tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74680469471977420052024-03-06T22:34:22.945-05:00Carol R. Eaton DesignsCarol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.comBlogger426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-44698425438803159482019-02-01T11:05:00.000-05:002019-02-01T11:05:27.886-05:00#4 in my Family Series is Complete! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have a slowly evolving family series in fabric wall art that I've been working on over the past few years. They are personal and meant to evoke a memory or capture something I've been thinking about. </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHxraWX7lHRxFC46UxCnR4q_DAZ-YS4bh_iCNYf7ShFy6tP_BDBdG4V1zIyxv_JUaP_HoggCVPlXEPAz6gRRNWi658ceYf-a5LvJsD6FwAqS8EWLWfHIxBbCBeOL4kwIm4TXuKDesmQvh/s1600/IMG_E9448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1455" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHxraWX7lHRxFC46UxCnR4q_DAZ-YS4bh_iCNYf7ShFy6tP_BDBdG4V1zIyxv_JUaP_HoggCVPlXEPAz6gRRNWi658ceYf-a5LvJsD6FwAqS8EWLWfHIxBbCBeOL4kwIm4TXuKDesmQvh/s400/IMG_E9448.JPG" width="363" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Friday Nights with Nana</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every Friday night my family would drive from CT to NH for a weekend of skiing. We would stop at my Nana's house along the way to sleep over before heading to the slopes Saturday morning. My Nana was a fun loving and intriguing person. Her lifestyle was very different from what I knew in my young life so it always felt like an adventure being with her. She had a rocking chair that terrified me! It was made of some type of plastic that felt icky against my skin and it was a high backed chair which didn't seem to balance properly. It always felt like I was a half second from going over backwards! But of course as a kid I continued to rock! Friday night was also Lawrence </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Welk</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> night on TV...<i> an a one an a two!</i> Nana typically had a knitting or crochet project going and she smoked... and smoked! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Eventually
she got emphysema but back then the tobacco companies were selling their story that cigarettes were safe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This piece is whimsical and meant to be light hearted. Nana was a giggler and happy to play with a little girl. Her unconditional love helped shape my character and she will always be tucked away in my heart.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you have someone whose memory makes you smile! </span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-9439701389051308942019-01-23T18:06:00.000-05:002019-01-23T18:06:23.910-05:00Another Tiny Tapestry!<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am having a ball weaving tiny tapestry's! They are rough looking but each time I complete a piece I learn a little more about technique. Even though I complain about the time each one takes the process of weaving is meditative and calming! We can all use more of those feelings in our lives! </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgS3-gZCSbmZpqbGxKpGNy3jGeNWysyj8u7p8G1n2OM1BMZQe6QdMvkrS8Y0dhtn9ui1Dcj7DztPANpNgbSoWf8YpTU6gaj_-46SBlvQfqBiLG5oF7f3-Ox9V1gF0mrrLDA0Pz-mTkI2s/s1600/IMG_9386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgS3-gZCSbmZpqbGxKpGNy3jGeNWysyj8u7p8G1n2OM1BMZQe6QdMvkrS8Y0dhtn9ui1Dcj7DztPANpNgbSoWf8YpTU6gaj_-46SBlvQfqBiLG5oF7f3-Ox9V1gF0mrrLDA0Pz-mTkI2s/s320/IMG_9386.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Taming the beast! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmJYr3p1MfL-zdVbwyQdT-buudPh0Q9pAOnvQQ6dWxW1aE0RFaNp4JWSGWD5G0j7jXa6FcrPe-lO-94d9IBvPCZr3Kxfl8SxVT_DJgBEx8zL00ZMcUa68H0v4MoQjGB_Y3e34A5iYXQrt/s1600/IMG_E9394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1354" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmJYr3p1MfL-zdVbwyQdT-buudPh0Q9pAOnvQQ6dWxW1aE0RFaNp4JWSGWD5G0j7jXa6FcrPe-lO-94d9IBvPCZr3Kxfl8SxVT_DJgBEx8zL00ZMcUa68H0v4MoQjGB_Y3e34A5iYXQrt/s400/IMG_E9394.JPG" width="337" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This is a New England memory! </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Are you a weaver? Can you recommend any books that show a lot of stitches and techniques? </span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-54287871060695987102019-01-22T14:03:00.001-05:002019-01-22T14:03:34.144-05:00January = Snow Dyeing Fun!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Looking out my windows I can see the beautiful snow capped Rockies. They are breathtaking to view especially with a bright blue sky to make them pop visually! We've had multiple mini snowstorms in my town which gives me lots of inspiration for getting out to dye with snow. Usually when I dye it's a very free and unplanned session. This time I took a more methodical approach by pressing and clamping the fabric before I soaked in soda ash and water. I have to say I'm happy with the results and admit there is something positive to be said for the concept of planning in advance! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3kzZzQ2k8kmF9Vnbvkgy8Ux4raY3IywXYdpmjt2CdeilQHw7WBgC0YWzRZT9C7vpOHiOyvgE638c2kkSpuZxnMYlqSBn1jq2VSLwz0lH60JscOIEjuXHHs-VNDqyuFraof4XM2fEBZtO/s1600/IMG_9304.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3kzZzQ2k8kmF9Vnbvkgy8Ux4raY3IywXYdpmjt2CdeilQHw7WBgC0YWzRZT9C7vpOHiOyvgE638c2kkSpuZxnMYlqSBn1jq2VSLwz0lH60JscOIEjuXHHs-VNDqyuFraof4XM2fEBZtO/s400/IMG_9304.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUHiGf7pSxl5Yo-OPwpC64w7JO-5-YpBqIy7aS9NXSEJYnVCWSZ0lP4bZHw56LWYEgcJZySL4y28kLfKesNa35lfPNk3aUHu5M_0QzBEAcVNoKVY6VqUCUwxrJOeIup1ec407VfHgZqPw/s1600/IMG_9325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUHiGf7pSxl5Yo-OPwpC64w7JO-5-YpBqIy7aS9NXSEJYnVCWSZ0lP4bZHw56LWYEgcJZySL4y28kLfKesNa35lfPNk3aUHu5M_0QzBEAcVNoKVY6VqUCUwxrJOeIup1ec407VfHgZqPw/s400/IMG_9325.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNf5G9W_lpGFAP30Rq3WSH7YYo92ukJk2tfmPEBymGEn9xOCEjjVk27nIHdVSnVX1YDuek-doc02_jqMuNCcBCqD65tbpO1zp1gpADhrK9stOoLlEo7rS886G0rmR_XNkvSmwpqsyW80q/s1600/IMG_9354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNf5G9W_lpGFAP30Rq3WSH7YYo92ukJk2tfmPEBymGEn9xOCEjjVk27nIHdVSnVX1YDuek-doc02_jqMuNCcBCqD65tbpO1zp1gpADhrK9stOoLlEo7rS886G0rmR_XNkvSmwpqsyW80q/s400/IMG_9354.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8k9nD9lPJPFR5e_dxye6tVtGJ8EYKUXCTgOqPoB3aR-CuQkOazQYvw7ottf9tE7JC2NLAr10c81RrC7P5LUKrAB8d9Lw4uUg1FHnnmk1Ntbog863blfUXtcmnwNWE6ft3l9Xkxr2misr/s1600/IMG_9355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8k9nD9lPJPFR5e_dxye6tVtGJ8EYKUXCTgOqPoB3aR-CuQkOazQYvw7ottf9tE7JC2NLAr10c81RrC7P5LUKrAB8d9Lw4uUg1FHnnmk1Ntbog863blfUXtcmnwNWE6ft3l9Xkxr2misr/s400/IMG_9355.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGclBmvplI4qPvSPKEQCU44wb80lxSf8aTXqQIJCcnOwD8PSXvMqyK9QC2XkfjRhsZRYb8BcTe6zQKhOWJLOWb9j9EnekY5aVisn2y9XgsgseQ8ZJ8hcTc-Q-NBj7RC6WUcL1sqpEmyQk/s1600/IMG_E9367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGclBmvplI4qPvSPKEQCU44wb80lxSf8aTXqQIJCcnOwD8PSXvMqyK9QC2XkfjRhsZRYb8BcTe6zQKhOWJLOWb9j9EnekY5aVisn2y9XgsgseQ8ZJ8hcTc-Q-NBj7RC6WUcL1sqpEmyQk/s400/IMG_E9367.JPG" width="317" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-13435591961071452092018-12-24T09:33:00.002-05:002018-12-24T09:33:38.180-05:00Free Style Fabric Paint - Progress Photos! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In a quest to expand and explore my approach to art I'm using fabric paint in a more free style manner! I'm trying to be loose and not worry so much about the end result. I find I have to talk myself through not being fussy in order to stay loose. My brain automatically wants to "correct" my work. I didn't realize it would be such a challenge to be free! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BT4BcYaPTKX9Apy7ngAQpyO4u3EqId2zJkN-fCYty5gLkf-TyLtHYtfyjPUQSr0E8Sydr4hO1XILAJMvAjKaUaWzYqxczU2EWlS_qXulcYIJKFmiFpzkOD6HdoWBcHo02GbEaOWzjOn9/s1600/IMG_9147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BT4BcYaPTKX9Apy7ngAQpyO4u3EqId2zJkN-fCYty5gLkf-TyLtHYtfyjPUQSr0E8Sydr4hO1XILAJMvAjKaUaWzYqxczU2EWlS_qXulcYIJKFmiFpzkOD6HdoWBcHo02GbEaOWzjOn9/s400/IMG_9147.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The working title for this piece is, "Lavender Farm". I had an image in my head and just went for it painting directly onto the fabric! I started to quilt the piece and will keep a circular theme going throughout the design. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm happy to say the free style approach is keeping me calm and patient as I quilt. In the past I just wanted to get stuff done and hurried through the different phases for creating a piece of art. This time I take breaks, work on a section and then jump to another without feeling the need to be methodical... it's a new happy place for me! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll post more progress photos and continue to explore the free style journey later! Right now there are Christmas cookies to bake!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>HAPPY HOLIDAYS! </b></span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-22787840221115501372018-12-03T12:53:00.000-05:002018-12-03T12:53:12.107-05:00The 'Ole Dawg Learned a New Trick!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXybaeqFiTJ2Kb7V1dqtZyE_Txwl-ZFp6Siapz8i7OwvXyKCAOUHTjvxnYwkotkn43WdgoM4FJQyTLOI_drzcUJyPqxPoIjUKof_dvCJlfb7BmbDPwchmTiD3H9_aAQ5eidEZHTHNEByMG/s1600/IMG_9099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXybaeqFiTJ2Kb7V1dqtZyE_Txwl-ZFp6Siapz8i7OwvXyKCAOUHTjvxnYwkotkn43WdgoM4FJQyTLOI_drzcUJyPqxPoIjUKof_dvCJlfb7BmbDPwchmTiD3H9_aAQ5eidEZHTHNEByMG/s400/IMG_9099.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Now that I have more time available to pursue my passions I took a Tiny Tapestry class at the <a href="http://asld.org/adult-classes-workshops-student-information/">Denver Student Arts League</a>. It was a great experience and I was thrilled to work in a new medium. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgjqGFWDCTDec6OJE9xU67erPeBCMM0cp_wvSdKDOyipJ4Vbpuv-V3hKGue8vL4ukSEIyW5xIsmdvCZPOKAimAtJO0zcCDhjKHzmECp367s_9vZuQyzJI0_3X6pqMXbzld72OpPIXW_CN/s1600/RRHP3875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgjqGFWDCTDec6OJE9xU67erPeBCMM0cp_wvSdKDOyipJ4Vbpuv-V3hKGue8vL4ukSEIyW5xIsmdvCZPOKAimAtJO0zcCDhjKHzmECp367s_9vZuQyzJI0_3X6pqMXbzld72OpPIXW_CN/s400/RRHP3875.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">My ultimate goal is to create free form tapestries but FIRST I must learn weaving basics! What I quickly discovered is that it takes a really long time to weave - I had no idea! I tend to be an instant gratification gal but I'm finding great joy in methodically working the soft fibers. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Hdzgoe12_c18SvpC7JNcbTliSdErGAtwdZzh-bv9DwO-Z_j-4ifBn-PSn_TyGCGWdgqyqNtcKLfxkxkGWQqcwvYGZZSIg21sDnGYxpY4M2R0JciImvfvsT_0rlHaLw6QMxRRDtu2LvPO/s1600/IMG_8713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Hdzgoe12_c18SvpC7JNcbTliSdErGAtwdZzh-bv9DwO-Z_j-4ifBn-PSn_TyGCGWdgqyqNtcKLfxkxkGWQqcwvYGZZSIg21sDnGYxpY4M2R0JciImvfvsT_0rlHaLw6QMxRRDtu2LvPO/s400/IMG_8713.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This was the cardboard loom and tool the instructor gave us during the class. They aren't much to look at but they were effective and a great starting point for learning. