Pi2Nk5E-mJp8LbeYBNksPpW7LRWIpdZ1/s2048/IMG_1758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1343" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ty17l97L7YIfL0yGjo4DznIJ9pkSbqp2LKKI1JPzWgT6aaUZmTWueWtogs_iZ1XzJhLXsJzVlJI_0ZKbD1auDM3MftELBAZcFhr8omCaRYx1Pi2Nk5E-mJp8LbeYBNksPpW7LRWIpdZ1/s320/IMG_1758.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also have some small wall art pieces and lots of different hand made cards featuring Eco printing, machine embroidery and antique quilts.<p></p><p>Please stop by and say hello if you're in the area....Woolworth Walk Gallery has many beautiful artist spaces, something for everyone. It's located on Haywood St. in downtown Asheville, NC. Our space is located on the bottom level in booth number 235</p><p>Looking forward to seeing you soon.<br /> </p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-51660443739286769622021-06-26T13:10:00.000-04:002021-06-26T13:10:01.133-04:00Playing and Experimenting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finally turned on my heat press and started to play........I have to admit I was a bit nervous at first although it's incredibly simple to use..honestly..... an off/on switch, a button for temp and one for time and that's it. I guess the high heat it produces was a bit intimidating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5LbLY78fqPVCeaE8hJqCwocXkPc5tFGSgex27klV60oqkHUVKL8heUtP0mhlQUObFyl69H15Hw_ohyphenhyphenuorlpK6-3nHtoZ4w-dRcRNiR7GwugsrtcVHQeUVgt1pj81wLfskhe3Ju1qQcQ4/s2048/1+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5LbLY78fqPVCeaE8hJqCwocXkPc5tFGSgex27klV60oqkHUVKL8heUtP0mhlQUObFyl69H15Hw_ohyphenhyphenuorlpK6-3nHtoZ4w-dRcRNiR7GwugsrtcVHQeUVgt1pj81wLfskhe3Ju1qQcQ4/s320/1+.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRj-yiGw4reqRiowKPPynRDAM0SGftGN2KxHFERer8MVCp8aGBKKYsIslhPvvE9wemu7vkLu6GK_lSsxYk-tjh6OzMj0N_TNiF0aj-xm9RyKzuzxYalsm62JkdQy92RbCKDF77w06JcKZ/s2048/1b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRj-yiGw4reqRiowKPPynRDAM0SGftGN2KxHFERer8MVCp8aGBKKYsIslhPvvE9wemu7vkLu6GK_lSsxYk-tjh6OzMj0N_TNiF0aj-xm9RyKzuzxYalsm62JkdQy92RbCKDF77w06JcKZ/s320/1b+.jpg" /></a></div></div></div>I know when I used to make bundles and boil them, many plants did not work so I really didn't know how the heat press would react. I used the leaves I knew worked and then took a walk along the road and just started cutting everything in sight......and...... everything seemed to work.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4H_2vXiTXnnucvloGdffiZQNX8qGVbVE1uU5iCwsDu8b7PP5FMKAibSHQ44RHUCNsLQCLgGuG_sB7w62AzJlAhKWKzt9fR9XP_uJfYsWlrnmlcrUpT9Z5cswCcSY4qQihwhHvAFBI4gj-/s2048/1c+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="619" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4H_2vXiTXnnucvloGdffiZQNX8qGVbVE1uU5iCwsDu8b7PP5FMKAibSHQ44RHUCNsLQCLgGuG_sB7w62AzJlAhKWKzt9fR9XP_uJfYsWlrnmlcrUpT9Z5cswCcSY4qQihwhHvAFBI4gj-/w464-h619/1c+.jpg" width="464" /></a></div>This first time around, I wanted to try different substrates to see what weights and finishes of paper would be better..no fabric this time. The very top photo is the before and after; left side shows the leaves laid down and on the right, the finished print..these were done on gloss photo paper. I was amazed that the photo paper did so well..above the gloss on the left, on the right -an old unsuccessful print I printed over..still bad!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFo490JZPIQbRgSP7HVRL1w4rF6SAXjJkLb5vWuGkzSMaJsO-U6zt_zM2xwISbIO5hW4teCulBKnYfUe6RT2SeAXNYvzInK6fzVkn42OleAQCuY5PsFkDYsGhC4hLtPLFNnoyKhphgyI9/s2048/1g+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="2048" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFo490JZPIQbRgSP7HVRL1w4rF6SAXjJkLb5vWuGkzSMaJsO-U6zt_zM2xwISbIO5hW4teCulBKnYfUe6RT2SeAXNYvzInK6fzVkn42OleAQCuY5PsFkDYsGhC4hLtPLFNnoyKhphgyI9/w421-h283/1g+.jpg" width="421" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_v-gF6SnZvyDJcWUz8mOfP9s-ccMXQ9SS8elFnvEHIU494hlQs9vmpwyvROKqJKA0inLnI85iWmj5yV8j7kjTov8cZ2Ve1vkN2diWuEC6SNBmSludzFdMdMtqMmy0yCq2FK32Vjm2EXe/s2048/2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_v-gF6SnZvyDJcWUz8mOfP9s-ccMXQ9SS8elFnvEHIU494hlQs9vmpwyvROKqJKA0inLnI85iWmj5yV8j7kjTov8cZ2Ve1vkN2diWuEC6SNBmSludzFdMdMtqMmy0yCq2FK32Vjm2EXe/w268-h357/2+.jpg" width="268" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dfYZACy5LVqY3YAUHpUhm777cNxtOz2eYlPO7DgBgZPaABvRLhaWnKmRvDi5NM5_ChsPp-Hdbsvkg_MVXlXy4ZXhH8MVTxmSgh5jY1FuHu7sDLVUT2b1LsPaRP1IRPgrc_RsvzlovbWv/s2048/2b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dfYZACy5LVqY3YAUHpUhm777cNxtOz2eYlPO7DgBgZPaABvRLhaWnKmRvDi5NM5_ChsPp-Hdbsvkg_MVXlXy4ZXhH8MVTxmSgh5jY1FuHu7sDLVUT2b1LsPaRP1IRPgrc_RsvzlovbWv/w270-h360/2b+.jpg" width="270" /></a></div></div>On the left is Sumac which always prints beautifully, some Smoke plant leaves and cornsilk. On the right, the printed piece. The cornsilk didn't work but it will be a great resist...to be shown later.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FE-P3Ru14cYnXZAlQTqetREaghZTRjieyarvP6dB3PesaL094mOM8CN64TXjc-JVetPk_KJD37cApxaqUtqoaHfh-9XISJU2KbKbt-CrpCl-qfLerRk7BJETcwehnU5JNwf3zZbB1ith/s2048/3+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1976" data-original-width="2048" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FE-P3Ru14cYnXZAlQTqetREaghZTRjieyarvP6dB3PesaL094mOM8CN64TXjc-JVetPk_KJD37cApxaqUtqoaHfh-9XISJU2KbKbt-CrpCl-qfLerRk7BJETcwehnU5JNwf3zZbB1ith/w455-h440/3+.jpg" width="455" /></a></div>Top example is foliage laid on Kilimanjaro 140 weight paper. In the finished sample below, the flowers did okay, I've seen some great results from other artists....the Rose leaves and Eucalyptus always do well and the Red Bud on top - great!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8R74DxNOEpRKBLW3s3NDq8-1BQ0vwGzBvwIgrTaOfoP5D2pAntnBDh90eblyu5kWLwboQLXoU_pPYFBsymEfPcWjkKk1HwSm4TUCDwkdFX2yvywLXOXZDu2cEKL0NKVqC7iZYCKlm8bF/s2048/3b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1929" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8R74DxNOEpRKBLW3s3NDq8-1BQ0vwGzBvwIgrTaOfoP5D2pAntnBDh90eblyu5kWLwboQLXoU_pPYFBsymEfPcWjkKk1HwSm4TUCDwkdFX2yvywLXOXZDu2cEKL0NKVqC7iZYCKlm8bF/w355-h377/3b+.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWIHqbn_5O4vLBrkG_xEaw_qD59DdsuLdIJrR6SM4TqdPW1Zn0TGp2O5DAAW0qb4lQZHVC44GPSW6q778FzJBZBczwfCzbcfCnXuxp8GNv2epjF5VUaVpyNpPoGDigXAQSb6kFByIkHYR/s2048/4+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWIHqbn_5O4vLBrkG_xEaw_qD59DdsuLdIJrR6SM4TqdPW1Zn0TGp2O5DAAW0qb4lQZHVC44GPSW6q778FzJBZBczwfCzbcfCnXuxp8GNv2epjF5VUaVpyNpPoGDigXAQSb6kFByIkHYR/w406-h305/4+.jpg" width="406" /></a></div>I had an Arches 300 lb paper which is way overkill but I wanted to try it anyway. I also had a Stonehenge 140 weight which is a great weight for this technique. Top photo is the foliage already printed but not removed from paper ...below is the printed image finished. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7MYarSXeGydK_4rX7d9Y4rCVAv6_dfAmJfvuZmR-Db18BFsKIDNv0VfPl5xWll6KxVkz4Pa3pcJgw03Wzh1R3dfGn6pu6bdrwcnqoc__ubPY28cWXVPs2_nYd_mKhaJvq5eHLIp9kIdH/s2048/4b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7MYarSXeGydK_4rX7d9Y4rCVAv6_dfAmJfvuZmR-Db18BFsKIDNv0VfPl5xWll6KxVkz4Pa3pcJgw03Wzh1R3dfGn6pu6bdrwcnqoc__ubPY28cWXVPs2_nYd_mKhaJvq5eHLIp9kIdH/w389-h311/4b+.jpg" width="389" /></a></div>This is an interesting sample (below) ...left is foliage and right is finished. Some leaves were along the road and I had no idea how they would do. The little blobs of color in the upper left came from a wild flower, some ferns and the bottom are from the Smoke plant. For best results, the most printable side is the "moon" side or the underneath side...not the sun side.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAP3JFLf6B7Sja3aBLNU4NcOSTx1X27rjsZEAUZ8D7OM5xIAO9jPjcmAoGnV3tGUD1NlMI2m-IwNtCvByvpb7O4KhVD87q7t1Ql_X5zju9fCvPMIhmyMFuMAVpUw8AWiZkvR0VS9WvJv9/s2048/5+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAP3JFLf6B7Sja3aBLNU4NcOSTx1X27rjsZEAUZ8D7OM5xIAO9jPjcmAoGnV3tGUD1NlMI2m-IwNtCvByvpb7O4KhVD87q7t1Ql_X5zju9fCvPMIhmyMFuMAVpUw8AWiZkvR0VS9WvJv9/w295-h393/5+.jpg" width="295" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcVhG155-W1foKjrquqc5UQbae7c3p-CfnoJYqW6RNWDDOPr2gOhmjrZmnFW-TKd4xoqzYpOngribpKIlDx5OQ5LpoMvTD0mtpGEYDzMQH0vrFxOlpGFZ0mhS9C_oV3LfQc1QLDJBjCBG/s2048/5b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1543" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcVhG155-W1foKjrquqc5UQbae7c3p-CfnoJYqW6RNWDDOPr2gOhmjrZmnFW-TKd4xoqzYpOngribpKIlDx5OQ5LpoMvTD0mtpGEYDzMQH0vrFxOlpGFZ0mhS9C_oV3LfQc1QLDJBjCBG/w295-h392/5b+.jpg" width="295" /></a></div></div>You can see the difference in the print. With the Smoke leaf plant, the 2 leaves slanted towards to right were placed with moon side down; the two slanted towards the left were placed with the sun side down. There's a big difference in the quality of the print or the intensity of color I should say. Some might prefer the more subtle look like you see on the left slanted ones.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyrP4e-G1tNU_ReX38IIs5r30rQMg239g3_S6L8j06c3vlH5nwmfLOHBf4jrr65bzXIMmNO4zqwkVcybRBPMmnuUqwlnOIpMyg7Nw6JtNH-bTMcQVy9W1Gv-jdcQp7-V8MC7lo-oKsfRp/s2048/6+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyrP4e-G1tNU_ReX38IIs5r30rQMg239g3_S6L8j06c3vlH5nwmfLOHBf4jrr65bzXIMmNO4zqwkVcybRBPMmnuUqwlnOIpMyg7Nw6JtNH-bTMcQVy9W1Gv-jdcQp7-V8MC7lo-oKsfRp/w344-h459/6+.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vpcaQDO9c6OlFkwXbkixwuXGgnFmiVQPd9IuR7wetNnlN_IVQb4FeeDB8wNqWc8MJ1JbjCnOKzOkJGBl1TRtM2AcqM2xgQFGryoYX6Wf1ys79iSqiioUshsMwB30uXzjcPP7OAowSxBz/s2048/6b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1603" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vpcaQDO9c6OlFkwXbkixwuXGgnFmiVQPd9IuR7wetNnlN_IVQb4FeeDB8wNqWc8MJ1JbjCnOKzOkJGBl1TRtM2AcqM2xgQFGryoYX6Wf1ys79iSqiioUshsMwB30uXzjcPP7OAowSxBz/w359-h459/6b+.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This was a good print and I like the look of imperfect leaves. I don't know what leaves some of these are but I understand there's an app that can be used by pointing it at the plant and it will tell you what it is. Think that's on my list to get.