Tuesday, March 26, 2013

My bag and printing tulips

On the weekend I picked up the bag that my friend Elise put together for me. I did the artwork and quilting and she helped with the basic construction.
Below is a view of the front of the bag. It's quite large-- fits a medium size cutting board-- and even my medium sized Rubbermaid container that I carry my projects in.

The back has another piece of my art quilted and made into a pocket.

Even the inside made use of my discards. It'll be a bag to treasure.

The April/may issue of Quilting Arts is out where you can read my latest article. I'm still waiting for my copy.
You can find it in bookstores or read about it on their site here:
This afternoon, I finally got around to a short fabric printing session. I did 8 pieces using the tulip motifs.

I'm thinking about making a table runner with a few of them.

I used a combination of my foam stamps-- they're the subtler images-- and paper as masques.
I'm linking to The Needle and Thread Network.

11 comments:

Juanita said...

I was very inspired by your article in QA and loved the way the piece developed as you added layers of trees. The results were striking!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

love the bag Holly!! And congrats on the article....so nice

elle said...

I'll look for the magazine, Holly. Congrats on being published. The bag is terrific and the tulips make me sigh for spring!

Linda said...

Your bag is wonderful! Love it. Congrats on the article. Can't wait to see the tulips grow!!

rtquilter said...

Just LOVE your first print Holly! It is really lovely? How big is it?

Mary Ann Tate said...

Love the bag...it's beautiful. Congratulations on the article:)

joan said...

Your projects are gorgeous! Well deserve publication! :)

Regina said...

Congrats on the article, and that bag is a work of art. Your table runner will be lovely!

Margaret Applin said...

Love your bag, Holly!!! Congratulations again on your new article!! Did you see the Quilting Daily e-mail today focused on YOU, YOU, YOU??!!! I'm soooo excited for you!

imquilternity said...

Absolutely stunning bag. Are you keeping it? :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work, love the bag and the fabric you made...amazing what you can do.