Darker Richness

OCT. 2, 2010.... update.... 2 classes done, 4 to go on this lovely Hawaiian Cruise. Happy Quilting all!
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If one uses a compliment color darker thread to add darkness / shadow on fabric underneath... you will likely note the result has a richness to it that a darker same color as the fabric wouldn't. Check out the burgundy thread (from the red family compliment to green) and what it does to add richness/ interest in the veins of the leaves.

Color Everywhere

Typing this intro at sea via satellite in slower than dialup mode. Egads... this is slow and costly. Having fun out here tho. Happy Quilting
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While I'm traveling it will be a challenge to get pictures uploaded to the web.... so I'm planning in advance a bit of a color class on line. What appears can be used in reference to fabric color AND thread color. First...a color wheel for general reference.
You ofcourse note there are no neutrals or black shown on this wheel. Mixtures of other colors that do appear on the wheel make up a variety of neutrals.
DID YOU KNOW that complimentary colors mixed together make a brownish neutral? What I'm showing here was done with approximately equal parts of textile ink.

With this knowledge one might use a complimentary color thread to perhaps downplay a fabric that seemed perfect when chosen, but a little stronger than desired when the entire top was complete. Just playing with thread alone... note where the two compliments cross over each other.... that crossover area is dulled down a bit, further supporting the neautralizing effect of mixed compliments.


When dealing with thread atop fabric.... it's pretty much the same value ( color intensity) that tones down whats underneath. Darker and lighter values have a different effect and we'll see that in a subsequent post! Happy Quilting all!

TheQuiltShow.com featuring "Windsong" Oct 5th

While I'm sailing around, I understand this piece will be featured on their website daily blog on Oct 5th. What a nice honor!
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Setting sail thru 10/13

Life is sure tough..... KIDDING!!!!
On Wednesday afternoon, we set sail in Los Angeles on the Golden Princess on a round trip to Hawaii. Well.. Someone had to go there! I will teach 4 classes.. all on at sea days otherwise no one would attend class.
:-) Somehow, I have managed to get all class supplies in 2 bags and my 2 week clothing into 1. What on earth did I forget? It's always an adventure figuring that out!
Beautiful ship eh?

Before it times out

Lots of last minute (before sailing) details.. one of which was to submit this piece for 2011 Road to Calif. Show held in January. This piece has never been in competition but will be 2 years old by Jan 2011... so it's now or never as they say. I love these dogs.... 3 generations of English Bulldogs... The title: Family Resemblance.

Gotta love that Daddy Dog

How my brain feels!!

NO this is not my car/ my stuff.... just how my brain is feeling as I prepare for teaching 4 classes (with instructor provided kits) aboard a cruise that begins next week to Hawaii. I've had my classes planned/ samples created for some time, plus student materials created/ordered/shipped to me. Now its time to fit the pile of stuff in the smallest space possible. It will get done I know, but right now my 'lil brain feels like this car/load. Have a great weekend all.

Well get ready.. Here comes Santa!!

Is this block destined for my friend Phyllis' quilt not cute as can be?

Phyllis is an expert at needle turn applique and certainly could have appliqued in the eyes on Santa. She did ask if I'd instead ink them it! Works for me!! This closeup is probably 3 times larger than life so his eyes are in your face here.