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0MPgOfP3z6F093gSEeZTZdgPTAOQlXrKuEDrI5iAgwGhny6elwaPTOCChBJZSG-wcjRZry6-fHNpor2RFMoPLx8Qa9PViL5l27diTBRAjDVyx1P40fbVF1WuA80MO3sOd-bgFMGBy-dN/s2048/8+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="2048" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0MPgOfP3z6F093gSEeZTZdgPTAOQlXrKuEDrI5iAgwGhny6elwaPTOCChBJZSG-wcjRZry6-fHNpor2RFMoPLx8Qa9PViL5l27diTBRAjDVyx1P40fbVF1WuA80MO3sOd-bgFMGBy-dN/w409-h328/8+.jpg" width="409" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJ0QGAKecVITNURMBLZkXQXnW2-yWmeBSSKW3eRsPA4kjRcHI2ruziEWaa_j9aPH1rkARryT7Dg1cEKDDQCT-4zyTUsVgpUF7cs8mTkNzSEsGi_GvDL4WGRcD3CJ5u6Naeikj5-Q6QaKh/s2048/8b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="2048" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJ0QGAKecVITNURMBLZkXQXnW2-yWmeBSSKW3eRsPA4kjRcHI2ruziEWaa_j9aPH1rkARryT7Dg1cEKDDQCT-4zyTUsVgpUF7cs8mTkNzSEsGi_GvDL4WGRcD3CJ5u6Naeikj5-Q6QaKh/w471-h443/8b+.jpg" width="471" /></a></div>There was a lot of blurring on this print and I don't know why. I used a Dick Blick watercolor paper. I don't know the weight, but most are @ 140 lb.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZl4L9zi8iYaGhgKvD1iVqGLYwsAA0tqsmiGP0DpRUZqTrck_Bikb55Fs9iQdFhEASV46qHXrhgI9x-SyAn0msda8gvDTa21SsK0w2o3OqL9_aNLdl7EwFpyjtK5Us2hcwT8SqwnQ1g_yP/s2048/9+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZl4L9zi8iYaGhgKvD1iVqGLYwsAA0tqsmiGP0DpRUZqTrck_Bikb55Fs9iQdFhEASV46qHXrhgI9x-SyAn0msda8gvDTa21SsK0w2o3OqL9_aNLdl7EwFpyjtK5Us2hcwT8SqwnQ1g_yP/w414-h344/9+.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIqrAp9badbLw3q2jQykPJRM-NUYv99ySEFMFTgEeSZ_SOnxS1zjeorcUW6YAg4zA6IjqMweSgp3CQ4kw2ZSo4L2RjbGcCkhPINmvEfp7Bo9vEAGxfkprqfFIGleiqELn-9CXSG6PmG2C/s2048/9b+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1837" data-original-width="2048" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIqrAp9badbLw3q2jQykPJRM-NUYv99ySEFMFTgEeSZ_SOnxS1zjeorcUW6YAg4zA6IjqMweSgp3CQ4kw2ZSo4L2RjbGcCkhPINmvEfp7Bo9vEAGxfkprqfFIGleiqELn-9CXSG6PmG2C/w427-h383/9b+.jpg" width="427" /></a></div></div> Some Red Buds, Smoke leaves, and pine needles. I was surprised at the needles and love the the way they printed. The bottom print uses some flowers which I was anxious to try...I'm pleased and I like the clarity of the edges. Hope to get more done this week as my calendar isn't too filled up yet. Will keep you posted.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD8QnBHyOClvy_DaoRA9nSuFMARSv7rkkrtD_7AEEQ-91S2fe03HMNkWrZw6mHWMcMndBenG6Qhg9ua5CurpWmOv5mWN0O6yRMdCns734CKdlZsEKNGBza9ApfgsMPg86X9HxqIgNgsV0/s2048/10+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1725" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD8QnBHyOClvy_DaoRA9nSuFMARSv7rkkrtD_7AEEQ-91S2fe03HMNkWrZw6mHWMcMndBenG6Qhg9ua5CurpWmOv5mWN0O6yRMdCns734CKdlZsEKNGBza9ApfgsMPg86X9HxqIgNgsV0/w413-h489/10+.jpg" width="413" /></a></div></div><p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-90571100896106383322021-06-05T18:43:00.000-04:002021-06-05T18:43:59.311-04:00I Got It!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's here....my heat press that is. This is my birthday present which didn't come back in December - no leaves for experimenting. I am signed up for Jane Dunnewold's online Botanical Printing with a Heat Press class and I couldn't be more excited.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4KWGTkgTOuI82TXbDjD0lRBWn7RXR_VLJbQH7oOdD-oUOXoEKnI08ZuyvsYkS07RsuhoU9mrt4m0HjnAl1DNiaoqGEjfAXmGXGWAb3REjCLwoklhFASrgicIS18Apa-YdMcFUTS-AwkB/s2048/1+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1717" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4KWGTkgTOuI82TXbDjD0lRBWn7RXR_VLJbQH7oOdD-oUOXoEKnI08ZuyvsYkS07RsuhoU9mrt4m0HjnAl1DNiaoqGEjfAXmGXGWAb3REjCLwoklhFASrgicIS18Apa-YdMcFUTS-AwkB/s320/1+Used+.jpg" /></a></div>Jane is a marvelous teacher; I took her Complex Cloth week long workshop probably 20 years ago. It opened up a whole new way of working for me. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Nw2DKkGUOvS4xuybh7OkRu-jTPMHVnag5KxdahXZNYZGVUSN9AUAAs4r1UTIqpH0qKoD5209k_aiqfwzuL2wQ6wWifTfHCS-_yRmdXRcPI0v8RtC-XgVpH3gC2q0Da18038B-lIZsEOx/s2048/4+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Nw2DKkGUOvS4xuybh7OkRu-jTPMHVnag5KxdahXZNYZGVUSN9AUAAs4r1UTIqpH0qKoD5209k_aiqfwzuL2wQ6wWifTfHCS-_yRmdXRcPI0v8RtC-XgVpH3gC2q0Da18038B-lIZsEOx/s320/4+Used+.jpg" /></a></div>A cart is coming soon and I'll be able to roll this out to the deck which is right off my studio. In the meantime, I have to get the press ready. The first step is to protect the plates with a Teflon cover.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUXNTt8nsydtsvaUXRGfWc_TNrwsCI96dJUOkq39bFSli9Xmmioa9oJL89umk1UKxUDZ8cHWgb6jZf1d9Ho9hnlgeNlezu2eBeqIJXMu-sC9VV01Oc3JvLGlGsvCEqozOHdR-c-cLGlIb/s2048/5+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUXNTt8nsydtsvaUXRGfWc_TNrwsCI96dJUOkq39bFSli9Xmmioa9oJL89umk1UKxUDZ8cHWgb6jZf1d9Ho9hnlgeNlezu2eBeqIJXMu-sC9VV01Oc3JvLGlGsvCEqozOHdR-c-cLGlIb/s320/5+Used+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I ordered the sheets of Teflon, cut them to size which was 15"square plus a seam allowance. Sewing very stretchy fabric in triangular shapes for the corners was the next step. T-shirt fabric was a suggestion but it didn't seem heavy enough so I thought bathing suit fabric - very stretchy and heavier. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMa2VDKBsxIV9HRCikDgUSuv2Ms634W8sKKkBo3Pj-bUOmXRZLEIISMZt8iZ9oE1dpz17Rb3fSWUZe0zZ0KAitGfd8UcMt1nFY2QfsQ3Rj-yN8Q0CDCiwaNT9UXu6wuS0CENs0X3p9rNe/s2048/6+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMa2VDKBsxIV9HRCikDgUSuv2Ms634W8sKKkBo3Pj-bUOmXRZLEIISMZt8iZ9oE1dpz17Rb3fSWUZe0zZ0KAitGfd8UcMt1nFY2QfsQ3Rj-yN8Q0CDCiwaNT9UXu6wuS0CENs0X3p9rNe/s320/6+Used+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I found what I was looking for at our local chain sewing store...pricey but I only needed a quarter of a yard and still far less expensive than purchasing made ones.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhge-8nN3I-DthAAIBUV0oqNp1Z38cqITU3F4GUxaesM7Z65kIUYMB6BOd14JWEh6PhKSINg39dWpjqSoR_c5L0-u6xiMtQpxdIQ7t19zbofSj5lIa14E4wSAR2gt_d0Ruow28vAJ72lWrK/s2048/7+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhge-8nN3I-DthAAIBUV0oqNp1Z38cqITU3F4GUxaesM7Z65kIUYMB6BOd14JWEh6PhKSINg39dWpjqSoR_c5L0-u6xiMtQpxdIQ7t19zbofSj5lIa14E4wSAR2gt_d0Ruow28vAJ72lWrK/s320/7+Used+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So here you go....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajOIQ1Aji4CQ9wmWJrhxgY3XqblHTRNZvCoF4pNejzw17jxef24AXxesMo9G0Duv4WUz8McXGC6g4JSZYG1WPfNhL5jgq2OxticBVxnOuKh5vCGxkos_-FpHYHGUZ_K89AearWLBhB3nO/s2048/9+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1739" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajOIQ1Aji4CQ9wmWJrhxgY3XqblHTRNZvCoF4pNejzw17jxef24AXxesMo9G0Duv4WUz8McXGC6g4JSZYG1WPfNhL5jgq2OxticBVxnOuKh5vCGxkos_-FpHYHGUZ_K89AearWLBhB3nO/s320/9+Used+.jpg" /></a></div>fabric sewn on corners top and bottom....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjYOOS36_4wQrgVCZLVnLJz3TUdM-UR20nn-ejC-HYNbxK3pwqsaYvyYagUQm3-pdQnCs6GGnAIbfUI00B4aaqHMm_nSPpxciCZdguiyjkX2k_Hc34AGPX3SvhKXxwsX4q9hdndUBIqv7/s2048/11+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjYOOS36_4wQrgVCZLVnLJz3TUdM-UR20nn-ejC-HYNbxK3pwqsaYvyYagUQm3-pdQnCs6GGnAIbfUI00B4aaqHMm_nSPpxciCZdguiyjkX2k_Hc34AGPX3SvhKXxwsX4q9hdndUBIqv7/s320/11+Used+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>which slip over nicely on the top plate and<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBluzGqv5VnOoabn0Gf3paTqWCBTVpHcgh971mMwgRzOklQsbELp4bs74kIoiEMCVjm3UGSq8m9aAw85tjMk8azDIC1_rMWyiNW7ZP6Sl-tM8shyBruLCMih0VOrDo6-VoIuLNKRBQan9/s2048/12+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBluzGqv5VnOoabn0Gf3paTqWCBTVpHcgh971mMwgRzOklQsbELp4bs74kIoiEMCVjm3UGSq8m9aAw85tjMk8azDIC1_rMWyiNW7ZP6Sl-tM8shyBruLCMih0VOrDo6-VoIuLNKRBQan9/s320/12+Used+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>bottom...so I'm ready! The first session is Monday and I can't wait.<div>Even though I've been Eco printing for several years, I've never used a press so this is a totally new experience for me...will keep you posted.<br /> <p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-67254040221635323072021-05-27T14:26:00.003-04:002021-05-28T10:07:21.441-04:00PTA May 2021 - The Good Ole Days!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Out PTA group came together last week after a very long time apart. Yes, we had met outside a few times with blankets and an open fire pit. There were a couple of times recently where we met but not with a full group and all were masked up. Today seemed like the good ole days, not having to wear a mask (all vaccinated), sharing a bottle of wine and snacks and sitting less than 6 feet apart. In other words, it felt great and I will never take these gatherings for granted...ever!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtiXHkaMtOGqPzU7ErSfRGwL39LGMGZKN0wPhFmV62Uq-88KEeXlJJVR5HZA0OxtduxODSkP_kVoAiKw78MAlS-aKwsFCg4pShJBRqRmR05sTzq6YKJCf8MEiSr0h0RueRfw4y1Seg_W4/s2048/1+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtiXHkaMtOGqPzU7ErSfRGwL39LGMGZKN0wPhFmV62Uq-88KEeXlJJVR5HZA0OxtduxODSkP_kVoAiKw78MAlS-aKwsFCg4pShJBRqRmR05sTzq6YKJCf8MEiSr0h0RueRfw4y1Seg_W4/w276-h368/1+Used+.jpg" width="276" /></a></div>We met at Georgia's on her beautiful deck with vintage tablecloths, punch, wine and water <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tJM-cURbVbJhpzjfW_3_N7ONVmkYqfpsRy803pTRPw99kZbZ5brIqAhKsQWUI0SerWOY9sllskWAx7nRSJEogFP-6T3P_NwgP393hAbJdb9ils1Ia1ABFSHPzL_mdTKA7j3ijLJAe_j5/s2048/2+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHdZo_JQLtxk2swLhfbf-Gszw5UdIlpyCa3dIDqj3iTdCs3UvxVLooeCexVFLc8YIVqcYOTSxeConZYwMiNrH1HmuIFfTq_KM6Q6LX3ko2j5S8L36m5c0wOGHU-pNpyNuQfHc0SVMcm1t/s2048/4+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHdZo_JQLtxk2swLhfbf-Gszw5UdIlpyCa3dIDqj3iTdCs3UvxVLooeCexVFLc8YIVqcYOTSxeConZYwMiNrH1HmuIFfTq_KM6Q6LX3ko2j5S8L36m5c0wOGHU-pNpyNuQfHc0SVMcm1t/w298-h397/4+Used+.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>Georgia's cleverness shines everywhere...her "patchwork" birdhouse was adorable!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTx_l9zT5Mt0h6XQN7DNBgkrcvCA1PaOcHXTQ7VYxp4A98K27HTQqtnqQU00EFUeKDk-nNK1E9IBam7YrebC4XU96sdcW0BZro79VZL9s3h2KijAcXWkeIgMcDcfWnQk51Xc9plI6gWuq/s2048/5+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghce6KoHbnj34pGYWxorJ9OOLq01vQps1fHMJhrK93JogixXziF7-MYRne_aLS-L_SCpxABkOYNrramFT2WUwmkPkavCwpXxYbRBhzZr3tcU4CfAuu4yCkJ3uW9R4qrUR-feVcvj-hSv0m/s2048/7+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghce6KoHbnj34pGYWxorJ9OOLq01vQps1fHMJhrK93JogixXziF7-MYRne_aLS-L_SCpxABkOYNrramFT2WUwmkPkavCwpXxYbRBhzZr3tcU4CfAuu4yCkJ3uW9R4qrUR-feVcvj-hSv0m/w400-h300/7+Used+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Gen, Dort and Janice....well...Hail, Hail, the Gangs all Here!