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoLlxJUgfREIjzhey9dbBsmwRBTFsz5UyA9iB1IHOr5ywfoBSugPOOnjvZGCKDdBr3gfTHT7XInbcPDVoRXnCw3-7liqcPFUPhQ8tPZZ318x6H3wffBbQUv5h8epHlfRfZneMLJwY0zmJ/s1600/IMG_8716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoLlxJUgfREIjzhey9dbBsmwRBTFsz5UyA9iB1IHOr5ywfoBSugPOOnjvZGCKDdBr3gfTHT7XInbcPDVoRXnCw3-7liqcPFUPhQ8tPZZ318x6H3wffBbQUv5h8epHlfRfZneMLJwY0zmJ/s400/IMG_8716.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Try not to giggle at my first creation! It took HOURS to weave and was enough to get me hooked on the technique. I have to say I've shown unaccustomed strength in resisting the urge to buy every fiber that I fall in love with! I am taking it step by step and putting in my hours to get better and try to master a few techniques so I can spin off into a more freestyle design approach.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To get started I purchased a small 10" loom at <i><a href="http://www.shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com/yarn.htm">Shuttle, Spindles & Skeins</a>, </i>a local shop in Boulder, CO. I also bought a book titled, <i>On the Loom, A Modern Weaver's Guide</i>. It shows the basics for getting started along with instructions for non-traditional projects. I borrowed, <i>Tapestry Weaving </i>by Kristin Glasbrook from the library. That was a great find - it clearly explains a variety of weaving stitches along with great photos. I'm thinking of buying a copy. After the experience of creating a few small pieces I purchased other tools for my new adventure; a wooden beater and a couple of 12" pick-up-sticks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am off to complete two more little coaster rugs... it's the holidays and a great way to learn a new technique while checking off my Christmas gift giving list! HO, HO, HO!</span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-26258627582303788982018-11-14T13:01:00.000-05:002018-11-15T19:22:09.570-05:00Permission to Reinvent Myself!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhCURBfmiInUtmq3mhlhCACnc9Nf1KjNUPJd4rykqTS-3_yD4hldnUonXepjyfDa54KWGotZ6Dur-hcjc5e60MfjL2gjo6Hdo7-PJlPy4Vm_ydQUhLLA9F4yVGqsDUvr7cI6MFOJJZmnc/s1600/IMG_3898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhCURBfmiInUtmq3mhlhCACnc9Nf1KjNUPJd4rykqTS-3_yD4hldnUonXepjyfDa54KWGotZ6Dur-hcjc5e60MfjL2gjo6Hdo7-PJlPy4Vm_ydQUhLLA9F4yVGqsDUvr7cI6MFOJJZmnc/s400/IMG_3898.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's been months 4 months since I resigned from my job! I spent 15 years working in a very stressful environment and over the past two years my relationship with upper management became more challenging. Despite retirement being a few years off the decision to resign now was the best one for me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The new me is all smiles! I approach each day with purposefulness in the choices and decisions I make about how to spend my time! With that being said, I've had an evolution of self since I resigned. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I realize now that I compartmentalized my creative self with my outside work image. My boundaries were so firm and formal that my whole self was constantly split and at odds with each other. Moving forward I can embrace my soul and nurture my passions... it feels good just saying that out loud! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm shedding what is no longer necessary whether figuratively or literally. The changes may never be noticed outside my family but each evolution brings me joy and freedom. I can fully explore my creative and artistic self. There is no longer a need to "hide" any parts of my personality for fear of not conforming to my former employer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've given myself permission to explore other forms of art while enhancing the skills I've already acquired. To date I've dabbled in watercolor, sketching and weaving. I'm learning about what makes my heart sing and I feel "whole" for the first time in years! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>My wish is for all creative souls to have the ability to nurture what makes their hearts sing and to find joy in each day! </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>PEACE</i></span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-85784612848323675492018-08-12T18:17:00.000-04:002018-08-12T18:17:35.224-04:00Channeling Cave Paintings! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapKhdRzitAj-mGk30QqNb4SAp6dqMk_IUr9Go2jKFCJJmVgtQmGyc58EMnGSn0f9XaRsOysGX5o2bFf2GeDUyhQ0FK2TKAH2JZXY5_SOR-E-jyvozxUE3u9tXsNetHO57Yafm93I_8E4R/s1600/IMG_7763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapKhdRzitAj-mGk30QqNb4SAp6dqMk_IUr9Go2jKFCJJmVgtQmGyc58EMnGSn0f9XaRsOysGX5o2bFf2GeDUyhQ0FK2TKAH2JZXY5_SOR-E-jyvozxUE3u9tXsNetHO57Yafm93I_8E4R/s400/IMG_7763.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">My attempt to go back in time and create like a cave dweller! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I created a piece of confetti dyed fabric that I thought was too plain. I lived with it on the design wall for a few days and thought it looked a little like stone.... mmm.. something prehistoric was creeping into my mind! </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWcgQGKwirgeYGQkGgGulq3r_SnnKHdqIPSiBnf6JHM6GsoGPsBzrKx_FNNKbEfow4_eDgqq91yd7TygPusIvGdSu5GeaHJmNX5TWRYA_7Td3OOCMlQKbeerofwqgxoPyps3qeuJuSF7x/s1600/IMG_7767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWcgQGKwirgeYGQkGgGulq3r_SnnKHdqIPSiBnf6JHM6GsoGPsBzrKx_FNNKbEfow4_eDgqq91yd7TygPusIvGdSu5GeaHJmNX5TWRYA_7Td3OOCMlQKbeerofwqgxoPyps3qeuJuSF7x/s400/IMG_7767.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I pulled out a thermofax screen created from pictographs. A few years ago on a family vacation near Moab, Utah I took a photo of the ancient symbols.<br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TerriStegmillerArt">Terri Stegmiller</a> custom made the screen - check out her shop!<br /></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPT8WseJA2aTPKsPmsteq25s2p9Udmtm07UIdxqc_dFK3JcQi4UOpN_l42dTtzCJWS2uyUcfKEdQxmYyllK3DplD64pFa-Ki1khkDYRipG_JIYQuf6PtRRoCnZJdM-y-TZf21G3dXPkZu5/s1600/IMG_7772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPT8WseJA2aTPKsPmsteq25s2p9Udmtm07UIdxqc_dFK3JcQi4UOpN_l42dTtzCJWS2uyUcfKEdQxmYyllK3DplD64pFa-Ki1khkDYRipG_JIYQuf6PtRRoCnZJdM-y-TZf21G3dXPkZu5/s400/IMG_7772.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The design is a group of antelope (?), horseback riders and a dog (?). I am not 100% sure what the story is telling but the area in Utah has many similar stories left behind by our ancestors. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcOX4jtMecrpfLxL8oBZJgwc4Xr4HZk6Kbs11zkFHDfxsGp4K4J7Rcl959oWTn5u9TGGhctNVmwf-Ww73CiltpNhA7VjTipaPMVn8PUcA3ACoU2VL5szrwLR30nH7-WWNQDorSG8w6rzI/s1600/IMG_7766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcOX4jtMecrpfLxL8oBZJgwc4Xr4HZk6Kbs11zkFHDfxsGp4K4J7Rcl959oWTn5u9TGGhctNVmwf-Ww73CiltpNhA7VjTipaPMVn8PUcA3ACoU2VL5szrwLR30nH7-WWNQDorSG8w6rzI/s400/IMG_7766.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wasn't quite satisfied</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: start;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start;">so I laid the fabric on cement and rubbed it with <a href="https://www.dharmatrading.com/markers/shiva-paintstiks.html">Shiva paint sticks</a>. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I checked out cave painting books from the library to research the tools, colors and typical subject matter our ancient forebears recorded. It is amazing to me that in such a primitive culture artists were active in making marks and recording their stories in the caves they used as dwellings. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1X5c4jEb8XOJMJZbCCcQnU8uKOFZCoMfXcSPlGyqICf9Ie44krm0JcXSD8juTO6lB2pUYb3VEWW2N6yqtFivclMrqwfOE8RUOKqSQmmHjPsV2f7lphXpjb5u3Dy8JGjbB6p09SPfdOR6z/s1600/IMG_7765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1X5c4jEb8XOJMJZbCCcQnU8uKOFZCoMfXcSPlGyqICf9Ie44krm0JcXSD8juTO6lB2pUYb3VEWW2N6yqtFivclMrqwfOE8RUOKqSQmmHjPsV2f7lphXpjb5u3Dy8JGjbB6p09SPfdOR6z/s400/IMG_7765.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlGDspzt7trj30ap2s4kNXwM1u_DnUOWsZjizA8r5qWjjkG5VqJbfFpHMOYseVerTf-gnpoRkvJm0QJNXWP6MhB3MILUpvivLtihzyuzwqqiG_4o5Yrilz_SVT2SaCCTgARGPFNjn9mQC/s1600/IMG_7768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlGDspzt7trj30ap2s4kNXwM1u_DnUOWsZjizA8r5qWjjkG5VqJbfFpHMOYseVerTf-gnpoRkvJm0QJNXWP6MhB3MILUpvivLtihzyuzwqqiG_4o5Yrilz_SVT2SaCCTgARGPFNjn9mQC/s400/IMG_7768.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgFsPQC5SB_FE-SHn8967JV9R1hppIP7hltIMn3g-Ir2eLq27TRwefHfvIIOP_ZXbRk4CzrBY-T8ndGrJypBJ6EmgsoRdonelISsVHkq_DxRfnR6BEnTCMaMJr6SLt611zoQTyVYgxBc-/s1600/IMG_7773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgFsPQC5SB_FE-SHn8967JV9R1hppIP7hltIMn3g-Ir2eLq27TRwefHfvIIOP_ZXbRk4CzrBY-T8ndGrJypBJ6EmgsoRdonelISsVHkq_DxRfnR6BEnTCMaMJr6SLt611zoQTyVYgxBc-/s400/IMG_7773.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><i>Thank you ancient artists - I hope today's mark makers do you proud! </i></b></span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-7976417256725637052018-07-07T13:32:00.001-04:002018-07-07T13:32:41.299-04:00Look What Charlene Created! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cjzJtdjyDll37oaq3q8G8LL3KYykmVNMcQ7Qzm8SmvK2-QQYZvA6c9kcWpMeb66yMTpQ530YOHKiMdgYJI1L2JmhI3tmpxS23lunW1vZlgHXxDnTT4iM8tqPSvVCZ0sX1A78SkTBuR1g/s1600/Charlene.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1204" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cjzJtdjyDll37oaq3q8G8LL3KYykmVNMcQ7Qzm8SmvK2-QQYZvA6c9kcWpMeb66yMTpQ530YOHKiMdgYJI1L2JmhI3tmpxS23lunW1vZlgHXxDnTT4iM8tqPSvVCZ0sX1A78SkTBuR1g/s400/Charlene.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: #fbfbfa; color: #222222; font-family: "graphik webfont" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "droid sans" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: #fbfbfa; color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Charlene O'Rourke made this fabulous fabric collage titled, <i>Baroque</i>. Charlene used a piece of ice dyed sateen for the background, Indian batik and a floral print. Charlene outlined the print with stitching to create this lovely design. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fbfbfa; color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfa;">Beautiful job Charlene! </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfa;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfa;">Charlene made the ice dyed fabric I made look beautiful. If you need a unique piece of fabric for your art work please hop over to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarolREatonDesigns">Etsy</a> shop to look around. My fabrics are one of a kind so hopefully you will see a piece that grabs your attention! </span></span><br />
<br />
