Welcome to a new installment of “In the Studio …” This time, I’d like to share with you a technique I use often in my work: image transfer. I have tried different techniques to transfer images onto fabric, but by … Continued
Thank you for joining me in my studio! In this installment, I would like to share a technique for hand-dyeing fabric that gives unique results where no two pieces will be alike. I’m talking about rust dyeing. It’s a great … Continued
Let’s talk about tight quilting and straight-line machine quilting. You’ve probably heard of the term matchstick quilting which is used to describe very close-together, parallel, straight-lines, hundreds of them across the quilt top. This method of machine quilting is clean … Continued
Brighten the place settings at your next party with these colourful party favours. The empty spools from balls of DMC pearl cotton form the core. Your stash of leftover bits and pieces of fabric and threads will provide plenty of … Continued
Do you remember the world before the Internet? What did we do before screens, tablets and phones? I remember growing up with books instead of TVs and tablets; walking to the bookstore and stopping at the bakery to buy a … Continued
Mug rugs do more than just protect your coffee table from drips and spills. They are an addition to your home décor that can change with the seasons and even according to your moods. I love playing with colour and … Continued