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT58Hziaq4BOBnJMzHvTJx4f-SxRt2SuK-30nKJRekgVghsQbV5-J4daVcTvrgZCcTYL-XRupV542Ib2ssbbn8O4inEfw658sfjtfAHRGs0rLVHG-H3b47e-jkiCe4q5dzexBhaq8gzm1/s2048/8+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT58Hziaq4BOBnJMzHvTJx4f-SxRt2SuK-30nKJRekgVghsQbV5-J4daVcTvrgZCcTYL-XRupV542Ib2ssbbn8O4inEfw658sfjtfAHRGs0rLVHG-H3b47e-jkiCe4q5dzexBhaq8gzm1/w305-h407/8+Used+.jpg" width="305" /></a></div>First order of business - show and tell...Gens daughter thought her bedroom needed a make-over...so Gen picked out a luscious paint color (you can see just the tip on the roll of paper) and Barbara is holding up the quilt made by Gen (sitting right in back) and matches perfectly. It will be beautiful!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVF6519aR80kYjGEt11aCxsSyez4rybO5r5u3TVoeg-tV1AfrLfrfG-8SRcbeGDljWISOhDZMjilS-bHhssuHsmcBgHDbWS95qUuHS1vgk-e6HzPH12q60FfV5tX657GIM1_SBQohV0Fia/s2048/11+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVF6519aR80kYjGEt11aCxsSyez4rybO5r5u3TVoeg-tV1AfrLfrfG-8SRcbeGDljWISOhDZMjilS-bHhssuHsmcBgHDbWS95qUuHS1vgk-e6HzPH12q60FfV5tX657GIM1_SBQohV0Fia/w330-h440/11+Used+.jpg" width="330" /></a><br />Mary showing her extra long lap quilt for her tall son...love the black and white.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmYAIfipTlc2dzDqXtFspIi_H8EFv7gIowLw4SyZiz84STsMke7ccZP7G8qHdAnugP9R4WldbHaMocMBkl11ThndKSY28eu8qv3NL2vg6jouHPAa7CIAdBA1MJ8V248OyR4rckxrENsma/s2048/14+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2016" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmYAIfipTlc2dzDqXtFspIi_H8EFv7gIowLw4SyZiz84STsMke7ccZP7G8qHdAnugP9R4WldbHaMocMBkl11ThndKSY28eu8qv3NL2vg6jouHPAa7CIAdBA1MJ8V248OyR4rckxrENsma/w381-h387/14+Used+.jpg" width="381" /></a></div>And more Mary with some of the pieces she made for her series using silhouettes...In case you're wondering...all the white dots....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHKLPdXS50oVr5G-EAZ5Kw4yRQWxo97F8kVYee3oS_ydAKXaIBkVW_hzyrBWoGhG9vN3uCw1xB9XwhHq72ypnTA3Yt8QJ60opONZ9nmBSM71A5Phj-ypamsVvvQFkvfzMTZV8m9vfv-Yb/s2048/15+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1954" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHKLPdXS50oVr5G-EAZ5Kw4yRQWxo97F8kVYee3oS_ydAKXaIBkVW_hzyrBWoGhG9vN3uCw1xB9XwhHq72ypnTA3Yt8QJ60opONZ9nmBSM71A5Phj-ypamsVvvQFkvfzMTZV8m9vfv-Yb/w365-h383/15+Used+.jpg" width="365" /></a></div>are beads. Mary is the Queen of Beading and a lot of what she taught when she was teaching on the national circuit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSdnHgdwqamaQQvMc4FoL7qvAgC3BImaeBiNfjodtb1fYmGsX7Y-fcq2iD_7MX6dijtJvKMm7xTNbtse2z5TPFIueJTNXwxxM55hstyTzuAO9FNw86vGihJ7Sm-lgf_FZP5UOcWlj9emp/s2048/16+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSdnHgdwqamaQQvMc4FoL7qvAgC3BImaeBiNfjodtb1fYmGsX7Y-fcq2iD_7MX6dijtJvKMm7xTNbtse2z5TPFIueJTNXwxxM55hstyTzuAO9FNw86vGihJ7Sm-lgf_FZP5UOcWlj9emp/w301-h401/16+Used+.jpg" width="301" /></a></div>Lynne's beautiful quilt made with her hand dyed fabrics (which she creates).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKOgzEDASKnE60YVJ-3I9iD1SgHRWs_0csh5FE1ZAxFPkGQ7nZCItDao2UUPBmMEk0jlPeiON4wjvFJ-ZqozMEJeDz_zJwGQ2An2FmqZR1IcvAotYCusi_pmaWm2B3oseBQb56FLRTSAd/s2048/21+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKOgzEDASKnE60YVJ-3I9iD1SgHRWs_0csh5FE1ZAxFPkGQ7nZCItDao2UUPBmMEk0jlPeiON4wjvFJ-ZqozMEJeDz_zJwGQ2An2FmqZR1IcvAotYCusi_pmaWm2B3oseBQb56FLRTSAd/w411-h307/21+Used+.jpg" width="411" /></a></div>And Dort's new wonderful and very funny series on dogs that mis-behave. This little pup is going after a ladies bag...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzosoOC88XKODw-Gvgm0_-H7eSTgm9MqZJmtS0jq3oOyhc4sS-6dB3iT1UwKNFrXlRocVxDxwTct0yV7elyeUt1KUwBjaT0atFRlM5j56Xsu8pP9pQwZTSY70peOp157qUX84mw1Qdv1_h/s2048/22+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1334" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzosoOC88XKODw-Gvgm0_-H7eSTgm9MqZJmtS0jq3oOyhc4sS-6dB3iT1UwKNFrXlRocVxDxwTct0yV7elyeUt1KUwBjaT0atFRlM5j56Xsu8pP9pQwZTSY70peOp157qUX84mw1Qdv1_h/w288-h443/22+Used+.jpg" width="288" /></a></div>This little guy is "eyeing" that homemade pie...not quite within his reach but he'll figure something out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUszdlI4KFHZdHr9rMb2Huq4CXEEzChN0sI1Zemgxe7mip3CpXUBjDiQOS1A65SR125PJAvd2RftE4o73N8BoSJvDGSyILUL7C230Xx_fCvKeDesPH7KpVsei9p87mQlMqszRbBjkmKvWm/s2048/23+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1791" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUszdlI4KFHZdHr9rMb2Huq4CXEEzChN0sI1Zemgxe7mip3CpXUBjDiQOS1A65SR125PJAvd2RftE4o73N8BoSJvDGSyILUL7C230Xx_fCvKeDesPH7KpVsei9p87mQlMqszRbBjkmKvWm/w352-h402/23+Used+.jpg" width="352" /></a></div>I'm wondering what this little guy is thinking...hmmm...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FAxo__dsGMA2F1vvJjaeRhyphenhyphenPrbtCx96xl2nRInAXK0xq082P3wW_6RyGanr554DyJ2I4NLSUZVmFvxysDIQGi3tn-46oy9y1LYL46nr2wgFQIzl2BPILyiXYcxYSwAGUU-hdtSA6bHxw/s2048/24+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FAxo__dsGMA2F1vvJjaeRhyphenhyphenPrbtCx96xl2nRInAXK0xq082P3wW_6RyGanr554DyJ2I4NLSUZVmFvxysDIQGi3tn-46oy9y1LYL46nr2wgFQIzl2BPILyiXYcxYSwAGUU-hdtSA6bHxw/w428-h321/24+Used+.jpg" width="428" /></a></div>And this is my favorite...Dort was given an unfinished sampler from a relative and asked if she wanted to finish and use it...Well, use it she did. It became this doggies favorite new binky...I mean, how clever is this!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw0jrU80GkPcRXa73N3Fl2oFbI_8EiKFmzznuBeqf-NPxhwzAMfeytLci4L97RD7xjIlDnr0p1zjuPDv1yVPuk3K0d1hVHxAjZ3lFYJu6Fzs5WFM8D-_2ybWaS__JvEM3Kq-IeQRiLaqk/s2048/25+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw0jrU80GkPcRXa73N3Fl2oFbI_8EiKFmzznuBeqf-NPxhwzAMfeytLci4L97RD7xjIlDnr0p1zjuPDv1yVPuk3K0d1hVHxAjZ3lFYJu6Fzs5WFM8D-_2ybWaS__JvEM3Kq-IeQRiLaqk/w310-h413/25+Used+.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBtTyqq9_XyNt2_PDb4YGEirYdjRHlEF0anYxLEfFKhOXx4CBniEJ-9z01t_J5zmmFjLBuwPijU-Jk_8waqRooCor3lsLTqC4f4uwrte1NGs1752Pf3qfz9BPa8oET-vIBjHuzl_gdOLI/s2048/27+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBtTyqq9_XyNt2_PDb4YGEirYdjRHlEF0anYxLEfFKhOXx4CBniEJ-9z01t_J5zmmFjLBuwPijU-Jk_8waqRooCor3lsLTqC4f4uwrte1NGs1752Pf3qfz9BPa8oET-vIBjHuzl_gdOLI/w313-h417/27+Used+.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>And this little guy tugging at the robe. Dort has an incredible imagination and love for detail. It's always such fun to see her work.<div>It was a wonderful day...one of the best and I look forward to many more.</div><div>Hope your day is great too!<br /> <p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-43765346758492843702021-05-16T12:46:00.001-04:002021-05-16T12:46:13.283-04:00A Walk Through Cabbage Town<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I visit my daughter in Atlanta, it's always so much fun to walk through Cabbage Town...a small little suburb in Atlanta with old and new homes, lots of funky art, old fashion sidewalks with tree roots and just lots of fun things to see. We were there last weekend for our reunion after Covid and it was an amazing weekend right down to perfect weather and an excuse for a walk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8GgT16iUmhQst7W3JryBPh_YiMn8lf8-89XeldD0QU7X7k8LiFQdBXyOeN8z8tg6leq9D_raUIWJpn1bUf0sQgZdPz-Wb_4cwIyQwbnUN4OcfI52VykjJhsYEclS-hlW7vyW4v1pj3rS/s2048/3+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8GgT16iUmhQst7W3JryBPh_YiMn8lf8-89XeldD0QU7X7k8LiFQdBXyOeN8z8tg6leq9D_raUIWJpn1bUf0sQgZdPz-Wb_4cwIyQwbnUN4OcfI52VykjJhsYEclS-hlW7vyW4v1pj3rS/w396-h297/3+Used+.jpg" width="396" /></a></div>I love to take photos and blend them in a photo editing program. Blending involves layering 2 photos and using various filters to get different effects. I like using "arches" and this one is perfect. I'm anxious to try it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8Sw4VOcQZfxrcf0aiH1uzhENaLoZhBj1b7cLDs1EudxpvL2NbZ9XkewcfIL6n4_0__XN73FVVtcGZL6HFdDbu5eV8ftloM7OY2fvbis07o3F_TXywwRrjzXTAibHJ-zV8BE10Wj6b6YO/s2048/4+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8Sw4VOcQZfxrcf0aiH1uzhENaLoZhBj1b7cLDs1EudxpvL2NbZ9XkewcfIL6n4_0__XN73FVVtcGZL6HFdDbu5eV8ftloM7OY2fvbis07o3F_TXywwRrjzXTAibHJ-zV8BE10Wj6b6YO/w392-h294/4+Used+.jpg" width="392" /></a></div>For as long as I've taken these walks, there have always been doll heads on these fence spikes...I love all kinds of funky stuff but this has always been creepy to me...still needed a picture though.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqlShFVR9XaSNuA-EU4ZdwRpXUXgEokO0d5a9MsgXzgDzj-OalJ1lxRx_Lwcn4rzuyj_FGGsSmfa4YslAV7Guw7-Zy6kbDpvD0XJhBhItYAp9hC2EgqOZaFHQRYlz7eW5uOIITnfVDl1_/s2048/5+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqlShFVR9XaSNuA-EU4ZdwRpXUXgEokO0d5a9MsgXzgDzj-OalJ1lxRx_Lwcn4rzuyj_FGGsSmfa4YslAV7Guw7-Zy6kbDpvD0XJhBhItYAp9hC2EgqOZaFHQRYlz7eW5uOIITnfVDl1_/w339-h452/5+Used+.jpg" width="339" /></a></div>More interesting art from this house.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eW_L5dWJVktHo5buUwB85UV-VeNvZfUzvPkz4UCErcQLMrfURZW4Zu5boaIVJ8vicXYskTqWv6G92XOC_TG_UfX9t7PR0dA7QtFlASPPtmRLBL0IrsDOriIsr2rcUzYGRKQP5dVHF3RI/s2048/7+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eW_L5dWJVktHo5buUwB85UV-VeNvZfUzvPkz4UCErcQLMrfURZW4Zu5boaIVJ8vicXYskTqWv6G92XOC_TG_UfX9t7PR0dA7QtFlASPPtmRLBL0IrsDOriIsr2rcUzYGRKQP5dVHF3RI/w297-h396/7+Used+.jpg" width="297" /></a></div>Love trees, looking up...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvX9yKFMQoAZXZrCJSKOzw7oaRl-74vMtRXQZQ48wsXXJbMWjMV5C-VJusBsY4TL-DlUB6F3JM5YXZTfJBiF22Hj6Fd3Z-Pv7QptYzZ4Jk6a2iytrLo7QKeSgEnXX9coqUAxytJ58Rzd7/s2048/9+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvX9yKFMQoAZXZrCJSKOzw7oaRl-74vMtRXQZQ48wsXXJbMWjMV5C-VJusBsY4TL-DlUB6F3JM5YXZTfJBiF22Hj6Fd3Z-Pv7QptYzZ4Jk6a2iytrLo7QKeSgEnXX9coqUAxytJ58Rzd7/w389-h292/9+Used+.jpg" width="389" /></a></div>and moss!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KRDYum__f87GHg8iBr0-huG_x1xvC1yzelNAm2uFP904rHxpWVb9smP7EOUm-0QLZ7d5WY95NfU4ZP-wG_FvtvypruR_PaGiZ2vmnyXWC79novKsgRxveiNvhapbGtHirZHa8EhHVl60/s2048/10+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KRDYum__f87GHg8iBr0-huG_x1xvC1yzelNAm2uFP904rHxpWVb9smP7EOUm-0QLZ7d5WY95NfU4ZP-wG_FvtvypruR_PaGiZ2vmnyXWC79novKsgRxveiNvhapbGtHirZHa8EhHVl60/w313-h417/10+Used+.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>Behind this "sweet" dog?...is a most interesting tree...doggie was very interested in barking at me and not letting me get a picture...I had to trick him by running up and down the sidewalk and catch him off guard<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8bvgDgwnFsV3jSFOJ8xcHYgILamPypmrQQiUWAPF_LXspsSwQXG_eMspCrbXjxCgqZ-PW2jtoLzsE6ClGe1cf8Kh_S3n1I754hPU32QbM7BCRk7OSG4H7HH7VUzJY2svtrV_Joj6lIV2/s2048/11+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8bvgDgwnFsV3jSFOJ8xcHYgILamPypmrQQiUWAPF_LXspsSwQXG_eMspCrbXjxCgqZ-PW2jtoLzsE6ClGe1cf8Kh_S3n1I754hPU32QbM7BCRk7OSG4H7HH7VUzJY2svtrV_Joj6lIV2/w309-h412/11+Used+.