<br />Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-53623867783754147512018-06-28T09:37:00.002-04:002018-06-28T09:37:20.771-04:00Soak + Sprinkle + Spray = Confetti Dyeing! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT9h9Q5h9DL3TldvyQOWxuyrVd1OqX1yes8Pb7QfIlPUTiq4O2UceVB0whAc2RELWsoPXWgA5xa3LJs3jeJwzn9t6nspC_YIGu1Jzt95ykrfQKZXOV1ZtHfcfzSWbHOtYfb1K7Hop4ZTX/s1600/Fabrics+mailed+to+QA.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1600" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT9h9Q5h9DL3TldvyQOWxuyrVd1OqX1yes8Pb7QfIlPUTiq4O2UceVB0whAc2RELWsoPXWgA5xa3LJs3jeJwzn9t6nspC_YIGu1Jzt95ykrfQKZXOV1ZtHfcfzSWbHOtYfb1K7Hop4ZTX/s320/Fabrics+mailed+to+QA.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To create a confetti dyed piece you start by soaking the fabric in soda ash and water for about 30 minutes. Remember this step prepares the fabric for dyeing and accepting the dye in the most colorful way! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next wring out the fabric and lay on any surface. I've used a table, the ground and even a bush! Sprinkle the dye powder across the surface. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-3UziW7qjVHSqjvyvilGvVCNJgU_yO7khNVjOKSsdF1tsgropjAgBlH37g1tH4rGY0ka6XZ2Sz0N1x-IdQAks1x0u8hqd4JYCmcSeVHhgvQRt0mvectjN5FuDgk83JIuZaroDJr8F6nY/s1600/IMG_2107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-3UziW7qjVHSqjvyvilGvVCNJgU_yO7khNVjOKSsdF1tsgropjAgBlH37g1tH4rGY0ka6XZ2Sz0N1x-IdQAks1x0u8hqd4JYCmcSeVHhgvQRt0mvectjN5FuDgk83JIuZaroDJr8F6nY/s320/IMG_2107.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There are multiple ways to go from here. Just have fun and experiment</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">! One idea is to hang the fabric on a clothesline and allow the dyes to drip and blend. If you want more interaction try spraying the fabric with a solution of soda ash and water.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNkj4HeKAONaUm3x_Dk3Shig8KAxfPJUVnmBhS5O7lh9poWp7lilE8Vgjy-wGRLsfKhe2wHPjCTqw5NAev0sdzxk155HB4lTgRepRdUwGbjWI7WFnbE-cTrTyLG9KvXZ65yi50P77-9O7/s1600/Confetti+Dyeing+-+Hang+and+Spray+Method+-+Dye+beginning+to+run.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1397" data-original-width="1600" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNkj4HeKAONaUm3x_Dk3Shig8KAxfPJUVnmBhS5O7lh9poWp7lilE8Vgjy-wGRLsfKhe2wHPjCTqw5NAev0sdzxk155HB4lTgRepRdUwGbjWI7WFnbE-cTrTyLG9KvXZ65yi50P77-9O7/s320/Confetti+Dyeing+-+Hang+and+Spray+Method+-+Dye+beginning+to+run.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another option is to scrunch the fabric and allow more opportunity for the dye particles to separate and spread. Again, if you want more movement spray the fabric with soda ash and water. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xmrpNb4ZR8-piixsCalKBofNK4zZpv3MKYP_dFHlNg13eqJufAImniKLCHA5QO2LQGQfQOy40Qc-isg9-EqOxFiv7pZS4jZWf2dvgw_Y2sKJ4iZcxtLTaP9g4ydwhmPwe4cRj84ddQZE/s1600/Confetti+Dyeing+-+scrunch+and+mist+fabric.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xmrpNb4ZR8-piixsCalKBofNK4zZpv3MKYP_dFHlNg13eqJufAImniKLCHA5QO2LQGQfQOy40Qc-isg9-EqOxFiv7pZS4jZWf2dvgw_Y2sKJ4iZcxtLTaP9g4ydwhmPwe4cRj84ddQZE/s320/Confetti+Dyeing+-+scrunch+and+mist+fabric.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How about moving the dye around with a found object... go for it and try weird things! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDDhaRSG3ML1fRyeBN_yyh_W-BosBqNG8fQvQbzgmgCj2bE_JBJxPI0DGQT9aS-O4OpRYnygbBfuHxAWaXr7nN71Rm6Nk4uhbLT9i7UV-kpcuuLyXc8Za6i5aMPQpbR1SM-2ee-9QzWa6/s1600/Confetti+Dyeing+-+Scraping+the+comb+across+the+fabric.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDDhaRSG3ML1fRyeBN_yyh_W-BosBqNG8fQvQbzgmgCj2bE_JBJxPI0DGQT9aS-O4OpRYnygbBfuHxAWaXr7nN71Rm6Nk4uhbLT9i7UV-kpcuuLyXc8Za6i5aMPQpbR1SM-2ee-9QzWa6/s320/Confetti+Dyeing+-+Scraping+the+comb+across+the+fabric.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What do you think might happen if you were to fold your fabric before sprinkling the dye?</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HB6kS7jc9EbfZZVciimHQVmpnABoK8rer9B2i_xEE63ePbNfvtZOueQYs-to-xZn3U7u5ZsNnxxSXpCILGx30O8huQHkZjWR54F8SfrWzYMbY7dqafrnE35dnieteHp51jg0-YR1PihN/s1600/Confetti+Dyeing+-+Folded+Fabric+Technique.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HB6kS7jc9EbfZZVciimHQVmpnABoK8rer9B2i_xEE63ePbNfvtZOueQYs-to-xZn3U7u5ZsNnxxSXpCILGx30O8huQHkZjWR54F8SfrWzYMbY7dqafrnE35dnieteHp51jg0-YR1PihN/s320/Confetti+Dyeing+-+Folded+Fabric+Technique.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I encourage you to go have fun - y</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">ou can't possibly make a mistake because</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> there are no rules! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let me know how your experiments go. </span></div>
<br />Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-37409687347642259732018-06-22T09:23:00.003-04:002018-06-22T09:26:32.604-04:00Indigo Dyeing - First Batch of the Season! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xbaP-bugSC3PrqHePQey_vG2h7Dr6KvGCeUyRoRYILM74OmXBYtMIRK-P6kpeXx_UUsYw0eLuBTTqjWxus7cUxuY-ob4S3oUvHCrBulUFt4p1o80XajkMYpwUHpxETDjfyW5DR4u20iU/s1600/1+-+dipping+folded+fabirc.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xbaP-bugSC3PrqHePQey_vG2h7Dr6KvGCeUyRoRYILM74OmXBYtMIRK-P6kpeXx_UUsYw0eLuBTTqjWxus7cUxuY-ob4S3oUvHCrBulUFt4p1o80XajkMYpwUHpxETDjfyW5DR4u20iU/s400/1+-+dipping+folded+fabirc.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is something special about Indigo. It connects us to a very ancient tradition of dyeing textiles. The traditional indigo recipe is tricky so I chose to use pre-reduced crystals from <a href="https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/pre-reduced-indigo-crystals.html">Dharma</a> - I know my limitations! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is very freeing to grab found objects to clamp or tie into the fabric to create a design. I know there are methods for creating very specific designs but I tend to approach loosely with a free spirit. I am happy to experiment and just see what happens! </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv2V7GgiCMgtaFFF59HeVz_z-BaaF6SRiLfRt0eEBacx67dawUkKELgDWkADiyo4yxgDNGQ2Jdf9MoUZSSpbvVtx8cxZ7HT7RqpbZDiYPo9vSXAWQ8mv7e9N55eJK596ga7ULrvpOsWQS/s1600/IMG_7134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv2V7GgiCMgtaFFF59HeVz_z-BaaF6SRiLfRt0eEBacx67dawUkKELgDWkADiyo4yxgDNGQ2Jdf9MoUZSSpbvVtx8cxZ7HT7RqpbZDiYPo9vSXAWQ8mv7e9N55eJK596ga7ULrvpOsWQS/s400/IMG_7134.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHqL1L12DpBOM2eRjFAERSSKBG9RqwNiL3QTsLprqfF6eKWyUJIKaMVo0Tfd9F00OVVSAoU2NrtPmg_cBG5mxrroja6KjUyhB6Jw-_hcuE-EloEy-2j6Vv8RXShloWb5rhvwPMDhKWv-k/s1600/IMG_7136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHqL1L12DpBOM2eRjFAERSSKBG9RqwNiL3QTsLprqfF6eKWyUJIKaMVo0Tfd9F00OVVSAoU2NrtPmg_cBG5mxrroja6KjUyhB6Jw-_hcuE-EloEy-2j6Vv8RXShloWb5rhvwPMDhKWv-k/s400/IMG_7136.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">These marks were made using old CD's and hotel key cards! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbI7fONc0QTrPEpJ6UFPs7vFx4GTcFwdrLoYT_q2O44W_zpYAbymExDr2tY2Y4fBOid9pYM9BBi8hSDOFCv25aackT6dEwaMocJ4AAT7GjQeZBAhEADDE3wV9daAF8EzU14NLRjvyR-yRi/s1600/IMG_7162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbI7fONc0QTrPEpJ6UFPs7vFx4GTcFwdrLoYT_q2O44W_zpYAbymExDr2tY2Y4fBOid9pYM9BBi8hSDOFCv25aackT6dEwaMocJ4AAT7GjQeZBAhEADDE3wV9daAF8EzU14NLRjvyR-yRi/s400/IMG_7162.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoywyOTN9mFK8PpWZnjF2JC6H5WidThMWUnUe_K7e_mtW87uRMDww_UjnUD9g0Cd-Knbe14snP4F6sf4-q4QD2zKBHoUclu2ELKOR3CSlqJAaF2UZUMiosJFS1Rq0xHWaEztJ4_fOtG1Y/s1600/IMG_7165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoywyOTN9mFK8PpWZnjF2JC6H5WidThMWUnUe_K7e_mtW87uRMDww_UjnUD9g0Cd-Knbe14snP4F6sf4-q4QD2zKBHoUclu2ELKOR3CSlqJAaF2UZUMiosJFS1Rq0xHWaEztJ4_fOtG1Y/s400/IMG_7165.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The crackle look was created using rubber bands. Once the fabric was washed and dried I sprayed the surface with a bleach/water combination to create the fun spots. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MtVJL8VnEzTOKvKhRC59BxlbR9VdGGFBzk3wCaen5o-HQhuAJ5ix7fmbNI8L2IWagT6-JA1k4k9SemN3r1FqWQ8ITCyJdDpCbRlnZ83g7qucT74v7-mene-THCEafD4s53ku2MkX12kb/s1600/IMG_7145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MtVJL8VnEzTOKvKhRC59BxlbR9VdGGFBzk3wCaen5o-HQhuAJ5ix7fmbNI8L2IWagT6-JA1k4k9SemN3r1FqWQ8ITCyJdDpCbRlnZ83g7qucT74v7-mene-THCEafD4s53ku2MkX12kb/s400/IMG_7145.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwls8Wft2IKM1MQ_oTcAWfrYaX53tdqdZXrdqp1k9p0Cr7344vflWGVqSWBiDue3nY6Q-wEpE21TGbmIPzTEvBeKFAso2LuTjQp1grILHoBwjdez86_3MLVB9njLSts73TtHJ3bWivLfWu/s1600/IMG_7147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwls8Wft2IKM1MQ_oTcAWfrYaX53tdqdZXrdqp1k9p0Cr7344vflWGVqSWBiDue3nY6Q-wEpE21TGbmIPzTEvBeKFAso2LuTjQp1grILHoBwjdez86_3MLVB9njLSts73TtHJ3bWivLfWu/s400/IMG_7147.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This piece was loosely pleated and rolled with rubber hands to keep it in place! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXlNxIw5xubDml736LbmGLgoFIYfdJQTds9mcD120t6suYI1sNC9H4uXay-iXWMS1RZC4VGJOhwXHmvE4IlWoENsV05Zx-VDAShSEt8698_hR22c3QXLHHder54T5nUKIBBXWxciVUKk4/s1600/IMG_7150.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXlNxIw5xubDml736LbmGLgoFIYfdJQTds9mcD120t6suYI1sNC9H4uXay-iXWMS1RZC4VGJOhwXHmvE4IlWoENsV05Zx-VDAShSEt8698_hR22c3QXLHHder54T5nUKIBBXWxciVUKk4/s400/IMG_7150.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh9DiGyrIQz1vDvL_rJID1FkdozwP9OxeeiKzQxEXCsMfxPUkr5KnAG-Mtp9ObHcXxSVEnUle-aUB4YB1jOSohn9out6a85JEm4DTN9MTRIQ5zslZLewn5mXD6z5VEdEWKqv4-MdZlT3I/s1600/IMG_7154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh9DiGyrIQz1vDvL_rJID1FkdozwP9OxeeiKzQxEXCsMfxPUkr5KnAG-Mtp9ObHcXxSVEnUle-aUB4YB1jOSohn9out6a85JEm4DTN9MTRIQ5zslZLewn5mXD6z5VEdEWKqv4-MdZlT3I/s400/IMG_7154.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I folded and clamped this piece!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_72wg2N2ADUyANAA3klf_G-sbmKH4TMiOCWbTQpGxTZTmGzw_F_0x21-0naryostFBRu5SkT6bJ1mnImGJGwm3WZRpX_O1P0Tiuk-nI4y3DA7gdml2dSvB6v5CtEGK2lC5D69vuFhza2/s1600/IMG_7155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_72wg2N2ADUyANAA3klf_G-sbmKH4TMiOCWbTQpGxTZTmGzw_F_0x21-0naryostFBRu5SkT6bJ1mnImGJGwm3WZRpX_O1P0Tiuk-nI4y3DA7gdml2dSvB6v5CtEGK2lC5D69vuFhza2/s400/IMG_7155.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The design came out very different in each section of the fabric! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'd love to hear about your Indigo dyeing experience! </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To learn more about the ancient traditions I recommend,<i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indigo-Catherine-McKinley/dp/1408822369/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529673932&sr=8-1&keywords=Indigo+-+In+Search+of+The+Color+That+Seduced+the+World"> Indigo - In Search of The Color That Seduced the World</a></i>, by Catherine E. McKinley. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I had a group of artists from SAQA over to enjoy the new Indigo vat. We had a great time! SAQA is an organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and those who create them! To </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">learn more about </span><a href="http://www.saqa.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">SAQA</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> I encourage you to click </span><a href="http://www.saqa.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HERE</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Please take a peek at my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarolREatonDesigns">Etsy Shop</a> where I sell my hand crafted fabrics! </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-15995327081047063212018-06-09T09:31:00.000-04:002018-06-09T09:31:11.479-04:00I Opened an Etsy Shop! