February Meeting 2012

Our February meeting had a guest, just checking us out, MaryJean, she modeled her reversible vest, she likes to do wearables, pillows, and slip covers. We set a tentative date for a play day at Vera's, March 27, Tuesday, we will plan on being at Vera's, more details to follow, some of us thought of trying to do some marbling. We would need to order some supplies from Dharma, and collect trays, and combing tools. We discussed the blog, with positive feedback, permission was given to post the members profiles, and use their first names and photos. Jana told us about her classes at the "Winter Spin In" at Forks Washington. They focused on spinning rare and exotic breeds of sheep, and learned about the breeding and conservation efforts. She said "it all felt like wool, although some was softer than others." We also discussed the use of magnetic clasps in purses and bags, some said it hadn't been a problem in the past, but just be careful of magnetized strips, like credit cards. Sow and Tell Jana finished a traditional applique quilt of flower squares, and Peggy had a small table runner, of embroidered wool, folk art style. Amy finished her art quilt wall hanging of the tree and owl, using Photo-shopped pictures as the background, and raw edge applique. We also had six "twisty-pointy bags" finished by members, from last months hands on workshop. It was suggested to use shoe laces as the drawstring, they come in the right lengths, and all different colors, the upholstery cording was too expensive and did not have a variety of colors. After show and tell, we had a hands on project to make a "collagegraph" printing plate, Amy passed out mat board to work on, and gave hints on items to glue in place to make a printing plate. Peggy and Kay shared the pieces they had done at Amy's the week before, and Peggy and Amy's printed fabric they had made for samples. They can also be used as rubbing plates for Shiva oil pastels. Use the paint either rolled on the plate with the fabric laid on top, or with the paint on the rollers, and the plate beneath the fabric. See - amysetcetera.blogspot.com for more on the collagegraph techniques and fabric samples.
Photos:
1. Amy;s collagegraph fabric project.
2. Five Pointy Twisty Bags.
3. Peggy's collagegraph fabric.
4. Peggy
5. Peggy & Kay make collagegraph plates
6. Nancy & Corinne
Show & Tell - Jana's applique quilt
& Peggy's wool table topper.