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>which I did..HA!! The tree has a mouth at the bottom and some kind of ceramic eyes but it does make you stop and look....and doggie likes the challenge!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaJx-ixjB1ErNLAIrUizsJ9FovXzxJlTzZ4Vt-kjOk0RyTIkgjWyiFt1u7RoCwnSEX_gfZX2e0u8clzc3vQsosRtWxaLT4H5hZJYruj6RhkV7fcDaMStDRRKCsoyk_8aBn9VMbLIZTdJg/s2048/12+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaJx-ixjB1ErNLAIrUizsJ9FovXzxJlTzZ4Vt-kjOk0RyTIkgjWyiFt1u7RoCwnSEX_gfZX2e0u8clzc3vQsosRtWxaLT4H5hZJYruj6RhkV7fcDaMStDRRKCsoyk_8aBn9VMbLIZTdJg/w315-h420/12+Used+.jpg" width="315" /></a></div>Oh well....would you look at this...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRT3srGTHMWzHAuI8YoKhYprHK4JUgL9qr_jHbLi4iSibOmud3yLqyYXhwmqn7qL8cKbAclVoltSzRj9hsacjlxmKRAdE5kjyGcJdEphD9ruv3YHPNAnL4EuhbiHpGWDfadl7kjUmlj9lS/s2048/14+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRT3srGTHMWzHAuI8YoKhYprHK4JUgL9qr_jHbLi4iSibOmud3yLqyYXhwmqn7qL8cKbAclVoltSzRj9hsacjlxmKRAdE5kjyGcJdEphD9ruv3YHPNAnL4EuhbiHpGWDfadl7kjUmlj9lS/w432-h324/14+Used+.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>and a bathtub with some bones...looks like the start of a horror movie...but also clever.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBr1BWoQr7JWiNhfQZ0ICTWNgyExJoNvVYTFahQLTfeG0dsgeHXFzahg3XbYWoyJC-NbbONIyhoG6SMR_44wqwYf-ieCW5xySbQ3pXLxGISm6YAF5tDwzDJEMwvklCxs3i4xnprZ56ebS/s2048/15+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBr1BWoQr7JWiNhfQZ0ICTWNgyExJoNvVYTFahQLTfeG0dsgeHXFzahg3XbYWoyJC-NbbONIyhoG6SMR_44wqwYf-ieCW5xySbQ3pXLxGISm6YAF5tDwzDJEMwvklCxs3i4xnprZ56ebS/w421-h316/15+Used+.jpg" width="421" /></a></div>and a beautiful fence with flowers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7j9oSf9PMtJzTwcMQHSjlBAsul-vmH4_gtEB78WthOwcsISV-vHt9bRcGvEN5yPPErFVjhk4NtniIfoapLP9VgpazWd6ighU__sOwmer9H80sIBrwSVvR7EV6NHQOa_pMhOhPORp3wysJ/s2048/20+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7j9oSf9PMtJzTwcMQHSjlBAsul-vmH4_gtEB78WthOwcsISV-vHt9bRcGvEN5yPPErFVjhk4NtniIfoapLP9VgpazWd6ighU__sOwmer9H80sIBrwSVvR7EV6NHQOa_pMhOhPORp3wysJ/w448-h336/20+Used+.jpg" width="448" /></a></div>And I do love old weathered iron fences...charming!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXDXroCZia2JJu_0URv_6XoibvDXCaaBTzbazY7fu4JtXDEFMx2MrbkVCGaakgg3NeJqE0KNQhttp36m6VpD7TwZ2eVHSDxmqWknj5CAgWLzhh_LrdHCTP3qVmrCzXH4or2vl6WmETPYh/s2048/21+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCXTpNIPUax3Lrn20hq-J7NRbXflVDrvlyUF1evywr25o9m1cGwEaoFnJPal1UwbzjgTVdc-ZVwJ1nB9qZxlW_4Usbs7J5VOQ4nUClQDRaSs7W6_JA5hCmO2ZTk6HUtCDqWe6fakJyVrU/s2048/28+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCXTpNIPUax3Lrn20hq-J7NRbXflVDrvlyUF1evywr25o9m1cGwEaoFnJPal1UwbzjgTVdc-ZVwJ1nB9qZxlW_4Usbs7J5VOQ4nUClQDRaSs7W6_JA5hCmO2ZTk6HUtCDqWe6fakJyVrU/w340-h453/28+Used+.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There is a small building with these doors....I collect pictures of doors and like to use them in my work...I especially love the old, worn ones so this is a fantastic find.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSV1Uh-YVZjJgnzUp7PwEq-gyAQWSzVYGoW5Ch718P5uk-oitWQou-Tie956NryN1LxwTe3Wkay-qcCQTcVlut56QwYSdS5ECA_Fw23kKcuUHzIuDtYbnlMt2HVH2G7jcB424sWHifx_fI/s2048/32+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">I also love pictures of texture and walking along I found some great examples like the one above and the one below. They can be layered into something really interesting.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUP9nwuC2p-tM3TRMBX0HnYxGx7XtOyOQ1qxUyAcEK0KppZ_2C3r3tb2Mi9aqRLWlQtNLCvQQ-bAzxLi24jL4FInKMjz2NpGjmdFW3yCbDe12gyQMz8OldMtP92MurrQpcE_gyTxkB6Hu/s2048/42+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUP9nwuC2p-tM3TRMBX0HnYxGx7XtOyOQ1qxUyAcEK0KppZ_2C3r3tb2Mi9aqRLWlQtNLCvQQ-bAzxLi24jL4FInKMjz2NpGjmdFW3yCbDe12gyQMz8OldMtP92MurrQpcE_gyTxkB6Hu/w449-h337/42+Used+.jpg" width="449" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLRoiXPAMQhOMU7P3UJiJi16dHXRq4_mYWAbqs7s_vIC_7B41IZUe4gwnSZaIozyYZaF-gXEd_DQA7IknA_1yu2_yS1NUDI3YSFTbdyNdBbZlvPaOsyiKwf1xUM9PVlCC3dRPbOV9P_ZZ/s2048/47+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1651" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLRoiXPAMQhOMU7P3UJiJi16dHXRq4_mYWAbqs7s_vIC_7B41IZUe4gwnSZaIozyYZaF-gXEd_DQA7IknA_1yu2_yS1NUDI3YSFTbdyNdBbZlvPaOsyiKwf1xUM9PVlCC3dRPbOV9P_ZZ/w347-h430/47+Used+.jpg" width="347" /></a></div>But this was my favorite that I found along the way.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8pXHHxL3yORtRK5_qXHQycD0rOv0W5Xj0NQPIV8seTxhj1tI37dekvuk5ifLcCk7if8xJkjnTdtnnUWe9aRqy8gD3FFyFJJ-wRp79pEo-51UoPSb47K-TvATT-o2Vxh3VtShQUlBjdonS/s2048/38+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8pXHHxL3yORtRK5_qXHQycD0rOv0W5Xj0NQPIV8seTxhj1tI37dekvuk5ifLcCk7if8xJkjnTdtnnUWe9aRqy8gD3FFyFJJ-wRp79pEo-51UoPSb47K-TvATT-o2Vxh3VtShQUlBjdonS/w419-h314/38+Used+.jpg" width="419" /></a></div>Another beautiful garden <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwav_dVJvljYoXlPYYMefCCN6O7VgBia0FcW12O2syZnewBH4LxP7xSMI9ZSs78Qw6rxS5xrxKTbo4ofsgn3uz0kbG4GBSIGBUCVp8IqDhSseP0jdm4QfORZ9sIY4yALprXw5D46_6r60F/s2048/40+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwav_dVJvljYoXlPYYMefCCN6O7VgBia0FcW12O2syZnewBH4LxP7xSMI9ZSs78Qw6rxS5xrxKTbo4ofsgn3uz0kbG4GBSIGBUCVp8IqDhSseP0jdm4QfORZ9sIY4yALprXw5D46_6r60F/w445-h334/40+Used+.jpg" width="445" /></a></div>and my favorite saying from the late, great John Lewis.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3Sto-x5lNI-thajihQk9J6uI176fxCR-1a5VbAkVocFDrgsC7HYep8CQSPY2tOzEWXGFackqVjfq920k4SP3nQkwGco2f8ynFm7uQv1alNdWRuEwaZp9e5OjxuQKXkn5mcJk4C6HAPfe/s2048/52+Used+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3Sto-x5lNI-thajihQk9J6uI176fxCR-1a5VbAkVocFDrgsC7HYep8CQSPY2tOzEWXGFackqVjfq920k4SP3nQkwGco2f8ynFm7uQv1alNdWRuEwaZp9e5OjxuQKXkn5mcJk4C6HAPfe/w333-h444/52+Used+.jpg" width="333" /></a></div>And to end it off, tree roots on sidewalks....watching my feet with every step.......not great for strollers and bikes but interesting to see.<div>Til next time...<br /><br /><br /><p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-24008883509236359352021-05-08T18:46:00.001-04:002021-05-08T18:46:00.207-04:00Happy Mother's Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Mother's Day to every mother, aunt, grandma, friend...we have all played the role of mother so often in our lives. Wishing all of you a wonderful day and year...so much better than this time last year. It will be a year of hope and healing along with many happy reunions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXtTAeT8vCe8yKL_Fp23gYUyMHYz_IxJZBvvjQbjm_12YTkAPXFaCaPstqWEPjBIX6tnlKzF_OEWcl2hriWSglsO7kKpmZr0E9-VPQ6gRKwrZE_c7v1-zPlZh3SS5pIQ5E-VOcd0wD7Ho/s2048/IMG_5125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXtTAeT8vCe8yKL_Fp23gYUyMHYz_IxJZBvvjQbjm_12YTkAPXFaCaPstqWEPjBIX6tnlKzF_OEWcl2hriWSglsO7kKpmZr0E9-VPQ6gRKwrZE_c7v1-zPlZh3SS5pIQ5E-VOcd0wD7Ho/w267-h356/IMG_5125.jpg" width="267" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQy6IIRqC0RpNSuQ7pas66bMJKNY99g29aIeM1xRxe6WvdCH7lDNpDahUdLbQ8jU1Yw79w-P0NLL0zniq-eNkuz-vK9SxOSqLsft-qmGyggEbh5OI4_Nf-2ZDjnd5oF9Wa3BhbHyocqXV/s640/Mother%2527s+Day+2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQy6IIRqC0RpNSuQ7pas66bMJKNY99g29aIeM1xRxe6WvdCH7lDNpDahUdLbQ8jU1Yw79w-P0NLL0zniq-eNkuz-vK9SxOSqLsft-qmGyggEbh5OI4_Nf-2ZDjnd5oF9Wa3BhbHyocqXV/w278-h371/Mother%2527s+Day+2016.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our garden is usually lush with peonies and always lots of bouquets around this time of year...</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1IzsnWQhlecsjLk-cQ3Etg2eADitBuCN1mAPNIfiE311chp627Vk5lOpgupWkfZM16yE4q1ZMtbUFfRvwdx6x9JPlKg4VUcO0-DcN9aqb-SIoynZoM2MY5gJ2zAefsEUrDtailBL8a-9/s2048/+Jill%2527s+Birthday+2011+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1686" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1IzsnWQhlecsjLk-cQ3Etg2eADitBuCN1mAPNIfiE311chp627Vk5lOpgupWkfZM16yE4q1ZMtbUFfRvwdx6x9JPlKg4VUcO0-DcN9aqb-SIoynZoM2MY5gJ2zAefsEUrDtailBL8a-9/s320/+Jill%2527s+Birthday+2011+b.jpg" /></a></div>I became a mother on Mother's Day way back in 1976. My daughter Jill, will celebrate her birthday which falls once again on Mother's Day this year. And the best part...we are having our reunion...haven't seen her and my granddaughter since last July. There will be tears, there will be hugs and lots of love and laughs. We are making memories this weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KRP0_9hE0WqHV4xI_mK4mW3K1JLOgYQXttZTU86CplIanC92-_Km7RkI5eSd9QFyBKFiqA5f1IDdLUkjCHLyiwsJoxhfPXbXheQjOntNd3TNA4Muu6mDZkvCTNpUsCwqTkp0Og1pmhtG/s178/+Jill%2527s+Birthday+2+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="175" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KRP0_9hE0WqHV4xI_mK4mW3K1JLOgYQXttZTU86CplIanC92-_Km7RkI5eSd9QFyBKFiqA5f1IDdLUkjCHLyiwsJoxhfPXbXheQjOntNd3TNA4Muu6mDZkvCTNpUsCwqTkp0Og1pmhtG/w289-h294/+Jill%2527s+Birthday+2+2011.jpg" width="289" /></a></div>Happy Mother's Day....Make lots of wonderful memories!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br />Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-12261478865449311532021-04-19T13:27:00.004-04:002021-04-22T18:33:34.307-04:00Ice Dyeing in the Microwave<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so addicted to ice dyeing as it gives both brilliant color and is very easy and fast to do. It's also a safe process if you follow the suggestions for safe use. Wear a mask throughout the entire process and gloves. Use designated equipment and a place away from food (kitchen) while dyeing fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCZTtujpY7ucGeHh9cd6LBUEC6QX3VqQmRztjPinGBMl6875kEMKssN4cyClZ9neVKUanrz7KyefSCz2S-LmiNO1uq9vWP-x6C8GgdASPEc0Heu2dU5PVgV3oVP-4tjiJO0ZRf8aF8BPI/s2048/1+.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1566" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCZTtujpY7ucGeHh9cd6LBUEC6QX3VqQmRztjPinGBMl6875kEMKssN4cyClZ9neVKUanrz7KyefSCz2S-LmiNO1uq9vWP-x6C8GgdASPEc0Heu2dU5PVgV3oVP-4tjiJO0ZRf8aF8BPI/w306-h399/1+.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnjN2Z9Sqr9_hHRIJ4QSC8T_AHlP7v3ltztfva8zBiMidsQLbuM2I09Lj5MEXx3s9bx1SyptaN9oRi4fVZsEo61wnIagrLgb_aig3fU20upR6lMyygSmfuylRlrut275KOEXL3v7wIsmH/s2048/2+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1589" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnjN2Z9Sqr9_hHRIJ4QSC8T_AHlP7v3ltztfva8zBiMidsQLbuM2I09Lj5MEXx3s9bx1SyptaN9oRi4fVZsEo61wnIagrLgb_aig3fU20upR6lMyygSmfuylRlrut275KOEXL3v7wIsmH/w283-h365/2+.