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Opening an Etsy shop to sell my hand crafted fabrics has been on my to-do list for a long time. Finally, I took the time to figure out the details = yippee... it's up and running! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The shop name is, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarolREatonDesigns">CarolREatonDesigns</a> and I upload new fabrics at least once a week! I've appreciated the positive feedback so far from folks who took a peek. I am still available for collaboration with artists working on a special fabric color palette and can be reached via email from this blog! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcBjNJziBOX2QbNAcHNdoEO7FSvJRoMkSTaahkC0YcWKujbvOTYbrnSg7As84mcMyAFFT-vDnWzmWFD2Qd8-ko6hdIe2aZWLwBtZgfB5LxTywMq9ZjMAfZcgZpZF6nHHkxtEP3S04umPb/s1600/IMG_7767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcBjNJziBOX2QbNAcHNdoEO7FSvJRoMkSTaahkC0YcWKujbvOTYbrnSg7As84mcMyAFFT-vDnWzmWFD2Qd8-ko6hdIe2aZWLwBtZgfB5LxTywMq9ZjMAfZcgZpZF6nHHkxtEP3S04umPb/s400/IMG_7767.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thank you for the support! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-18606807677481194722018-03-26T08:23:00.001-04:002018-03-26T08:23:52.025-04:00Fencing + Paint Roller + Dye + Fabric = Cool Textures! <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My friend Barb Olson showed me how she uses a small foam roller to create patterns from wooden blocks and stencils. I have a lot of tools in my studio but no small rollers. I'm in the frame of mind that I should be using all the tools I have on hand rather than running out to buy more so I commandeered a standard size paint roller from hubby. </span><br />
<div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SZhDtlOtNmWj7NLMqyAs14wROw7ehtOqXSyfaty5cfKsEQAbEqGBsVz1IgnqH1goNrHlfgzt24BGWa5e4aE1gABdvALwBJw5ks2PApNrh-RmDz5pqADwW5bRiX8xhoijAYMuvaEwa_MO/s1600/5+Roller+Red.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SZhDtlOtNmWj7NLMqyAs14wROw7ehtOqXSyfaty5cfKsEQAbEqGBsVz1IgnqH1goNrHlfgzt24BGWa5e4aE1gABdvALwBJw5ks2PApNrh-RmDz5pqADwW5bRiX8xhoijAYMuvaEwa_MO/s400/5+Roller+Red.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I see many possible designs with this piece! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEKP8wNOOqmGZYdukRbLy8bkgN-w2561egFmzQWdJM_vwmRulIejlymsuSOKKX-O0zrVrkxQky3kH-VWdlkRsaaA31bD4xSSUudznBoPd4rH1c8aWfNInT5AJABTS4GDRCZuIaB4wfUYz/s1600/1+Roller+supplies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEKP8wNOOqmGZYdukRbLy8bkgN-w2561egFmzQWdJM_vwmRulIejlymsuSOKKX-O0zrVrkxQky3kH-VWdlkRsaaA31bD4xSSUudznBoPd4rH1c8aWfNInT5AJABTS4GDRCZuIaB4wfUYz/s400/1+Roller+supplies.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I mixed up a batch of thickened dye and poured into a plastic paint tray liner. The roller soaked up the color and I was ready to go! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lxgpJRD6o75ldehC_R6DmPQU-Bp_OsIV-ymogh9zB2HqzRSJMQqf_YuxqhvFYtkYwXlVqFzHoMx6d6j0oqzZ7p2-TD_Sbf1GbtN-kdp2KEknxVpm43MKWXxIOFd2uhTVzx3ZgZ5zGsrd/s1600/2+Roller+over+fabric+%2526+reed+fencing.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lxgpJRD6o75ldehC_R6DmPQU-Bp_OsIV-ymogh9zB2HqzRSJMQqf_YuxqhvFYtkYwXlVqFzHoMx6d6j0oqzZ7p2-TD_Sbf1GbtN-kdp2KEknxVpm43MKWXxIOFd2uhTVzx3ZgZ5zGsrd/s400/2+Roller+over+fabric+%2526+reed+fencing.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The fabric was placed on fencing causing the interesting textured pattern.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAemThCl_7FTdDvcktwwWc-ihLt0iNTkSRbUZ70WFJYmAlSvyrUHDIrEBlAr-ExfTUmp5Bahq-utL9s5exOhyphenhyphenxijmeDyS14LOTH68Z0vKkMbAbzTvaeWQNYt92bMlal_CEIHuY8rwgGa6t/s1600/3+-+Roller+finished.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAemThCl_7FTdDvcktwwWc-ihLt0iNTkSRbUZ70WFJYmAlSvyrUHDIrEBlAr-ExfTUmp5Bahq-utL9s5exOhyphenhyphenxijmeDyS14LOTH68Z0vKkMbAbzTvaeWQNYt92bMlal_CEIHuY8rwgGa6t/s400/3+-+Roller+finished.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I stopped rolling when I was satisfied with the coverage. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VBg757E6k8F_v8VjHI_Fijf8UN1C5_hgM7HQJLAL8tdGtt3nmi_QBP49zQtqrl0WxdxI1SqDO2X8CuWmqU7BE93a21cXqKYlCSlc-XZoWfWAMaRu_Mm_OsFsZqJuv0UZgpSWnIxiw1b6/s1600/4+Roller+Washed+%2526+Dried.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VBg757E6k8F_v8VjHI_Fijf8UN1C5_hgM7HQJLAL8tdGtt3nmi_QBP49zQtqrl0WxdxI1SqDO2X8CuWmqU7BE93a21cXqKYlCSlc-XZoWfWAMaRu_Mm_OsFsZqJuv0UZgpSWnIxiw1b6/s400/4+Roller+Washed+%2526+Dried.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The fabric always comes out a little lighter after washing but this photo reads even lighter than the fabric actually is. There are 2 greens coming through and it's a medium brightness! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvHlvJIpFq-pDhUhYwfBuWir0Is-sSpXSgzP917SEiDKPmP_tz0zt51ASVqnst6eEUwM1WACUC_9e4ov_QbDKmEbC0pkx0SKte1Wl9hwqua5B-MEJ7eszCOk2jF5DW_y6onh0stfJv53o/s1600/6+Roller+JDE.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvHlvJIpFq-pDhUhYwfBuWir0Is-sSpXSgzP917SEiDKPmP_tz0zt51ASVqnst6eEUwM1WACUC_9e4ov_QbDKmEbC0pkx0SKte1Wl9hwqua5B-MEJ7eszCOk2jF5DW_y6onh0stfJv53o/s400/6+Roller+JDE.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The final piece from the batch is Jade. Again, the photo reads lighter than it is. From my perspective the fabric is brighter than the photo and I'd consider it a medium to bright value. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">What is your favorite way to create a textured looking surface on fabric or paper! </span></div>
</div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-82007415046060256252018-01-30T09:31:00.001-05:002018-01-30T09:40:09.390-05:00Come Walk with Me! <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I just finished this piece titled, <i>Come Walk with Me</i>. I was thinking about my childhood... what was important to my foundation as a person - people, places, and things. I grew up with a strong sense of family and parents who let my creative side run wild. I was also blessed with a Grandmother (Nana) who provided unconditional love - I still smile when I think of her. </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvAWAbhOSw-j2OuUvlRtIzxG-DtrANuNru7jst5vmia0OULyIINyTyx8AIgKINjcZCp43SwF_W2SgifTLbn-t1IAWsYeD-oDnBT1TKMr0jlyZix2LwscFWA0TIVnESL0G8RSxUN3xesvEW/s1600/41+x+31.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvAWAbhOSw-j2OuUvlRtIzxG-DtrANuNru7jst5vmia0OULyIINyTyx8AIgKINjcZCp43SwF_W2SgifTLbn-t1IAWsYeD-oDnBT1TKMr0jlyZix2LwscFWA0TIVnESL0G8RSxUN3xesvEW/s400/41+x+31.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The overall size is 41" X 31". </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyx3ly80aMq4D3cEtDvIIRkyTLqPdJ358pqlCZ9SALXFl5RkpliBJPvyBwLea3_K30VqQQYT_81qZzcSbdKNlwQ7w2JHxyHn39pFUTOpUTUDVB9kda704ym-fIGkesJXRTZAVPIA5y0-79/s1600/IMG_6019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyx3ly80aMq4D3cEtDvIIRkyTLqPdJ358pqlCZ9SALXFl5RkpliBJPvyBwLea3_K30VqQQYT_81qZzcSbdKNlwQ7w2JHxyHn39pFUTOpUTUDVB9kda704ym-fIGkesJXRTZAVPIA5y0-79/s400/IMG_6019.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The base starts with a traditional Grandmother's Garden pattern. I used the raw edge technique rather than piecing - I know the limits of my patience! I was trying to figure out if the trees should float off the edges to liven it up a bit.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWr7OVDcvqFL5VheXs2Pfm9jQYtIQfnR8nV13UEKJKgTRkzgwFKmoDnXwkDz5PZ62UjYTeaInUnMEZeuOkO5cQbqYvhcJ6T9-lotcOVPLeaw5jsCV6LipvIAiSaNmwQ9QqyxziQbhOOPYB/s1600/IMG_6026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="640" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWr7OVDcvqFL5VheXs2Pfm9jQYtIQfnR8nV13UEKJKgTRkzgwFKmoDnXwkDz5PZ62UjYTeaInUnMEZeuOkO5cQbqYvhcJ6T9-lotcOVPLeaw5jsCV6LipvIAiSaNmwQ9QqyxziQbhOOPYB/s400/IMG_6026.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I played with the trees for a while but realized the Grandmother's Garden pattern didn't stand out... I wanted my Grandmother's memory to jump out the same way her personality jumped out. I took a deep breath and started clipping the edges. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAw3qLhKa2KZ7RdFcKng5qF9K-uxXPhRcjHadHoc5CpvqD7uuh2Ns3yS0JoOm8UY0M6z8zwt3EglMljBDDnkp9F08cFCuZnpEw3qAlMrZ5NVdk1hpwlZLw1AeHMkJKwaFE2cc6PjzQ123/s1600/IMG_6027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAw3qLhKa2KZ7RdFcKng5qF9K-uxXPhRcjHadHoc5CpvqD7uuh2Ns3yS0JoOm8UY0M6z8zwt3EglMljBDDnkp9F08cFCuZnpEw3qAlMrZ5NVdk1hpwlZLw1AeHMkJKwaFE2cc6PjzQ123/s400/IMG_6027.JPG" width="318" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">There's no turning back now - the piece is already quilted! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9Bl6DDhB4gLZE-STiRickjj552rwgFwreA8if4fpIkk3UX5-nunVeCi9xHAZni3A7BDuWxe9hbtl5ivLkeGTvLspfxYyulhSio3y_GdcaEyCYIh6p8XUEbMNI5BX8zaqgb0Wyx3ZOQNn/s1600/IMG_6068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9Bl6DDhB4gLZE-STiRickjj552rwgFwreA8if4fpIkk3UX5-nunVeCi9xHAZni3A7BDuWxe9hbtl5ivLkeGTvLspfxYyulhSio3y_GdcaEyCYIh6p8XUEbMNI5BX8zaqgb0Wyx3ZOQNn/s400/IMG_6068.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I added some sparkly white paint here and there to give the snowy background more character. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvswoQBj9ZdralzX0XVXl5nDYg3nR_1Ucv-TAAVV_dl_pn_dpMBPYuBHleWeXcKtO2YJigoRD8l7tzKXv3K9F8yZh87Mcd9tlLVRgVd_IfDYcMQIcc3Ja6Xc4vi24rJo3vbjAediBpQq-a/s1600/IMG_6069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvswoQBj9ZdralzX0XVXl5nDYg3nR_1Ucv-TAAVV_dl_pn_dpMBPYuBHleWeXcKtO2YJigoRD8l7tzKXv3K9F8yZh87Mcd9tlLVRgVd_IfDYcMQIcc3Ja6Xc4vi24rJo3vbjAediBpQq-a/s400/IMG_6069.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I think clipping the edges was the right thing to do. Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and jump in... my Grandmother taught me that! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">~ All fabric created by artist ~</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-42477667231417926912018-01-19T09:33:00.001-05:002018-01-19T09:33:06.593-05:00Fun with Dye and a Bathtub Mat! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My buddy <a href="https://www.barbaraolson.net/">Barb Olsen</a> invited me over for studio play time! Barb has gathered many cool and unusual tools over time. I was amazed when she pulled out a number of bathtub mats in all shapes, sizes and textures. It was instant love... the textures on the top and wonderful suction cups on the bottoms were perfect for printing!</span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg9oY5PROrFVVNCqZS0d8xGwziG4Vq1O98dS7deQ01m3fmBZ-XOhB0jbg7eDHgQ-bDKQ7Fv89P6uEFWAJ5ENcLmzlnbhyJUfdXdN7JHTnHnwoOKkc_zN6VA-2KxEfP29-fztZKqXT7_kH/s1600/IMG_5974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg9oY5PROrFVVNCqZS0d8xGwziG4Vq1O98dS7deQ01m3fmBZ-XOhB0jbg7eDHgQ-bDKQ7Fv89P6uEFWAJ5ENcLmzlnbhyJUfdXdN7JHTnHnwoOKkc_zN6VA-2KxEfP29-fztZKqXT7_kH/s400/IMG_5974.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This piece started as a folded and Indigo dyed fabric. I was unhappy with the open white spaces and wasn't sure what would make me happier. The suction cups on the underside of the bathtub mat were a great solution! