SAMPLES OF MY WORK

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Vintage table cloths, canvas, and a chenille bedspread were used in the construction of this quilt. They were dyed, printed and discharged. Originally called "Nine" I renamed this quilt after recently submitting it for a show.
















CONSTRUCTION I:
The process of this quilt was documented in January posts. It started with yellow fabric, applique and dense quilting. It was then washed , discharged, over-dyed and printed.

BLOCKS

This quilt began with solid blocks of fabric. Densely quilted then washed. After it was washed I then discharged, printed and over-dyed it.

MUD PIES FOR ADULTS / Nov. 14 & 15

Anita Luvera Mayer's workshop "Mud Pies for Adults" will be held on November 14 &15. In this workshop participants will complete a reference art journal notebook as they make small fabric and paper samples using paste paper, resists, fabric crayons, paint sticks,marbled tissue, foiling, burned felt, stamping and more. "Stations" of each technique will be available so that eeryone has the fun of trying innovative ways to decorate cloth, wrapping paper, greeting cards and journals. This is an introduction to your creativity along with an inspirational journal of ideas and instruction. The cost of this workshop is $140 (with $40 lab fee) and is open to all skill levels. Contact itsdebi@hotmail.com for registration form or if you would like further information.

PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

Trina's "Pretty Little Things" project for July 17th (6pm-9pm $15) is this adorable tea cozy and place mat. Sign up right away and get a head start on those Christmas gifts.......


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CREATIVE HAND STUDIO
9918 162nd St Ct E #5
Puyallup WA 98375
253-988-5569
itsdebi@hotmail.com
cooksandquilts@hotmail.com

Here is our new schedule of events at the Studio. Check out the new classes (in bold) as well as our reoccurring favorites. Further descriptions will be coming, but if you have any questions, want to register for a class drop us an e-mail.


JULY 2009
July 3rd – Finish It Up Friday, 5pm-10pm $10
July 12th – Casting Shadows / Colleen Wise 9:30am-4: 30pm $60
July 17th – Pretty Little Things, 6pm-9pm $15
July 18th – The Quilted B/ Barb Gilpin

AUGUST 2009
August 2nd - Fine Tune Your Skills, 1pm-3pm $20
August 7th – Finish It Up Friday, 5pm-10pm $10
August 15th – The Quilted B / Barb Gilpin
August 21st – The Carpet Bag, 6pm-9pm $10

SEPTEMBER 2009
September 4th - Finish It Up Friday, 5pm-10pm, $10
September 18th – Pretty Little Things, 6pm-9pm $15
September 19th – The Quilted B / Barb Gilpin
September 26th - Dinner and a Mystery, 10am-6pm, $60

OCTOBER 2009
October 2nd - Finish It Up Friday, 5pm-10pm, $10
October 11th – Fine Tune Your Skills, 1pm-3pm $20
October 17th – The Quilted B / Barb Gilpin
October 24th – “Use It Up” a Scrap Quilt, noon-5pm, $30

NOVEMBER 2009
November 6th – Finish It Up Friday, 5pm-10pm, $10
Nov 14th&15th - Mud Pies/Anita Luvera Mayer,9:30-4:30pm $140
November 20th – Mystery Table Runner, 6pm-9pm, $30
November 21st – The Quilted B / Barb Gilpin

DECEMBER 2009
December 4th – Finish It Up Friday, 5pm-10pm, $10
December 19th – The Quilted B / Barb Gilpin

MUD PIES FOR ADULTS

Fiber Artist, Anita Luvera Mayer, will be conducting a two-day workshop, November 14th and 15th "Mud Pies for Adults" or Fun Ways to decorate Fabric and Paper.

This workshop is for anyone who likes to play but wants limited rules! Each participant will complete a reference art journal notebook as they make small fabric and paper samples using paste paper, resists, fabric crayons, paint sticks, marbled tissue, foiling, burned felt, stamping and much, much more. "Stations" of each technique will be available so that everyone has the fun of trying innovative ways to decorate cloth, wrapping paper, greeting cards and journals. This is an introduction to your creativity along with an inspirational journal of ideas and instruction. This workshop is for all skill levels.

If you are not familiar with Anita's work you can "Goggle" her name and visit her work at various sites.

For registration information contact Debi at itsdebi@hotmail.com

3-D ILLUSIONS WITH "DISCHARGE"

Colleen Wise, local artist, author and teacher, will be teaching a one day workshop "Casting Shadows with Discharge".

Create a 3-D illusion on your quilt! In this workshop you will learn to create leaves (or other objects) that appear to float on the surface of your quilt. There's nothing difficult about this process and the results are amazing. "Discharging" is the process of removing dye from fabric. We'll use bleach in a controlled way to create the perfect background. Adding the leaves or other objects to this background creates the illusion of "floating" above the surface of your quilt. It's okay if you haven't learned to dye - this is a different process altogether. Easy enough for beginners and a fun surface design technique for experts.

The workshop is scheduled for July 12th, 2009, Sunday, 9:30 to 4:30. Enrollment fee is $60 per person. E-mail Debi at itsdebi@hotmail.com to get a registration form and to reserve your place in this workshop.

MAY - DINNER AND A MYSTERY

May's Dinner and a Mystery will be lunch and a table runner. Please note that we have changed the time and the pricing. The class will be 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and the new pricing is $45.00. Be sure to register early as space is limited.