Here is an update on my Fabric Happy pieces - the two 16" x 20" pieces. One showcases fabrics in blues and the other in yellows/golds/greens. Feel free to read about these efforts HERE. I thought it would be interesting and more impactful to combine these into one 20" x 30" piece. It proved successful!... Continue Reading →
[FABRIC] In a “Fabric Happy” State of Mind
I am in a "Fabric Happy" state of mind! I plan to create two 16" x 20" wall hangings. One will have a blue/brown color theme. The other will have a green/gold color theme. Below shows the Heat 'n Bond adhesive on the back of a retro blue cotton fabric. Then, all the fabrics with... Continue Reading →
[FABRIC] Fusing my Modernity Fabrics
Recently, I spent the afternoon fusing my new Modernity fabrics. Modernity {link} is my new collection of 80+ designs. This was a 2-year effort. I re-imagined the scale and colors on my favorite designs from earlier collections. These collections include Luxury, Home, and Future Code. There are a 1-2 fabrics that I didn't design but... Continue Reading →
[FABRIC] Meet the Modernity Collection
Iโve just released my fourth design collection, Modernityโa two-year journey of reawakening and reimagining works from the past eleven years. This artistic process invited me to delve deeper into my original designs. I explored how they could be revived with fresh perspective. I sought renewed resonance in each piece. Right now, Modernity are available as... Continue Reading →
[FABRIC] Unique Designs to Buy
I've been making digital surface designs since 2014. This was a time when it was relatively new and there were not many opportunities to print designs. So, after researching a bit, I teamed with Spoonflower, an on-demand vendor located in Durham, North Carolina. Some of my earlier quilted pieces were printed there. Now, my designs... Continue Reading →
Effective Yarn Storage Ideas for Crafters
I recently organized my yarn and fibers into the top shelving in my closet. The top shelving consists of storage crates which are turned on their side and stackable. I love this setup because the crates are extremely portable and move easily. I color code my yarns with browns, blues, greys for the fall season.... Continue Reading →
[FABRIC & FIBER] African Fabric Haul
Here I review another fabric haul from French Connections. It is a fabric, gift and antique shop located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Recently, I've been looking for some African dutch wax cotton for upcoming projects in quilting and sewing. So, I've been venturing through Etsy shops to look for some reliable vendors to source these... Continue Reading →
Organizing Your Knitting and Crocheting Supplies
I use two cases for my knitting and crocheting supplies. Like quilting and other art forms, it is easy to lose track of all of the little gadgets you have. It was really important to me to find a case that would store ALL of my supplies. I wanted them all in the same case.... Continue Reading →
[FABRIC & FIBER] Discovering High-Quality African Cotton Fabrics on Etsy
I recently purchased some great cotton fabrics from around the world on Etsy. After searching an hour for Dutch wax cottons and African prints, I found French Connections. It is a wonderful shop located in Pittsboro, NC with an Etsy shop online. Shipping was free and extremely fast. The fabric was very high quality and... Continue Reading →