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnufay190u3xn22iHsmt_u6Ycv2M6zetY5D0Yae77v6vTwjlEUsDt33qhxXrYx3Q4I7tk8IC0fmCuLu94i5FrKgRIHoXyYGGV7S8-Q5ne-Gg3Yscqx9XbDQGhMKRXw_UsronIn0aOqVfP/s1600/IMG_5975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnufay190u3xn22iHsmt_u6Ycv2M6zetY5D0Yae77v6vTwjlEUsDt33qhxXrYx3Q4I7tk8IC0fmCuLu94i5FrKgRIHoXyYGGV7S8-Q5ne-Gg3Yscqx9XbDQGhMKRXw_UsronIn0aOqVfP/s400/IMG_5975.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In this detail shot you can see how fun the circles are. I placed the bathtub mat on the table and laid the fabric on top. Using thickened dye on a foal roller I rolled across the surface... voila!<br />Thanks Barb! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-5491183173447260442018-01-12T09:47:00.001-05:002018-01-12T09:47:50.329-05:00Studio Play Time! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I made a promise to myself to spend more time in the studio with no pressure and no plan. Sometimes I try to be so efficient with my time and energy that I miss the wonderful spontaneous creations that happen when you have open "play time"! </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiWH6NjXzdLe9TrDaWRkJ_LIwsL5feHDJKBB-MK34ScDOFf9Dl0yhU1jMLpEzcK0UbJpcTtWsNl-Vu8981b2dTFWeQzRYrSBTaFSX80yMons9mpHcrdT1ZQvFZSvTLMyVq4VbJw5rfBMqe/s1600/IMG_5928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiWH6NjXzdLe9TrDaWRkJ_LIwsL5feHDJKBB-MK34ScDOFf9Dl0yhU1jMLpEzcK0UbJpcTtWsNl-Vu8981b2dTFWeQzRYrSBTaFSX80yMons9mpHcrdT1ZQvFZSvTLMyVq4VbJw5rfBMqe/s400/IMG_5928.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I started this piece in a free-form screen style. It was a little choppy looking once it was washed so I tossed it back into the bin for some ice dyeing. I thought the added depth of the 2nd dye was worthwhile. I'm contemplating a 3rd technique... but we shall see! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-SQzxKz9txZLa4LBKUU0WwpwW4sFPj_yuGMH7pIFgnOxEaAEwQodrI2q48HWseUZ4rENi2YxPzxfV_DHa_BXrSSsBO5J0bysWpbDrrWZFCswRjuHDmVMVzpanxbdGkGF_8eGCdQ8vDTO/s1600/IMG_5922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-SQzxKz9txZLa4LBKUU0WwpwW4sFPj_yuGMH7pIFgnOxEaAEwQodrI2q48HWseUZ4rENi2YxPzxfV_DHa_BXrSSsBO5J0bysWpbDrrWZFCswRjuHDmVMVzpanxbdGkGF_8eGCdQ8vDTO/s400/IMG_5922.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I still had a hankering to use my giant screens so I ripped up some freezer paper for a random design on the screen. I don't have much yellow/orange in my inventory so I tried to keep it light. The 1st wash was too light and the design wasn't jumping out. I tossed it into the dye bucket again and using ice I was left with a mottled look... which is OK. I think I'll stop here and call it done! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhia7xSDYY5yo9RuO1P3UI7GANWejQbZPymnzitmz2X7D5TzVyTbIF4omtPOjFKaH2Qh2o_IaG2USuGfQmuojohmSWDf0v1GQUyXQ2YrplfYZEIy_owdf8CvScPHWjNSypIuLeE3b9mxd5F/s1600/IMG_5920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhia7xSDYY5yo9RuO1P3UI7GANWejQbZPymnzitmz2X7D5TzVyTbIF4omtPOjFKaH2Qh2o_IaG2USuGfQmuojohmSWDf0v1GQUyXQ2YrplfYZEIy_owdf8CvScPHWjNSypIuLeE3b9mxd5F/s400/IMG_5920.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Next up was an opportunity to use a heavier weight silk. Using sponges I stamped some shapes across the surface. I don't know what I was thinking as it was so random and odd! I guess that was the point of my free play time so I kept going. This piece too got dropped into an ice dye bath and although still unusual looking I kinda like it! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKd2kuNcMqFtN29pbbzvLQCtjsKbuzDM9kyylBaaNK6RQIa4PkWFNLLn3CQkBZpJl5Pyq_GJsOJqmV8uPPakJmVpD9UO9LkNrTiY6u3clBu9cM2vTsetisd2SnrqwqXEdgNfUgPiiTXcY3/s1600/IMG_5926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKd2kuNcMqFtN29pbbzvLQCtjsKbuzDM9kyylBaaNK6RQIa4PkWFNLLn3CQkBZpJl5Pyq_GJsOJqmV8uPPakJmVpD9UO9LkNrTiY6u3clBu9cM2vTsetisd2SnrqwqXEdgNfUgPiiTXcY3/s400/IMG_5926.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ice Dyeing continues to be my favorite so I couldn't leave without at least a couple of wild creations! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-27917130987467386412017-09-24T15:02:00.000-04:002017-09-24T15:02:37.382-04:00The Family Themed Series Continues! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I enjoy designing pieces that allow me to think about my family as I create! This piece is titled, <i>Seattle</i>. We all met in Seattle, WA over Mother's Day and each of the red triangles represents a family member who was there. The fabrics are from my hand dyed stash. The colors remind of the luscious greenery in Washington and all the water, water everywhere! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZO1N76e8BnCw_BfyW1acqprnCScWe2KouxYFpFwFc-wVQ31dOtUw-mnRnzUGmL98mlE-fZZuXiQN_Pw8JT1wf7osuHq-9Q3zmkXFZZDK7-Oy6FPVyY0_-aqWkiKrZ3VELtkzXSb1_1W7/s1600/IMG_5207+%25283%2529+FULL.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="358" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZO1N76e8BnCw_BfyW1acqprnCScWe2KouxYFpFwFc-wVQ31dOtUw-mnRnzUGmL98mlE-fZZuXiQN_Pw8JT1wf7osuHq-9Q3zmkXFZZDK7-Oy6FPVyY0_-aqWkiKrZ3VELtkzXSb1_1W7/s400/IMG_5207+%25283%2529+FULL.JPG" width="237" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Seattle </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">39" X 24"</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPLJgGVpt4t_I48XSLdVcSfz3XSAMpP5ye4-_eP2dHd7KTlsKXwzjuhRNYtCeimW6-Hu64p6Cxd_QtTp14FjWLR7fW7RyOn_DpWPnG8mA1IuAMSQc7cXndhXOapD1RdVLpR0DtXPAJwSH/s1600/IMG_5209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPLJgGVpt4t_I48XSLdVcSfz3XSAMpP5ye4-_eP2dHd7KTlsKXwzjuhRNYtCeimW6-Hu64p6Cxd_QtTp14FjWLR7fW7RyOn_DpWPnG8mA1IuAMSQc7cXndhXOapD1RdVLpR0DtXPAJwSH/s400/IMG_5209.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Detail - artists hand dyed cotton, cheese cloth as well as deconstructed screened fabric</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-89480253756706779872017-09-14T18:28:00.000-04:002017-09-19T08:18:25.393-04:00Nancy's Blues<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I created the below pieces for a specific person. She chose #1 so if anyone is interested I have #2 and #3 up for grabs! The fabric is 100% cotton and hand dyed. </span></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Each length is 69" X 44" and $40 per piece.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXbaekLycQNJ4vHcxGXlIfO-h8BJQdCjvwiz_D5qPTi89P00iLl3gloZHXkvcdX9PWfNPV6f-WccryhZ2Cn9Oa4oJBTxokIeWhBYfKpnlsQG1wavqhit7oudbBjBSi3DiZBat6pX0Kaon/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="353" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXbaekLycQNJ4vHcxGXlIfO-h8BJQdCjvwiz_D5qPTi89P00iLl3gloZHXkvcdX9PWfNPV6f-WccryhZ2Cn9Oa4oJBTxokIeWhBYfKpnlsQG1wavqhit7oudbBjBSi3DiZBat6pX0Kaon/s400/1.JPG" width="237" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">#1 <span style="color: red;">SOLD</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh53xGEY477Lcwlba_u-ell0rZi1MFrVaDI3BbJIMkZGO9CTWeUSINaX67nRaP1wuvtzxz-r-K3mKM8R1baG7llJ3NVSTPhm-KCFq7M-eXX9zsDBOerCHIiw93b3oZq3eTPCjDvDahhbC/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="357" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh53xGEY477Lcwlba_u-ell0rZi1MFrVaDI3BbJIMkZGO9CTWeUSINaX67nRaP1wuvtzxz-r-K3mKM8R1baG7llJ3NVSTPhm-KCFq7M-eXX9zsDBOerCHIiw93b3oZq3eTPCjDvDahhbC/s400/2.JPG" width="242" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">#2</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUepC6_eoGXPYbtFVz1eFhGYz8cHQQrmQMg8rgOTObt0nm1dFvVVdQNC1o3fot4kCo_0sZI3IAwHLIfjC6hyphenhyphenQTRE85EnYstglEjzx4UveWNJu09Bd4tUyHFZGrrAOR8fk4t0GO448AX9rp/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="346" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUepC6_eoGXPYbtFVz1eFhGYz8cHQQrmQMg8rgOTObt0nm1dFvVVdQNC1o3fot4kCo_0sZI3IAwHLIfjC6hyphenhyphenQTRE85EnYstglEjzx4UveWNJu09Bd4tUyHFZGrrAOR8fk4t0GO448AX9rp/s400/3.JPG" width="232" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">#3 </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:caroleatondesigns@gmail.com%C2%A0">caroleatondesigns@gmail.com </a></span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-4246341787019978102017-06-04T16:35:00.000-04:002017-06-05T08:39:06.863-04:00Studio Play Date with Barb Olson! <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What a treat to go to Barb Olson's studio in Boulder! The inspiration started with the drive over... can you believe the view from the highway! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfnxjdKtb6e0F5xJSvJKPHL-FFfDUUGb22NbL8V4SVJnLrre7XWp5kDAtGZmvD6tp-f48YgR8zMhhQAfOLBEUPUythaDOg0qu9a6izEUWAwKTyOM9SRbJ2YPoSVT5MP-Kf3PPVESiQLKM/s1600/IMG_4505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfnxjdKtb6e0F5xJSvJKPHL-FFfDUUGb22NbL8V4SVJnLrre7XWp5kDAtGZmvD6tp-f48YgR8zMhhQAfOLBEUPUythaDOg0qu9a6izEUWAwKTyOM9SRbJ2YPoSVT5MP-Kf3PPVESiQLKM/s400/IMG_4505.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The goal was to experiment with deconstructed screens and I had a whole pile of them ready to go... but alas I forgot them at home = DUH! No worries we had fun with other techniques. </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuqAvhELwshoxjfkQ8vtTH7S2YUZKOorlXf95nHNcUlHjI6ClUKezqVCV55qTLIfFeSaWefZ0Cc-g_wv6tu_oMbWzMqgU-3h29J7nEASUgZAbIVXV1hmDJ4mJQa_1BbyCKnIpZfmhcDl7/s1600/IMG_4509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuqAvhELwshoxjfkQ8vtTH7S2YUZKOorlXf95nHNcUlHjI6ClUKezqVCV55qTLIfFeSaWefZ0Cc-g_wv6tu_oMbWzMqgU-3h29J7nEASUgZAbIVXV1hmDJ4mJQa_1BbyCKnIpZfmhcDl7/s400/IMG_4509.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here we sprinkled dye powder on the fabric and pulled print paste across. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75QJ22KkXa_MWi55TtwHwI-88xR5O33qoJ7VJKMmIA1QAmeJ9-t4K0UYY7Xpyvs8prw2O4TssernB3XxfD646c0lQjGp1o2KM76wC0huQ-5eBiZ9AXKG_KT2LD85z8i9yHlGnGicUE3ir/s1600/IMG_4515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75QJ22KkXa_MWi55TtwHwI-88xR5O33qoJ7VJKMmIA1QAmeJ9-t4K0UYY7Xpyvs8prw2O4TssernB3XxfD646c0lQjGp1o2KM76wC0huQ-5eBiZ9AXKG_KT2LD85z8i9yHlGnGicUE3ir/s400/IMG_4515.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We have some interesting results! Barb placed the foam circles and other objects from her sprinkled piece onto plain fabric soaked in soda ash and water. I don't have a photo but it turned out really cool! My piece is over to the right. You can just make out a leave I placed as a mask... not exactly a dramatic look! Oh well - I learned somethings which was the point! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpD8qY_gj9CkwRHGWwWDf3RrK6wUc3JgGGA9J4LFo0ymqZXstZ1-ZUsIjwRY_wHWNezJmesPpL-eDd3Czcm3DsU2NmWFGKwpwEy_AyLnkCLk60Md91Iel1UpRL9bMZkVroKoitGXGnz2ec/s1600/IMG_4512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpD8qY_gj9CkwRHGWwWDf3RrK6wUc3JgGGA9J4LFo0ymqZXstZ1-ZUsIjwRY_wHWNezJmesPpL-eDd3Czcm3DsU2NmWFGKwpwEy_AyLnkCLk60Md91Iel1UpRL9bMZkVroKoitGXGnz2ec/s400/IMG_4512.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here Barb is showing me how to use a foam roller and wooden blocks for a cool print! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AFwim_81opLgKochSkyesCFkh24T1IOgRYin7FPEE70iAzWYinDGN7T-vCRaHq52ZTx686TFkukg6tLsrNLkA9q71D4l4QWmPEaE0t5WHW5dtlu51J6HGnGIpYf2W4N897IjY1ATFt9C/s1600/IMG_4513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AFwim_81opLgKochSkyesCFkh24T1IOgRYin7FPEE70iAzWYinDGN7T-vCRaHq52ZTx686TFkukg6tLsrNLkA9q71D4l4QWmPEaE0t5WHW5dtlu51J6HGnGIpYf2W4N897IjY1ATFt9C/s400/IMG_4513.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The roller needs to be really saturated to get a strong print. