Update on a Snippet of new ideas

Blogger reader Susan asked a couple questions about last weeks post on this subject so I'll post the answers here.
The questions were about what kind of pencils to use and where one finds textile medium. I'll first note, I'm not an expert on this subject but can give a partial answer and more importantly give credit to and refer interested readers to the author of a book on this subject. The book... Quilts of a Different Color authored by Irena Bluhm. . I'll note here what pencils I used for the sample floral posted last week These KOH-I-NOOR pencils can be found at Michaels plus other places I'm sure. I'm certain other types of pencils will work, but I like the broad angle of the pencil tip on these as they are woodless... and I like using the side of the pencil to softly shadow. Fabric or textile medium can be found pretty much anywhere acrylic paints are sold.... The one you see here was found in an art store, but you would also find textile medium in an art or craft section at someplace like Michaels. Hope that helps. I can't wait to play with this technique.

Adapting For Quilting Patterns

Remember last week when I was talking about my ongoing search for reference sources for unique quilt line patterns. I found this piece of scrapbook paper that I thought would nicely translate to the wallpaper-like background for my Spanish Dancer quilt.
This is a very slow process... but I think it's gonna work.

Ashamed of myself in Apple Valley

I had greattttttt fun today with 20 quilters in Apple Valley... but we were sooooo busy, I took not one picture. What a great group of students though. thank you ladies!!!!

Where HAVE I been?

I'll tell ya but forgot to photograph this one. Finally getting all supplies, student handouts made, fabric pre cut, etc etc for Houston International took seemingly days ( really!) On Friday, I mailed 4 giant cardboard boxes ( 170 lbs.) to Houston so they'd have plenty of time to arrive (even if lost and found.. let's hope not lost). Teachers ( at least this one) get sick tummies over shipping so much stuff and hopeing it will be there upon arrival... in the right room, right place, so I can get the right box to the right classroom, in the right time.... and on and on. I'll be tracking UPS daily all week.
I'm pooped!

A snippet of new ideas

If ink isn't for you, this might be. I visited a digitized Gammill longarm quilter friend of mine last week who has been playing with her digitized quilt patterns and colored pencils. Of course, I had to play so Cathy Farris gave me a lil sample of prequilted fabric.
Then I 'colored with colored pencils, followed by a careful application of textile medium. The medium is allowed to air dry.
Finally, the piece can be washed to soften the surface and release excess textile medium. The color remains and the fabric is soft. Pretty cool, eh?

See an update on this subject posted Sept 29th.

Quilting Ideas in fabric

So if home decorating departments can offer quilting ideas, surely fabric shops can help too.
Check out possibilities in some of these fabrics.. 2 separate fabric swatches in this photo.
And these...

And these too...
Well, my apologies.... you have now been exposed to my QLS (Quilt Line Search) disease. It's kinda fun to have tho.

While I was shopping...

Whenever I am out shopping for almost anything, I have uncontrollable antenna come out watching for possible quilt line patterns for art quilting. This time I was in a home dec. department.
... when I happened upon a textured oval platter...
with a truly spectacular textured pattern that will beautifully translate in art quilting.
Very Cool!