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As Mother's Day (in the US and Canada) is just around the corner, we thought that you might want to show your mom how much you care by making something she can use on a daily basis. The Little Wallet pattern is by Valori Wells. Both items use a minimal amount of fabric, leaving you some "change" to insert a gift card for another "little treat."
(Note: you can no longer win one of the projects.)
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Spring is in the air! My heart sings, because I know my best friend is waiting for our arrival at the front gate. Butch, the black dog, with his wonky ears and a little heart tag, is so pleased to see us. Mr. Bird is sitting on Butch’s back, hoping that Mrs. Bird will notice him.
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Maura was educated in Textile Design + Fiber Arts, at Savannah College of Art & Design. She worked for a few years in preschools, on a couple organic farms, and then spent some time traveling America. Her goal is to share the craft and folklore that prevails around natural dyes and quilting. She uses natural dyes (which she grows organically) in the making of her quilts and uses both vintage and new materials. Maura uses 100% natural fibers and favors solid colors for their timeless appeal. She also hand quilts all her quilts. Maura says it takes more time, but she feels the results are greater and more valuable than a manufactured quilt.
Visit Maura's website, www.FolkFibers.com.
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The folks at Superior Threads love their product...maybe a little bit too much...
Does your Mom love Superior too? Why not give her a Superior gift certificate for Mother's Day?
And they are having a Facebook contest, but you can use e-mail as well.
Fun contest: Take a picture of the most unique way you can drop the hint that you'd like Superior Threads for Mother's Day and post it to their Facebook Page (or email it to info@superiorthreads.com and they will post it). The photos posted by Wednesday, May 6th will be considered for one of three $50 gift certificate prizes. Multiple entries accepted.
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Just in time for Mother's Day, here is a quick project to warm her heart...and her neck! Spoonflower crew member Teri shares her tutorial for a soothing neck pillow with a removable cover.
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Photo by Gregory Case Photography
Fiber Artist, Teacher and Author Lea McComas (Episode 1609) shows how she transforms her love of travel, faces and historical images into works of art. Her photo images are manipulated via cropping, tweaking value and color, and even using gray scale. From designing, constructing, and on through intricate stitch work, Lea changes plain fabrics into realistic and vivid images. She also shares some of the antique textiles she picked up in her travels.
Plus, a bonus! Alex offers a clever method for facing a quilt while adding a built-in sleeve. This is a great technique for smaller quilts, when a common binding is too much.
Get a copy of Lea's new book Thread-Painted Portraits. Available in the TQS Shoppe while supplies last!
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Glass Lantern in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul (Photo by Austin Bowman)
Turkey is a feast for the senses for any new visitor. Tulips originated in Turkey and their images have been found in artwork as far back as the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul, our first destination, is home to over 15 million inhabitants, with a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds. It is the only city in the world that sits on two continents: Asia and Europe. It is also usually the first destination for visitors to Turkey and offers plethora of museums, historic buildings, shops and restaurants to easily fill a week-long visit. As you journey around the city with us, we also will also show you some of the interesting and delicious foods we tasted. If you enjoy cooking, you might want to try to make a dessert called Künefe. Look for the recipe and more information on our Projects page here.
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Join Lea McComas (Episode 1609) as she walks you through the process of creating a portrait quilt of your own. With only a few simple supplies, you can begin the class right away. Lea also discusses what to look for when selecting a photo for your portrait.
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Who knew that you could create appliqué fabric using crayons? Let Terrie Kygar show you her amazing melt-and-blend technique.
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