Showing posts with label fabric collage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fabric collage. Show all posts

Monday, July 30, 2012

Introduction to Create Classes in Chicago 2012

Hey everyone! 
It's been such a busy time lately. I'm getting all my last minute things ready for Create Chicago in August.
I made some videos this weekend introducing my classes and answering a few questions about them. 
I've still got some spots left so I hope you can join us!
Also if anyone is looking for a hotel room to share give me a shout, I've got one booked.

So here are the videos...enjoy!

Sign up for these classes and more at www.createmixedmediaretreat.com



Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Fabric Collage & Rearranging the Studio & yard sale finds!...

I finished this little organizer last night. The top of this faux dress is a fabric collage that I plan to add a few found objects to, probably a pretty pearl necklace etc...
The bottom has two big pockets to put "stuff" in and it all hangs on an altered wooden hanger.


I had this shelf sitting on top of my sewing table, but it was taking up most of my sewing room and blocking the majority of the wall that I plan to hang an old door on so it had to move. I moved it where my chair was and my chair is now in front of my sewing desk.
I rearranged a few pretties...


Just had to show you my favorite necklace (above) a vintage Whiting & Davis rhinestone number. Super long and completely awesome! I wear it for special occasions. 

I went to 1 yard sale this weekend and found a few really pretty things...
I found a very see through 1920's gauze summer dress (underneath) and a beautifully made top with hand made lace inset collar.  There was also a floral silk bag with tatted lace top and bottom. (see it hanging at the end of the umbrella) It's so pretty but fragile. I love the tatting on it.
And you'll never guess what I paid for all of it....
25 cents! I spent 1 quarter at that yard sale and went home to throw a birthday party for my daughter and my husband. :)

 Thanks for visiting! Have a great week!

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