I like doing them two-sided so that way the person can have more shirts included and it can change up depending on the mood of the person.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Another T-shirt Quilt Done
Here are some photos of the most recent t-shirt quilt completed. I'm really pleased with the colors and how this turned out. Not the best lighting for taking pics but it's all the time I had.
I like doing them two-sided so that way the person can have more shirts included and it can change up depending on the mood of the person.
I like doing them two-sided so that way the person can have more shirts included and it can change up depending on the mood of the person.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Quilt Show by the Sea Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Here's a picture of our booth!!
Our new collapsible shelves!
The vintage buttons we just introduced.
A cool tree just outside of the auditorium.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Chicago Make It University Schedule
The schedule of Make It University classes just came out. If you are planning on attending IQF Chicago April 15-18 check out the MIU section. We are teaching 5 of the hour long projects. You will put your name in a lottery for the classes you want and if you are called you pay $10. This gets you everything you need to complete the project. Here are the projects:
Vintage Domino Necklace by Janelle Girod
Mixed Media Needlecase by Kristin Rodriguez
Taught: April 15 from 6-7P
April 18 from 1:30-2:30P
You will use fabric, papers, and fusible web to create a one-of-a-kind needlecase.
What's In Your Closet by Kristin Rodriguez
Taught April 16 3-4P
You will have various laces and papers to create a mixed media canvas.
Lutradur Postcard by Janelle Girod
Taught: April 16 from 6-7P
You will use handpainted lutradur/batting to create a postcard. Then learn several embroidery stitches to further embellish it.
You will use handpainted lutradur/batting to create a postcard. Then learn several embroidery stitches to further embellish it.
Vintage Domino Necklace by Janelle Girod
Taught: April 17 from 4:15-5:15PM
You will learn how to take a domino and attach pictures and other items to create a unique necklace. This pic shows a Santa but there will be a variety of pictures offered.
Let's make MIU a raging success yet again at the Chicago show. This is our first time vending in Chicago and we want it to be memorable!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
New Clubs & Website Changes
Alright.....we have changed around quite a bit of things on our website and also added a few great new things.
Our first club is our 2500 Inch by Inch Club. The goal is to get to 2500 inches of quilting cottons/PFDs purchased in one year. You will get 250 bonus inches just for joining. Then you will get prize packages at 500, 1000, 1750, and 2500 inches. If you make it all the way to the 2500 inch club you will earn extra priveledges such as early access to sales, credits and more. Each month there will be a fabric collection/style that will earn you either 50% or 100% more inches. For the rest of February Lonni Rossi's Asian Harmony line will earn you double inches! This means if you purchase 36" (1 yard) you will get credit for 72" (2 yards). This club is free.
Our next club is our Undercover Club. This is our version of a block of the month club that will make contemporary lap quilts. You will become an undercover agent with your first mission in Australia. You will receive your first assignment on May 1st. This mission will include 6 total assignments. The deadline to finish the mission will be November 1, 2010. If you can provide proof (pic) of the completed mission you will be entered in to a drawing for a prize package!
You can find information on these clubs on our catalog page of http://www.fiberonawhim.com/ or you can find FAQs about these at http://www.fiberonawhim.com/about.html. If you have any other questions about these clubs don't hesitate to call us at 404-705-9164 or email us at fiberonawhim@yahoo.com
First, we now offer FREE domestic shipping on orders $100 or over. Doesn't matter what you buy....heavy books, lots of fabric, or whatever else heavy you can find!
We've introduced 2 new clubs to our website.
Our first club is our 2500 Inch by Inch Club. The goal is to get to 2500 inches of quilting cottons/PFDs purchased in one year. You will get 250 bonus inches just for joining. Then you will get prize packages at 500, 1000, 1750, and 2500 inches. If you make it all the way to the 2500 inch club you will earn extra priveledges such as early access to sales, credits and more. Each month there will be a fabric collection/style that will earn you either 50% or 100% more inches. For the rest of February Lonni Rossi's Asian Harmony line will earn you double inches! This means if you purchase 36" (1 yard) you will get credit for 72" (2 yards). This club is free.
Our next club is our Undercover Club. This is our version of a block of the month club that will make contemporary lap quilts. You will become an undercover agent with your first mission in Australia. You will receive your first assignment on May 1st. This mission will include 6 total assignments. The deadline to finish the mission will be November 1, 2010. If you can provide proof (pic) of the completed mission you will be entered in to a drawing for a prize package!
You can find information on these clubs on our catalog page of http://www.fiberonawhim.com/ or you can find FAQs about these at http://www.fiberonawhim.com/about.html. If you have any other questions about these clubs don't hesitate to call us at 404-705-9164 or email us at fiberonawhim@yahoo.com
Happy Stitching!!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
My 12 Connected Challenge Group Piece "La Puerta"
Late in 2009 Sue Bleiweiss posted on QuiltArt about a challenge group she was organizing, so many members responded inquiring about joining in, that she wound up assisting in the organization of several groups. It was a 2 year commitment, requiring each challenge member to make a small quilt every 2 months, based on a word. At that time I was struggling to find time to be creative so I gave it some thought prior to making my inquiry, however I thought it would be a great way to "make" myself set aside time to work. How many times are we told to go into our workrooms to make the work, make the work, make the work. Our first word was "sanctuary". My piece is named "La Puerta".