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have many blogs that detail the process in step by steps if you're interested in pursuing this. Basically, you need a microwave, a microwave safe bowl, ice and fabric. I use Procion MX dyes as the colorant and soda ash which is the mordant and holds the color permanently in the fabric. The samples above are done on a mercerized cotton on the left, silk organza on the right. Both the cotton and peach organza were dyed in the same batch. You can see that both have brilliant color. The green organza is also intense; you can achieve a softer look by using less dye powder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhTQr13y35bCxOJNTrjGr7-MdfUmBjE0WUK1UqxgDiJwUIoaYzY6CiuB_Dhord6JMlywtbNhuyRpqliD86jbCql5m79lJ3IlqiV9cqQJbm_bUb4eTTHp71lYVWMkiA2O66HAPy6NtyJfN/s2048/3+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhTQr13y35bCxOJNTrjGr7-MdfUmBjE0WUK1UqxgDiJwUIoaYzY6CiuB_Dhord6JMlywtbNhuyRpqliD86jbCql5m79lJ3IlqiV9cqQJbm_bUb4eTTHp71lYVWMkiA2O66HAPy6NtyJfN/w435-h326/3+.jpg" width="435" /></a></div>Here are some of the finished pieces...I love the way each one is a total surprise, never knowing what to expect or where the patterning may fall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZjotqfo0FMZ7aejI_KIr_ve-h2qfu0as8d1zYn-s1fArM6MsWWKGmJTO5RfPLHp7BRXtAnzXFcfflKVVWxlP7EsWpSj7kmGwpLzNSJ28NiI1joLQ-tTgUNwZopRg8jMuhsoQIFct7MDL/s2048/4+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZjotqfo0FMZ7aejI_KIr_ve-h2qfu0as8d1zYn-s1fArM6MsWWKGmJTO5RfPLHp7BRXtAnzXFcfflKVVWxlP7EsWpSj7kmGwpLzNSJ28NiI1joLQ-tTgUNwZopRg8jMuhsoQIFct7MDL/w496-h330/4+.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They're all China silk (also known as Habotai) and are 8mm weight (8 momme...pronounced "mummy" as in "Return of the Mummy"). This is a pretty common weight for the China silk scarves. I like to pin them on the design wall next to each other so I can see the variety of colors.....how many blues etc.; they will all be going to my gallery space at Woolworth Walk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4UvsF5Mqs_9CALiq8bS8JkHmb3vu7qxt7MtrQL85LjC5X4YwCeJvTE20h9eT9OQ0d_8qbzb2TWsMwL_LeYUR4FcfE9wTlIxNEHO2BPz9M9DgiEBFeSpmVathYLdtxas7AZ-uW2tdQwPl/s2048/IMG_7669.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4UvsF5Mqs_9CALiq8bS8JkHmb3vu7qxt7MtrQL85LjC5X4YwCeJvTE20h9eT9OQ0d_8qbzb2TWsMwL_LeYUR4FcfE9wTlIxNEHO2BPz9M9DgiEBFeSpmVathYLdtxas7AZ-uW2tdQwPl/w317-h423/IMG_7669.jpg" width="317" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGBh0_8YLDACBx349ECoKbVwNIJGnI0NqHPuqsfpTiWhWd69aFL0ynAkxD3jZ1McgPZU94Fxfn5yj2-j0W9RqpWzrEgDrReIw3bC-sEWc7ioJmee4rmc7UMiqbiYAKYWr0-BshJmx040M/s2048/IMG_7670.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGBh0_8YLDACBx349ECoKbVwNIJGnI0NqHPuqsfpTiWhWd69aFL0ynAkxD3jZ1McgPZU94Fxfn5yj2-j0W9RqpWzrEgDrReIw3bC-sEWc7ioJmee4rmc7UMiqbiYAKYWr0-BshJmx040M/w287-h382/IMG_7670.jpg" width="287" /></a></div></div>More results...I love the one on the left as it looks like roses. I do document all the color combos to know the more popular ones...a little bit more work but a good marketing tool.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_La2pPd65IVYzQh_IkAdCQ8j3LvqRGbuo8ZRI62p4C8asK-xQiTIi57uKdPlsRzdWUuppkVsvulNuHlkfMwOqcG2ka-PBSsqstniVj-LMwKtu-dbUtiToLJ7doH3RK9Xmi6pZySRg-lbs/s2048/IMG_7673.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1938" data-original-width="2048" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_La2pPd65IVYzQh_IkAdCQ8j3LvqRGbuo8ZRI62p4C8asK-xQiTIi57uKdPlsRzdWUuppkVsvulNuHlkfMwOqcG2ka-PBSsqstniVj-LMwKtu-dbUtiToLJ7doH3RK9Xmi6pZySRg-lbs/w362-h343/IMG_7673.jpg" width="362" /></a></div>Many are very bright which is the nature of this process...also using 3 dyes colors will give you some great blends; I try and stay within the color way itself...the other colors I use are close or will blend to make a combination which is pleasing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbhfX-Q9H7XUI5yUq5a83THFVnJUFYRqmjx25aKQNH4URCL-i1fg40mhiMKFmXy-Ffbu3w2KqmufoRbonxF4otFMh3u34YGL5xFGJnjdgz-plV7psWyTDYr1gs09yWw0xAGZCjFraf8W9/s2048/IMG_7676.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbhfX-Q9H7XUI5yUq5a83THFVnJUFYRqmjx25aKQNH4URCL-i1fg40mhiMKFmXy-Ffbu3w2KqmufoRbonxF4otFMh3u34YGL5xFGJnjdgz-plV7psWyTDYr1gs09yWw0xAGZCjFraf8W9/w309-h412/IMG_7676.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wYVRL9PeZvPPpQBI3JsavHCDyzkBNVBldGx8IQZ06R2we1G2Oqg8fNtOVMS8QIlTaDzRNrT7eA-kbKt9C69yRDsPDGjxBFFHfl59Yom1mA0zOWNv7s_Y41qDVS7CyF9VygFc34Bk7ZAO/s2048/IMG_7705.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wYVRL9PeZvPPpQBI3JsavHCDyzkBNVBldGx8IQZ06R2we1G2Oqg8fNtOVMS8QIlTaDzRNrT7eA-kbKt9C69yRDsPDGjxBFFHfl59Yom1mA0zOWNv7s_Y41qDVS7CyF9VygFc34Bk7ZAO/w440-h307/IMG_7705.jpg" width="440" /></a></div>So after they are done and tagged, off they go to Woolworth. Business is picking up and hopeful we'll have lots of new people ready to spruce up their walls and their wardrobe. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVf4Bawu0Ve1XwL-f6viq4o8EzSXoKlJ-zB-yD6a5PmwWzy_DSUjoPj-jbHlgBDLUUCd0IJedWNXjvwhpdcLlnkPVWTqIFTViTXLjChMJ3sqAAu9-VAdp_xid4-2-ggpyGWU1_YGjqbCv/s2048/1+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVf4Bawu0Ve1XwL-f6viq4o8EzSXoKlJ-zB-yD6a5PmwWzy_DSUjoPj-jbHlgBDLUUCd0IJedWNXjvwhpdcLlnkPVWTqIFTViTXLjChMJ3sqAAu9-VAdp_xid4-2-ggpyGWU1_YGjqbCv/w417-h313/1+.jpg" width="417" /></a></div>The last visit to my booth to deliver scarves was just a couple of weeks ago and it felt good to be out and about (with a mask) and vaccine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0q0cj6WNA3qKfyKwrrvF0_9S8lAIj14B4DD8Oac_IWjjUkFJ734qM6TYp2W1smTJsEJlyATb8QQepP6lIXMHDBdvGzy3_KAWNuidoiKtgN20Q1_sxzJaOZo2OPl3dmgjxBM6do4NVHzWM/s2048/4+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0q0cj6WNA3qKfyKwrrvF0_9S8lAIj14B4DD8Oac_IWjjUkFJ734qM6TYp2W1smTJsEJlyATb8QQepP6lIXMHDBdvGzy3_KAWNuidoiKtgN20Q1_sxzJaOZo2OPl3dmgjxBM6do4NVHzWM/w329-h439/4+.jpg" width="329" /></a></div></div>It's great fun to be a part of this wonderful gallery and downtown Asheville is so beautiful this time of year ...So please stop by, we are downstairs on the right # 235...so "we" are myself and my great bud...Mary Stori who makes wonderful wall art and felted items.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdLhkrnCE9fwmtviCScvj0U8rPcWA97yN8SoB3NMqAHwl8oN4c5PfN3YzM_ETI2FVNKCIqheWJvMMTvhlbNvDmnrX6rm2yKUmh2TFoYrZ8YJSvn5XDDrPACdwiQpyc5nUcZq-XLDVBPse/s2048/5+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdLhkrnCE9fwmtviCScvj0U8rPcWA97yN8SoB3NMqAHwl8oN4c5PfN3YzM_ETI2FVNKCIqheWJvMMTvhlbNvDmnrX6rm2yKUmh2TFoYrZ8YJSvn5XDDrPACdwiQpyc5nUcZq-XLDVBPse/w393-h295/5+.jpg" width="393" /></a></div>Hope to see you soon...<br /> <p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-4633919108195067532021-04-01T19:40:00.002-04:002021-04-01T19:40:53.979-04:00Making a Silk Screen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love adding a silkscreened image to my pieces when it seems to fit...I was fortunate to purchase a Thermofax machine many years ago and it remains one of my prized possessions...But even if you don't have a Thermofax.....there are many places who will make you a screen (more on that later) but you have to do the prep work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAzWrzaef6Bg3rdSVs2naVt1DLycQwRlWnIfVjeCkoGgPS1B6OgJGby7Q7LCWzgsM7L4g4OW6H19oU937g7MkDzqrMAhYNVKlU7W3Gr1Hg1dIL2LFs-LrCbUIR8v1mIMfOS5A7qfNdate/s2048/1+Used+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAzWrzaef6Bg3rdSVs2naVt1DLycQwRlWnIfVjeCkoGgPS1B6OgJGby7Q7LCWzgsM7L4g4OW6H19oU937g7MkDzqrMAhYNVKlU7W3Gr1Hg1dIL2LFs-LrCbUIR8v1mIMfOS5A7qfNdate/w468-h351/1+Used+.jpg" width="468" /></a></div>First you have to have an image....millions of those all around...it will be hard to choose. I have a picture of an Hibiscus from my garden, loaded into a photo editing program. I use Photoshop Elements but I think many will do the trick.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lxeIUvIJMI_vLunNnTamC8cd-tO2ZBbJqOWLp6Yh1aTqccjx2inKuB2QNBbCR0Pr9GeJAtpNKRE-IZFbrQlaXXQNGjlMahzniYHWQBxFgfDTK-JNieww0FZTvCrtvSIsUpLdorcmiQD8/s2048/2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lxeIUvIJMI_vLunNnTamC8cd-tO2ZBbJqOWLp6Yh1aTqccjx2inKuB2QNBbCR0Pr9GeJAtpNKRE-IZFbrQlaXXQNGjlMahzniYHWQBxFgfDTK-JNieww0FZTvCrtvSIsUpLdorcmiQD8/w473-h355/2+.jpg" width="473" /></a></div>It is cropped as I only want the image of the flower.....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hWmbHTfE0F9gkXrt1FgBryXsVcImiesGFA5aNZIus9Qb5REyzL7v57BA1W4swn_ZZAlXjqN8E5oyGLHzjvZ72L1so2_5WNA15jJOFjym1g0o05VyarMSzuBj9JbT4Q3huNpcyJwwepTD/s2048/3+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hWmbHTfE0F9gkXrt1FgBryXsVcImiesGFA5aNZIus9Qb5REyzL7v57BA1W4swn_ZZAlXjqN8E5oyGLHzjvZ72L1so2_5WNA15jJOFjym1g0o05VyarMSzuBj9JbT4Q3huNpcyJwwepTD/w456-h343/3+.jpg" width="456" /></a></div>I also wanted to clean it up a little by lightening the image and making it a little cooler by adding blue. This is easy to do but not necessary...Some programs will have extensive options and others very limited but to start, you can do the basics.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnUnMbUDKSbKiUecdl15LehbSofLmw7tk-ZZsyIGW8zWpO2P_PFBOrD7aRfzAFUHgZakBc_Ire-QdVTj3B11Jc6JIOGcDnqzPxcQgxW__pCNalwlrhin5EdtHrriyheiqf3qjBWndE7se/s2048/4+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnUnMbUDKSbKiUecdl15LehbSofLmw7tk-ZZsyIGW8zWpO2P_PFBOrD7aRfzAFUHgZakBc_Ire-QdVTj3B11Jc6JIOGcDnqzPxcQgxW__pCNalwlrhin5EdtHrriyheiqf3qjBWndE7se/w454-h341/4+.jpg" width="454" /></a></div>It is necessary to have a line drawing for a silk screen so this image has to be turned into that. In PE, under filter there is an option for Stylize which will lead you to a line drawing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJZ-J_lHvcdCiRHAtoIzNYCDuaQsm8eP4v0J8BezDmeAVZcnmCVP2NpNlx9N-dbXr8fj0aZ-wM82hcgR0SyjNpdN47PCumnYz5IbTZcCGlgaV0gDJdzvQMf9v2N0AY5kUVXjJPIQUsmQH/s2048/5+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJZ-J_lHvcdCiRHAtoIzNYCDuaQsm8eP4v0J8BezDmeAVZcnmCVP2NpNlx9N-dbXr8fj0aZ-wM82hcgR0SyjNpdN47PCumnYz5IbTZcCGlgaV0gDJdzvQMf9v2N0AY5kUVXjJPIQUsmQH/w448-h336/5+.jpg" width="448" /></a></div>In Stylize, there is a drop down menu with "Find Edges" which will do exactly that...just hit on that and <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOX-GmeSqqAkrYvBSlR1TL2p2UxppFXu3R6j9CuMlw6oMrHl4IG7LEwVVa57N2t3b84mWseAb8AD6oMaYQ0J0NJiaV1I2EtWoOisOjFaALsjfr4To5wsrox5b37YvgfEu7Drzyz9C2i55K/s2048/6+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOX-GmeSqqAkrYvBSlR1TL2p2UxppFXu3R6j9CuMlw6oMrHl4IG7LEwVVa57N2t3b84mWseAb8AD6oMaYQ0J0NJiaV1I2EtWoOisOjFaALsjfr4To5wsrox5b37YvgfEu7Drzyz9C2i55K/w460-h345/6+.jpg" width="460" /></a></div>Voila....there you have your flower that now looks like a drawing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkjYZQ5Hj45v8Quwxs8y2RvZNwnZYsm6RAesILxdYiyo9bXGLcUpHoAe49aYlVGlXAQWFvVg7tcFzU0uXnNY64FRf1rX81TnyvpfYjaaywNrBhQpXzALN-jJbPKew-Es-KWeDCenr-3xn/s2048/7+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkjYZQ5Hj45v8Quwxs8y2RvZNwnZYsm6RAesILxdYiyo9bXGLcUpHoAe49aYlVGlXAQWFvVg7tcFzU0uXnNY64FRf1rX81TnyvpfYjaaywNrBhQpXzALN-jJbPKew-Es-KWeDCenr-3xn/w480-h360/7+.