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2U5r3KtCxq5PifZPbXk6eU4p16WIFFJIfSZgwyEbS6nFrpLEYFAs4GTEj9jlNLXnHzm_LTvYrLDsEnE8B6MmFQUxtYhxjDcaIK80UA0r5n2n6SS4K5o_xw7QVXq0DvAsJGy1B8oAIQAHe/s1600/IMG_4514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2U5r3KtCxq5PifZPbXk6eU4p16WIFFJIfSZgwyEbS6nFrpLEYFAs4GTEj9jlNLXnHzm_LTvYrLDsEnE8B6MmFQUxtYhxjDcaIK80UA0r5n2n6SS4K5o_xw7QVXq0DvAsJGy1B8oAIQAHe/s400/IMG_4514.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Barb said she got the roller at Home Depot! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lOMSmH_LfAotplyPEPw48wOm4U2AVAPnET6Hny9IZYjBNXrAmwI9LDbvp0Jh_sm6Gv6T-PhCc5gypFP8q68qmYDxec_-4J7wE5sBTEAIztjOZgQntTf60FLJl_jN3X2VT2pANVrfk1ov/s1600/IMG_4516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lOMSmH_LfAotplyPEPw48wOm4U2AVAPnET6Hny9IZYjBNXrAmwI9LDbvp0Jh_sm6Gv6T-PhCc5gypFP8q68qmYDxec_-4J7wE5sBTEAIztjOZgQntTf60FLJl_jN3X2VT2pANVrfk1ov/s400/IMG_4516.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Barb is pulling the print paste across the screen. Deconstructing screens means with each print the screen slowly releases the design until it's all gone! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLr_W2KIfjivF1_BeUsjt0Zd40YvM71fMt2KFqRYz7QIrfiRkfikrRdR0yWSx7q-RBL-HHolTjrdI3Rwll9Z_t8wXZMV0Vc0ZqYpBXmq4GUjrxBaLOVLJ6CqzyQeo652AezT7j74e1lR08/s1600/IMG_4517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLr_W2KIfjivF1_BeUsjt0Zd40YvM71fMt2KFqRYz7QIrfiRkfikrRdR0yWSx7q-RBL-HHolTjrdI3Rwll9Z_t8wXZMV0Vc0ZqYpBXmq4GUjrxBaLOVLJ6CqzyQeo652AezT7j74e1lR08/s400/IMG_4517.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It's a time consuming technique due to creating the screens first and allowing the thickened dye to dry... but the results are so fun! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdb5R8MxjnnwmURi44c1IhUYekpO-HGCIEY5qRSOR609i8MZcuAWt1OpGEqOM_cFZ7y9UzDFCgGh91k_yJAjFShR7MYtPwgR-4oz2ENKbERz3rcJzBoGULqfthwNkoobL6uNAjiT3YC5v/s1600/IMG_4526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdb5R8MxjnnwmURi44c1IhUYekpO-HGCIEY5qRSOR609i8MZcuAWt1OpGEqOM_cFZ7y9UzDFCgGh91k_yJAjFShR7MYtPwgR-4oz2ENKbERz3rcJzBoGULqfthwNkoobL6uNAjiT3YC5v/s400/IMG_4526.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">When got home I got busy with the print paste and screens - here are my results!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2t5dT1GIWXv5brzceQ6949wquB7vVA4syO45EmqV7ThkaX0pKxWfspkcB4uI_2xI2mhxubEFNv6h0SWo3SzVMuMKeg3KHsPIPDdG9DHv0UvOsXUgr-s0dJ7cNfOOkkRRwEN2JApRaHkd/s1600/IMG_4537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2t5dT1GIWXv5brzceQ6949wquB7vVA4syO45EmqV7ThkaX0pKxWfspkcB4uI_2xI2mhxubEFNv6h0SWo3SzVMuMKeg3KHsPIPDdG9DHv0UvOsXUgr-s0dJ7cNfOOkkRRwEN2JApRaHkd/s400/IMG_4537.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This piece had too much empty white space for my taste. I decided to paint a light wash across the surface which made the overall design feel more substantial. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Any time spent sharing ideas and experimenting with a friend is priceless - but don't forget your supplies! </span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-810731314129451682017-05-20T11:47:00.003-04:002017-05-20T11:47:35.819-04:00Fabric for Sale - Join Me on June 10th! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSJegEPmf82HMajaxYsY_lxpWsNQw-5SPEBp4vfBWLl9qTl57eTDM-6rHgRGNwBrOfZMkHhcFfxJhqAmaloCWXKiSO2thJguvjlOW78fqHmxdnb-pRr-DeCKuhIogOw_a0FGmiWPLQPCm/s1600/IMG_4492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSJegEPmf82HMajaxYsY_lxpWsNQw-5SPEBp4vfBWLl9qTl57eTDM-6rHgRGNwBrOfZMkHhcFfxJhqAmaloCWXKiSO2thJguvjlOW78fqHmxdnb-pRr-DeCKuhIogOw_a0FGmiWPLQPCm/s400/IMG_4492.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm excited to be heading back to Connecticut to visit friends and family! I also have the privilege of participating in a <a href="http://www.millmuseum.org/">Windham Textile Museum</a> textile exhibition - <i>Locally Inspired.</i> Please stop by my booth on Saturday, June 10th between 10 - 4 to say hi and fondle some fabric!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg3c2ZXaqOX4IUCc4Ej26thWFFynytB88K67L49bPhntsjUt00HbZGNNrLnS49t61fViAudydS8VkPv_ruN7hsqf75c7_c8LBN1BBJfB-0_ij_oDVRZiK8BVXy2mxl7ccSDQkbqC0z3Jd/s1600/2017+Windham+Textile+Museum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg3c2ZXaqOX4IUCc4Ej26thWFFynytB88K67L49bPhntsjUt00HbZGNNrLnS49t61fViAudydS8VkPv_ruN7hsqf75c7_c8LBN1BBJfB-0_ij_oDVRZiK8BVXy2mxl7ccSDQkbqC0z3Jd/s1600/2017+Windham+Textile+Museum.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Invitational Fiber Art/Quilt Show– “Locally
Inspired” </span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Solo Show – Sheila Rae Lutz</span></span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"> </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><b><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Windham
Textile & History Museum</span></b></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">411
Main Street and 159 Union Street; Willimantic, CT 06226</span></span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">June 10<sup>th</sup> - Quilting & Fiber Arts
Day – <i>speaker and vendors schedule</i>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Speakers</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10:00 a.m. - Hope Barton – SAQACT and SAQA
Traveling Quilt Show talk and display<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">11:00 a.m. - Martha
Sielman, Author – Art Quilts International “Abstract & Geometric”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">12:00 p.m. - Music & Lunch available at the museum </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Allison Wilbur
– Sashimi Stitching</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1:00 p.m. - Patricia Ferguson - How to Hang Quilts/Fiber
Art<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2:00 p.m. - Lois Palmer – Quilt Appraisals<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3:00 p.m. - Jamie Eves, Executive Director WTHM – The
Singer Sewing Machine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4:00 p.m. - Day ends<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 24.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -24.0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Vendors
and on-going Demonstrations</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Allison Wilbur<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Barbara Coleman Adams<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Carol Eaton Designs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Catherine Whall Smith<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Dawn Allen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Joan Blade Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Michele Palmer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Patricia Ferguson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Schiller’s Sewing Circle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- Stitch Chicks Fabric Store</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-64615207676793250182017-05-03T08:52:00.000-04:002017-05-03T08:52:09.297-04:00Last Call for Snow Dyeing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiRa3ngjWr3-PaAv7zRCgHbvVBmrEaT7CnXa3sRvu_e8t9vN_-13p2QFNua2LZp7QYOB-SNDEocFmmEyMmlm305wmkVEDTZOazWnjs7LHlhWbD5lMnhqgYNcLTJBIjRNwdqv5ttJknHnx/s1600/IMG_4314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiRa3ngjWr3-PaAv7zRCgHbvVBmrEaT7CnXa3sRvu_e8t9vN_-13p2QFNua2LZp7QYOB-SNDEocFmmEyMmlm305wmkVEDTZOazWnjs7LHlhWbD5lMnhqgYNcLTJBIjRNwdqv5ttJknHnx/s400/IMG_4314.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was delighted for the late spring snow fall in the Denver area! It gave me a chance to get some snow dyeing done for the first time since moving to CO. </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0atSK2nGAJq2Yx91QeZKNa2dRvM8dm8i9AsAt91CqNKtohGaxfJXXauNql_yupTOL9Va4iLiaxCtTrfih2xQqOyx8eTl4aR53FfEBG0whZPO5tYnlj0AQuLFSYdJCfFL4vMwxCHZHHLXH/s1600/IMG_4347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0atSK2nGAJq2Yx91QeZKNa2dRvM8dm8i9AsAt91CqNKtohGaxfJXXauNql_yupTOL9Va4iLiaxCtTrfih2xQqOyx8eTl4aR53FfEBG0whZPO5tYnlj0AQuLFSYdJCfFL4vMwxCHZHHLXH/s400/IMG_4347.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I love using clamps to keep the fabric folded tightly which creates lovely designs!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMPb_9cycYRI7GfMQaSOLu_23DUDA7ne2cVmNWIEhKbFM7mdftvrgE50bvvc3aycI_ve3oGZPy5khAHK3NdCfPU1fsqzo9d1J35-quNoTA9Cipui97fvRgvwH1NsHq6apR9i7xVip37iv/s1600/IMG_4316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMPb_9cycYRI7GfMQaSOLu_23DUDA7ne2cVmNWIEhKbFM7mdftvrgE50bvvc3aycI_ve3oGZPy5khAHK3NdCfPU1fsqzo9d1J35-quNoTA9Cipui97fvRgvwH1NsHq6apR9i7xVip37iv/s400/IMG_4316.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In addition to clamps I use plastic balls & rubber bands for another type of look! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4v5QFhn8WLgWDBqf9J99Pf8c4A0nghfgNp6m-FvIID1yBNWd5H6zJVsrMcptAJn9GNMChQ36q5ktm7ZNhpm2SXdDQnzHl8wjHWT9tSFj9WCNnNL_CMOGPiTQAE3pdtHkEw_yTMXz3ES_/s1600/IMG_4317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4v5QFhn8WLgWDBqf9J99Pf8c4A0nghfgNp6m-FvIID1yBNWd5H6zJVsrMcptAJn9GNMChQ36q5ktm7ZNhpm2SXdDQnzHl8wjHWT9tSFj9WCNnNL_CMOGPiTQAE3pdtHkEw_yTMXz3ES_/s400/IMG_4317.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Snow is piled up and dye scattered about - now the waiting begins!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Time for unfolding and the big revile! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5Zltr3zbWSCtp8CM2f6Dyn8tu-cmU6vlxgWH2iX6JBv85vKY-vgHEIuewJN7FTeZ6qGIp4RnLozwUFZwD77eInUIiX4Fw3byRjk2djXH4s2rVo0DXuy6appAEbt7tVP2gY6owLeeIMmy/s1600/IMG_4334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5Zltr3zbWSCtp8CM2f6Dyn8tu-cmU6vlxgWH2iX6JBv85vKY-vgHEIuewJN7FTeZ6qGIp4RnLozwUFZwD77eInUIiX4Fw3byRjk2djXH4s2rVo0DXuy6appAEbt7tVP2gY6owLeeIMmy/s400/IMG_4334.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVzEIW8PZtjcQUaQkaBwdbRuB2HVSqKTX19IXRFqZ-mWMRBFbidRK53IBeBjKulp84RyyM9TucuTTv9XoL5iQDWz2eRO9AjftIdZPCECbm50IQ6BGtRh20QF4CmghVAd0wqOviw2vFBmX/s1600/IMG_4333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVzEIW8PZtjcQUaQkaBwdbRuB2HVSqKTX19IXRFqZ-mWMRBFbidRK53IBeBjKulp84RyyM9TucuTTv9XoL5iQDWz2eRO9AjftIdZPCECbm50IQ6BGtRh20QF4CmghVAd0wqOviw2vFBmX/s400/IMG_4333.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk788rvNiyOyL9Wp7ZOAt88OLkn71kEWYtVOiz2hYh9zTO9UP9J7JRPRhQnuEw9ab0S0C_uI6VdTFnUY1lnw_yx83q2wuyaJVZa4qE0Phn_YmermMwaduA_5trgHykprGC-iNV4zKFNqlQ/s1600/IMG_4335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk788rvNiyOyL9Wp7ZOAt88OLkn71kEWYtVOiz2hYh9zTO9UP9J7JRPRhQnuEw9ab0S0C_uI6VdTFnUY1lnw_yx83q2wuyaJVZa4qE0Phn_YmermMwaduA_5trgHykprGC-iNV4zKFNqlQ/s400/IMG_4335.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTTq9pD_e5eipGO0lfK58r2vNLxiKpF0bsqlnJ1SEXoPu9rmt7BAXwaP8_kQF676nU0aaXwlB0vDkH7dphrjK1_RHHHMg-5EymmgjrQSXCZ-ngiVjQLS-29XUwFVAviWJIJB0qzyaVi8z/s1600/IMG_4337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTTq9pD_e5eipGO0lfK58r2vNLxiKpF0bsqlnJ1SEXoPu9rmt7BAXwaP8_kQF676nU0aaXwlB0vDkH7dphrjK1_RHHHMg-5EymmgjrQSXCZ-ngiVjQLS-29XUwFVAviWJIJB0qzyaVi8z/s400/IMG_4337.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFl7CHq8AinGK7Dn4SOjAE-aSyARgoiCw4D4jkp7kvIkfRZHcNMob6bUhFwkKM5n3GQws9KgfS36MIW7fCGNjBfWsGsDhutMjWtU7OOmYw-wf4ko775ibozypUzqA6eIJzbG8RKJw35d8/s1600/IMG_4339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFl7CHq8AinGK7Dn4SOjAE-aSyARgoiCw4D4jkp7kvIkfRZHcNMob6bUhFwkKM5n3GQws9KgfS36MIW7fCGNjBfWsGsDhutMjWtU7OOmYw-wf4ko775ibozypUzqA6eIJzbG8RKJw35d8/s400/IMG_4339.