Sanctuary, this word brought many images to mind. The immediate images were of my personal places of refuge; such as the forests of northern Minnesota where I grew up or the warm beaches found along the Gulf Coast. They are also where I typically turn for inspiration and I wanted to use these challenges to stretch myself. So I went back to contemplating the word, its definitions and synonyms; hoping for a light bulb moment. One definition kept creeping back into my thoughts; "any gateway marking an entrance or exit from one place or state to another; at heavens door". For years I have taken photographs of doors, for me doors are the passage way by which we take refuge. Immediately a wonderful photo of a cathedral door in the El Socolo in Mexico City came to mind and the phrase from the definition "at heavens door" popped into my head. How could I create this piece and stretch myself? That nagging question played over and over in my mind, during daytime hours and even while I slept.
Finally I pulled an ugly fabric from my stash, using 1/4" tape I laid out a grid for the building wall on the wrong side of the fabric. Then I used watercolor pencils and textile medium to shade my blocks, after drying they looked like a wall. The door needed to look rugged, hand hewn, so I used brown packing paper, crumpled and flattened numerous times to break down the fibers, coloring it with shoe polish gave it a worn leather look.
Embroidery and embellishments were used to give the piece dimension and the look of age. I love it when someone looks at a piece of my work, see's the overall composition, moves in to take a closer look, discovers small details and becomes excited by them.
Please check out the group's blog and follow along with our 2 year adventure, our next word is "color". Hmmmmm!!!
Sanctuary, this word brought many images to mind. The immediate images were of my personal places of refuge; such as the forests of northern Minnesota where I grew up or the warm beaches found along the Gulf Coast. They are also where I typically turn for inspiration and I wanted to use these challenges to stretch myself. So I went back to contemplating the word, its definitions and synonyms; hoping for a light bulb moment. One definition kept creeping back into my thoughts; "any gateway marking an entrance or exit from one place or state to another; at heavens door". For years I have taken photographs of doors, for me doors are the passage way by which we take refuge. Immediately a wonderful photo of a cathedral door in the El Socolo in Mexico City came to mind and the phrase from the definition "at heavens door" popped into my head. How could I create this piece and stretch myself? That nagging question played over and over in my mind, during daytime hours and even while I slept.
Finally I pulled an ugly fabric from my stash, using 1/4" tape I laid out a grid for the building wall on the wrong side of the fabric. Then I used watercolor pencils and textile medium to shade my blocks, after drying they looked like a wall. The door needed to look rugged, hand hewn, so I used brown packing paper, crumpled and flattened numerous times to break down the fibers, coloring it with shoe polish gave it a worn leather look.
Embroidery and embellishments were used to give the piece dimension and the look of age. I love it when someone looks at a piece of my work, see's the overall composition, moves in to take a closer look, discovers small details and becomes excited by them.
Please check out the group's blog and follow along with our 2 year adventure, our next word is "color". Hmmmmm!!!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New Arrivals
Sixteen lovely bolts of Australian fabric just rolled in today!!! Here is just a peek at 8 of them. Check out the other fabrics at www.fiberonawhim.com.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Fiber on a Whim's first online class!!!
We have been asked so many times about offering an online class so we've finally listed one. You can find extensive details by following the link below.
http://www.classschedule.net/cgi-server/schedules/classdisplay.cgi?account=fiberonawhim&action=display&record=9778
Brief Description: 4 week online class starting March 6, 2010. If you've always wanted to try water solubles but have been a bit hesitant this is the class for you. You will be guided through Vanishing Act #1 by Jan Beaney as you learn which product is best for you for what techniques. Each week you will have various examples to work through on different products. The last week you will be assisted in choosing one of the examples and creating a more finished piece of art. A kit is included in the class fee. It will provide the harder to find materials and allow you to try more products without the expense of buying more than you might want. You may either register for the class that includes the book or for the one that doesn't (if you already own it). Either way you will need the book for the class.
We hope that several of you join us for this class. We will be announcing a few more classes as in the next couple of weeks.
http://www.classschedule.net/cgi-server/schedules/classdisplay.cgi?account=fiberonawhim&action=display&record=9778
Brief Description: 4 week online class starting March 6, 2010. If you've always wanted to try water solubles but have been a bit hesitant this is the class for you. You will be guided through Vanishing Act #1 by Jan Beaney as you learn which product is best for you for what techniques. Each week you will have various examples to work through on different products. The last week you will be assisted in choosing one of the examples and creating a more finished piece of art. A kit is included in the class fee. It will provide the harder to find materials and allow you to try more products without the expense of buying more than you might want. You may either register for the class that includes the book or for the one that doesn't (if you already own it). Either way you will need the book for the class.
We hope that several of you join us for this class. We will be announcing a few more classes as in the next couple of weeks.
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