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I turn it into a black and white...another option in any photo editing program....Mine is under Enhance.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMhY2F79fvfcNeOQYpG4QBx7aRq3R3uEGj_E08tN-QdRJwPOj8f9wvrOotR1X_uKckG89ZfoqSkZbkJWsWLqpVjbboAnoHLRmvJEpoKTNu_lPc94IlPSZf4RHShN0OTKRoX48TfpzxDVZ/s2048/8+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMhY2F79fvfcNeOQYpG4QBx7aRq3R3uEGj_E08tN-QdRJwPOj8f9wvrOotR1X_uKckG89ZfoqSkZbkJWsWLqpVjbboAnoHLRmvJEpoKTNu_lPc94IlPSZf4RHShN0OTKRoX48TfpzxDVZ/w455-h342/8+.jpg" width="455" /></a></div>In PE, it does show you what it will look like as a black and white...yup....I approve and click to make the change.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJQQWPURbG8z01q_RhlrbJo5aK3jV-P0VPH27PwUnEzgcdjgViuU_PHZt-zCbOl22IQShtaKErVYWJAFkR59EVFIpsWlLov7OGKMfmnuYMC4_2WU0th084VwU5_hqF3aTtu7BiSDjdTSU/s1080/8c+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJQQWPURbG8z01q_RhlrbJo5aK3jV-P0VPH27PwUnEzgcdjgViuU_PHZt-zCbOl22IQShtaKErVYWJAFkR59EVFIpsWlLov7OGKMfmnuYMC4_2WU0th084VwU5_hqF3aTtu7BiSDjdTSU/w413-h447/8c+.jpg" width="413" /></a></div>Not done yet...this has to be printed on a laser printer...no ink jet. The screen is burned because of the toner in a laser printer. You will get the best results if the image is clean with lots of differentiation between negative and positive space - dark lines and white space. This is not the best one for a silk screen which I found out the hard way...but more on that later.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnI2Vye-lNHK0OEuag1XevrmMbR7fS1sHwip_tSDXuNWeO9JoBa-XKARYZqGJrD5Mt19qNMCdCGDzAifG5GHpoeSSOHGeV7zXjwIrydwDIFjUG97oGLR95qTGIFdg2u8VIa8dJMFVm_z0/s2048/9+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnI2Vye-lNHK0OEuag1XevrmMbR7fS1sHwip_tSDXuNWeO9JoBa-XKARYZqGJrD5Mt19qNMCdCGDzAifG5GHpoeSSOHGeV7zXjwIrydwDIFjUG97oGLR95qTGIFdg2u8VIa8dJMFVm_z0/w490-h367/9+.jpg" width="490" /></a></div>Before printing...resize your image to the size you want your screen to be. If you're using a Thermofax, there is a limit on the size of the screen material.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxBu5CoXSBB1-JAdNTRIy295EAtDzq29btfzIIuYCaB1jlcxAoMabCiqkOKr5JB_CmBdJ886wid_yyxe7IakhsT-TBFtz1z4BbixgI9kssffgMuZwzvIyvuBUrJhxaVX_auGZ8ADoBDAC/s2048/10+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxBu5CoXSBB1-JAdNTRIy295EAtDzq29btfzIIuYCaB1jlcxAoMabCiqkOKr5JB_CmBdJ886wid_yyxe7IakhsT-TBFtz1z4BbixgI9kssffgMuZwzvIyvuBUrJhxaVX_auGZ8ADoBDAC/w470-h353/10+.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>Way too small...2.22 x 2.4 so easy to fix...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNJwlpZCSLgnhL9x-jwRZ0OFIwGC7piQtZhwhxAA_PIO_H-69Nw63sxcUjgXt7BUbtiu_0wJCousVBDvkDsp7kUn54mKrgJTXZ_4Q4GzG4FTkn7eAOJHyoDeKrfBqXMTevV0D5BB2u-_R/s2048/11+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNJwlpZCSLgnhL9x-jwRZ0OFIwGC7piQtZhwhxAA_PIO_H-69Nw63sxcUjgXt7BUbtiu_0wJCousVBDvkDsp7kUn54mKrgJTXZ_4Q4GzG4FTkn7eAOJHyoDeKrfBqXMTevV0D5BB2u-_R/w427-h320/11+.jpg" width="427" /></a></div>Just type in the size you want ...... I typed in 6" for height and it automatically moved the width to 5.5...hit OK<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_i0g38rAU0unBWu-W8IHcfdhYk-y1mjriWbPDZVxDsGIMGsDJKNI6h1eu-ucknKkG2FzONzXL9bu3on4ZebLKcpxu8w2bTfnJoc1kZlJQgE-x4z2qGNKmdboXRJ_FvzsJmCO05RFvB2s/s2048/12+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_i0g38rAU0unBWu-W8IHcfdhYk-y1mjriWbPDZVxDsGIMGsDJKNI6h1eu-ucknKkG2FzONzXL9bu3on4ZebLKcpxu8w2bTfnJoc1kZlJQgE-x4z2qGNKmdboXRJ_FvzsJmCO05RFvB2s/w457-h343/12+.jpg" width="457" /></a></div>and print.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidj_YRKiS3C8OMTi_MoWbLLAIWY_Mcwvqk0ghxuQpoUqsX28DcCIvIluUWo49FClSF3HAskyXnltuhVGy7IGQ637UxZxnFc-8t4m-U6Kl8d7uD32r9ag7DI9WaC9jLQAJZSYQPQ2wqZmwg/s2048/13+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidj_YRKiS3C8OMTi_MoWbLLAIWY_Mcwvqk0ghxuQpoUqsX28DcCIvIluUWo49FClSF3HAskyXnltuhVGy7IGQ637UxZxnFc-8t4m-U6Kl8d7uD32r9ag7DI9WaC9jLQAJZSYQPQ2wqZmwg/w349-h466/13+.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdO3LMrPKK0cAZNYH76xd2oRNJa5i84yzuL6L2AXta12HvdFhr1A5-pFil4diuFn0v3QsBp16iGIdO8sjK4s-6StXrpuvGhxYuxJz8h_EUvg-TVySox01huFc2Lhrrgmnw0879FsxUOebr/s2048/14+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdO3LMrPKK0cAZNYH76xd2oRNJa5i84yzuL6L2AXta12HvdFhr1A5-pFil4diuFn0v3QsBp16iGIdO8sjK4s-6StXrpuvGhxYuxJz8h_EUvg-TVySox01huFc2Lhrrgmnw0879FsxUOebr/w342-h456/14+.jpg" width="342" /></a></div>The copy would be the place to clean it up before making a laser copy...This particular image has too many gray areas and didn't make a good screen. I really like the image so I'm going back and clean it up; I'll cover up the gray areas and "dust" with a white pencil or white out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4wYXukV90MLGRDjVy0iJsMrCDrPWv3I8A7EAl5D2URpjaU03pDB4jdXrWRlrjC8HGMxXgUQCy8U3Vt_CeUKJ1Iy82LQncnBA4P79yMBvfddcMbZ42uFnnhmLo7XuZ2lciujU6FM46-1I/s2048/IMG_7642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1603" data-original-width="2048" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4wYXukV90MLGRDjVy0iJsMrCDrPWv3I8A7EAl5D2URpjaU03pDB4jdXrWRlrjC8HGMxXgUQCy8U3Vt_CeUKJ1Iy82LQncnBA4P79yMBvfddcMbZ42uFnnhmLo7XuZ2lciujU6FM46-1I/w425-h332/IMG_7642.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>Here is one that came out very good...another flower from my garden...which is printed on fabric also but the same process to make it into a line drawing. This image had so many clean edges...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZC1qnNN_xLTzJ7lE_d5E_u7Ey3Sm-skfSK71U08tXJq81aj-LqowGzODx_voM6g7JzxrwrrG6UzwxA1T8Trz9dJezW2tvcOWaGQU968YFVnphOMe0Hh8ajGmAE_6trPltFh8sJVTnrZ3Z/s2048/IMG_7645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1631" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZC1qnNN_xLTzJ7lE_d5E_u7Ey3Sm-skfSK71U08tXJq81aj-LqowGzODx_voM6g7JzxrwrrG6UzwxA1T8Trz9dJezW2tvcOWaGQU968YFVnphOMe0Hh8ajGmAE_6trPltFh8sJVTnrZ3Z/w353-h443/IMG_7645.jpg" width="353" /></a></div>here is the silk screen which is finished using duct tape on the edges.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPTPylXoOHXErE2hIwVT_r6wtko_sCik7lxTSV20f5z5GQXc38WOY9AFWIY8ZKU6kXD-dkarA2MoQuZf1hweoICe1mOgEe8DwonlsXqWStWzKTB4Zas1jkwN4w0Zgoz0g97ItZ_KF5Hwu/s2048/IMG_7646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1570" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPTPylXoOHXErE2hIwVT_r6wtko_sCik7lxTSV20f5z5GQXc38WOY9AFWIY8ZKU6kXD-dkarA2MoQuZf1hweoICe1mOgEe8DwonlsXqWStWzKTB4Zas1jkwN4w0Zgoz0g97ItZ_KF5Hwu/w336-h439/IMG_7646.jpg" width="336" /></a></div>Another little trick which can be done with many printing techniques is to print/screen the image on clear plastic so you can lay it on top of your work in progress to see how it works. This is a great "peace of mind" technique to be able to preview what it will look like before the final screening. I buy the plastic at a chain sewing store..usually in the drapery dept and often used to lay over cloths on picnic tables. It runs @ $3 - 4 a yard....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmSXyfXjO-5-DQYwW6iGb_RjvtvPfdxoPkjHfm9bCNwrNpd5RqAPXpbjpkWVKSeXqeMHyIh4ZZe2gVZFJ-ETQvATf3zMVrvLswBcaaxNAu-RIMdETVQFJYf9AdIGMHJ8IrdbsWdIl-78f/s2048/IMG_7648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1579" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbmSXyfXjO-5-DQYwW6iGb_RjvtvPfdxoPkjHfm9bCNwrNpd5RqAPXpbjpkWVKSeXqeMHyIh4ZZe2gVZFJ-ETQvATf3zMVrvLswBcaaxNAu-RIMdETVQFJYf9AdIGMHJ8IrdbsWdIl-78f/w309-h400/IMG_7648.jpg" width="309" /></a></div> I also screen the image on a file folder, tuck the screen inside along with the clear plastic copy....and there you have it. If you are interested in making a screen a good source for having screens made is Jane Dunnewold and her website is www.janedunnewold.com She will get you started!<p></p><p>Until next time...stay happy and safe!</p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-26809935613657493422021-03-15T12:48:00.003-04:002021-03-16T13:44:18.172-04:00The Story of Three Silks<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A while back, I had the great fun of a play day with friends to do some eco printing on silk...we used a solution for boiling the fabric while it was rolled up with various foliage inside. We had mixed results but always got color. I felt the silk needed more so days later when at home, I wrapped the silk in some rusted items and a vinegar solution and left them "batch" for a while...probably overnight and had some great results.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Bid2z_eC6uieuD6W5x5KeJsbmVUvpdROdsaJBMdTSs03kqwFC7hybUrNU3AzikRqTSXMei2Jxb_0yL-JOOnCXaNtvsW5KREghvc9_133LZsFdMsxP7-3-hjKdKjK9Wz14YdUGnKzkDSb/s2048/1+Organza+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1730" data-original-width="2048" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Bid2z_eC6uieuD6W5x5KeJsbmVUvpdROdsaJBMdTSs03kqwFC7hybUrNU3AzikRqTSXMei2Jxb_0yL-JOOnCXaNtvsW5KREghvc9_133LZsFdMsxP7-3-hjKdKjK9Wz14YdUGnKzkDSb/w383-h323/1+Organza+.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I had 3 different types of silk....above is organza which is very sheer. It is also doubled so you don't get the right effect....but it is easy to dye and rust and do other surface design techniques on. It gives a very different look than many other silks because of the sheerness. I use it a lot, especially in layering techniques in quilts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cJMmYtWw3GVahHje1GSPdQtrqByC1B0e3e-wBm1JhA7k9Msek961RixA-990m-h9njFz3Ia7F-uQWRYC27BnWIZnNqj5J5aGeJ5x_TBMiaLuOvzVOtSVbdJDbojQxbRHKNzArqFvq9UH/s2048/2+Crepe+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="2048" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cJMmYtWw3GVahHje1GSPdQtrqByC1B0e3e-wBm1JhA7k9Msek961RixA-990m-h9njFz3Ia7F-uQWRYC27BnWIZnNqj5J5aGeJ5x_TBMiaLuOvzVOtSVbdJDbojQxbRHKNzArqFvq9UH/w380-h329/2+Crepe+.