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-teobIuG_sJ7vIa9sxFnZKROS_x-5Aa-3-grot3fr5zRLtlX_8J3KhTJmJaN_w-TcSuAQG-8msB9rytTeD2kDuVUvT-B-IglR04pJdFWrbtzC3Ra8dqgG1vBbcKowJwYUjrjSRbUkVzvB/s1600/IMG_4346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-teobIuG_sJ7vIa9sxFnZKROS_x-5Aa-3-grot3fr5zRLtlX_8J3KhTJmJaN_w-TcSuAQG-8msB9rytTeD2kDuVUvT-B-IglR04pJdFWrbtzC3Ra8dqgG1vBbcKowJwYUjrjSRbUkVzvB/s400/IMG_4346.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_-GJD9Y1WOyLsqf4Na3nGSIXb61tYX7x0VKsYR0QGEHTXUTvTHWnaTph5SKNXJTkRlzJUjFrGt-pp-3uo50lU1SKxfXRKGvwS9U_KOqPovIIs4IV31d0djtUxZ7hNlwRSYTB22TJflVB/s1600/IMG_4348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_-GJD9Y1WOyLsqf4Na3nGSIXb61tYX7x0VKsYR0QGEHTXUTvTHWnaTph5SKNXJTkRlzJUjFrGt-pp-3uo50lU1SKxfXRKGvwS9U_KOqPovIIs4IV31d0djtUxZ7hNlwRSYTB22TJflVB/s400/IMG_4348.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZLRSA_9sOshWxzQ1dNbyaHtG5w8fP1qOFCSYfPTThwNB9Ht4p3H2GYrULDqnTo_ntWzW3Pg6RGtWwp8l5hzgX3nbt1s_sxR-8m0UgWIKtq01x7aTvUAnMzKTDC5Np6DH9KxZXJpGE2ei/s1600/IMG_4351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZLRSA_9sOshWxzQ1dNbyaHtG5w8fP1qOFCSYfPTThwNB9Ht4p3H2GYrULDqnTo_ntWzW3Pg6RGtWwp8l5hzgX3nbt1s_sxR-8m0UgWIKtq01x7aTvUAnMzKTDC5Np6DH9KxZXJpGE2ei/s400/IMG_4351.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOJDdHv5o2SXV-VZnE2oiFzIlIZcl0WEkG4EpOPMB0lLI26WYiOoPk6kmPiJpkFqAN45cHtlpiWVipZSmnQ4-WnIbfbxuq9WCFqMqTaveNNOJq4oe7naYtlYEXOPqEYNBy1O_dwfntaao/s1600/IMG_4354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOJDdHv5o2SXV-VZnE2oiFzIlIZcl0WEkG4EpOPMB0lLI26WYiOoPk6kmPiJpkFqAN45cHtlpiWVipZSmnQ4-WnIbfbxuq9WCFqMqTaveNNOJq4oe7naYtlYEXOPqEYNBy1O_dwfntaao/s400/IMG_4354.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsv2hQWlpUoDNhPTNDL3JS4uuMsqGOW3KX3hjvJu89Qswhq01OFWcxlAhOf7JEdaqwaA8gv-NaFUXrkyUsXKco_-l8hvsxB3GFK7ZHAJPemj8yP6pTQZhQByAZ9ZgPewvB781QX2ijBYjj/s1600/IMG_4358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsv2hQWlpUoDNhPTNDL3JS4uuMsqGOW3KX3hjvJu89Qswhq01OFWcxlAhOf7JEdaqwaA8gv-NaFUXrkyUsXKco_-l8hvsxB3GFK7ZHAJPemj8yP6pTQZhQByAZ9ZgPewvB781QX2ijBYjj/s400/IMG_4358.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwC7PIky46EUBOVnuSosCR_PP5uktqgJMfw3jBvUU7MUGsgq5e3MqVy-Eho5qgKc0ixuPAcTj6OHJKxsh_KvkXqfh9-ihwpaN7RdPIpewsLpJMSCMq8oFZnrI7ErBbQDg14HunD7atZK8/s1600/IMG_4359.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwC7PIky46EUBOVnuSosCR_PP5uktqgJMfw3jBvUU7MUGsgq5e3MqVy-Eho5qgKc0ixuPAcTj6OHJKxsh_KvkXqfh9-ihwpaN7RdPIpewsLpJMSCMq8oFZnrI7ErBbQDg14HunD7atZK8/s400/IMG_4359.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tons-O-Fun! </span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-86727794827043995422017-04-25T09:20:00.000-04:002017-04-25T09:20:43.251-04:00It's All About Fabric Painting! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I took some books on watercolor out of the local library. There is a huge difference between painting on fabric vs paper but I was inspired to rethink my approach. I decided to think about the fabric in terms of layers so after the paint dried more color was added creating a more complex design.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmY-pd625mc5av52YykioZQ2JiAsCzJXNXfD0BEsiPRR33cWJ97DzD3RcmX-S_vzxmMwkRFJNvr2NmJLTlVup6pufntpD2m5slkTQwLJmUGFiajOVNB9tx18GbeouLlei9uavYZuWvVWuB/s1600/IMG_4300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmY-pd625mc5av52YykioZQ2JiAsCzJXNXfD0BEsiPRR33cWJ97DzD3RcmX-S_vzxmMwkRFJNvr2NmJLTlVup6pufntpD2m5slkTQwLJmUGFiajOVNB9tx18GbeouLlei9uavYZuWvVWuB/s400/IMG_4300.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I initially sponge painted leaving large areas of unpainted fabric showing. Eventually I started to drip paint from the top edge allowing it to run down. I rotated the board so the drips covered the entire surface. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQp3jVHxEjUrvWcZlG-1zYLPM5e14HVoFWM0MdGLoPJezsloBP9QX2QIiLJkpn5K7Y2V6F3QeyTgK3lgNyUQL7FrZ9nVKrS6nzaomdj4sayDOZhhamLbkuO_cG9RBUkNO4NIa3P_DLcdSL/s1600/IMG_4306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQp3jVHxEjUrvWcZlG-1zYLPM5e14HVoFWM0MdGLoPJezsloBP9QX2QIiLJkpn5K7Y2V6F3QeyTgK3lgNyUQL7FrZ9nVKrS6nzaomdj4sayDOZhhamLbkuO_cG9RBUkNO4NIa3P_DLcdSL/s400/IMG_4306.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After heat setting the fabric it was ready for more play time!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojZcJwxthw2TIAoJj2wUuiEFy0NKzjzeU5hxjXyXgyJn8ibj_ZTrTApfAmTh0rPj76uLlnDPaDFt4-S8voJZgj3I5UgDEEqaVSH9ozEjn9lP9mKbY4IskhL_f4jVcsdvxaiZcnudsLz35/s1600/IMG_4307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojZcJwxthw2TIAoJj2wUuiEFy0NKzjzeU5hxjXyXgyJn8ibj_ZTrTApfAmTh0rPj76uLlnDPaDFt4-S8voJZgj3I5UgDEEqaVSH9ozEjn9lP9mKbY4IskhL_f4jVcsdvxaiZcnudsLz35/s400/IMG_4307.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Every studio should have a stash of bubble wrap! Using a thicker fabric paint I pressed gold and purple wrap across the surface until it felt right. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9BpsnYlE9ptB-SPvygU-y2XdyXaRzjo8Ph8sF1W6Id3Csd-R8p0sNTHMcYyiQp3pQM8hH20nFK9PPpLQUZinhsITBWrbhfW-USSY3hQBZQBqjmlbTI8PJ0c6Wlj_-gwqlKb-MLBmhl0R/s1600/IMG_4301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9BpsnYlE9ptB-SPvygU-y2XdyXaRzjo8Ph8sF1W6Id3Csd-R8p0sNTHMcYyiQp3pQM8hH20nFK9PPpLQUZinhsITBWrbhfW-USSY3hQBZQBqjmlbTI8PJ0c6Wlj_-gwqlKb-MLBmhl0R/s400/IMG_4301.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This piece was an experiment in monotone. I lightly dragged the paintbrush across the surface. With a wet brush I went back and painted over with just water to get the black to meander a bit over the fabric.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EKGGdpLGQ6SwVgobvufyhov6k75BfMWbn88TkGHjrdN6n-Km4pVESoVxG8bXLFnsfRZDjyDBjvrSdEA42QZ3va2dBiejrlZTYP3S8uHaZUaZ81oEyv476lABqLXaLPeRhmaYDxruLpZL/s1600/IMG_4303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3EKGGdpLGQ6SwVgobvufyhov6k75BfMWbn88TkGHjrdN6n-Km4pVESoVxG8bXLFnsfRZDjyDBjvrSdEA42QZ3va2dBiejrlZTYP3S8uHaZUaZ81oEyv476lABqLXaLPeRhmaYDxruLpZL/s400/IMG_4303.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Although there are only 2 layers in this piece I felt "less was more". </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yZtmnyHOexkEf0xYdwPZOCB5K9f_q7RdQcJbE-bYjFT67sr-YBTrhMeiLGL3TpNGD81WhCywrIsyiW8ffotOqFdKCGdk21YxjBZsaInBtLZ5JkXNmCe2pUSjr_LAQPRSMTUFD9OCdSeT/s1600/IMG_4305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yZtmnyHOexkEf0xYdwPZOCB5K9f_q7RdQcJbE-bYjFT67sr-YBTrhMeiLGL3TpNGD81WhCywrIsyiW8ffotOqFdKCGdk21YxjBZsaInBtLZ5JkXNmCe2pUSjr_LAQPRSMTUFD9OCdSeT/s400/IMG_4305.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was fun seeing the contrast between the black and red! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-81252706748330594392017-04-16T10:39:00.000-04:002017-04-16T10:39:02.013-04:00Screen Collage with Thickened Paint! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After reading <i>Breakdown Printing</i><span style="background-color: white;"> by </span><span style="background-color: white;">Claire Benn & Leslie Morgan I've started to soak the fabric in soda ash and water before screening. In the past I've added soda ash and baking soda to the thickened dye mixture but it greatly reduces the shelf life of the dye. With this system I can keep the thickened dye around for days allowing me time to complete more projects without remixing. I'm not sure how long the shelf life is but I plan to experiment and find out! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Here are a couple of pieces I did this past week... lots of fun to free motion screen! </span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQ3tpn242DJ5H63b5t6ydIKiEYKXp9wvNQUzpjQsEGW0HorWiCOxSrxMydNlIB2sgVvKPpofDsmafVX6bWVt6JZHRYc87UY1DyY-3o3Z4XhEnY48KGY4itMJIQQskeMhiJ8KDWr059uCo/s1600/IMG_4254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQ3tpn242DJ5H63b5t6ydIKiEYKXp9wvNQUzpjQsEGW0HorWiCOxSrxMydNlIB2sgVvKPpofDsmafVX6bWVt6JZHRYc87UY1DyY-3o3Z4XhEnY48KGY4itMJIQQskeMhiJ8KDWr059uCo/s400/IMG_4254.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I started by creating yellow vertical lines with the thickened dye. Next I laid the screen on top and pulled red and blue across the surface. I repositioned the screen moving it around until the surface was covered.</span> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBJjx8oNkIhVh7vlu2S-DB1qtETbBu5Q8qPslGhQ05GfA4mzEoyggqw3vdhq9EiKxOElnX_9MHsvapQwubF09Bc5CrEpU_pAGmmAZqosCSfjcFmCl-blyc0x2QiBy3lV08rGi5dAYusAW/s1600/IMG_4256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBJjx8oNkIhVh7vlu2S-DB1qtETbBu5Q8qPslGhQ05GfA4mzEoyggqw3vdhq9EiKxOElnX_9MHsvapQwubF09Bc5CrEpU_pAGmmAZqosCSfjcFmCl-blyc0x2QiBy3lV08rGi5dAYusAW/s400/IMG_4256.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Detail: 100% Cotton, 36.5" X 44", $25</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPl2V3PwxkgP90OuFb8emLdNG8boYTnwp6Iby4J0JN3i97QK6oba_b3aNbWVGNcO2BcZBCy-E_7qlh0bhVLHSxCAq3EKnPAApRSlZotFLVi6v-CjcvpU6KUMahswf_lyyafEV6paa3OKvK/s1600/IMG_4251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPl2V3PwxkgP90OuFb8emLdNG8boYTnwp6Iby4J0JN3i97QK6oba_b3aNbWVGNcO2BcZBCy-E_7qlh0bhVLHSxCAq3EKnPAApRSlZotFLVi6v-CjcvpU6KUMahswf_lyyafEV6paa3OKvK/s400/IMG_4251.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">For this piece I used yellow and blue thickened dyes. A lovely green meanders through the design as the colors mixed. Overall it a soft bright look. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtLWY9zSlM3rh8xTURX_uMi191JFf4maUmz0W8W6KZxSnXV97SLbSlaCNXbnWY8nyTNybYc62dq3Mzt8IB_f8815xzEoSHBKmyjZnLG9JXAEDLUshn53AwMelHzxzGaqZSZei8wFlDu2I/s1600/IMG_4253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtLWY9zSlM3rh8xTURX_uMi191JFf4maUmz0W8W6KZxSnXV97SLbSlaCNXbnWY8nyTNybYc62dq3Mzt8IB_f8815xzEoSHBKmyjZnLG9JXAEDLUshn53AwMelHzxzGaqZSZei8wFlDu2I/s400/IMG_4253.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Detail: 100% Cotton, 36.5" X 44", $25</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">If any piece needs to be in your stash please contact me by email and let me know!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="mailto:caroleatondesigns@gmal.com">caroleatondesigns@gmal.com </a></span></span></div>
Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-15118881971639181462017-04-10T20:59:00.000-04:002017-04-10T20:59:07.510-04:00Textured Surface + Layering Fabric + Fabric Paint! <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I thought I'd try layering fabric over bamboo fencing before painting! It was a quick and easy way to get texture going while experimenting with a new light weight cotton I recently purchased. </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN0S8oGkNm7-Iqdl3gH1ain96bfxiTUK4f-auykBavFCZRlVLht3ek6WXe_7ExMraD6tQ2JnlCJKtzBVOxso0e1B4A4WdcoNXLPtva_EbH9L2TMe5wW4ijoqza7NrVLfTvSvoImHtVD4P/s1600/IMG_4257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN0S8oGkNm7-Iqdl3gH1ain96bfxiTUK4f-auykBavFCZRlVLht3ek6WXe_7ExMraD6tQ2JnlCJKtzBVOxso0e1B4A4WdcoNXLPtva_EbH9L2TMe5wW4ijoqza7NrVLfTvSvoImHtVD4P/s400/IMG_4257.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I used Seta Color transparent fabric paint.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WGxgXVZI9PgornfX31dh1Oi7XcDfMCfsFpd1JnLN_C4pCVbuwr13mhyphenhyphenZR4kJ4VmwAWL3U_1cBbckG_YYgzXXDIBmsZBii-3SgcXyde1Js2BCUXfXy-VQe8I9KKGXKVbkNKCfw0GsYcdN/s1600/IMG_4258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WGxgXVZI9PgornfX31dh1Oi7XcDfMCfsFpd1JnLN_C4pCVbuwr13mhyphenhyphenZR4kJ4VmwAWL3U_1cBbckG_YYgzXXDIBmsZBii-3SgcXyde1Js2BCUXfXy-VQe8I9KKGXKVbkNKCfw0GsYcdN/s400/IMG_4258.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The heavier cotton is below and the lightweight cotton on top!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsZ1SdS332_LX-iENirYwp2FGJlWUcpeygxlJp0A8un3ILI2QC1BpxmvCFdbHbmQT7kQz8cA9Vhm2NdLkool5gpdH0F952f-_JTKnH1PL_1g-6xACJ2Kx7L8IJby_2oPztqWhpYPH7XKm/s1600/IMG_4259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsZ1SdS332_LX-iENirYwp2FGJlWUcpeygxlJp0A8un3ILI2QC1BpxmvCFdbHbmQT7kQz8cA9Vhm2NdLkool5gpdH0F952f-_JTKnH1PL_1g-6xACJ2Kx7L8IJby_2oPztqWhpYPH7XKm/s400/IMG_4259.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The paint dried very light. I think the bamboo fencing may have <br />absorbed more than I anticipated! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCvfa6Dy4F8DEJQGX-qphpm63KYqMRelLhYX4RYiBL8pEN4y6r9CTYL5Iyu5NMvj-o3m4jUzRaBU94JNS3mFv8nU7X45VCx_AGT-wwk_hsaRg38-0fxWXNgh34DjOL1uOw8xpfC4UqMzL/s1600/IMG_4261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCvfa6Dy4F8DEJQGX-qphpm63KYqMRelLhYX4RYiBL8pEN4y6r9CTYL5Iyu5NMvj-o3m4jUzRaBU94JNS3mFv8nU7X45VCx_AGT-wwk_hsaRg38-0fxWXNgh34DjOL1uOw8xpfC4UqMzL/s400/IMG_4261.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here is a detail of the bottom layer</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7w-mndG3HeZ38mrXhs3KoDGxcyI0mwdJ171vIR7cpfVzqprSeFBaImxd_cG-FjCii5nwrxK7n2lwsr461uv9raEnhr4E8gZmxBPih85w4nJjYt2jxxVzb6VnYuBl45trLVtyqCFg7rPHR/s1600/IMG_4262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7w-mndG3HeZ38mrXhs3KoDGxcyI0mwdJ171vIR7cpfVzqprSeFBaImxd_cG-FjCii5nwrxK7n2lwsr461uv9raEnhr4E8gZmxBPih85w4nJjYt2jxxVzb6VnYuBl45trLVtyqCFg7rPHR/s400/IMG_4262.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This is the top layer. It's 36" X 58" and with the lightness <br />it makes a delicate panel!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA8_g5TOQHdt722iuGkwZfl10dj793k5QPFvObGKH-M1ma1_FB1hbiYWsiCHyfrabnLS5aZaCb_Ln9K-rPxaBYl-1owepQELIMxHAPSga8R355TZbGp6fV-SVWKWCEAnJDgN9s6vC97D9k/s1600/IMG_4263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA8_g5TOQHdt722iuGkwZfl10dj793k5QPFvObGKH-M1ma1_FB1hbiYWsiCHyfrabnLS5aZaCb_Ln9K-rPxaBYl-1owepQELIMxHAPSga8R355TZbGp6fV-SVWKWCEAnJDgN9s6vC97D9k/s400/IMG_4263.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I'll go bolder next time now that I understand the mat better<br /><i>... on to learning new things!</i> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-2998005293721084772017-04-07T09:14:00.000-04:002017-04-07T09:14:17.703-04:00Screening with a Twist!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_-nxba4lnZrNrjUFEPk4ag2aiD4CyhttaP2e6QfVZZxO4PTolwNOyMPEzXHD9U7jqdDkXauMvZd0VgV55KzlSmYObhe2Pa8d5kYicbABZzL26HaK4mnnS7ghcgcgQXdiWMZdRzkdaQ2v/s1600/IMG_4232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_-nxba4lnZrNrjUFEPk4ag2aiD4CyhttaP2e6QfVZZxO4PTolwNOyMPEzXHD9U7jqdDkXauMvZd0VgV55KzlSmYObhe2Pa8d5kYicbABZzL26HaK4mnnS7ghcgcgQXdiWMZdRzkdaQ2v/s400/IMG_4232.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I recently purchased "<a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com/books/breakdown-printing-new-dimensions-for-texture-and-color.html">Breakdown Printing</a>" by <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">Claire Benn & Leslie Morgan. I have yet to watch the DVD that came with it but the book is great! When I'm excited to try something new I tend to jump in with both feet. Only after I've gotten my hands dirty and have a feel for the technique do I </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">slow down enough to read the directions or guidelines! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx0KkHEc-kSA7KsHRxwst6cXY-cuwyzQsC37UMPH846hWPvPG_iNPhOGF6zm7b1rzl5uP6N9g1IJRrJBONY1s5-RVZH5yPK9PAOeBHys7iyUebZJBVB3xDE6zEF80V14WPdacKkt3f6ZA/s1600/IMG_4216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx0KkHEc-kSA7KsHRxwst6cXY-cuwyzQsC37UMPH846hWPvPG_iNPhOGF6zm7b1rzl5uP6N9g1IJRrJBONY1s5-RVZH5yPK9PAOeBHys7iyUebZJBVB3xDE6zEF80V14WPdacKkt3f6ZA/s400/IMG_4216.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After mixing up batches of thickened dyes I squirted the dye onto the back of a prepared screen. The bubble wrap and other materials were placed on top of the dye and left to dry. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjq-6tFyB4YR0Zto8Ff_Ip0FBHtunJyHTB4ik_ZYe7U2gosC4I9Uw6I6PzOLhJQjLU0-cWtjnDNul-uIsT7Iwzrtlj24exS-jsY5p7yDrHmZ5LxzReOrzQKgcY_OoImjX1dLZsqeJFyMP/s1600/IMG_4221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjq-6tFyB4YR0Zto8Ff_Ip0FBHtunJyHTB4ik_ZYe7U2gosC4I9Uw6I6PzOLhJQjLU0-cWtjnDNul-uIsT7Iwzrtlj24exS-jsY5p7yDrHmZ5LxzReOrzQKgcY_OoImjX1dLZsqeJFyMP/s400/IMG_4221.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The screens are almost dried. I pulled off the bubble wrap and other items. The marks left behind will add an interesting element to the design (I hope!). </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTFqObjRxbIORSx9PHUcMDRC9YNq38eNP4J3HiCiTksHR3ntGrvErM4TBduQTZktsxr0vzAHeguYV56gXqESgJzFUtc215RVHxGy2Yc-2-xAblf4OW-JbUJ-UBSV-oqcxrDhC9qIRLdz5/s1600/IMG_4224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHTFqObjRxbIORSx9PHUcMDRC9YNq38eNP4J3HiCiTksHR3ntGrvErM4TBduQTZktsxr0vzAHeguYV56gXqESgJzFUtc215RVHxGy2Yc-2-xAblf4OW-JbUJ-UBSV-oqcxrDhC9qIRLdz5/s400/IMG_4224.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Using a squeegee I pulled clear print paste across the screen. This step is repeated multiple times until the dried dye breaks down and we are left with a fun design. For the piece on the left I added a fern design using a Thermofax screen created by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PGFiber2Art">PGFiber2 Art</a>. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEjWhyphenhyphen705HxdC2tsYA0vRpob_HJHMPMGok9cnlh77Ti_lCiHHPVo5I4EvAVz-uybn8eAYEyxXR6K_W6FvWpgaujM0birdBOQ0eQeOPyTJKoXsW6lUWOqubrFnL-UMRujY6K4kJ2vV7wNT/s1600/IMG_4234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEjWhyphenhyphen705HxdC2tsYA0vRpob_HJHMPMGok9cnlh77Ti_lCiHHPVo5I4EvAVz-uybn8eAYEyxXR6K_W6FvWpgaujM0birdBOQ0eQeOPyTJKoXsW6lUWOqubrFnL-UMRujY6K4kJ2vV7wNT/s400/IMG_4234.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The process was time consuming due to the drying times. I love instant gratification but I'm going to keep at it experimenting and seeing how far I can push this technique!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEXQ4DNS6P9FcFKgXu85Y5sKvdjmZ-5jd0BTqvu52UK8-ZcCeWZuGGvrbx7Xx2zAzcITCLT_btxNwimR4hrmJwliHue5Q-lI5oW8-G4mu8Az_jySmolEtmTX9tqSRxYKGEy6CMquVlOP_/s1600/IMG_4233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEXQ4DNS6P9FcFKgXu85Y5sKvdjmZ-5jd0BTqvu52UK8-ZcCeWZuGGvrbx7Xx2zAzcITCLT_btxNwimR4hrmJwliHue5Q-lI5oW8-G4mu8Az_jySmolEtmTX9tqSRxYKGEy6CMquVlOP_/s400/IMG_4233.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Have you ever tried deconstructing screens?</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468046947197742005.post-33460350496916259652017-03-27T07:58:00.002-04:002017-03-27T08:03:13.368-04:00Enhancing Painted Fabric!<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love to paint fabric! It's a very free and lose feeling to swish the brush across the fabric surface. Although once a piece is heat set it might not feel quite finished. There may be a piece that's a little too quiet while others need more attention to pull out their full design potential. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Although the below pieces are not overly dramatic they are good examples of when a painted fabric needs some enhancement before feeling finished!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">I started by laying the fabric outside across river stones and painted the entire surface with 2 shades of blues. I was hoping for dramatic textures from the stones but when it dried it was kind of boring! </span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszWBE9AUsbX4sjG797iDTQjfBkIfr1ThOBsfREMMIuJGrq6es5UGkpw3TeUUKth7CAJLmaaNcgM9EI3usD07FnYpwbsazKyiI9-2ped9Z71lTI9FKpDkkjDB7L2Erkvi4RusQz7qmW1Hu/s1600/IMG_4088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszWBE9AUsbX4sjG797iDTQjfBkIfr1ThOBsfREMMIuJGrq6es5UGkpw3TeUUKth7CAJLmaaNcgM9EI3usD07FnYpwbsazKyiI9-2ped9Z71lTI9FKpDkkjDB7L2Erkvi4RusQz7qmW1Hu/s400/IMG_4088.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I decided to create a fine layer of silver shimmer across the surface. I thinned some metallic paint, moistened the fabric surface and started to paint! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMqh4r13as8dfUVd_HYEW6x8O9XCcORRVSboQ2Q10e9tUUAYmgV7LV1p7fakdqVCXAVn5WhIJoNu4vtndpmvNbSWw8Qd-Sfmg24mg_-dJCZ8602EVaPvcughMxnKPRwQz9V1VdEWadqMw/s1600/IMG_4089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMqh4r13as8dfUVd_HYEW6x8O9XCcORRVSboQ2Q10e9tUUAYmgV7LV1p7fakdqVCXAVn5WhIJoNu4vtndpmvNbSWw8Qd-Sfmg24mg_-dJCZ8602EVaPvcughMxnKPRwQz9V1VdEWadqMw/s400/IMG_4089.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I opted to paint indoors on bamboo fencing just to see if I could create a bit of texture. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkh6DsMFNZI7ns45k_J4MCQpdJrULUrlq6becLHia2UGjSiY4JgzUtPICStXuwlQtbfhn3DNhivVHJX9WeViLOqTaB9vu_N81amJxUr1o3E61qaTlQy0XBWfOcSR6rXQWUoZ-x_PBn9Uwa/s1600/IMG_4092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkh6DsMFNZI7ns45k_J4MCQpdJrULUrlq6becLHia2UGjSiY4JgzUtPICStXuwlQtbfhn3DNhivVHJX9WeViLOqTaB9vu_N81amJxUr1o3E61qaTlQy0XBWfOcSR6rXQWUoZ-x_PBn9Uwa/s400/IMG_4092.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Granted this is not a great photo but I was trying to show you how the metallic created some silver bling! The blues are much darker and brighter and with the silver metallic bling it's a fun piece!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr89LnbKVW8hyo9_tNeEIc6m8RQUDzl1RMBUnGKlIg3iS3y-IpEfnmMQBFbuap6bMcsfmx3GM-771s_YNmZtpGZNf_lZHNo60-GlVtE98vJhK7-uxev0AQ-WWDM3XaF2QunwOSeYtdNZ5/s400/IMG_4091.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The second piece started as a typical swirly, swishy piece. It had interesting designs but I wondered what would happen if I added some stenciling. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr89LnbKVW8hyo9_tNeEIc6m8RQUDzl1RMBUnGKlIg3iS3y-IpEfnmMQBFbuap6bMcsfmx3GM-771s_YNmZtpGZNf_lZHNo60-GlVtE98vJhK7-uxev0AQ-WWDM3XaF2QunwOSeYtdNZ5/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAr89LnbKVW8hyo9_tNeEIc6m8RQUDzl1RMBUnGKlIg3iS3y-IpEfnmMQBFbuap6bMcsfmx3GM-771s_YNmZtpGZNf_lZHNo60-GlVtE98vJhK7-uxev0AQ-WWDM3XaF2QunwOSeYtdNZ5/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuRmhwqEzcpCH-FjHTq_cwR7tsv2wqKCbvxeG7787nmehKxIc7TWwKfaUG8FECPTObjsgdIu_fSUViVDNqB2Ppf-lk2oX0a5_jPgR5gtF7xvQiBecxmKa6hbBWOZ5oa0pnF99b1pqP8Qj/s1600/IMG_4093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuRmhwqEzcpCH-FjHTq_cwR7tsv2wqKCbvxeG7787nmehKxIc7TWwKfaUG8FECPTObjsgdIu_fSUViVDNqB2Ppf-lk2oX0a5_jPgR5gtF7xvQiBecxmKa6hbBWOZ5oa0pnF99b1pqP8Qj/s400/IMG_4093.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Not sure If I'm done yet or not... I'll leave it on the design wall for a few days to see if I settle into the design or if another enhancement starts to emerge! </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What types of enhancements do you try on fabric?</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Carol R. Eaton Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687078830878152342noreply@blogger.com2