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The piece above is a crepe du Chine and one of my favorite silks. It has a beautiful texture and takes a dye beautifully along with anything else you choose to do with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfFLJK_-4UguZC0jPLWZhzJxo_x-uRPb6JxXoia6Br9ixKESDG_HvPWsMoe_fz_B9sLHMqIwOlgzZxP5VOWtLAdG5EKPk2xejzkwVI2oNq4_nb30D1DokxmWrCyf2nlik66k0_wiTQHah/s2048/3+Crepe+Detail+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfFLJK_-4UguZC0jPLWZhzJxo_x-uRPb6JxXoia6Br9ixKESDG_HvPWsMoe_fz_B9sLHMqIwOlgzZxP5VOWtLAdG5EKPk2xejzkwVI2oNq4_nb30D1DokxmWrCyf2nlik66k0_wiTQHah/w380-h380/3+Crepe+Detail+.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And a detail where you can see the paleness of the eco printing and the boldness of the rust. The touches of blue (upper left) are blueberries which were one the things rolled up in the silk when boiling it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchFGFKTaoEOpV5CxR37dMLgnn5TEifQNZbl1hV7iGsz2RVQr0P1lJbjQipKgqJxbuerX8jPBI7pvNljzefqP9PEGuS3GnjXyR9FlFrvwIVtbgB-OlM5yVUafb1hEl7xiaFIb0rrKKRLH_/s2048/4+China+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchFGFKTaoEOpV5CxR37dMLgnn5TEifQNZbl1hV7iGsz2RVQr0P1lJbjQipKgqJxbuerX8jPBI7pvNljzefqP9PEGuS3GnjXyR9FlFrvwIVtbgB-OlM5yVUafb1hEl7xiaFIb0rrKKRLH_/w369-h277/4+China+.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And last is the China or Habotai silk which is a very popular silk used in scarves...not the best quality nor my favorite, I must say, it takes a dye extremely well and comes in different weights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj129bQrnSnbcLbUtFk-piPDVNtf_bubphPq2B0nJvn1m67Ub6MQ7Ys31VAMRUESjEyvXErxL4MXBAoOv-EgYMPNiRMxC4CKTey-3R8-5gKkO8gzglPvoczZq4TzFM4tJbkuXis04CfxOIj/s2048/6+Scarf+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="2048" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj129bQrnSnbcLbUtFk-piPDVNtf_bubphPq2B0nJvn1m67Ub6MQ7Ys31VAMRUESjEyvXErxL4MXBAoOv-EgYMPNiRMxC4CKTey-3R8-5gKkO8gzglPvoczZq4TzFM4tJbkuXis04CfxOIj/w401-h293/6+Scarf+.jpg" width="401" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't have enough of any one kind to make an entire scarf so I pieced 3 together and made it into an infinity scarf. It's very light and fun to wear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Til next time...stay safe and happy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-50558151117193628672021-03-07T17:07:00.002-05:002021-03-15T12:13:34.691-04:00A Mess Will Lead to Something<p> Well I knew it had to happen...any of you who know me, know I'm a bit of a neat-nick and somewhat organized...When I work in my studio, I start the day by straightening up my room so it is not cluttered....don't care if I make a mess during the day but my mind and space has to be clear when I start. The trouble is, I don't have an easy time finding options in fabrics etc when everything is so neat and put away. Sooooo, I allowed myself to get down and dirty - really messy and see how it would work for me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMThIZE_e_VWUsdmFAMOUl2jYJgzeQ_jpwLdPH1BUKzJ-PrvWMUc6kmwwkufF-7sSy8Tzl-uDF9mnYg5DLN1R5pV7iRT0uGqhn0lHh59ttC_UtdM-Nh5zqG93CERjlhrmmimKgihWtKUk8/s2048/IMG_7421.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMThIZE_e_VWUsdmFAMOUl2jYJgzeQ_jpwLdPH1BUKzJ-PrvWMUc6kmwwkufF-7sSy8Tzl-uDF9mnYg5DLN1R5pV7iRT0uGqhn0lHh59ttC_UtdM-Nh5zqG93CERjlhrmmimKgihWtKUk8/s320/IMG_7421.jpg" /></a></div>Well, we're still in isolation until we're vaccinated so no one is coming and I'm not going anywhere so why not. I literally pulled out everything and used every surface to get a good look at what I had.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIjABsHnGLTnq0THmRAw3DZErBXnDag25GjQMJq9jbyvzrh0MNf9NEctBF7_wZshSxFCZQiILQ6MsMzpZPLnrcPgWYFDoJwoFOrSivPD1NODICShBoZUoRUJrLJ4WiLhGRkXLznFlgkyI/s2048/IMG_7420.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIjABsHnGLTnq0THmRAw3DZErBXnDag25GjQMJq9jbyvzrh0MNf9NEctBF7_wZshSxFCZQiILQ6MsMzpZPLnrcPgWYFDoJwoFOrSivPD1NODICShBoZUoRUJrLJ4WiLhGRkXLznFlgkyI/s320/IMG_7420.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The ironing board, the design wall...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRxXX4keiAAn7CMlPu2wPM2UpMhXp8a7V26vQOkYf-kp2fQePpb5FsncNVJNXuy4uxwAbLz-epm0C3p_SvX75cNWhi3uwsqam4TNvr7QbTI8h9-mPI3gg5OFE18u1HWLx41WDuK2fTMpu/s2048/IMG_7419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2002" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRxXX4keiAAn7CMlPu2wPM2UpMhXp8a7V26vQOkYf-kp2fQePpb5FsncNVJNXuy4uxwAbLz-epm0C3p_SvX75cNWhi3uwsqam4TNvr7QbTI8h9-mPI3gg5OFE18u1HWLx41WDuK2fTMpu/s320/IMG_7419.jpg" /></a></div>I moved my one machine onto the floor to use the table space....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1a_YmBcrX4Fjwmwd1C2ojzocPzpm4iXAH8QfCKDMsORw4JIw9kQ_9Pgs06lb6pJ5CELyHxmLBqwJhmd8wAtTT0OzmwYmxGiluvU6fk4W-aJxWXwO4RumTNF41JaiolG4INm747eZaC94p/s2048/IMG_7417.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1a_YmBcrX4Fjwmwd1C2ojzocPzpm4iXAH8QfCKDMsORw4JIw9kQ_9Pgs06lb6pJ5CELyHxmLBqwJhmd8wAtTT0OzmwYmxGiluvU6fk4W-aJxWXwO4RumTNF41JaiolG4INm747eZaC94p/s320/IMG_7417.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My marbled fabric came out in another area<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kS0xc0EXAS_Y4ty-3MerRnGv_GQRUWeSItCQpicpT-CCH7azCQ_O6vhCoTRV3DE7p7XvT7s8vhoq80LvaZJ7zSSWnE_zezDR7GbKoZ__SfQwPqubjHg1ExXTnqZIoP3wBRLm3ZSYzPzB/s2048/IMG_7416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kS0xc0EXAS_Y4ty-3MerRnGv_GQRUWeSItCQpicpT-CCH7azCQ_O6vhCoTRV3DE7p7XvT7s8vhoq80LvaZJ7zSSWnE_zezDR7GbKoZ__SfQwPqubjHg1ExXTnqZIoP3wBRLm3ZSYzPzB/s320/IMG_7416.jpg" /></a></div>and another table...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23RZbp1WIS-zPfoscf4tI5bbVXF9nN6bF7cK3xhVzZ1TbCJptARVGRriQPLZXB09m2ycpk9LedggzsUJWs-qtEfUwiHbVmTzR50JgZz9CrStq4i6Acs3EEpxE37VEPQj7O4qD844Uhxua/s2048/IMG_7415.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23RZbp1WIS-zPfoscf4tI5bbVXF9nN6bF7cK3xhVzZ1TbCJptARVGRriQPLZXB09m2ycpk9LedggzsUJWs-qtEfUwiHbVmTzR50JgZz9CrStq4i6Acs3EEpxE37VEPQj7O4qD844Uhxua/s320/IMG_7415.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I even brought up a card table for all my deconstructed screen printed fabric....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY7xJctQONOvrKV0QH2qmfhLfy-RtuZPDHmSyBjZziKo9LeAud3qFlZVSs8sKuCTqy7U89QLredUpEgTaJpXZRqbsh7iegfyDEv5RsEBneChLciHuYfEspDWHBy2qARlNOhszr569cfsN/w343-h258/IMG_7549.jpg" width="343" /></a></div></div>or the hand-dyes...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eV_mQNeXJuKa2oO-MCuYp8zXItujV-uDngfVFVSvgPGkIoahYzngg2_dbN1zQnVe9v0hjfQHLXUQIWIy8WQ7BWTeHkJiy2N_onR2HVSXO-r7ILyrMc67gk7b6EBX9IkpdKkw9NCkftRM/s2048/IMG_7535.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eV_mQNeXJuKa2oO-MCuYp8zXItujV-uDngfVFVSvgPGkIoahYzngg2_dbN1zQnVe9v0hjfQHLXUQIWIy8WQ7BWTeHkJiy2N_onR2HVSXO-r7ILyrMc67gk7b6EBX9IkpdKkw9NCkftRM/s320/IMG_7535.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Or just curling up knowing all those luscious, soft fabrics are a paws length away...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa4L7N-Odi3M2F1ijGthReg515W2-8bVX_DLbWZyf4XUVIOZlgeAJZvFcgeA7EncpMT5TSNCXG5zITYZRUC65pcSmooECZw5XdQ4MCNbH2tUOJ-n6TE8gSDxbCMsjUMkigRw6s_CU893-/s2048/IMG_7411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa4L7N-Odi3M2F1ijGthReg515W2-8bVX_DLbWZyf4XUVIOZlgeAJZvFcgeA7EncpMT5TSNCXG5zITYZRUC65pcSmooECZw5XdQ4MCNbH2tUOJ-n6TE8gSDxbCMsjUMkigRw6s_CU893-/s320/IMG_7411.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My lint brush will be getting a work-out but the fluffs are happy and hanging out with me while I'm here...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_gVW6GPkEK_R30BiJxLvTnP5Ok2GkTZzIIlz8Hcz6RKLZ-CcHWaCsIqiKxXQ6AIOCfnVrH45DdfocdI4ARpSGO2LAb_kwpjl8eZsSKSdLEDlHfwAnTsoOZGi4rb3Bb8fgA_ehBASa8nO/s2048/IMG_7410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1628" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_gVW6GPkEK_R30BiJxLvTnP5Ok2GkTZzIIlz8Hcz6RKLZ-CcHWaCsIqiKxXQ6AIOCfnVrH45DdfocdI4ARpSGO2LAb_kwpjl8eZsSKSdLEDlHfwAnTsoOZGi4rb3Bb8fgA_ehBASa8nO/s320/IMG_7410.jpg" /></a></div>so.... happy, happy....all around. I did put together around 6 small pieces....pinned onto fabric. They still have to be sewn and lots of surface design added like screen printing or paint but having everything available in full view was very helpful. <p></p><div>The clutter is still here and it's starting to get to me so I might be winding down this messy marathon I've been on but it's been fun...totally not me....but very fun....AND oddly enough - productive!</div><div><br /></div><div>Til next time...stay happy and safe.</div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-51060656279900492312021-02-22T13:06:00.003-05:002021-02-23T14:25:00.914-05:00Taking Care of Our Fine Feathered Friends<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">We are a bird loving family and enjoy taking care of these sweet little feathered friends in the colder months, knowing that there isn't a lot of food for them to find.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLkfqWf9XKZdbQxP07edeQIBL7EaFqsnYg2pE2NUXO7CX_wXYdMzK5Dv9pm0GswFfm0FfmfKt0_uaqe2u6Ey6PXCnIeF2McqhZbrScc4ls4yU0qJ-L0UaFhyqagI8gGc7R0GnZz5lOPZ3/s2048/IMG_7450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLkfqWf9XKZdbQxP07edeQIBL7EaFqsnYg2pE2NUXO7CX_wXYdMzK5Dv9pm0GswFfm0FfmfKt0_uaqe2u6Ey6PXCnIeF2McqhZbrScc4ls4yU0qJ-L0UaFhyqagI8gGc7R0GnZz5lOPZ3/w339-h452/IMG_7450.jpg" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">We have lots of little plastic dishes of seed tied to the back railing on the deck and some on the front porch railing. We also have bird feeders around the yard. My son put these together...a log with giant holes (made with a very large drill bit), filled with peanut butter and seed. The nails serve as perches. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTwxb4Bolsex_ZLN3MgeV2oFAvPjIvdQNnONNGhZ1yvbGgJG0N52ktIplssYnZlhV7Tc2JFSd5CIcgxIsh0h52wG-poSLHp0t6ywibOf4lYrVa3mZhUs9vFgiy8-m-45GTWsPw0Euhw7B/s2048/IMG_7450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTwxb4Bolsex_ZLN3MgeV2oFAvPjIvdQNnONNGhZ1yvbGgJG0N52ktIplssYnZlhV7Tc2JFSd5CIcgxIsh0h52wG-poSLHp0t6ywibOf4lYrVa3mZhUs9vFgiy8-m-45GTWsPw0Euhw7B/w309-h412/IMG_7450.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Another way we feed them is to cut bread into small squares, fry it in lard and sprinkle with quick oats....They seem to gobble this right up. I used to watch my mom do this all the time during our very cold winters in NY...She would throw it on top of the snow and those that decided not to fly south for the winter got some warm nourishment.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQL5x7mUJpByyDjN3Zq6B6iX0h39UFE1mB_OirRD9FU3bGh2wDuzgFKbww2u6Dfx3QE3V1OaIR0P2_Gw4KkypNd8kNXXF07hlEjyfAdL2bTVGcOpDXgW8Dc7LI9D3u8swNV-79cid-6CBa/s2048/IMG_7456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQL5x7mUJpByyDjN3Zq6B6iX0h39UFE1mB_OirRD9FU3bGh2wDuzgFKbww2u6Dfx3QE3V1OaIR0P2_Gw4KkypNd8kNXXF07hlEjyfAdL2bTVGcOpDXgW8Dc7LI9D3u8swNV-79cid-6CBa/w410-h307/IMG_7456.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.5px;">We have one of our log feeders in the front...</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16.5px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51P3n4mYCJBSnqM0dYJd1kI3RMYtQoZZzf3-5UszINTD9TubDAhV9z1gno9LCu4IthXgdflk4mJYr9-gtwacNhd5MGrfS-Nk8iCMeY4TXFik_yl3kHFgSTX2QhgUizy5SYdnwAJTIPkxQ/s2048/IMG_7457.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51P3n4mYCJBSnqM0dYJd1kI3RMYtQoZZzf3-5UszINTD9TubDAhV9z1gno9LCu4IthXgdflk4mJYr9-gtwacNhd5MGrfS-Nk8iCMeY4TXFik_yl3kHFgSTX2QhgUizy5SYdnwAJTIPkxQ/w315-h420/IMG_7457.jpg" width="315" /></a></div> <span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.5px;">and a couple hanging off our deck. This is where we have the small dishes attached to the railing and we see a lot of birds eating from them....</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqGA9VX77LAgzhkUKUang50rr1CWPZ0EGdK01mSIN8YMljpwOQc7Tj_pwW42XkTv6mHFVU7eQgdFFWSAbHsADQmCORVw58PO9fSCXVtv71nVHHx90leg0Fz33Rtb7f3S49Ru0ySpTXcuJ/s2048/IMG_7458-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqGA9VX77LAgzhkUKUang50rr1CWPZ0EGdK01mSIN8YMljpwOQc7Tj_pwW42XkTv6mHFVU7eQgdFFWSAbHsADQmCORVw58PO9fSCXVtv71nVHHx90leg0Fz33Rtb7f3S49Ru0ySpTXcuJ/w424-h318/IMG_7458-2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.5px;">so we hope they'll be brave enough to come to this log feeder. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHihMXzNiI-QkSN9_ZZwBc9Aje4fpJgS8oF_HUj6KOc_mWIXOcn8-B_HJnZa09fR5U6A1GTpHnZ3FPzXTggeBMzFGpvtR3XszQQVuEV2XkD-rzK-OyaiTTnMYxF0NPSBs0nxgnCTENIIF/s2048/IMG_7452.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHihMXzNiI-QkSN9_ZZwBc9Aje4fpJgS8oF_HUj6KOc_mWIXOcn8-B_HJnZa09fR5U6A1GTpHnZ3FPzXTggeBMzFGpvtR3XszQQVuEV2XkD-rzK-OyaiTTnMYxF0NPSBs0nxgnCTENIIF/w433-h325/IMG_7452.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: start;">We also read somewhere that certain birds love oranges and apples so we hooked them onto several trees....</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: start;" /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYUMcIZ0FBfY21zUNTQOZEgpg_pd7cCjhEnza6zXGvlmOpI7KrpBk2B6V3kFLfHdvH2HSpV0TaAX3Y8biRi5tRp2kLNigSU8mc7yHVCuU5q6eFKaOta4aT7YyQjmTHu8SgrYxF5ujZF7P/s2048/IMG_7455.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYUMcIZ0FBfY21zUNTQOZEgpg_pd7cCjhEnza6zXGvlmOpI7KrpBk2B6V3kFLfHdvH2HSpV0TaAX3Y8biRi5tRp2kLNigSU8mc7yHVCuU5q6eFKaOta4aT7YyQjmTHu8SgrYxF5ujZF7P/w337-h449/IMG_7455.jpg" width="337" /></a></div>high enough for them to feel safe.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQAwsC7dwy2EjbtPm37UDHXEk27x2naoniyYUxoRczfpSWjRP1SfnAgMGhItqRL0s23HtRdS2tiqLKjDyMLIou7DGpvzGnEJKqIXwsQkIn7B4Wb1MlZQQTF1iZfjbSq0Pzmzwpgo-oSM_/s2048/IMG_7454.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQAwsC7dwy2EjbtPm37UDHXEk27x2naoniyYUxoRczfpSWjRP1SfnAgMGhItqRL0s23HtRdS2tiqLKjDyMLIou7DGpvzGnEJKqIXwsQkIn7B4Wb1MlZQQTF1iZfjbSq0Pzmzwpgo-oSM_/w414-h310/IMG_7454.jpg" width="414" /></a></div>We've seen them nibbling at it...<div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">They are so much fun to watch and we have such a variety of beautiful birds....It's also heartwarming to know we're helping them get through a cold winter. </span><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-1083748098915749941" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 930px;"><p></p><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><div class="post-footer" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #10435d; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px -2px 0px; padding: 5px 10px;"></div><br /><p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-74237952687416007142021-02-13T19:19:00.001-05:002021-02-13T19:19:45.497-05:00Fabric and Images<p>I have this small piece of wonderful fabric...great imagery.... so I scanned it and put it in Photoshop Elements to see if it could be manipulated into something interesting for a silkscreen. I'm not sure of the copyright laws on scanning fabric even though you can use the fabric itself for commercial purposes....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL2WjYRIHteUN-0e7xafYE26DNG2l-6N7pzEx01BWZRktv4Y_no-5EWqlnva5Cesz-kezz2A1l3yKoX-BGGAqnLKrvuFzWYfJBhN_Ut0TCZ-8yYJDRYA-1CRIjLhdRXgfaA0-8WFNfc-b/s961/14918e025a1e0cc49e52f16640e4fec8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="380" height="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL2WjYRIHteUN-0e7xafYE26DNG2l-6N7pzEx01BWZRktv4Y_no-5EWqlnva5Cesz-kezz2A1l3yKoX-BGGAqnLKrvuFzWYfJBhN_Ut0TCZ-8yYJDRYA-1CRIjLhdRXgfaA0-8WFNfc-b/w209-h527/14918e025a1e0cc49e52f16640e4fec8.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so I will be careful to change the image considerably or just use it on my own personal art...not for sale. It was just a fun thing to try...I do love Photoshop Elements and the many different options and filters for manipulation of an image.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_BIiqypdvhHlO_zixdb74SzWjsFUfM5-ZofdVejE5SmoO3MJVfh1nxvat59ROcWEkBEHGxfJgE22elp5QUd5HYSXqWPdjd_eLtECL8TDlSL3kcCKYMpAVioOuDL11cje1AcC-u88fYVg/s610/Silkscreen+Find+edges+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_BIiqypdvhHlO_zixdb74SzWjsFUfM5-ZofdVejE5SmoO3MJVfh1nxvat59ROcWEkBEHGxfJgE22elp5QUd5HYSXqWPdjd_eLtECL8TDlSL3kcCKYMpAVioOuDL11cje1AcC-u88fYVg/s320/Silkscreen+Find+edges+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This was a filter "find the edges" which is one I use a lot...closest to the original image only in line form.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18KuapDm4yW6dPOtI8_9xgQvwougR96QzFNR79BR8ElVhqxwVdCwP_E-KNr1fIGWVi3-mpziCyqZlZQIjVEoCSad0FvNbQbmeWxq9CneoaYqNUkjAP7fYnQM2_Dz5CUI9OXbHDuT_BNAc/s610/Silkscreen+Ocean+Ripple+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18KuapDm4yW6dPOtI8_9xgQvwougR96QzFNR79BR8ElVhqxwVdCwP_E-KNr1fIGWVi3-mpziCyqZlZQIjVEoCSad0FvNbQbmeWxq9CneoaYqNUkjAP7fYnQM2_Dz5CUI9OXbHDuT_BNAc/s320/Silkscreen+Ocean+Ripple+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I don't remember this one but don't think it would make a good screen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMxmhH0J6RDKcneQmzsB85bHXnwI4IPRvWrX2o2b9p3Dm9I8Z1ZBTpMdFaTNFDzKUKgRB9W7Ax1IzaKSpYVR0kWyHBFs7Q8t1MX_3TQ93b3vk4DhI52OiX9xPqQK1MdkDlaCrT2EDLipi/s610/Silkscreen+Photocopy+2+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMxmhH0J6RDKcneQmzsB85bHXnwI4IPRvWrX2o2b9p3Dm9I8Z1ZBTpMdFaTNFDzKUKgRB9W7Ax1IzaKSpYVR0kWyHBFs7Q8t1MX_3TQ93b3vk4DhI52OiX9xPqQK1MdkDlaCrT2EDLipi/s320/Silkscreen+Photocopy+2+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is just the image itself turned into a black and white print....I would remove the "dust" before making it into a screen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKI0aAavv6s8NN0gEinJYkEzjFECdJWHE1-jciO7x7w46uUqEaOge5kD7o8vJ9-3DO2-4tKrt-TEiVy1maCi201nRlmf6LG6iUn5CPh8bB3fNp-S4isuCzpxa29EVzfQI0JN0_PNkrWohn/s610/Silkscreen+Twirl+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKI0aAavv6s8NN0gEinJYkEzjFECdJWHE1-jciO7x7w46uUqEaOge5kD7o8vJ9-3DO2-4tKrt-TEiVy1maCi201nRlmf6LG6iUn5CPh8bB3fNp-S4isuCzpxa29EVzfQI0JN0_PNkrWohn/s320/Silkscreen+Twirl+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I think this was "wind" as it moved the image around...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLslMjan8f3CDh-e3WQjXEsdeGCdxFgsIkYcRYhVSsc-Qn3G02sTome43ktWNt6UpyV6Gwy_6rfwjuYE6nF5USWU2qQPr7XJo92xBs3h17acRZFSH0pf5dug11tJpO-S9XVNmKogEEdlZ/s610/Silkscreen+Wave+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLslMjan8f3CDh-e3WQjXEsdeGCdxFgsIkYcRYhVSsc-Qn3G02sTome43ktWNt6UpyV6Gwy_6rfwjuYE6nF5USWU2qQPr7XJo92xBs3h17acRZFSH0pf5dug11tJpO-S9XVNmKogEEdlZ/s320/Silkscreen+Wave+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And this filter was "twirl" and a great candidate for a screen as the image is completely changed and interesting.<div>Til Next Time....<br /> <p></p></div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395321918392915526.post-16908915289705302992021-01-28T11:46:00.001-05:002021-01-28T11:47:44.716-05:00Where the Twig People Dwell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recently finished a piece that's been sitting on my design wall for quite some time....</div>
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It uses a lot of different surface design techniques. I often create fabric and then stash it away and forget about it....<br />
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and then while thinking of a new piece, I usually find one piece that strikes me more than others and work around that, pulling from my stash...my design wall is covered with bits and pieces of everything until I start eliminating. The piece of fabric above is a brick wall with color changes and printed in Photoshop E. The printing is a silkscreen of a recipe from my grandmothers "home made" cookbook. Adding her writing keeps a little of my past in the present. Below left is an eco print of leaves done on silk and on the right is a silkscreen of trees from the Blue Ridge Parkway.<br />
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An organza overlay of a page from my mother's autograph book from the 1930s...<br />
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and my "twig people" - little people made out of twigs and made into a silkscreen. <br />
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The twigs are one of my favorite silkscreens....<br />
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Time for quilting using a very thin batting.<br />
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And the finished piece...I could not for the life of me come up with a name...forests, trees, writing and twigs ....nothing worked and then the Aha moment...probably in the middle of the night...but it came to me none the less and I think it fits..."Where the Twig People Dwell". I do think Twig people would most likely be found amongst the trees and leaves....Take a look and see if you can find them...next time you're on a hike in the woods...<div>Til next time..Stay safe and happy!</div>Windy Hill Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com3